Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, 2022

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 10, 2022 and adjourned Monday, April 4, 2022
2022 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022
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 10, 2022
First Legislative Day
The House met pursuant to adjournment at 8:30 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by Representative Wes Cantrell, District 22, Woodstock, 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 843. By Representative Holland of the 54th:
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 tax deferral based on low income for certain municipalities; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for penalties; 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 Ways & Means.
HB 846. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to allow local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles upon sidewalks by persons under the age of 16 or with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 847. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
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 of labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault to take time off from work without being subjected to termination or other adverse employment action; to provide for certain prerequisites and procedures for taking such time off; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 848. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for a classification for certain driving under the influence offenses; 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 849. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to add human resources personnel and supervisory personnel in a workplace that employs minors as mandatory reporters for child abuse; to require the

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provision of training for such human resources personnel and supervisory personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 850. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
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 the first Friday of October of each year shall be designated as "Kamala Harris 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 Special Rules.
HB 851. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Davis of the 87th and McLeod of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to require certain mental illness evaluations of persons detained in a penal institution; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 852. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Davis of the 87th and McLeod of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to require public disclosure of certain data pertaining to the health, safety, or other conditions of detention of inmates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 853. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Davis of the 87th and McLeod of the 105th:
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

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and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for mental health treatment alternatives to imprisonment; to provide for mental health treatment options while imprisoned; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HB 854. By Representative Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Buckhead City; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of Buckhead City; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

HR 529. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, Dubnik of the 29th and LaRiccia of the 169th:

A RESOLUTION expressing concern regarding the National Park Service's Special Resource Study of the Ocmulgee River Corridor; reaffirming support for the constitutionally protected right to hunt and fish in Georgia; and asserting Georgia's primacy in the management of the state's fish and wildlife resources; and for other purposes.

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

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

HB 829 HB 831 HB 833 HB 835 HB 837 HB 839 HB 841 HB 844 HR 522

HB 830 HB 832 HB 834 HB 836 HB 838 HB 840 HB 842 HB 845 SB 284

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 568. 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.
HR 569. 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.
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 13, 2022, 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.

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HR 570. 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 2022 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Monday, January 10, 2022, through Wednesday, January 26, 2022, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Monday, January 10................................................................ convene for legislative day 1 Wednesday, January 12 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 2 Thursday, January 13 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 3 Friday, January 14................................................................... convene for legislative day 4
Monday, January 24................................................................ convene for legislative day 5 Tuesday, January 25................................................................ convene for legislative day 6 Wednesday, January 26 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 7
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 2022 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

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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.
The following communication was received:
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0090
January 10, 2022
Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk of the House Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Mr. Clerk:
Please accept this letter as formal notification of my selection of the Honorable Josh Bonner, the Honorable Jodi Lott, the Honorable Lauren W. McDonald, III, and the Honorable Steven Meeks as my Floor Leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives during the 2022 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Please afford them all due rights and compensation in accordance with these positions, effective January 10, 2022.
If I can be of further service, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian P. Kemp
BPK:rbw
cc: Ms. Amy Bottoms, Legislative Fiscal Officer
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 361. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Burke of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
SR 362. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Burke of the 11th and others:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House:

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HR 569. 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 570. 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 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Wednesday, January 12, 2022, and the motion prevailed.
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., Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Alexander E Allen
Anderson Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Barton Bazemore Belton E Bennett E Bentley E Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough E Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins

Cooper Corbett Crowe DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer E Dunahoo E Efstration England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton E Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow Martin Mathiak

E Mathis McClain
E McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince
E Pruitt Rhodes
E Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smith, TP E Smith, V Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Carson of the 46th 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 Clark of the 108th, Gambill of the 15th, Jackson of the 64th, Metze of the 55th, Setzler of the 35th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Baker, Greater Works Ministry, Brunswick, 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 of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 870. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 290), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 453), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; 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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HB 871. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5100), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 462), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 873. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 874. By Representative Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4296), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 843 HB 847 HB 849 HB 851 HB 853 HR 529

HB 846 HB 848 HB 850 HB 852 HB 854

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

Representative Bonner of the 72nd

The following Resolutions of the House and Senate were read and adopted:

HR 575. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and Collins of the 68th:

A RESOLUTION commending Amber Cardell; and for other purposes.

SR 362. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Burke of the 11th and others

A RESOLUTION

To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House of Representatives to be named by the Speaker and seven

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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 Hatchett of the 150th 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 13, 2022

Third Legislative Day

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

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

18 Capitol Square Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 411
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 13, 2022

Mr. Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I requested an excused day from Legislative Session on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 and am requesting that this excused absence be reflected in the journal.

This request was not recorded.

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,

/s/ Winfred Dukes State Representative Winfred Dukes District 154 Albany

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

Alexander E Allen
Anderson E Ballinger E Barr
Barton

DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Dollar Douglas E Drenner

Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston

E Mathis McClain
E McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks

Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton E Smith, L

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Bazemore Belton Bennett Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell E Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe E Davis

Dreyer Dubnik Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor E Mallow E Marin Martin Mathiak

Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruitt Rhodes Rich E Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield E Scoggins Scott

Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V E Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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, Bentley of the 139th, Clark of the 108th, Metze of the 55th, and Neal of the 74th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Steve Jones, Turniptown Baptist Church, Canton, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 865. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
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 provide that an employer that utilizes a professional employer organization to provide workers' compensation for an employee must provide coverage for all of its employees through such professional employer organization or obtain separate proof of coverage through an insurer; to revise the definition of the terms "professional employer organization" and "employing unit"; to make other conforming changes to cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 866. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
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 employers to provide workers' compensation to certain persons employed by or under the supervision of such employer for a certain period of time; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 875. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, McClain of the 100th, Schofield of the 60th, Roberts of the 52nd, Davis of the 87th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of employment security, so as to provide for the appointment, compensation, and meetings of the Georgia Unemployment Insurance Working Group; to require the working group to examine this state's unemployment insurance program and provide its recommendations in the form of a report; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 876. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
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 September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 272), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Education of Barrow County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; 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 England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 265), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Commissioners of Barrow County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 878. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Neal of the 74th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the salary of the solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for supplements; to provide a salary cap; to provide that the solicitor-general of said court may employ such assistant solicitors-general, deputy solicitors-general, or other attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, or other employees or independent contractors as may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County; to provide for compensation; to provide for qualifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 879. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a civil service system for the employees of Clayton County, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4399), as amended, so as to exclude additional employee positions from such civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 880. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Jenkins of the 132nd and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3528), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 881. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts;

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to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 882. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3928), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 883. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rossville 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 884. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 81st and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses; 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 885. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 81st and Nix of the 69th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 13 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization of schools and systems under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to revise the definition of the term "military student"; to provide that a military student may attend any public school in the local school system in which such student resides, subject to certain conditions regarding transportation; to require local school systems to allow military students to continue enrollment in their current public school for specified periods of time regardless of a parent's change of residence, subject to certain conditions regarding transportation and certain exceptions regarding student discipline and attendance issues; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 886. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Leverett of the 33rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Washburn of the 141st, Smith of the 18th 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 sealing of ballots and unused security paper in secure containers; to provide for chain of custody documentation and procedures; to provide for storage of unused security paper; 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 887. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
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 888. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Wade of the 9th, Carson of the 46th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
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existing statutes to include provisions regarding the treatment of race and other individual traits and beliefs in public education in this state; to prohibit state agencies, local boards of education, or public elementary or secondary school administrators, teachers, or other personnel from compelling any individual to affirm, adopt, adhere to, profess, or promote concepts in violation of certain federal and state anti-discrimination laws; to prohibit the inclusion of certain concepts in courses offered in public elementary and secondary schools of this state; to provide for the promotion and protection of the intellectual freedom of students, faculty, and other personnel at public postsecondary educational institutions in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 889. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4553), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4915) and by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3894), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 890. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4441), so as to change the composition and description of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; to revise the manner of redistricting; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 891. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Williams of the 148th:
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 provide for numerous updates; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to installment loans, so as to include servicing of installment loans to the activity regulated under the chapter; to exempt from regulation certain government entities and certain retail and credit transactions; to change the per loan fee structure for such loans; to clarify that the department may issue cease and desist orders to persons that are not licensed; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Fair Lending Act," so as to update a citation to a federal regulation; to make conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 892. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporal punishment, so as to prohibit the use of corporal punishment by school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel with any student in any public school of this state; to repeal a provision relating to when and how corporal punishment may be administered; to repeal a provision relating to when principal or teacher not liable for administering corporal punishment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 893. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to extend the sunset date for certain hazardous waste fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 894. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, McLeod of the 105th, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to provide that a prospective tenant shall not be refused a rental or lease agreement solely based upon a previous eviction during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 895. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th, Gunter of the 8th, Thomas of the 21st and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery in criminal procedure, so as to provide for restrictions of the disclosure of certain personally identifiable information of nonsworn employees of a law enforcement agency who are witnesses in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges concerning evidence, to provide that a nonsworn employee of law enforcement agencies testifying in his or her official capacity in any criminal proceeding shall not be compelled to reveal his or her home address; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 896. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for property tax exemptions, so as to update the population bracket and census date for a certain property tax exemption for certain leased property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 897. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of

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members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 898. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Boddie of the 62nd, Mainor of the 56th, McClain of the 100th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Labor, so as to create a program with the Department of Labor for the temporary employment of qualified individuals in fellowships with participating state agencies; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 Industry and Labor.
HB 899. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Williams of the 148th and Wilkerson of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts, so as to provide for the legal effects of the discontinuance of LIBOR on contracts, securities, or instruments; to provide for the circumstances under which the recommended benchmark replacement shall be used and whether it is optional or mandatory; to provide that the use of such replacement does not amend or modify a contract, security, or instrument or change any person's rights or obligations; to prohibit parties from refusing to perform contractual obligations or declaring a breach of contract as a result of the discontinuance of LIBOR or the use of a replacement; to establish that the replacement is a commercially reasonable substitute for and a commercially substantial equivalent to LIBOR; to provide for a safe harbor from litigation for the use of the recommended benchmark replacement; 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 Judiciary.
HR 571. 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

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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.

HR 572. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Glanton of the 75th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Gold Star Fathers of Georgia and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 573. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Douglas of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION dedicating the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club Highway; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 574. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the lives of Reverend Joseph Jones, Sr., and Darnella Jones; dedicating a bridge in their memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; 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 870 HB 872 HB 874

HB 871 HB 873

Representative Taylor of the 173rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

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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 841 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman
Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that the following Bill of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 797. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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 Burnough of the 77th and Hugley of the 136th.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 569 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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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, President Pro Tempore Miller, Speaker Pro Tempore Jones, members of the General Assembly, members of the judiciary, and my fellow Georgians.
Three years ago, when I stood before this body and the people of our state for the first time as your governor, I said, "I know there will be adversity... those who want to tear us down. There will be difficult days and dark nights. But together, we will overcome. Like Coach Henderson said, 'It can be done'."
Standing before all of you today in the final year of my first term in office, I didn't know then how true these words would become. But, just like I saw firsthand all those years ago under the Friday night lights at Clarke Central High School, legendary football Coach Billy Henderson was right again.
Despite the divisive politics, the pandemic and unforeseen challenges, the tough obstacles that stood in our way, we pulled together and lent a hand to our fellow Georgians, and we proved it could be done.
As Psalm 16:8 says, "I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken."
Over the last three years, we built Georgia's house on a firm foundation. The concrete, the frame, and the roof withstood the storms. We emerged resilient. We boldly seized the opportunity to plant seeds for the future in good soil, so a bountiful harvest would bring our state to brighter, more prosperous days ahead.
Thanks to that approach and our work together, our state has celebrated unprecedented success. By keeping our state open for business, bringing record levels of jobs and investment, and fighting to put hardworking Georgians first, we now have the opportunity to build a safer, stronger Georgia for all who call the Peach State home.
In September of 2018, I unveiled my plan to raise teacher pay in our state by 5,000 dollars. At the time, Georgia ranked 23rd in the nation in annual salary for our educators, and a statewide survey showed that 44 percent of the hardworking Georgians leading our classrooms would leave the profession within the first five years.
Today, three years after we came together and passed a 3,000 dollar down payment on that promise, educators and students face a challenging future. Parents, teachers, and administrators across our state are doing their best to help students overcome learning loss

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due to the pandemic. Students from all walks of life are confronted with mental health struggles. Teachers are asked to do more and more every year. And the need for a worldclass K-12 education to prepare our children for an ever-changing workforce has never been greater.
Throughout my first term, I've had the honor of attending teacher listening sessions and regular meetings with a group of superintendents and school board members from across the state. In those discussions, I've gotten to know and understand the struggles, the successes, and the needs of different school districts in every corner of Georgia.
Hardworking Georgians in our schools - the school staff, administrators, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and teachers - all do a terrific job keeping our kids safe and investing in their futures. To support their heroic efforts day in and day out, I believe we as state leaders must continue to do everything we can to ensure they have the resources necessary to fulfill their mission and prepare the next generation of leaders for successful lives and careers.
That's why my Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal will include a final installment of 2,000 dollars to finish out the largest teacher pay raise in state history - a total of 5,000 dollars since 2019! This 2,000-dollar raise will impact K-12 teachers, assistant teachers, and prek teachers who I think we can all agree have gone above and beyond for their students throughout the pandemic.
In addition, my Amended Fiscal Year 2022 budget will recommend a one-time pay supplement of 2,000 dollars for full-time, state-funded instructional staff, school support staff, and school administration and a 1,000-dollar, one-time supplement for school bus drivers, nurses, nutrition workers, and part-time employees.
Let's take a moment to thank them for all they have done for our students... and our state!
Additionally, a priority for conservative leaders under the Gold Dome, including myself, for many years, has been to appropriately fund the state school funding formula. These dollars are sent directly to schools in every corner of Georgia to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and ensure every child receives a quality education.
My Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal will recommend adding 425 million dollars to fully fund our schools and completely restore all austerity cuts to education funding in our state that were made during the pandemic.
This key priority will collectively provide an additional 1.4 billion dollars in direct funding for our K-12 schools and invest more per K-12 student than ever before.
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concerned about what we are seeing across the country. From the classroom to the ball field, there are those who want to divide our kids along political lines, push partisan agendas, and indoctrinate students from all walks of life.
This is wrong, it's dangerous, and as long as I'm governor, it will not take root in Georgia.
That's why I look forward to working with members of the General Assembly this legislative session to protect our students from divisive ideologies - like critical race theory that pit kids against each other. I also look forward to working with the House and Senate to pass, and sign, a parental bill of rights in our education system and other pieces of legislation that I strongly support to ensure fairness in school sports and address obscene materials online and in our school libraries.
I believe, by working together, this legislative session will be a historic one for education in our state.
Because building a safer, stronger Georgia starts with putting students and parents first.
During my campaign for governor, I told Georgians I would focus on bringing innovative solutions to our many healthcare challenges - not just expand a one-size-fits-all, broken government program.
That's why I worked alongside members of this body to craft Georgia-centric solutions through the Patients First Act that would increase access to coverage for our most vulnerable, while also lowering costs for millions of Georgia families.
Today, we are seeing the benefits of our plan across the state.
When I signed the bipartisan Patients First Act in 2019, Georgia had only four health insurance carriers offering plans in the individual market. Today, we have nearly tripled that number with eleven carriers offering plans for 2022.
In 2019, only 26 percent of Georgia's counties had more than one carrier offering insurance on the individual market. Now, in 2022, 98 percent of all counties have more than one carrier which means expanded choice and lowered costs for hardworking Georgians.
Overall, the state's 139 million dollar investment in Georgia Access included in my budget proposal this year has helped reduce premiums by an average of 12 percent statewide. That's 850 dollars in annual savings for Georgians on the marketplace today. And in rural counties where premium prices were highest, choices in coverage were few, and options for care were limited, the reinsurance program has contributed to premium reductions from 25 percent to over 30 percent in some counties.

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For a 50-year old Georgian buying a silver plan on the marketplace, that translates into an annual savings from 2,500 dollars to over 4,300 dollars a year.
I'd like to thank Insurance Commissioner General John King for his work alongside my office to implement these reforms and deliver results for Georgia patients.
While the Biden administration plays politics, in Georgia, we're making healthcare more affordable for millions of our citizens.
As we lower insurance premiums, it's equally vital that we have doctors for Georgians to see for care. Physicians and nurses are in short supply across the country, but especially in rural Georgia.
That's why my budget proposals include an initial 1 million dollars for the University System of Georgia to expand nursing programs up to 500 students annually over 5 years and funding for our Technical College System to grow their partnership with Allied Health to serve up to 700 additional students annually.
My proposal will also invest 2.5 million dollars for 136 residency slots and allocate 1 million dollars to Mercer University to address rural physician shortages.
With these key investments, we hope to add 1,300 additional healthcare practitioners in our state!
Before I go on, let's pause and take a moment to thank all our healthcare heroes in Georgia for their tireless dedication over the last two years!
In Fiscal Year 2021, my office worked alongside members of the House on an important priority of theirs to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers to six months. Building on that success, my budget proposal includes a priority of members of the Senate to extend that coverage to a full year to ensure these new moms are able to receive medical care at a critical time for their health and long-term wellbeing.
And to continue Georgia's protection and celebration of life at all stages, I believe it is vitally important that we continue our work together to strengthen our state's foster care and adoption systems.
My budget proposal will include nearly 28 million dollars to allocate a 10 percent provider rate increase for all foster parents, relative caregivers, child caring institutions, and child placing agencies.

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This has been one of the most rewarding issues my office has tackled with members of both chambers, and I wanted to take a moment and thank the members here today - and those who are no longer serving - for their bipartisan efforts to put Georgia's children first.
To build a safer, stronger Georgia, we must ensure every Georgian feels safe and secure in their communities.
As I announced last week, I believe that starts with fully recognizing the constitutional rights granted to law-abiding Georgians in our founding documents, and I look forward to supporting constitutional carry legislation this session.
Together, we made wise investments in public safety over the last three years. By creating the anti-gang task force within the GBI, passing bipartisan human trafficking legislation to hold criminals accountable and support victims, and funding the crime suppression unit, we have shown our state's commitment to reducing crime and ridding our streets of gangs.
The anti-gang task force in particular has been hard at work. I'm very proud of the brave men and women of the GBI and all they have accomplished under the leadership of Director Vic Reynolds.
But in too many jurisdictions across our state, soft-on-crime local governments and prosecutors have been unwilling to join our fight to rid their communities of these criminal networks.
With many urban - and some rural - counties facing alarming levels of violent crime, we have the responsibility to act. To provide additional assistance for GBI's efforts to dismantle criminal street gangs, my budget proposal will include funding for a new antigang unit in the Attorney General's office which will allow Attorney General Carr to direct more resources in prosecuting gangs statewide.
And my office will also be supporting enabling legislation that gives the Attorney General the authority to partner with the GBI and local law enforcement officials in investigating and prosecuting these dangerous criminals.
To streamline case backlogs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure prosecutors can obtain evidence as quickly as possible, my proposals will recommend over 7 million dollars to upgrade GBI crime lab equipment, begin improvements to GBI headquarters, and provide an additional 32 staff in the crime lab and medical examiner's office to address their increased volume.
This investment follows 110 million dollars in federal funds that my office allocated to the judicial system back in October of this year to swiftly address delayed cases.

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Justice delayed is justice denied, and we will provide every resource necessary to ensure courts and prosecutors have the information they need. Because safer communities lead to stronger communities, and, together, I know we can build on our significant progress over the last three years.
On the frontlines of our mission to build a safer, stronger Georgia is the Department of Public Safety and our brave men and women in blue and gray.
One of the greatest honors of holding this office is seeing these heroes work each and every day to protect our communities and patrol our roadways. From ensuring peaceful protesters were kept safe and restoring order to our capital city in the summer of 2020 to hunkering down through a global pandemic and serving as the tip of the spear in our crime suppression efforts here in metro-Atlanta, the Department went above and beyond the call of duty every time.
To bolster their critically important efforts, my budget proposal will include 3 million dollars to support an additional trooper school class of 75 cadets this coming year.
I'd like to thank Colonel Wright and his team for all that they continue to do for our state.
I think most of you in this chamber would agree, it has never been harder to wear the uniform. Unfortunately, in the face of some local government and activist opposition to law enforcement across the country, I believe some hardworking Georgians may be hesitant to enter the workforce wearing blue.
To ensure we recruit Georgia's finest to protect our communities, my office has asked Commissioner Greg Dozier of the Technical College System of Georgia to add law enforcement and criminal justice degrees to our high-demand career initiatives.
This aims to provide free tuition to over 1,000 Georgians looking to obtain those degrees at our technical colleges.
As you all know, at the end of last year, I was proud to join many of you in allocating a 1,000-dollar bonus to our law enforcement and first responders across the state. As my office released last week, I'm also proud to say that my budget proposal will include a 5,000 dollar raise for state law enforcement and other state employees.
These brave men and women have been on the front lines of a truly unprecedented time in our state's history from civil unrest to a global pandemic and we couldn't be more appreciative of all they do to keep our families and communities safe.
As long as I'm Governor, Georgia will always back the blue! At this time, I'd like to recognize their efforts and say thank you!

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No issue to improve the safety and wellbeing of Georgians has had more bipartisan support than the top priority of our First Lady. Would you all join me in thanking Marty, the girls, and the GRACE Commission for their great work to end human trafficking in our state.
Under Marty's leadership alongside co-chairs Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones and GBI Director Reynolds, the GRACE Commission has changed the conversation around human trafficking by reminding Georgians that the men and women trapped in this evil industry need our help and our compassion not another blind eye turned.
With the strong support of members of the General Assembly, and state law enforcement including Attorney General Chris Carr they've championed reforms that now give survivors a fighting chance, a place to shelter, and a path back to the life they wish to lead.
The GRACE Commission has also pushed for tougher penalties for those who break our laws and enslave others into a life in the shadows.
I'd like to thank every member - Republican and Democrat - for their votes in support of these new laws.
Our work here is not yet finished. Unfortunately, many criminals who make their living destroying the lives of others are able to quickly get back out onto the streets and begin preying upon young women - and men - within hours of their initial arrest.
That's why our First Lady and the GRACE Commission will be bringing forward legislation to add human trafficking to the list of serious violent and sexual offenses that require a superior court judge to grant bail.
Making these common-sense, bipartisan reforms to our criminal justice system to protect our most vulnerable is yet another way we can work together to build a safer, stronger state for generations to come.
Nearly two years after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Georgia, millions are vaccinated, and Georgia's economy is roaring back faster and stronger than other states across the country.
In fact, the Peach State is leading the nation in economic recovery. Because Georgia protected both lives and livelihoods, our best and most prosperous days are ahead. Our unemployment rate is at record lows - outpacing most of the country including our fellow states in the southeast.
Job and investment numbers are through the roof. Companies from around the world have Georgia on their minds. Small businesses are bouncing back, and we just celebrated the largest single economic development project in state history.

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These achievements did not happen by accident. Georgia is on the move because we chose freedom over government shutdowns. We trusted our citizens to be a part of the solution instead of part of the problem. We continue to fight unconstitutional federal mandates that force hardworking Georgians to choose between their livelihoods or a COVID vaccine.
We stood up for our job creators - and their employees - and ignored the partisan attacks from the left, the national media, and those who seek to divide us for financial or political gain. We made the tough decisions because they were the right ones. We put hardworking Georgians and their families first, because that's what we were all elected to do.
Nearly five years ago when I announced my campaign for governor, I made Georgians this promise: that I would run on an agenda that would put them first ahead of the status quo.
I would tell voters what I wanted to do as their governor, and if they chose me and my family to serve them for four years, we would go to work for them every day and do exactly that. Marty, the girls, and I are deeply honored by the trust a record number of Georgians placed in us back in November of 2018.
With the Lord before us, we set out to do the job you all hired us for. And whether you voted for me or not, I have fought hard to live up to the commitments I made on the campaign trail and ultimately do the right thing, even when no one was watching.
The bold, conservative agenda I've outlined over the last few days prioritizes education, healthcare, and public safety.
It invests historic levels of resources in our students and educators. It keeps politics out of the classroom and ensures parents have the final say in their kids' education.
It reduces the cost of health insurance for Georgia families, recruits 1,300 new nurses and doctors into communities where they're needed the most, and gives new mothers expanded access to medical care.
It incentivizes more Georgians to enter a career in law enforcement, redoubles our efforts to dismantle violent street gangs and combat human trafficking, and strengthens Georgians' constitutional rights to protect themselves and their families.
It turns promises made into promises kept.
This plan for a safer, stronger Georgia puts hardworking Georgians first and ensures our state will continue to be the best place to live, work, and raise a family for generations to come.

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Over the last three years, we've shown what this team can accomplish even when enormous obstacles stood in our way. By working together throughout this legislative session, I know it can be done again.
Thank you, may God bless you, and may God continue to bless the 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.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 14, 2022

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 404 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

M E M O R A N D U M

TO:

Bill Reilly, Clerk

FROM: Viola Davis

DATE: January 13, 2022

SUBJECT: Excused Absence

On Tuesday, January 12th, it was necessary that I be out of the office due to a positive Covid-19 result. Please record in the Journal an "E" to reflect such. Thank you.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 404 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

M E M O R A N D U M

TO:

Bill Reilly, Clerk

FROM: Calvin Smyre

DATE: January 13, 2022

SUBJECT: Excused Absence

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On Tuesday, January 12th, it was necessary that I be out of the office due to a positive Covid-19 result. Please record in the Journal an "E" to reflect such. Thank you.
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 611 A Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 14, 2022
Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334
I, Representative Pedro Marin, House District 96 would like to have an Excused Absence for Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (Legislative Day 2).
Sincerely,
/s/ Pedro Marin Representative Pedro Marin House District 96
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 511 H Atlanta, Georgia 30334
TO: Clerk of the House, William L. Reilly
FROM: Rep. Henry "Wayne" Howard
DATE: January 14, 2022
RE: Excused Absence January 13, 2022

Greeting Mr. Clerk,
This memo comes to correct my being absent on Thursday 01-13-2022. This is to confirm that I came in after roll call and failed to sign in but I was present for the day. Thanks for correcting this error.

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Sincerely,

/s/ Henry D. Howard Representative Wayne Howard State Representative House District 124

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

Alexander Allen Anderson E Ballinger E Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Blackmon E Boddie E Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett E Davis

DeLoach E Dempsey E Dickey
Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration E Ehrhart England Erwin E Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill E Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes E Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse E Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett E Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden E Mainor E Mallow E Marin Martin

Mathiak E Mathis
McClain E McDonald
McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver E Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruitt E Rhodes Rich E Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh E Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton E Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V E Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Watson E Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Williams, A Williams, MF 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, Beverly of the 143rd, Crowe of the 110th, Jackson of the 64th, Neal of the 74th, and Washburn of the 141st.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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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:
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 855. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Hugley of the 136th, Jones of the 25th, Crowe of the 110th and others:
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 provide workers' compensation coverage for first responders for posttraumatic stress disorder arising in the course and scope of employment; to provide for definitions; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; 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 Industry and Labor.
HB 867. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th and Knight of the 130th:

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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 revise the definition of "rebate"; to require pharmacy benefits managers to disclose the true net cost and final net cost, if applicable, of prescription drugs to insureds; to require pharmacy benefits managers to calculate cost sharing requirements for insureds based on the true net cost of prescription drugs; to provide for remittance of difference in cost sharing payments by insureds based on final net cost; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; 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 900. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Dreyer of the 59th, Mitchell of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of administrative procedure, so as to remove the exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 901. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Holland of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Boddie of the 62nd, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
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 prohibit the deannexation of territory from an existing municipal corporation so as to incorporate a new municipal corporation; to provide an exception to such prohibition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 902. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Marin of the 96th, Mitchell of the 88th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to reduce out-of-pocket costs for consumers

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requiring insulin; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 903. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th, Scoggins of the 14th and Gambill of the 15th:
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 Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to active duty powers of the military; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 904. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Wilensky of the 79th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student discipline, so as to prohibit the use of corporal punishment by school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel with any student in any public school of this state; to require the State Board of Education and the Department of Education to provide for minimum standards and model student codes of conduct which address appropriate methods for redirecting students whose behavior is dangerous or disruptive; to provide for a definition; to provide for limited immunity for school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel for the good faith use of reasonable and necessary physical contact with a student under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 905. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Gunter of the 8th, Crowe of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-62 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication which invades privacy of another, and divulging private message, so as to provide for limitations regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 906. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Collins of the 68th, Williams of the 168th, Smith of the 18th and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to off-road vehicles, so as to authorize the civil forfeiture of any off-road vehicle operated while driving recklessly or fleeing police; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 907. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 33rd and Collins of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters in even-numbered years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 908. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 33rd and Collins of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question to the voters in even-numbered years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 909. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Troup County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3520), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 910. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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

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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 912. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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 913. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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.

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HB 914. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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 915. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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 916. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Wilensky of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to provide for a unified procedure for appealing decisions of a lower judicatory to a superior or state court; to repeal and reserve Chapter 4 of said title, relating to certiorari to superior court; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes; to correct cross-references and remove obsolete or improper references; 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.
HB 917. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide for lifetime weapons carry licenses; to provide for and revise fees; to provide for background check reviews of lifetime weapons carry license holders; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 918. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Cooper of the 43rd, Newton of the 123rd and Stephens of the 164th:
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 establishment of the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for membership; to provide for the duties and powers of the advisory council; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 576. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Sharper of the 177th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging support of urban agriculture by local governments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 577. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Mitchell of the 88th, Howard of the 124th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for increased awareness, education, and research regarding rare diseases; maintaining that the unique needs of the rare disease community, including the needs of Black Americans living with rare diseases, should be addressed in collaboration with rare disease stakeholders; and supporting the establishment and continued support of Rare Disease Advisory Councils in all 50 states; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

HR 578. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Mitchell of the 88th, Scott of the 76th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Jackson of the 64th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and the critical need for increasing access to healthcare, food, and credit; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 579. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dollar of the 45th, Holcomb of the 81st and Parrish of the 158th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Sustainability and Economic Opportunity; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Small Business Development.

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

HB 865 HB 875 HB 877 HB 879 HB 881 HB 883 HB 885 HB 887 HB 889 HB 891 HB 893 HB 895 HB 897 HB 899 HR 572 HR 574

HB 866 HB 876 HB 878 HB 880 HB 882 HB 884 HB 886 HB 888 HB 890 HB 892 HB 894 HB 896 HB 898 HR 571 HR 573

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 836 Do Pass HB 871 Do Pass

HB 870 Do Pass HB 874 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 836. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Bazemore of the 63rd, Cannon of the 58th, Wilson of the 80th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; 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 870. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 290), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 453), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; 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 871. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5100), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 462), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 874. By Representative Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4296), 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 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe E Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey E Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo E Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin E Evans, B

Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S

Y Martin Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain E McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton E Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Evans, S Fleming
Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill

Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor E Mallow E Marin

Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruitt E Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 134, nays 0.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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

Representatives Holmes of the 129th, Williams of the 168th, Bennett of the 94th et al., Lott of the 122nd, and Mitchell of the 106th.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 584. By Representative Carter of the 92nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Karima Reed; and for other purposes.

HR 585. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Nelson of the 125th, Howard of the 124th and Prince of the 127th:

A RESOLUTION commending Wayne Lanier; and for other purposes.

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HR 586. By Representative Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Dewitt Thomason Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 587. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 136th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 15, 2022, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founders' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 588. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th, Frye of the 118th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Foster upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 589. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Jones of the 47th, Hitchens of the 161st, Collins of the 68th, Newton of the 123rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 590. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and honoring the stakeholders involved in creating Opening Doors To Recovery; and for other purposes.
HR 591. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Jones of the 25th and McLaurin of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2022, as Dr. Nazeera Dawood Reaffirmation of Diversity in Patriotism Day; and for other purposes.
HR 592. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 24, 2022, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 24, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 24, 2022 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 511 H Atlanta, Georgia 30334
TO: Clerk of the House, William L. Reilly FROM: Rep. Henry "Wayne" Howard DATE: January 24, 2022 RE: Excused Absence January 24, 2022

Good Afternoon,

I wish to be marked as Excused Absence on January 24, 2022. I had a doctor's appointment.

Sincerely,

/s/ Henry D. Howard Representative Wayne Howard State Representative House District 124

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger

E Corbett Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland

Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald

Scoggins Scott E Seabaugh Setzler Shannon

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Barr Barton Bazemore Belton E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Holly Holmes Hopson Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M E Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche E Kelley Kendrick Kennard LaHood E LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin

McLaurin McLeod E Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Sharper Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson E Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Houston of the 170th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Metze of the 55th, Neal of the 74th, Pirkle of the 155th, Singleton of the 71st, Watson of the 172nd, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Apostle Eric Mosley, All About Jesus Ministries, Inc., 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.

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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.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the following Bills of the House and Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 581. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Smith of the 18th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jackson of the 128th, Bentley of the 139th 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 for settlement offers by insurers; to require the provision of certain notices and disclosures to claimants and insureds; to designate an unfair claims settlement practice; to provide for a private cause of action for unfair trade practices; to remove a provision related to private causes of action; to prohibit use of certain settlements in actuarial tables or other information submitted to the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 592. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Beverly of the 143rd, Wilkerson of the 38th, McClain of the 100th, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to clarify the gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 598. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Wilensky of the 79th, Smith of the 18th, Wiedower of the 119th and others:

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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 a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 638. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to asbestos and silica claims, so as to revise filing requirements for asbestos claims and silica claims; to provide for nonliability of product liability defendants in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 639. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th and Gambill of the 15th:

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 transparency with respect to asbestos trust claims and claims made in civil asbestos actions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to revise information required for the sworn information form; to provide for requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 687. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to asbestos and silica claims, so as to revise filing requirements for asbestos claims and silica claims; to provide for nonliability of product liability defendants in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 82.

By Senators Au of the 48th, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to

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clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to also clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 919. By Representative Kendrick of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to administrative procedure, so as to require state agencies to provide an entrepreneurship impact statement for each rule to be adopted, amended, or repealed; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 920. By Representative Kendrick of the 93rd:
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 revise an income tax credit for certain investments to be limited to investments in entrepreneurship programs, centers, and initiatives; to change the qualifications of an investor; 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 921. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3725), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office

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of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 922. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th and Thomas of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 923. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Martin of the 49th, McLaurin of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits of development authorities, so as to cap the per diem allowance available to directors of certain development authorities; to provide enforcement procedures for ethics code violations of authority members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 924. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Martin of the 49th, McLaurin of the 51st, Dreyer of the 59th and Roberts of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to allow local governments financially impacted by financial incentives offered or granted in connection with an annexation to participate in the annexation dispute resolution process; to provide for additional grounds to object to proposed annexations; to provide for additional remedies in the dispute resolution process; to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to development authorities, so as to provide that development authorities and local governments provide notice of proposed financial incentives to other affected local governments; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue bonds, so as to provide that local school systems,

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counties, and municipal governing authorities can become parties to bond validation hearings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 925. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Gunter of the 8th, Watson of the 172nd, Burchett of the 176th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-23-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of the board for the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to remove the prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009; to allow for the possibility of such adjustments for such members granted on or after July 1, 2022; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 926. By Representatives Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Boddie of the 62nd, McClain of the 100th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and others:
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 require employers to contemporaneously provide a pay stub or other documentation communicating certain information when compensating employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 927. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Nguyen of the 89th, Park of the 101st, Scott of the 76th and Schofield of the 60th:
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 928. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Wilson of the 80th, Scott of the 76th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to 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 remove reference to the preservation and protection of the memorial graven upon the face of Stone Mountain; to remove reference to the display of the flag of the Confederate States of America from public buildings or schools; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to holidays and observances; 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, so as to remove reference to the confederate memorial; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 929. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, McLaurin of the 51st, Kennard of the 102nd, Schofield of the 60th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to provide for limitations on the use of solitary confinement and seclusion in correctional facilities; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for responsibilities of the department; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 930. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Mitchell of the 88th and Kennard of the 102nd:
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.

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Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 931. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Thomas of the 65th, Jones of the 25th, Barton of the 5th, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-24 and Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contents of certificates of title, certificates as evidence, and certificates not subject to garnishment or other process and the alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise the contents of certificates of title of motor vehicles; to provide for an exemption from state and local title ad valorem tax fees charged on private passenger motor vehicles purchased or leased by individuals with certain disabilities or their immediate family members; to provide for the recapture of tax savings in certain cases; to provide for penalties; 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 932. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Frye of the 118th, Kausche of the 50th, Carpenter of the 4th and Cheokas of the 138th:
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, so as to provide that noncitizen students with certain refugee, special immigrant, or humanitarian parole status under federal law are classified as instate for tuition purposes subject to certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 933. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Roberts of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, Clark of the 108th and Wade of the 9th:
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 provisions related to the retention and preservation of ballots and other election documents; to remove provisions for keeping such ballots and documents under seal; to provide for the inspection of such ballots and documents under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 934. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Williams of the 168th, Dickey of the 140th, Holly of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and municipality; 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 Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 23, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4680), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 936. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Catoosa County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4258), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4676), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 580. By Representatives Neal of the 74th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Feasibility of Adopting EMPOWRD For Use By the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 581. By Representatives Neal of the 74th, Nix of the 69th, Gambill of the 15th and Evans of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the net proceeds of one or more lottery games to support economic development by providing for loans to support small businesses located in Georgia which are independently owned and operated by Georgia residents, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for authorized purposes; to provide for appropriations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HR 582. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Jones of the 47th, Thomas of the 21st, Carson of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Roger William Cavender and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 583. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Nguyen of the 89th, Park of the 101st, McClain of the 100th and Kausche of the 50th:
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.
HR 593. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th, Williams of the 168th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

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HB 855 HB 900 HB 902 HB 904 HB 906 HB 908 HB 910 HB 912 HB 914 HB 916 HB 918 HR 577 HR 579

HB 867 HB 901 HB 903 HB 905 HB 907 HB 909 HB 911 HB 913 HB 915 HB 917 HR 576 HR 578

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 876 HB 878 HB 880 HB 882 HB 890

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 877 HB 879 HB 881 HB 883 HB 897

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

The Speaker called the House to order for the purpose of receiving the mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Andre Dickens.

The Honorable Andre Dickens appeared before the House and addressed the members.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

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HB 881. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Gaines of the 117th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 890. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4441), so as to change the composition and description of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; to revise the manner of redistricting; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 876. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
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 September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 272), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Education of Barrow

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County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 877. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 265), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Commissioners of Barrow County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 878. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Neal of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the salary of the solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for supplements; to provide a salary cap; to provide that the solicitor-general of said court may employ such assistant solicitors-general, deputy solicitors-general, or other attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, or other employees or independent contractors as may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County; to provide for compensation; to provide for qualifications; 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 879. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Douglas of the 78th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a civil service system for the employees of Clayton County, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4399), as amended, so as to exclude additional employee positions from such civil service system; 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 880. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Jenkins of the 132nd and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3528), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 882. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3928), 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 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 883. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rossville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 897. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter

E Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche E Kelley Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood E LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Martin Y Mathiak
Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen E Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes

Y Scoggins Y Scott E Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon
Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill

Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson E 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.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Representative Taylor of the 173rd moved that the following Bills of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:

HB 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 873. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas
Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Gilligan N Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill

Y Hitchens Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland
Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche E Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood E LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin

Y Martin Y Mathiak
Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod E Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen E Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield

Y Scoggins N Scott E Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E N Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson E Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 69.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Park of the 101st moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bills of the House:

HB 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County,

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approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 873. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker ruled the motion out of order.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Oliver of the 82nd, Mainor of the 56th, Wade of the 9th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Holly of the 111th, Carpenter of the 4th, Hopson of the 153rd, Moore of the 95th, McLeod of the 105th, and Wiedower of the 119th.
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 841. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Cooper of the 43rd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 596. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Douglas of the 78th, Glanton of the 75th, Neal of the 74th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Clarisse Frazier, Clayton County Public Schools' 2022 Certified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 597. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Douglas of the 78th, Glanton of the 75th, Neal of the 74th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Sharicka Reddick, Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 598. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Neal of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Sabrina Stewart, Clayton County Public Schools' 2022 Classified Support Professional of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 599. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Carson of the 46th, Camp of the 131st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2022, as Georgia Home Education Day; and for other purposes.
HR 600. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th, Dollar of the 45th, Williams of the 37th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb and the Leadership Cobb Class of 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 601. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Neal of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION commending Regina Wallace, Clayton County Public Schools' 2021-2022 Support Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 602. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Neal of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Jamilah A. Hud-Kirk, Fountain Elementary School's 2021-2022 Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 603. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Kennard of the 102nd, Jones of the 25th, Gambill of the 15th and Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the work of the Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership and Substance Use Disorder Community Coalition and recognizing January 26, 2022, as Mental Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 604. By Representative Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lana J. Labay; and for other purposes.
HR 605. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Kennard of the 102nd, Jones of the 25th, Gambill of the 15th and Kausche of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; and for other purposes.
HR 606. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 53rd, Tankersley of the 160th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2022 as Self-Care Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 607. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 53rd, Mathiak of the 73rd and Hagan of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2022 as Cervical Health Awareness Month, acknowledging that cervical cancer is preventable through regular screening, and encouraging all women to schedule well-woman exams and Pap+HPV (co-testing) cervical cancer screening; and for other purposes.
HR 608. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Etowah Valley Historical Society; and for other purposes.

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HR 609. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Hill City Elementary School; and for other purposes.
HR 610. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th and Singleton of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the AFC Lightning Soccer Club and the 2007 girls' soccer team on a National Championship season of historic proportions; and for other purposes.
HR 611. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trinity Christian football team for winning the 2021 GHSA Class A Private State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 612. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James "Jim" Taylor; and for other purposes.
HR 613. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patricia Wilson-Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 614. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tarece Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 615. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Day; and for other purposes.

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HR 616. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Karen Watkins; and for other purposes.
HR 617. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Lee; and for other purposes.
HR 618. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Clark of the 108th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION commending Nikki Withrow; and for other purposes.
HR 619. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Clark of the 108th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Dr. Wandy Wallace Taylor; and for other purposes.
Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Banks & Banking:
HB 899. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Williams of the 148th and Wilkerson of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts, so as to provide for the legal effects of the discontinuance of LIBOR on contracts, securities, or instruments; to provide for the circumstances under which the recommended benchmark replacement shall be used and whether it is optional or mandatory; to provide that the use of such replacement does not amend or modify a contract, security, or instrument or change any person's rights or obligations; to prohibit parties from refusing to perform contractual obligations or declaring a breach of contract as a result of the discontinuance of LIBOR or the use of a replacement; to establish that the replacement is a commercially reasonable substitute for and a commercially substantial equivalent to LIBOR; to provide for a safe harbor from litigation for the use of the recommended benchmark replacement; to provide for definitions; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 335. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4272), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 331), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 336. By Senator Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and restating the law relating to the Bleckley County Board of Education and school superintendent, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5588), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; 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, January 25, 2022

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 Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

E Corbett E Crowe
Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin

E Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald
E McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea
E Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux
E Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott E Seabaugh E Setzler
Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson E Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representative Mitchell of the 106th.

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He wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. William Flippin, Sr., The Greater Piney Grove Baptist 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 856. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Burnough of the 77th, Park of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide for the establishment of the Legislative Commission on the Disparate Impact of COVID-19; to provide for a definition; to provide for membership, appointments, vacancies, chairperson, quorum, and expenses; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for a

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report; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 858. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act, so as to provide for hearings upon the seizure of certain property; to provide that certain properties shall not be subject to forfeiture; to provide for a definition; to provide for criteria; 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.
HB 859. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act, so as to provide that certain property is exempt from seizure or forfeiture under the Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; to provide for a duty of the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 860. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act, so as to require reporting of property seized and forfeited to the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to require the reporting of certain information; to establish a case tracking system and searchable public website of such information; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for audits and public information; to provide for a duty of the Attorney General; to provide for rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 861. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Davis of the 87th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, inmate policies, and general provisions regarding social services, respectively, so as to increase access to disposable menstrual products in public schools, penal institutions, certain social service shelters, and housing facilities; to provide for definitions; to require the provision of disposable menstrual products to certain persons at no cost; to authorize the Department of Education to promulgate model policies and guidance for local boards of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 863. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th, Davis of the 87th 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 require the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost to students in certain facilities or portions of facilities of institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 864. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Hugley of the 136th, Schofield of the 60th, Buckner of the 137th, Davis of the 87th 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 the submission of a waiver request by the Department of Human Services to permit the recipients of certain public assistance benefits to use such benefits for the purpose of purchasing diapers or menstrual hygiene products if the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service makes such waiver available to states; 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 937. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
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 annual mammograms at no cost to the recipient; 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.
HB 938. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
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 June 6 of each year shall be "Women's Golf 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 State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 939. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Paris of the 142nd, Jackson of the 128th, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the rights and privileges of patients and their representatives regarding examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to provide for notice of admission and daily updates from a facility to the parent or legal guardian of an involuntary minor patient under 12 years of age; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 940. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th and Burnough of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, so as to provide for electronic wills; to provide for applicable law; to provide for execution of electronic wills; to provide for revocation; to provide for attestation and self-proving wills; to provide for certified paper copies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 941. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Beverly of the 143rd, Scott of the 76th, McClain of the 100th, Bazemore of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to comprehensively revise elections and voting by repealing Act No. 9 (Senate Bill No. 202) approved on March 25, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 14); to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise certain definitions; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to home rule powers, so as to repeal the delay of reapportionment of municipal corporation election districts when census numbers are delayed; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to repeal certain limitations on the submission and suspension of emergency rules by the State Election Board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 942. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3689), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 326), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 943. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 322), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 944. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, approved July 23, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 255), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3573), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 380), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 946. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 386), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 947. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4622), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3579), so as to change the description of the education districts for the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current board members; 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 948. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Wilkes County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4091), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 432), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 949. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3586), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 423), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 950. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2370), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 427), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current board members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 951. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Elbert County, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 952. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting and recreating the Board of Education of Elbert County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3578), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; 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 953. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1228), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4909) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4561), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 954. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, approved March 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5766) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga.

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L. 2012, p. 4565), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 955. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, approved August 6, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3580), so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 956. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to abolish the current Board of Education of Crisp County on a date certain and shorten the terms of office of certain members of such board; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal a local constitutional amendment proposed by a certain resolution act; to repeal a specific act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 957. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3591), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for

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qualifications and manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 958. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3585), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 959. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3677), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 960. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Barr of the 103rd, Oliver of the 82nd and Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Governor, so as to establish the Office of the Inspector General; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties; to provide certain powers; to provide procedures for the application of the duties and powers of such office; to provide a duty to report certain actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 962. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th and Carter of the 92nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide for the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; to provide for penalties for failure to report; to provide for an exception; to provide for the entry of information regarding such firearm into the criminal justice information system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 963. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th and Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances and Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 964. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Lim of the 99th, Wilkerson of the 38th and Sharper of the 177th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to require local constitutional officers to annually report audits of discretionary funds to the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 965. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Jackson of the 128th, Thomas of the 65th, Jones of the 53rd and Mallow of the 163rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act and landlord and tenant in general, respectively, so as to provide that certain landlords shall provide certain notices to existing and prospective tenants with regard to certain crimes occurring on the premises being leased; to provide for an additional declared unlawful act relative to landlord and tenant transactions; to provide a definition; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 966. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Drenner of the 85th, Evans of the 83rd, Jones of the 53rd and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to require that retail consumers view a solar awareness presentation prior to purchasing certain solar technology; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require certain documentation; to provide for the Public Service Commission to develop such solar awareness presentation and to promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 967. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jackson of the 64th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fixing of sentence, suspension or probation of sentence, change in sentence, eligibility for parole, prohibited

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modifications, and exceptions, so as to provide for an alternative sentence of military service for certain defendants; to provide for requirements; to provide for resentencing for failure to meet requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 968. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th, Sharper of the 177th and McLeod of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25, Code Section 3111-52, and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to firefighter standards and training, certification and recertification of, and training for, paramedics and cardiac technicians, and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to provide for ethics and diversity training for such professions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 969. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Williams of the 148th, Erwin of the 28th, Gaines of the 117th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to update the regulation of insurance company holding systems per direction from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; to provide for definitions; to provide guidelines for group capital calculation in insurance company holding systems; to provide guidelines for liquidity stress test framework in insurance company holding systems; to provide standards governing transactions within an insurance holding company system when an insurer is deemed to be in a hazardous financial condition; to provide protections for an affiliate in an insurance holding company system when a domestic insurer is subject to certain proceedings; to provide clarifications on confidentiality and to extend confidentiality protections to third-party consultants designated by the Commissioner; 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 970. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th and Williams of the 168th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to veterans benefits, so as to enact the "Veterans Postsecondary Education Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for certain educational benefits to veterans, their spouses, and children; to provide for instate resident tuition rates for minor children and spouses of veterans enrolled in the university system of higher learning and public postsecondary education programs; to provide for a fee waiver of online postsecondary course work; to provide course credit based on military experience, education, and training; to provide for the development and implementation of certain nursing degree programs for veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 971. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Schofield of the 60th, Davis of the 87th and McLeod of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-5-24, Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, and Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the duties of the Administrative Office of the Courts, dangerous instrumentalities and practices, and the Department of Public Safety, respectively, so as to provide for the offenses of failure to store a firearm in a secure manner; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to require that a gun lock be furnished to the buyer in all retail firearm sales made by firearm dealers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 972. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Collins of the 68th, Jackson of the 128th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for an additional member to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirement and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensure requirements; to remove the ability of the board to issue a license without examination; to change the requirement for licensure in professional

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counseling; to eliminate certain continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 973. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd and Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Governor's Office of Highway Safety, so as to provide the director with authority to employ peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 974. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gunter of the 8th, Scoggins of the 14th, Jones of the 25th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to require electronic filing; to provide for the effect of a missing or incorrect tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to require certain information on the first page of security deeds; 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.
HB 975. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Cheokas of the 138th, Rhodes of the 120th, Greene of the 151st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the ability of the judge of the probate court to cease acting as superintendent of elections; to provide for the creation of a board of elections and the selection and appointment of members to take the place of the judge of the probate court; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 976. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Jackson of the 128th, Scott of the 76th, Buckner of the 137th, Bentley of the 139th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to establish the Black Farmer Restoration Office; to provide definitions; to establish and provide requirements for the Farm Conservation Corps; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 977. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Kirby of the 114th, Hugley of the 136th, Carter of the 92nd, Scott of the 76th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 978. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Greene of the 151st and Dempsey of the 13th:
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 that each county board of tax assessors shall review and conduct full appraisals of all properties located in any declared federal disaster areas to determine if the appraised value of such properties still reflects their fair market values after such disaster; to provide for adjustments in value for the effects of the disaster; to provide for certain notices to property owners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 979. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Holcomb of the 81st, Stephens of the 164th, Evans of the 57th and Lim of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for lower

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income individuals who lease dwellings under certain conditions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for rules and regulations and forms; 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.

HR 594. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Greene of the 151st and Dempsey of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that county and municipal governing authorities shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; 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 595. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Washburn of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th, Thomas of the 21st, Thomas of the 65th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Building Authority to plan for sustainable materials management and safe drinking water on the capitol campus properties; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

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

HB 919 HB 921 HB 923 HB 925 HB 927 HB 929 HB 931 HB 933 HB 935 HR 580 HR 582 HR 593

HB 920 HB 922 HB 924 HB 926 HB 928 HB 930 HB 932 HB 934 HB 936 HR 581 HR 583

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Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 841 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman
Representative Cheokas of the 138th District, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business Development, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Small Business Development 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 579 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cheokas of the 138th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 335. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4272), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 331), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 336. By Senator Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and restating the law relating to the Bleckley County Board of Education and school superintendent, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5588), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; 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 Stephens of the 164th, Mitchell of the 106th, Williams of the 145th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Moore of the 90th, Gambill of the 15th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Clark of the 108th, and Hopson of the 153rd et al.
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 382. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION relative to meetings and adjournments of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read:
SR 382. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Kennedy of the 18th, Walker III of the 20th and others

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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 2022 regular session of the General Assembly during the period of Thursday, January 27, 2022, through Monday, April 4, 2022, shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
Thursday, January 27 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 8
Tuesday, February 1................................................................ convene for legislative day 9 Wednesday, February 2 ........................................................ convene for legislative day 10 Thursday, February 3 ............................................................ convene for legislative day 11
Monday, February 7.............................................................. convene for legislative day 12 Tuesday, February 8.............................................................. convene for legislative day 13 Wednesday, February 9 ....................................................................... committee work day Thursday, February 10 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 14 Friday, February 11............................................................... convene for legislative day 15 Monday, February 14............................................................ convene for legislative day 16 Tuesday, February 15............................................................ convene for legislative day 17 Wednesday, February 16 ..................................................................... committee work day Thursday, February 17 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 18
Tuesday, February 22............................................................ convene for legislative day 19 Wednesday, February 23 ..................................................................... committee work day Thursday, February 24 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 20
Monday, February 28............................................................ convene for legislative day 21 Tuesday, March 1.................................................................. convene for legislative day 22 Wednesday, March 2 ........................................................................... committee work day Thursday, March 3 ................................................................ convene for legislative day 23 Friday, March 4..................................................................... convene for legislative day 24
Tuesday, March 8.................................................................. convene for legislative day 25 Wednesday, March 9 ............................................................ convene for legislative day 26 Thursday, March 10 ............................................................................. committee work day Friday, March 11................................................................... convene for legislative day 27
Monday, March 14............................................................................... committee work day Tuesday, March 15............................................ convene for legislative day 28 (Crossover) Wednesday, March 16 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 29 Thursday, March 17 .............................................................. convene for legislative day 30 Friday, March 18................................................................... convene for legislative day 31

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Monday, March 21................................................................ convene for legislative day 32 Tuesday, March 22................................................................ convene for legislative day 33 Wednesday, March 23 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 34 Thursday, March 24 ............................................................................. committee work day Friday, March 25................................................................... convene for legislative day 35
Monday, March 28................................................................ convene for legislative day 36 Tuesday, March 29................................................................ convene for legislative day 37 Wednesday, March 30 .......................................................... convene for legislative day 38 Thursday, March 31 ............................................................................. committee work day Friday, April 1....................................................................... convene for legislative day 39 Saturday, April 2.................................................................................. committee work day
Sunday, April 3 .................................................................................... committee work day Monday, April 4................................................ 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 2022 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.

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

Alexander Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Bonner Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

E Corbett E Crowe
Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar
Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Gambill Y Gilliard

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod
Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal
Nelson Newton Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Petrea

Y Scoggins Scott
E Seabaugh Y Setzler
Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gilligan Glanton
Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill

Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez
Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson E Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 137, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives
Majority Caucus Secretary Treasurer
415 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 25, 2022
William L. Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Clerk William Reilly,
This letter is to inform you that on January 4, 2022 Representative Bonnie Rich was elected Chairman of the Georgia House Majority Caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bruce Williamson Georgia House of Representatives District 115
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 26, 2022

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett E Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp E Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett E Crowe
Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo E Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin E Martin Mathiak Mathis

McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Moore, A Moore, B E Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea E Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF Williams, N Williams, R Williamson E Wilson E Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hopson of the 153rd, Houston of the 170th, Jackson of the 64th, and Momtahan of the 17th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Rabbi Joshua Heller, B'nai Torah, 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 980. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office

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of the current members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 981. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cornelia, 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; 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.
HB 982. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide education districts for the Calhoun County Board of Education," approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6119), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3619), so as to provide new education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; 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 983. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, approved February 20, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 279), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4405), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 984. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th and Gilligan of the 24th:

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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 general provisions regarding holidays and observances, so as to declare June 12 of each year as "Women Veterans Day"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 985. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 717), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4228), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 986. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; 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 987. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3753), so as to revise the per diem allowance of board members; 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 988. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county for tax year 2023 and $8,000.00 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024; 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 989. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of said 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.
HB 990. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3884), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 991. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Kausche of the 50th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Thomas of the 65th, Evans of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5078) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4512), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 992. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd and Gunter of the 8th:
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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exclude from income taxation all income received by a taxpayer as compensation for certain public service as a sworn peace officer; 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 993. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Hitchens of the 161st, Clark of the 147th, Powell of the 32nd and Gunter of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to attempted murder or threatening of witness in official proceedings, so as to provide for offense of attempted murder where a person shoots a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 994. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Cannon of the 58th, Allen of the 40th, Jackson of the 64th and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks, so as to increase the civil penalty for failure to inspect elevators and related mechanisms within deadline and include all include inspections by nonprivate inspectors in the deadline and civil penalty; to provide for additional civil penalties for repeat violations; to require the Safety Fire Commissioner to notify the owner or lessee in writing

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and keep records of when said civil penalties are waived; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 995. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Nelson of the 125th, Holly of the 111th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
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 require employers to provide at least five days of sick leave for an employee that can be used for the care of immediate family members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 996. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Scoggins of the 14th, Hill of the 3rd, Smith of the 18th and Jasperse of the 11th:
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 change and provide for additional exceptions to the "Dietetics Practice Act," to allow individuals credentialed in the field of nutrition to provide advice, counseling, or evaluations in matters of food, diet, or nutrition under certain circumstances; to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 997. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; 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.

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HB 998. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Momtahan of the 17th, Frye of the 118th, Collins of the 68th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ticket brockers, so as to place certain conditions on the sale of nontransferable tickets to athletic contests, concerts, theatre performances, amusements, exhibitions, or other entertainment events to which the public is admitted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 999. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Glanton of the 75th, Moore of the 90th, Clark of the 147th, Bentley of the 139th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of promise scholarship accounts to be funded by the state in the amount of $6,000.00 per school year for each participating student, subject to appropriations; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the promise scholarship account program; to authorize the Georgia Student Finance Commission to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1000. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Rich of the 97th, Scoggins of the 14th, Thomas of the 21st and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of rabies, so as to provide an exception for inoculation of canines and felines against rabies for animals for which such vaccine would compromise the animal's health or if it is medically unnecessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1001. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th and Scoggins of the 14th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-35-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for prepaid legal services plans regulated under insurance, so as to revise the definition of prepaid legal services plan; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1002. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 168th, Scoggins of the 14th, McDonald of the 26th 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 opossum as the official state marsupial; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1003. By Representatives Allen of the 40th and Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for public school teachers and other public school personnel, and Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan and postemployment health benefit fund, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into or renewing a contract for the state health benefit plan with qualified entities under specific conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1004. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 133rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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HB 1005. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Dempsey of the 13th, Camp of the 131st, Lim of the 99th and Mitchell of the 106th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require local school systems to conduct suicide screenings on all students age eight through 18; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1006. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Crawford County, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4136), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4464), so as to reconstitute the board of education; 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1007. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County, approved March 2, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 339), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4012), so as to revise districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to 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 1008. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hatchett of the 150th, Lott of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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the higher education savings plan and Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE), respectively, so as to provide for the governance of the Georgia ABLE program by the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to revise the composition and chairperson of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to provide for the transfer of rights and obligations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 1009. By Representative Jones of the 25th:
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 authorize the use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo within this state; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide requirements for the operation of personal delivery devices; to exempt personal delivery devices from requirements imposed on motor vehicles and other self-propelled vehicles; to require personal delivery device operators to obtain insurance; to provide for limitations on adoption of certain rules, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1010. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for the Attorney General to represent the Georgia Classic Center Authority; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide a short title; to create the Georgia Classic Center Authority; 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 620. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Charlie D. Rogers; dedicating an intersection in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 621. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore; dedicating a bridge in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 622. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Hatchett of the 150th, Stephens of the 164th, Sainz of the 180th and Ridley of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, 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.

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 856 HB 859 HB 861 HB 864 HB 938 HB 940 HB 942 HB 944 HB 946 HB 948 HB 950 HB 952 HB 954 HB 956 HB 958 HB 960 HB 962 HB 964 HB 966 HB 968

HB 858 HB 860 HB 863 HB 937 HB 939 HB 941 HB 943 HB 945 HB 947 HB 949 HB 951 HB 953 HB 955 HB 957 HB 959 HB 961 HB 963 HB 965 HB 967 HB 969

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HB 970 HB 972 HB 974 HB 976 HB 978 HR 594 SB 335

HB 971 HB 973 HB 975 HB 977 HB 979 HR 595 SB 336

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 159 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 752 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:

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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 889 HB 921 HB 935

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 909 HB 922 HB 936

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, 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 56 HB 624 HB 961

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

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

HB 889. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd and Dunahoo of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4553), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4915) and by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3894), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4553), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4915) and by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3894), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4553), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4915) and by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3894), is amended by revising Section 1 as follows:
"SECTION 1. (a) For the purpose of electing members to the Board of Education of the Hall County School District, the Hall County School District shall be divided into four education districts. Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 shall be and correspond to those four numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: Hall SB Plan Name: HallSB-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(b)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
(2) Any part of the Hall County School District which is not included in any district described in subsection (a) of this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the Hall County School District which is described in subsection (a) of this section as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included

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within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. (a) Those members of the Board of Education of Hall County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (b) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act.
SECTION 3. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2022 of members of the Board of Education of Hall County shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective January 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
User: Hall SB Plan Name: HallSB-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Hall GA VTD CANDLER Block 001202: 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 Block 001204: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 3008 3009 3010 3012 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3034 3036 3037 3038 3039 3041 3043

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3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 Block 001302: 1022 2002 2003 2004 2017 2018 2019 Block 001304: 1005 2066 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2078 2092 VTD CHICOPEE Block 001102: 1018 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1034 1035 2006 2007 2008 2012 2014 2016 2019 2020 2022 2023 2029 2034 2035 2036 Block 001304: 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2053 2054 2083 2084 2085 2086 Block 001405: 2000 Block 001406: 1043 1044 VTD GAINESVILLE I Block 000501: 2011 Block 000601: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1022 2000 2003 2005 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 Block 000602: 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2041 2042 2043 2056 2060 2061 VTD GAINESVILLE II Block 000703: 1001 1002 1004 2006 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2019 2020 2022 2025 2026 2027 2028 2031 2035 Block 000704: 1001 1004 1005 Block 000800: 1005 1006 1009 1011 1013 1014 1020 1021 1023 1024 1026 1028 1030 1031 1033 1034 2012 2014 2015 VTD GAINESVILLE III Block 000401: 1013 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1023 1024 1034 1035 Block 000402: 1029 Block 001004: 1000 1005 1006 1007 1008 1014 1018 2005 2008 2009 2016 2018 2020 2022 Block 001007:

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1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1014 1015 1018 1020 1021 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 Block 001008: 1004 1005 1006 1013 1017 1020 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1030 1031 1032 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1041 1044 3007 3008 3010 Block 001101: 2001 2004 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2022 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2033 2035 2036 2037 2038 2046 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2055 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2068 2069 2070 2071 3006 3007 3012 3014 3015 3016 3018 3024 3026 3029 3030 3031 3033 3034 3037 3038 3040 3041 3043 3044 3045 3046 3050 3053 3056 3057 3058 3060 3061 3063 3064 3071 Block 001102: 2002 2003 VTD GAINESVILLE IV Block 001101: 1083 1084 1089 2041 2047 Block 001102: 2028 Block 001203: 1027 1028 1032 1033 1034 1036 1037 1038 1039 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1052 1053 1054 1055 Block 001204: 3004 3005 3006 3007 3013 3017 3018 3019 3023 Block 001304: 2002 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2097 2099 VTD GILLSVILLE VTD GLADE Block 000102: 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1038 1039 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2056 2057 Block 000601: 3003 3005 3008 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 Block 000602: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1029 1030 1031 1032 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2027 2028 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039

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2040 2047 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2063 2069 2077 2078 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 Block 000703: 2000 2001 2004 2015 Block 000800: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1012 1032 2000 2001 2008 2016 2017 2019 2020 VTD MORGAN I Block 001302: 1019 1020 1021 1023 1029 VTD TADMORE Block 000102: 2054 2055 Block 000702: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Block 000704: 1000 1009 1010 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 Block 001202: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2027 3001 3004 3008 3009 3010 3012 3013 3014 3015 3020 3021 3022 4000 4001 4002 4003
District 002 County Hall GA VTD CANDLER Block 001204: 3044 Block 001302: 2000 2001 Block 001303: 1005 2000 2001 Block 001304: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 2079 2080 2081 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2093 2094 2095 VTD FRIENDSHIP I VTD FRIENDSHIP II Block 001605: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013

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1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1031 1032 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Block 001607: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 Block 001609: 1005 2014 2015 3013 3014 3018 3019 3020 VTD FRIENDSHIP III VTD FRIENDSHIP IV VTD MORGAN I Block 001302: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1030 1031 2022 Block 001603: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 3000 3001 3002 3003 3005 3006 VTD MORGAN II
District 003 County Hall GA VTD CHESTATEE Block 000304: 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 2030 2032 2033 2035 2036 2037 2039 2040 2041 Block 000307: 1000 1001 1016 1017 1022 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2020 VTD CHICOPEE Block 001102: 1001 1002 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1020 1021 1022 1030 1032 1033 Block 001405: 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 Block 001406: 1000 1023 1024 1025 1026 1029 1030 1032 1040 1042 1047 1048 2004 2005 2006 2007 2012 2016 2018 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 VTD FLOWERY BRANCH I VTD FLOWERY BRANCH II Block 001501: 1043 2008 2009 Block 001502:

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2031 2032 2033 2034 Block 001606: 1004 1008 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1033 1035 1036 1037 2018 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2041 2042 2043 2048 2049 VTD FORK Block 000304: 2034 2042 2043 Block 000306: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1022 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2018 2020 2021 2022 Block 000307: 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 2021 Block 000401: 1039 Block 001004: 2027 Block 001006: 1003 1005 VTD OAKWOOD I Block 001304: 2082 Block 001404: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3030 3031 3042 3043 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3072 3073 3074 3075 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4026 Block 001405: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012

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1013 1014 1015 1016 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 2001 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 Block 001406: 1041 1046 2019 2020 Block 001501: 1000 1001 1002 VTD OAKWOOD II Block 001402: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 VTD ROBERTS Block 001502: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1022 1024 1025 1028 1031 1032 1036 1037 1038 1040 1041 1043 1044 1046 1047 1048 1049 1051 1052 1054 1055 1056 1058 1059 1060 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1069 1073 1084 1085 1086 1087 2008 2009 2010 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Block 001607: 1002 1005 1006 1007 1009 1011 1013 1014 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 2000 2001 2002 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2022 2023 2026 2028 2030 2033 2034 2036 2038 2039 2041 2042 2044 2045 2048 2049 VTD WILSON Block 000306: 1014 1021 2019 Block 001004: 2023 2024 2025 2026 2029 2032 2033 2035 2036 2037 2040 2041 Block 001005: 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 1009 1010 1012 1015 1016 1021 1024 1025 1026 1028 1029 2003 2004 2005 2014 2015 2019 2020

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District 004 County Hall GA VTD BARK CAMP VTD BIG HICKORY VTD CHESTATEE Block 000304: 1034 2020 2021 2029 Block 000305: 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 Block 000307: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Block 000401: 2021 2022 2023 Block 000402: 1008 1010 1014 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 VTD CLERMONT VTD GAINESVILLE V Block 000401: 1005 1006 1042 2029 Block 000502: 1006 VTD LULA VTD QUILLIANS VTD WEST WHELCHEL Block 000303: 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 Block 000401: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2009 2010 2033 2034 2035 Block 000402: 1000 1001 1015 1016 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Block 000502: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2021 2022 2026 2031 2032 2044 2045 VTD WHELCHEL Block 000101:

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2004 Block 000204: 1026 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2037 2038 Block 000205: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 Block 000501: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1005 1007 1009 1010 1011 1012 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008 2015 2016 2025 2026 2032 2033 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 Block 000502: 1000 1002 1004 1021 2038 Block 000601: 1006 1007 1008 1009 1012 1015 1016 1018 1019 1021
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 909. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Troup County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3520), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 921. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3725), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office

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of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 922. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to 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 Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 23, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4680), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 936. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Catoosa County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4258), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4676), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez
Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain
McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson E Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

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Y Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill

Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain
McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson
Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield

Y Scoggins Scott
Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson E Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 112, nays 44.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Park of the 101st moved that the following Bills of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an

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Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 873. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; 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 N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger E Barr N Barton Y Bazemore N Belton Y Bennett E Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett E Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp E Campbell E Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter

N Corbett E Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo E Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan Y Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett

N Hitchens N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

E Martin N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain
McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea E Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes

N Scoggins Scott
N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
Wade Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF

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N Cheokas Y Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins N Cooper

N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill

Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin

N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield

N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson E Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 90.

The motion was lost.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

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

Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Setzler of the 35th et al., Cheokas of the 138th, Schofield of the 60th, Kennard of the 102nd, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 134th, and Cooper of the 43rd.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 631. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Ralston of the 7th, Smyre of the 135th, Pirkle of the 155th, Bennett of the 94th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffrey Alan Parker; and for other purposes.

HR 632. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Camp of the 131st, Petrea of the 166th, Knight of the 130th, LaHood of the 175th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2022, as National Caregiver Day; and for other purposes.

HR 633. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melvin Bagley on his outstanding public service as the first elections supervisor for Bartow County; and for other purposes.

HR 634. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Dollar of the 45th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Dan Flynn; and for other purposes.
HR 635. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 133rd and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert E. "Bob" Tribble; and for other purposes.
HR 636. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dennis Howard Strickland; and for other purposes.
HR 637. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Lim of the 99th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Everarde Calk upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 638. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Wade of the 9th and McDonald of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ansley Cruse Lyons; and for other purposes.
HR 639. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Roberts of the 52nd, Wilson of the 80th, Lopez of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Dunwoody for earning the City of Freedom seal from the Safe House Project; and for other purposes.
HR 640. By Representative Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2022, as Apostolic World Christian Fellowship Leadership Summit 2022 Day; and for other purposes.
HR 641. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Holcomb of the 81st, Wilson of the 80th, Roberts of the 52nd, Lopez of the 86th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Doraville on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and sesquicentennial celebration; and for other purposes.
HR 642. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Evans of the 57th, Jasperse of the 11th, Holmes of the 129th, Anderson of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program upon the occasion of its 10th anniversary; recognizing February 10, 2022, as REACH Georgia Day at the state capitol; commending the REACH Georgia program coordinators, mentors, academic coaches, and supporters for their dedicated service to the lives of REACH Scholars; and for other purposes.
HR 643. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 134th, Jasperse of the 11th, Martin of the 49th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.
HR 644. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Sharper of the 177th, Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2022 as Bone Health and Osteoporosis Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 645. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st, Kennard of the 102nd and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Claudette Forbes; and for other purposes.
HR 646. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Frye of the 118th, Clark of the 147th, Houston of the 170th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free GA, Cancer Pathways, the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, and the Susan Jolley Awareness Program for their exceptional contributions to cervical cancer education and awareness in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp E Cannon Cantrell Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett E Crowe Davis

DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin E Martin

Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea E Pirkle Powell E Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V E Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson E Williams, A Williams, MF 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 Clark of the 98th, Gambill of the 15th, Hopson of the 153rd, Momtahan of the 17th, and Setzler of the 35th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Jeremy Morton, Pastor, Woodstock Baptist Church, Woodstock, 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 862. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Bentley of the 139th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Davis of the 87th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cemetery and funeral services, so as to

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provide additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots, burial rights, burial merchandise, and burial services to pursue a civil cause of action against sellers that violate certain laws; to specify the civil remedies available for such violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1011. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Jones of the 47th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Williams of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to exempt low-speed vehicles from permitting requirements relating to amber strobe lights or emergency vehicle designation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1012. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Tattnall County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 674), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4661), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1013. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 25th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hogan of the 179th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; 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 1014. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to abolish the mode of compensating the sheriff of Montgomery County, Georgia known as the fee system, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2856), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3648), and an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3189); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1015. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Montgomery 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.
HB 1016. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery County, approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4118), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1017. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Montgomery County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3151), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4489), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for initial terms of office; 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 1018. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3735), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1019. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3666), so as to change provisions relating to 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 1020. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3627), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; 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 1021. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Williamson of the 115th, Hugley of the 136th, England of the 116th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-28-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standard nonforfeiture provisions for individual deferred annuities, so as to decrease the minimum nonforfeiture

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interest rate for individual deferred annuities from 1 percent to 0.15 percent; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1022. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Williamson of the 115th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-9-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance and filing rates, rating plans, rating systems, or underwriting rules and examination of claim reserve practices by the Commissioner, so as to revise the filing review process for private passenger motor vehicle liability coverage providing the minimum limits offered by the carrier; to clarify the filing review process for other private passenger motor vehicle coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1023. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Talbot County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4310), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1024. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4305), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1025. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4597), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1026. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Madison County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4698), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4106), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1027. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4112), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1028. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th, Dollar of the 45th, Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1029. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1030. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1031. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent

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effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1032. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3724), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1033. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4189), and an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3948), so as to readopt provisions of the Act; to provide a short title; to provide for severability; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1034. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Smyre of the 135th, Williamson of the 115th, Rhodes of the 120th, Gaines of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to revise the exemption for sales of admissions to nonrecurring major sporting events; to amend the definition of "major sporting event" to include any match of a FIFA World Cup; to extend the sunset provision for the exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1035. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Beverly of the 143rd, Smyre of the 135th and Jackson of the 64th:
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 March 10 of each year as "Harriet Tubman Day"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HB 1036. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1037. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Jones of the 25th, McClain of the 100th, Hill of the 3rd, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of employment security, so as to provide for the development and implementation of a statewide peer workforce navigator pilot program; to provide for definitions; to provide for program standards and qualifications; to provide for annual reporting by the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1038. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd 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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to limit eligibility for the rural physician tax credit to persons qualifying as a rural physician on or before December 31, 2022; to provide for automatic repeal; to create a new tax credit for rural physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate cap; to provide definitions; to provide for promulgation of rules and

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regulations; 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 1039. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend the income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1040. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to economic rehabilitation services, so as to require community action agencies to submit audit reports and IRS forms to the Department of Audits and Accounts before any contracts with the Department of Human Services are made or offered; to require each member of the board of directors of a community action agency to execute contracts between the community action agency and the Department of Human Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 1041. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; 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 1042. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "OneGeorgia Authority Act," so as to provide for a grant program to establish primary care medical facilities in health professional shortage areas; to provide for lease-purchase agreements; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria for such program; to provide for application and approval thereof; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1043. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., 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.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1044. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
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 definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1045. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Wiedower of the 119th, Kirby of the 114th and Mallow of the 163rd:
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 extend the time period for the dissolution of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1046. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Mitchell of the 106th:
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 implicit bias training for law enforcement officers; to update related cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1047. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th, Mitchell of the 106th, McLeod of the 105th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention, so as to enact the "Solitary Confinement and Restraints Limitation Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on usage of solitary confinement, seclusion, and restraints; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for standards for safety guidelines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1048. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Thomas of the 39th, Carter of the 92nd and Burnough of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-152.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protocols for assessment of trauma in students in foster care and guidance regarding trauma and its impact on students, so as to require local units of administration to annually report to the State Board of Education certain information regarding the educational performance of foster care students; to provide for remediation plans under

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certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1049. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Petrea of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd and Rich of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nursing home administrators, so as to revise the composition of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1050. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, McLaurin of the 51st, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide for the equitable payment to inmates for labor performed and goods produced while incarcerated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1051. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide for the tracking of inmate labor; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1052. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Lim of the 99th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Wilson of the 80th and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-20 and Chapter 10 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to circumstances of legitimacy, disproving legitimacy, and legitimation by

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marriage of parents and recognition of child and vital records, respectively, so as to remove restrictions on birth names; to remove requirements on the surname of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1053. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th, Cheokas of the 138th 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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment.
HB 1054. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Kennard of the 102nd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Mallow of the 163rd and Lewis-Ward of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Equine Therapy Recovery Program; to provide for grants for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to administer the program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1055. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th, Barton of the 5th and Anderson of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of "all-terrain vehicle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1056. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd, Gravley of the 67th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd and others:

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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 repeal certain restrictions and requirements concerning the authority to make alternative investments for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to increase the percentage of alternative investments allowable for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 1057. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, so as to provide for a standard suite of services that community service boards are required to provide in their respective service areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1058. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Wiedower of the 119th, Knight of the 130th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-21, relating to income taxation of corporations, so as remove the requirement that affiliated corporations file separate income tax returns with this state unless the Department of Revenue has requested or preapproved the filing of consolidated returns; to authorize Georgia affiliated groups to elect to file separate or consolidated income tax returns; to provide for the effect of such elections; to provide for tax liability, allocation, and apportionment; to make such election irrevocable for five years; to authorize affiliated groups that have filed consolidated returns to continue under the current law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1059. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 148th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and Taylor of the 173rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for exclusions to unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to implement a pilot program offering or providing a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or give a charitable donation under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HR 623. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a Nancy Hanks Passenger Rail Line from Savannah to Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 624. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Oliver of the 82nd:
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 625. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Williams of the 168th:
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 626. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Werkheiser of the 157th and Watson of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION compensating Kerry Robinson; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 627. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Bureaucratic Hindrances to Businesses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business Development.
HR 628. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Davis of the 87th and Holly of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of SPC Etienne J. Murphy and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 629. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 630. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Consolidation of County Governments and School Systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1072. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653) and by an Act approved March 3, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4249), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in

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office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 980 HB 982 HB 984 HB 986 HB 988 HB 990 HB 992 HB 994 HB 996 HB 998 HB 1000 HB 1002 HB 1004 HB 1006 HB 1008 HB 1010 HR 621

HB 981 HB 983 HB 985 HB 987 HB 989 HB 991 HB 993 HB 995 HB 997 HB 999 HB 1001 HB 1003 HB 1005 HB 1007 HB 1009 HR 620 HR 622

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 867 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

Representative Taylor of the 173rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

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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 886 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 907 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
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 389 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
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 881 HB 942 HB 944 HB 948 HB 950 HB 952

Do Pass, By Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 890 HB 943 HB 947 HB 949 HB 951 HB 953

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 954 HB 956 HB 958 SB 335

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 955 HB 957 HB 959 SB 336

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 478 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th 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 385 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
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 8th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Pursuant to House 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

HB 841 East Cobb, City of; incorporate (Substitute)(GAff-Dollar-45th)

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

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

Representative Frye of the 118th moved that the following Bill of the House be removed from the Local Calendar and voted on separately:

HB 890. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4441), so as to change the composition and description of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; to revise the manner of redistricting; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; 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 N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr

N Corbett E Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey

N Hitchens N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes

E Martin N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin

N Scoggins Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon
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N Barton Y Bazemore N Belton E Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie
Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp
Campbell E Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas N Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins E Henderson N Hill

Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Y McLeod N Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea E Pirkle N Powell E Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield

N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V E Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 63, nays 98.

The motion was lost.

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

HB 881. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), is amended by revising Section 2 as follows:
"SECTION 2. (a) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of Walton County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office, shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. On and after the effective date of this Act, the Board of Commissioners of Walton County shall consist of seven members, six of whom shall be elected from commissioner districts described in subsection (b) of this section and a chairperson who is elected at large as provided in this Act. (b) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, other than the chairperson, Walton County shall be divided into six commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The six commissioner districts shall be and correspond to those six numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: Walton CC Plan Name: WaltonCC-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(c)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical

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boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (2) Any part of Walton County which is not included in any such district described in that attachment shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of Walton County which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. Except as otherwise provided in the description of any commissioner district, whenever the description of such district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census map for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (d) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 45-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. or any other general law applicable to that office. (e) In order to be elected as a member of the board from a commissioner district, a person must be a resident of that commissioner district and must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only. Only electors who are residents of that commissioner district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from a commissioner district, each candidate for such office shall specify the commissioner district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from a commissioner district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall become vacant. (f) The chairperson of the board may reside anywhere within Walton County and, if elected, must receive the number of votes cast for that office as required by general law in the entire county. The chairperson must continue to reside within the county during that person's term of office or that office shall become vacant. (g) All future successors to the chairperson and the members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. The chairperson and the members of the board shall serve for their terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (h) The chairperson and all members of the board who are elected thereto shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code.' (i) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on

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and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act."
SECTION 2. The provisions of this Act necessary to conduct elections for the members of the Board of Commissioners of Walton County in 2022 shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
User: Walton CC Plan Name: WaltonCC-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Walton GA VTD BAY CREEK VTD BOLD SPRINGS Block 110101: 1000 1005 1006 1008 1009 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2011 2012 2013 2025 2027 Block 110505: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 VTD LOGANVILLE NORTH
District 002 County Walton GA VTD LOGANVILLE SOUTH VTD TARA VTD WEST WALTON
District 003 County Walton GA VTD BETWEEN VTD BROKEN ARROW VTD WALNUT GROVE

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District 004 County Walton GA VTD BLASINGAME VTD GOOD HOPE Block 110200: 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3063 3064 3065 Block 110302: 2024 VTD JERSEY VTD MOUNTAIN Block 110102: 1017 1018 1022 3028 3029 3035 Block 110200: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1050 1051 1064 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 VTD SOCIAL CIRCLE VTD WHATLEY
District 005 County Walton GA VTD BOLD SPRINGS Block 110101: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1007 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1022 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 VTD GRATIS Block 110102: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 1019 1020 1021 1040 3000 3004 3016 3019 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3036 Block 110200: 1017 1018 1019 VTD NORTH MONROE

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Block 110400: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1013 1014 1015 1016 4007 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4029 4030 4031 4033
VTD SOUTH MONROE Block 110400: 1017 1018 1020 1028 1029 1037 1043 Block 110701: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1019 1020 1021 1022 1024 1027 1029 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2021 2030 2032 2033 Block 110702: 1001 1002 1003 1009 1025 1027 1028 1030 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2022 2023 2024 2025 2036
VTD W MONROE VTD WALKER PARK
Block 110101: 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 2020 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
Block 110102: 1027 1028 1029 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 3001 3002 3003 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3017 3018 3020 3021 3037
Block 110400: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3008 3009 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4028
District 006 County Walton GA VTD E MONROE VTD GOOD HOPE Block 110200: 2001 2002 2003 3015 3016 3038 3039 Block 110301: 1060 VTD GRATIS Block 110102: 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1023 1024 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 2023 VTD MOUNTAIN

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Block 110200: 1049 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069
VTD NORTH MONROE Block 110102: 1025 1030 1031 1032 1039 Block 110301: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1007 1008 1009 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1043 1045 1046 1048 1053 1058 1059 1062 1063 1064 1067 Block 110400: 1025 1026 1027 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1044 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 3006 3007 3011 3012 3014 3015 3016 3017 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030
VTD SOUTH MONROE Block 110301: 1074 1075 1076 1077 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 Block 110400: 1010 1011 1012 1021 1022 1023 1024 Block 110702: 1000 1004 1005 1006 2000 2001 2003 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 3007 3008
VTD WALKER PARK Block 110102: 1026 2016 2017 2024 Block 110400: 3004 3005 3010 3013 3018
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 890. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by

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an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4441), so as to change the composition and description of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; to revise the manner of redistricting; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 942. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3689), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 326), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 943. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 322), 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 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 944. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, approved July 23, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 255), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3573), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current members; 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 947. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4622), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3579), so as to change the description of the education districts for the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current board members; 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 948. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Wilkes County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4091), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 432), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 949. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3586), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 423), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; 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 950. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2370), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 427), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current board members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; 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 951. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Elbert County, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 952. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting and recreating the Board of Education of Elbert County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3578), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; 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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HB 953. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1228), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4909) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4561), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 954. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, approved March 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5766) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4565), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 955. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, approved August 6, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3580), so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 956. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to abolish the current Board of Education of Crisp County on a date certain and shorten the terms of office of certain members of such board; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal a local constitutional amendment proposed by a certain resolution act; 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 957. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3591), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 958. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3585), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 959. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3677), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 335. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4272), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 331), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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.
SB 336. By Senator Walker III of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and restating the law relating to the Bleckley County Board of Education and school superintendent, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5588), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
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 N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill

Y Hitchens Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield

Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 124, nays 39.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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 347. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), as amended, so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 870. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Bulloch County, approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 290), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 453), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 871. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Bulloch County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5100), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 462), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 874. By Representative Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for election of members of the Board of Education of Heard County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4296), so as to change the description of the education districts;

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to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 334. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Leverett of the 33rd, Kelley of the 16th, Burchett of the 176th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records; 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 347. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), as amended, so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bentley of the 139th et al., Buckner of the 137th, Watson of the 172nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Park of the 101st, McClain of the 100th, Clark of the 108th, and Wilensky of the 79th.
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 841. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Cooper of the 43rd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; 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 incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide additional notice and hearing requirements; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for the office of city manager, appointment, removal, powers, and duties thereof; to prohibit council interference with administration; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property and interests therein; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of East Cobb. The city and the inhabitants thereof are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style "City of East Cobb, Georgia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, less and except all property owned by the United States government as part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in VTD Sope Creek 03 Block 030354 blocks 3006 and 3007 on the effective date of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or 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 East Cobb, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this city shall have the following powers:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized

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by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (5) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (6) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (7) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (8) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (9) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (10) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (11) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (12) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (13) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia;

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(14) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (15) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (16) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (17) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (19) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (20) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of parks and playgrounds, public grounds, recreational facilities, public buildings, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, and sport institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to regulate the use of public improvements; (21) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for or impose taxes on public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (22) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (23) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (24) Roadways. To grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (25) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and the use of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or

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property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (26) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (27) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation subject to a maximum of 1 mill; (28) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; and (29) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the city shall exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section only for the purposes of planning and zoning, code adoption and enforcement, parks and recreation, police and law enforcement services, fire and emergency services, and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. (c) In the event that the city desires to provide services in addition to those services enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, the city council shall pass a resolution specifically stating the services sought to be offered by the city and shall submit the approval of such resolution for ratification by the electors of the city in a referendum. If the electors of the city vote in favor of ratifying such resolution, then the city shall be authorized to exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of providing such services stated in such resolution and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. If the electors of the city disapprove such resolution, it shall immediately be null and void and of no force and effect.
SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

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SECTION 2.10. City council creation; number; election.
(a) The governing authority of the city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and six councilmembers. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
(b)(1) The mayor shall be limited to serving three full, consecutive four-year terms of office. (2) Councilmembers shall be limited to serving three full, consecutive terms of office. (3) Persons who serve terms of less than four years as a result of being elected to an initial term of office under Article VIII of this charter or who fill an unexpired term shall not be considered to have served a full term of office for the purposes of this subsection.
SECTION 2.11. City councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial terms of office, the members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of the election of members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. (b) The city council seats shall be designated Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6. Candidates shall designate the post for which they are offering for election when qualifying for election. (c) For the purposes of electing members of the city council, the city is divided into three districts. Each district shall be represented by two posts. One member of the board shall be elected to each post by a majority of electors of the city voting at large. Post 1 and Post 2 shall represent District 1. Post 3 and Post 4 shall represent District 2. Post 5 and Post 6 shall represent District 3. The three numbered districts are described in Appendix B attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: H045 Plan Name: EastCobb-dist-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(d)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a

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district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (2) Any part of the City of East Cobb as described in Appendix B which is not included in any district described in this plan shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of City of East Cobb as described in Appendix B as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) If any area included within the descriptions of District 1, District 2, or District 3 is on the effective date of this Act within the municipal boundaries of another municipality or within a county other than Cobb County, such area shall not be included within the district descriptions of such districts.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Vacancies. The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon such person's failing or ceasing to reside in the city or upon the occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment by the remaining members of the city council if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, otherwise by an election as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) Suspension. Upon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.
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(a) The mayor shall receive an initial salary of $9,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. Each councilmember shall receive an initial salary of $8,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. (b) The mayor and councilmembers may alter such compensation for their services as provided by law.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) Conflict of interest. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (c) Disclosure. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in

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any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Use of public property. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (e) Contracts voidable and rescindable. Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Ineligibility of elected official. Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (g) Political activities of certain officers and employees. No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and city council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise. (h) Penalties for violation.
(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
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a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city.
SECTION 2.17. Organizational meetings.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor)(councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America."
SECTION 2.18. Meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the 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.
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(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.20. Quorum; voting.
The mayor and three councilmembers or four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any councilmember shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of four councilmembers or three councilmembers and the mayor shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. An abstention shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
SECTION 2.21. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of East Cobb..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any mayor or councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, that an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.23 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.22. Action requiring an ordinance.
Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance.
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(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.25. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
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(b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of East Cobb, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.26. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
The mayor shall be elected at large by the voters of the city and except for the initial mayor elected pursuant to this charter, 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 date of election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of service. Vacancies in the office of mayor shall be addressed in the same manner as provided for councilmembers in Section 2.12 of this charter. The mayor shall forfeit the office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers.
SECTION 2.27. Mayor pro tempore.
By a majority vote, the councilmembers shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall serve a two-year term of office. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the councilmembers. The mayor pro tempore shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter.

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SECTION 2.28. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council, but shall vote only in the event of a tie; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (6) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish.
SECTION 2.29. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council shall appoint a city manager, also known as "the manager," for an indefinite term and shall fix the manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.30. Removal of city manager.
(a) 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 council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; and (3) If the 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 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.

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(b) The manager may continue to receive a salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal.
SECTION 2.31. Acting city manager.
By letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the 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 such designation 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.
SECTION 2.32. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer, the city manager shall:
(1) Appoint and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers the city manager appoints, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any department director or 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; (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 except for closed meetings held for the purposes of deliberating on the appointment, discipline, or removal of the city manager and have the right to take part in discussion, but the city manager may not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city 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 city manager's direction and supervision;

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(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 city manager deems desirable; and (9) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the mayor and city council.
SECTION 2.33. Council interference with administration.
Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the city council or its members 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 city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. The city council shall act in all matters as a body and no member shall seek individually to influence the official acts of the city manager or any other officer or employee of the city, or direct or request the appointment of any person to, or his or her removal from, any office or position of employment, or to interfere in any way with the performance of the duties by the city manager or other officers or employees.
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointed officers and directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be employees at will and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the mayor unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.

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SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office; such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All members of boards, commissions, or authorities of the city serve at will and may be removed at any time by the mayor and council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the mayor and council and other officers and

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employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of such person's position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of East Cobb.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall

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be appointed by the city council and shall serve a term as provided by law and 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 law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes.

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(f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Cobb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings.
ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
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Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial elections, there shall be a municipal general election biennially in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. There shall be elected a mayor and three councilmembers at one election and at every other election thereafter. The remaining councilmember seats shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices, and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Election by majority vote.
The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast by the electors of the city at large.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.15. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
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(a) The mayor or a councilmember or any appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Cobb County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Cobb County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of East Cobb.
ARTICLE VI. FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
(a) The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax which shall not exceed 1 mill, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid, unless a higher millage rate is recommended by resolution of the city council and subsequently approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the city by referendum. (b) The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.

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SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business in this city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
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city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. 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 laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
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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 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.24. Budget ordinance.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 6.25. Operating budget.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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

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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 other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget provided for in Section 6.29 of this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.26. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The mayor or councilmembers 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. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Levy of taxes.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
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The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.29. Capital improvements.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the 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. Audits.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.31. Procurement and property management.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.19 of this charter.

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SECTION 6.32. 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 property.
(a) The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to sell and convey said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.34. Apportionment of revenue.
Except as otherwise agreed pursuant to Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the city is authorized to pay all revenues collected by Cobb County on behalf of the city to the county in exchange for continuation of services during the transition period provided in Section 8.11 of this charter and beyond, with the exception of the following revenues, which shall stay with the city:
(1) New revenues from utility franchise fees; (2) Fines collected in municipal court; and (3) Revenues generated from any additional millage of up to 1 mill above the millage rate imposed in the county special service district.

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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. Construction and definitions.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
ARTICLE VIII. REFERENDUM AND INITIAL ELECTIONS
SECTION 8.10. Referendum and initial election.
(a) The election superintendent of Cobb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of East Cobb for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the 2022 general primary election. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of East Cobb in Cobb County ( ) NO according to the charter contained in the Act be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in Section 8.11 of this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by Cobb County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of East Cobb shall reimburse Cobb County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services

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for such election and for the initial election of the mayor and councilmembers pursuant to this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of East Cobb to be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November, 2022, the qualified electors of the City of East Cobb shall be those qualified electors of Cobb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of East Cobb as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of East Cobb shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and holding the special election of the City of East Cobb to be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November, 2022, the election superintendent of Cobb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of East Cobb and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of East Cobb.
SECTION 8.11. Effective dates and transition.
(a) The provisions of this Act necessary for the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) Except as provided in Section 8.10 of this charter, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes at 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, except that the initial mayor or councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and by action of a quorum may prior to 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, meet and take actions binding on the city. (d) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb. Accordingly there shall be a transition period beginning on the date the initial mayor and councilmembers take office under this charter, and ending at 12:00 Midnight on December 31, 2025. During such transition period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (e) During such transition period, Cobb County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which Cobb County provided in that area during the years 2021 and 2022 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60

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days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of East Cobb, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of East Cobb. During the transition period, the city shall remain within the Cobb County special services district, but shall be removed from such district at the conclusion of such period. Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of East Cobb shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city in the same manner as authorized immediately prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of East Cobb, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment, fine or forfeiture, or other moneys shall remain with Cobb County after July 1, 2023, until such time as Cobb County receives subsequent notice from the City of East Cobb that such authority shall be transferred to the City of East Cobb. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of East Cobb:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2023 and 2024; (7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and (9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of East Cobb shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Cobb County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city and the appropriate court or courts of Cobb County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by mutual agreement and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed Cobb County and the City of East Cobb may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of East Cobb. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of East Cobb during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Cobb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Cobb County. (h) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of East Cobb may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Cobb County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the

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county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of East Cobb commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of East Cobb shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section. (i) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (h) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (g) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of East Cobb shall be a full functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.
SECTION 8.12. Directory nature of dates.
It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
SECTION 8.13. Special election.
(a) The first election for the mayor and councilmembers shall be a special election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022. At such election, the first mayor and councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Thereafter, the time for holding a regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2025. The successors to the first mayor and initial councilmembers and future successors shall take office at the first organizational meeting in January immediately following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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(b) The initial councilmembers elected from Post 2, Post 4, and Post 6 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2025, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The initial mayor and councilmembers elected from Post 1, Post 3, and Post 5 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2027, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such initial mayor and councilmembers shall serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL REPEALER
SECTION 9.10. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF EAST COBB, GEORGIA
User: H045 Plan Name: EastCobb-2022 Plan Type: Local
District EASTCOBB County Cobb GA VTD Chestnut Ridge 01 VTD Dickerson 01 VTD Dodgen 01 VTD Eastside 01 VTD Fullers Park 01 Block 030332: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 Block 030366: 1001 2000 2001 2002 2003 VTD Hightower 01 VTD Mount Bethel 01 VTD Mount Bethel 03 VTD Mount Bethel 04 VTD Murdock 01 Block 030331: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

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3012 3013 3014 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 VTD Pope 01
Block 030327: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3011
Block 030359: 1010 1011
VTD Roswell 01 Block 030335: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Block 030360: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
VTD Roswell 02 VTD Sewell Mill 01
Block 030358: 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008
VTD Sope Creek 01 VTD Sope Creek 03
Block 030352: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014
Block 030354: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 3000
excluding portion of block 3006 that is part of National Park excluding portion of block 3007 that is part of National Park VTD Timber Ridge 01 For the purposes of such plan, EastCobb-2021:
(1) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
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User: H045 Plan Name: EastCobb-dist-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Cobb GA VTD Chestnut Ridge 01 VTD Hightower 01 VTD Murdock 01 Block 030331: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 VTD Pope 01 Block 030327: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3011 Block 030359: 1010 1011 VTD Roswell 01 Block 030335: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Block 030360: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VTD Roswell 02 Block 030331: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Block 030369: 2002 2003
District 002 County Cobb GA VTD Dickerson 01 VTD Dodgen 01 VTD Eastside 01 VTD Fullers Park 01 Block 030332: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 Block 030366: 1001 2000 2001 2002 2003 VTD Mount Bethel 01 Block 030370: 1004 1005 1006 3000 3002

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VTD Roswell 02 Block 030369: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006
VTD Sewell Mill 01 Block 030358: 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008
VTD Timber Ridge 01
District 003 County Cobb GA VTD Mount Bethel 01 Block 030319: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 Block 030337: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 Block 030370: 3004 VTD Mount Bethel 03 VTD Mount Bethel 04 VTD Sope Creek 01 VTD Sope Creek 03 Block 030352: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 Block 030354: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 3000 excluding portion of block 3006 that is part of National Park excluding portion of block 3007 that is part of National Park
APPENDIX C
CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
I, Representative Matt Dollar, Georgia State Representative from the 45th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2021 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of East Cobb, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36

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of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.

So certified this 24th day of Jan., 2022.

/s/ Matt Dollar Honorable Matt Dollar Representative, 45th District Georgia State House of Representatives

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey 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, B N Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield

Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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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.
Representative Wilkerson of the 38th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 841.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 383. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Efstration of the 104th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dollar of the 45th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to prohibit the state from entering into certain contracts with an individual or company unless such contracts contain a certification that such individual or company does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel and will not conduct such a boycott for the duration of such contract; to exclude certain contracts from these requirements; to revise a definition; 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 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to prohibit the state from entering into certain contracts with a company unless such contracts contain a certification that such company does not presently conduct a boycott of Israel and will not conduct such a boycott for the duration of such contract; to exclude certain contracts from these requirements; 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. Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, is amended

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in Code Section 50-5-85, relating to state prohibited from entering into certain contracts without certification that boycott of Israel not to be conducted by other party, as follows:
"50-5-85. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Boycott of Israel' means engaging in refusals to deal with, terminating business activities with, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel or individuals or companies doing business in Israel or in Israeli-controlled territories , with Israel, organized under the laws of the State of Israel, or licensed by Israel to do business in Israel, when such actions are taken:
(A) In compliance or adherence to calls for a boycott of Israel other than those boycotts to which 50 U.S.C. App. Section 2407(c), as it existed on January 1, 2016, applies; or (B) In a manner that discriminates on the basis of nationality, national origin, religion, or other unreasonable basis that is not founded on a valid business reason. (2) 'Company' means any sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association which employs more than five persons but excludes individuals and sole proprietorships, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit. (b) The state shall not enter into a contract valued at $100,000.00 or more with an individual or a company if the contract is related to construction or the provision of services, supplies, or information technology unless the contract includes a written certification that such individual or company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel. (c) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to contracts with a total value of less than $1,000.00."

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

Representative Carson of the 46th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 383.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner

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

E Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D E Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 9.

Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 653. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Smith of the 133rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. William David Varner Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 654. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Leverett of the 33rd, Wiedower of the 119th, Hill of the 3rd and Pruitt of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 4-H Program and Ms. Katie Beth Brewer, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2021-2022 4-H Leadership Teams and recognizing February 9, 2022, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 655. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Edward Vaughn, 2021 graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School; and for other purposes.
HR 656. 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 Senator Ed Harbison; and for other purposes.
HR 657. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce (GECC); and for other purposes.
HR 658. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Carter of the 92nd and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Jamaican Museum and Cultural Center Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 659. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Carter of the 92nd and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION commending Community Action Network Initiatives Inc. (C.A.N.I. Inc.); and for other purposes.
HR 660. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gary Scott Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 661. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th and Moore of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Sherrell Terry; and for other purposes.
HR 662. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Effie Campbell Bowers; and for other purposes.

HR 663. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th and Smith of the 133rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant General Robert G. "Sam" Wetzel; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the following committee assignments:

COMMITTEE Agriculture & Consumer Affairs

NAME Dickey, Robert Holmes, Susan Meeks, Steven Bentley, Patty Burns, Jon Cameron, Mike Camp, Beth Campbell, Joe Corbett, John Dukes, Winfred Dunahoo, Emory England, Terry Hagan, Leesa Hogan, Don Jasperse, Rick Kirby, Tom LaRiccia, Dominic Leverett, Rob Lewis-Ward, Regina Lim, Marvin Mathis, Danny Meeks, Steven Mitchell, Rebecca Pirkle, Clay Scoggins, Mitchell Tankersley, Jan Taylor, Darlene Thomas, Mandisha Watson, Sam Wilson, Matthew Yearta, Bill

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COMMITTEE Economic Development Appropriations
COMMITTEE Education Appropriations
COMMITTEE General Government Appropriations

NAME England, Terry Dubnik, Matt Carson, John Blackmon, Shaw Smith, Vance Dempsey, Katie Hitchens, Bill Houston, Penny Jones, Todd Knight, David Parrish, Butch Pirkle, Clay Watson, Sam
NAME Houston, Penny LaHood, John Bonner, Josh Gilliard, Carl Gullett, Joseph Jackson, Mack Mathis, Danny Ridley, Jason Tankersley, Jan Tarvin, Steve
NAME Jones, Todd Glanton, Mike Cantrell, Wes Dickey, Robert Erwin, Chris Jones, Jan Lumsden, Eddie Nix, Randy
NAME Watson, Sam Hill, Dewayne Barr, Timothy Evans, Stacey Hatchett, Matt Meeks, Steven Parsons, Don Prince, Brian

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COMMITTEE Health Appropriations
COMMITTEE Higher Education Appropriations
COMMITTEE Human Resources Appropriations
COMMITTEE Public Safety Appropriations

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Smith, Lynn Wiedower, Marcus
NAME Parrish, Butch Taylor, Darlene Buckner, Debbie Hawkins, Lee Hugley, Carolyn Petrea, Jesse Stephens, Ron
NAME Knight, David Gaines, Houston Burns, Jon Cheokas, Mike Dukes, Winfred Fleming, Barry Jasperse, Rick Jones, Sheila Lott, Jodi Martin, Chuck Setzler, Ed Smith, Richard Smyre, Calvin
NAME Dempsey, Katie Kirby, Tom Anulewicz, Teri Barton, Matt Benton, Tommy Dunahoo, Emory Hogan, Don Howard, Henry "Wayne" Mathiak, Karen Oliver, Mary Margaret
NAME Hitchens, Bill Momtahan, Martin Ballinger, Mandi Belton, Dave Bruce, Roger Burchett, James

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COMMITTEE Transportation Appropriations
COMMITTEE Banks & Banking

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Clark, Heath Gravley, Micah Greene, Gerald Gunter, Stan Holcomb, Scott Lumsden, Eddie Powell, Alan Werkheiser, Bill Williams, Al
NAME Pirkle, Clay Williams, Rick Beverly, James Blackmon, Shaw Campbell, Joe Collins, J Efstration, Chuck Hitchens, Bill LaRiccia, Dominic Mitchell, Billy Paris, Miriam
NAME Williams, Noel Yearta, Bill Nix, Randy Alexander, Kimberly Allen, Erick Clark, Jasmine Crowe, Clint Dickey, Robert Douglas, Demetrius Dunahoo, Emory Frazier, Gloria Hawkins, Lee Houston, Penny Hugley, Carolyn Knight, David Lewis-Ward, Regina Marin, Pedro "Pete" Mitchell, Billy Moore, Beth Parrish, Butch Pirkle, Clay Ridley, Jason

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COMMITTEE Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight
COMMITTEE Code Revision

Rhodes, Trey Wade, Will Washburn, Dale Williamson, Bruce
NAME Hawkins, Lee Frye, Spencer Ballinger, Mandi Boddie, William Burchett, James Cameron, Mike Clark, Jasmine Ehrhart, Ginny Frazier, Gloria Gambill, Matthew Gilligan, Sheri Henderson, Sharon Houston, Penny Hutchinson, Shelly Jenkins, David Jones, Todd Lumsden, Eddie Martin, Chuck McLaurin, Josh Nelson, Sheila Nguyen, Bee Scoggins, Mitchell Singleton, Philip Tarvin, Steve Taylor, Rhonda Thomas, Erica Wilensky, Mike Wilkerson, David Yearta, Bill
NAME LaHood, John Gullet, Joseph Alexander, Kimberly Allen, Erick Anulewicz, Teri Bennett, Karen Cannon, Park Carter, Doreen Cheokas, Mike

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COMMITTEE Creative Arts & Entertainment
COMMITTEE Defense & Veterans Affairs

Efstration, Chuck Fleming, Barry Gaines, Houston Gravley, Micah Holly, El Mahdi Jones, Todd Kelley, Trey McLeod, Donna Moore, Angela Scoggins, Mitchell Seabaugh, Devan Smith, Michael
NAME Carpenter, Kasey Bonner, Josh Anulewicz, Teri Barr, Timothy Belton, Dave Cannon, Park Cheokas, Mike Dukes, Winfred Frye, Spencer Gilliard, Carl Martin, Chuck Moore, Angela Nix, Randy Sainz, Steven Seabaugh, Devan Smith, Lynn Stephens, Ron Williams, Al
NAME Clark, Heath Bonner, Josh Prince, Brian Clark, David Efstration, Chuck Glanton, Mike Hitchens, Bill Holcomb, Scott Hopson, Camia Jackson, Derrick Sainz, Steven Scott, Sandra

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COMMITTEE Economic Development & Tourism
COMMITTEE Education

Singleton, Philip Tarvin, Steve
NAME Stephens, Ron Gambill, Matthew Sainz, Steven Allen, Erick Belton, Dave Bennett, Karen Blackmon, Shaw Bonner, Josh Burnough, Rhonda Burns, Jon Dempsey, Katie Dukes, Winfred Evans, Becky Gravley, Micah Greene, Gerald Gunter, Stan Hatchett, Matt Hitchens, Bill Hogan, Don Holmes, Susan Hopson, Camia Houston, Penny Jackson, Edna Jones, Todd Lopez, Zulma Mallow, Derek Marin, Pedro "Pete" Metze, Marie Neal, Yasmin Nix, Randy Paris, Miriam Parrish, Butch Pruitt, Robert Rhodes, Trey Robichaux, Mary Smith, Vance Williams, Al Yearta, Bill
NAME Dubnik, Matt Erwin, Chris

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COMMITTEE Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications

Belton, Dave Benton, Tommy Cantrell, Wes Carter, Doreen Cheokas, Mike England, Terry Evans, Becky Glanton, Mike Hill, DeWayne Howard, Henry "Wayne" Jasperse, Rick Jones, Jan Jones, Todd LaRiccia, Dominic Mainor, Mesha Nguyen, Bee Nix, Randy Paris, Miriam Rich, Bonnie Setzler, Ed Wade, Will Wilson, Matthew
NAME Parsons, Don Gullett, Joseph Holmes, Susan Anderson, Victor Belton, Dave Camp, Beth Cantrell, Wes Carson, John Dempsey, Katie Dickey, Robert Drenner, Karla Dryer, David Fleming, Barry Frazier, Gloria Hatchett, Matt Hutchinson, Shelly Jackson, Derrick Kelley, Trey Kennard, Gregg Martin, Chuck McLaurin, Josh Meeks, Steven

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COMMITTEE Ethics
COMMITTEE Game, Fish & Parks
COMMITTEE Governmental Affairs

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Momtahan, Martin Moore, Beth Nelson, Sheila Singleton, Philip Thomas, Brad Werkheiser, Bill Williamson, Bruce

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NAME Nix, Randy Beverly, James Burns, Jon Hatchett, Matt Mitchell, Billy Rich, Bonnie Wilkerson, David Jones, Jan Gravley, Micah Efstration, Chuck Cannon, Park

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(Minority Leader) (Majority Leader) (Maj. Caucus Whip) (Min. Caucus Chairman) (Maj. Caucus Chair) (Min. Whip) (Speaker Pro Tem) (Majority Caucus VC) (Judiciary Chair) (Min. Caucus Secretary)

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NAME Rhodes, Trey LaHood, John Barr, Timothy Bruce, Roger Burns, Jon Byrd, Charlice Corbett, John Dubnik, Matt Dunahoo, Emory Frye, Spencer Henderson, Sharon Knight, David LaRiccia, Dominic McDonald, Lauren Petrea, Jesse Ridley, Jason Tarvin, Steve Williams, Al Williams, Noel

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NAME Taylor, Darlene Sainz, Steven Gullett, Joseph

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COMMITTEE Health & Human Services

Anderson, Victor Blackmon, Shaw Burnough, Rhonda Collins, J Fleming, Barry Gravley, Micah Leverett, Rob Lumsden, Eddie Mainor, Mesha Nyugen, Bee Oliver, Mary Margaret Powell, Alan Roberts, Shea Shannon, Renitta Williams, Mary Frances Williams, Rick Williamson, Bruce
NAME Cooper, Sharon Newton, Mark Gaines, Houston Barr, Timothy Barton, Matt Bennett, Karen Beverly, James Cheokas, Mike Dempsey, Katie Douglas, Demetrius Drenner, Karla Frye, Spencer Hatchett, Matt Hawkins, Lee Hogan, Don Howard, Henry "Wayne" Hutchinson, Shelly Jasperse, Rick Jones, Sheila Kelley, Trey LaHood, John Lott, Jodi Mathiak, Karen Mitchell, Billy Parsons, Don Petrea, Jesse Schofield, Kim

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COMMITTEE Higher Education
COMMITTEE Human Relations & Aging

Sharper, Dexter Tankersley, Jan
NAME Martin, Chuck Ehrhart, Ginny Bentley, Patty Burnough, Rhonda Carpenter, Kasey Clark, Jasmine Dempsey, Katie Dickey, Robert Dreyer, David Dubnik, Matt Holcomb, Scott Holland, Betsy Jackson, Edna Jasperse, Rick Kausche, Angelika Kelley, Trey Knight, David Mathiak, Karen Metz, Marie Moore, Angela Park, Sam Pirkle, Clay Smyre, Calvin Washburn, Dale Wiedower, Marcus Williams, Rick
NAME Petrea, Jesse Kirby, Tom Allen, Erick Bazemore, Debra Benton, Tommy Bonner, Josh Bruce, Roger Byrd, Charlice Cannon, Park Dunahoo, Emory Frye, Spencer Gambill, Matthew Hill, DeWayne Jackson, Edna

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COMMITTEE Industry & Labor
COMMITTEE Information & Audits
COMMITTEE Insurance

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Jasperse, Rick LaHood, John Lumsden, Eddie Mathis, Danny McDonald, Lauren McLeod, Donna Mitchell, Rebecca Nyugen, Bee Robichaux, Mary Scott, Sandra
NAME Werkheiser, Bill Kirby, Tom Carpenter, Kasey Barton, Matt Bonner, Josh Cameron, Mike Carter, Doreen England, Terry Hill, Dewayne Holly, El Mahdi Jones, Todd Kennard, Gregg Marin, Pedro "Pete" McClain, Dewey Park, Sam Pruitt, Robert Thomas, Mandisha
NAME Hogan, Don Dunahoo, Emory Cantrell, Wes Ballinger, Mandi Carpenter, Kasey Ehrhart, Ginny LaHood, John Schofield, Kim Sharper, Dexter Moore, Beth Thomas, Mandisha
NAME Lumsden, Eddie Williams, Noel

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COMMITTEE Interstate Cooperation

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Erwin, Chris Allen, Erick Blackmon, Shaw Byrd, Charlice Cannon, Park Clark, Heath Davis, Viola Douglas, Demetrius Efstration, Chuck Gaines, Houston Gambill, Matthew Gilliard, Carl Gullett, Joseph Hawkins, Lee Hugley, Carolyn Kausche, Angelika Mathiak, Karen Shannon, Renitta Smith, Richard Smith, Tyler Paul Tarvin, Steve Taylor, Darlene Williamson, Bruce Wilson, Matthew
NAME Tarvin, Steve Hill, Dewayne Belton, Dave Bonner, Josh Clark, David Clark, Jasmine Davis, Viola Dubnik, Matt Dunahoo, Emory Gilliard, Carl Gullett, Joseph Kendrick, Dar'shun Lewis-Ward, Regina Mathiak, Karen McClain, Dewey McLeod, Donna Metze, Marie Momtahan, Martin Powell, Alan Schofield, Kim Smith, Michael

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COMMITTEE Intragovernmental Coordination
COMMITTEE Juvenile Justice

NAME Tankersley, Jan Wiedower, Marcus Hill, DeWayne Alexander, Kimberly Anulewicz, Teri Bazemore, Debra Bentley, Patty Carson, John Clark, Heath Corbett, John Douglas, Demetrius Erwin, Chris Evans, Becky Holland, Betsy Lott, Jodi Meeks, Steven Park, Sam Thomas, Brad Wilensky, Mike Williams, Rick Yearta, Bill
NAME Ballinger, Mandi Camp, Beth Collins, J Blackmon, Shaw Cantrell, Wes Dubnik, Matt Efstration, Chuck Gaines, Houston Gravley, Micah Gullett, Joseph Holcomb, Scott Howard, Henry "Wayne" Hutchinson, Shelly Jones, Sheila Kendrick, Dar'Shun Lott, Jodi Neal, Yasmin Oliver, Mary Margaret Sharper, Dexter Taylor, Rhonda Thomas, Erica Werkheiser, Bill Wilkerson, David

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

NAME Efstration, Chuck Gunter, Stan Scoggins, Mitchell Burchett, James Nix, Randy Bruce, Roger Dreyer, David Evans, Stacey Fleming, Barry Holcomb, Scott Jones, Todd Kelley, Trey Leverett, Rob Oliver, Mary Margaret Rich, Bonnie Smith, Tyler Paul Wilensky, Mike Wilson, Matthew
NAME Burchett, James Smith, Tyler Paul Gravley, Micah Efstration, Chuck Ballinger, Mandi Boddie, William Byrd, Charlice Cooper, Sharon Kendrick, Dar'shun Lopez, Zulma McLaurin, Josh Momtahan, Martin Sainz, Steven Setzler, Ed
NAME Gaines, Houston Taylor, Darlene Holmes, Susan Alexander, Kimberly Ballinger, Mandi DeLoach, Buddy Efstration, Chuck Fleming, Barry Gilliard, Carl

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COMMITTEE MARTOC
COMMITTEE Motor Vehicles
COMMITTEE Natural Resources & Environment

Jackson, Mack Jones, Jan Nix, Randy Prince, Brian Rich, Bonnie Scott, Sandra Setzler, Ed Smith, Lynn Smith, Richard

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NAME Oliver, Mary Margaret Carson, John Blackmon, Shaw Mathiak, Karen Douglas, Demetrius Glanton, Mike Momtahan, Martin

TITLE Chairman Member Ways & Means Chair State Planning Chair Governor's Appointee Governor's Appointee Governor's Appointee

NAME Corbett, John Barton, Matt Momtahan, Martin Alexander, Kimberly Barr, Timothy Douglas, Demetrius Howard, Henry Wayne Kennard, Gregg Mathis, Danny McClain, Dewey Powell, Alan Prince, Brian Ridley, Jason Smith, Vance Wiedower, Marcus

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NAME Smith, Lynn Smith, Vance Hogan, Don Barr, Timothy Bazemore, Debra Buckner, Debbie Campbell, Joe Corbett, John Davis, Viola

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COMMITTEE Public Safety & Homeland Security
COMMITTEE Regulated Industries

DeLoach, Buddy Dickey, Robert Drenner, Karla England, Terry Gambill, Matthew Hagan, Leesa Kausche, Angelika McDonald, Lauren Nix, Randy Smith, Richard Tankersley, Jan Watson, Sam Williams, Mary Frances Williams, Noel Wiedower, Marcus
NAME Collins, J Mathis, Danny Lott, Jodi Clark, Heath Crowe, Clint Evans, Becky Frazier, Gloria Glanton, Mike Gravley, Micah Greene, Gerald Hitchens, Bill Holcomb, Scott Jackson, Mack Jasperse, Rick Jenkins, David Lumsden, Eddie Neal, Yasmin Petrea, Jesse Powell, Alan Taylor, Darlene Werkheiser, Bill Williams, Rick
NAME Powell, Alan Washburn, Dale Bennett, Karen Collins, J Carpenter, Kasey

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COMMITTEE Retirement
COMMITTEE Rules

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Cooper, Sharon Ehrhart, Ginny Hawkins, Lee Jackson, Derrick Jasperse, Rick Jones, Jan Kirby, Tom Martin, Chuck Mitchell, Billy Ridley, Jason Smith, Michael Wilensky, Mike Williams, Rick Williamson, Bruce
NAME Carson, John Kirby, Tom Watson, Sam Bentley, Patty Benton, Tommy Beverly, James Buckner, Debbie Erwin, Chris Evans, Stacey Greene, Gerald Henderson, Sharon Hill, DeWayne LaRiccia, Dominic Lim, Marvin Mallow, Derek Martin, Chuck Rich, Bonnie Tarvin, Steve Thomas, Erica Wilkerson, David Williams, Mary Frances Williams, Noel
NAME Smith, Richard Ballinger, Mandi Jasperse, Rick Burns, Jon Benton, Tommy Beverly, James

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Blackmon, Shaw Carson, John Cooper, Sharon Dempsey, Katie Drenner, Karla Efstration, Chuck Fleming, Barry Greene, Gerald Hatchett, Matt Hawkins, Lee Hitchens, Bill Holcomb, Scott Hugley, Carolyn Jackson, Mack Jones, Jan Knight, David Lumsden, Eddie Martin, Chuck Newton, Mark Parrish, Butch Powell, Alan Rich, Bonnie Setzler, Ed Smith, Lynn Smyre, Calvin Stephens, Ron Tankersley, Jan Taylor, Darlene Wilkerson, David Williams, Al Williamson, Bruce
NAME Setzler, Ed Jones, Todd Petrea, Jesse Clark, Heath Davis, Viola Dreyer, David Ehrhart, Ginny Gilligan, Sheri Gravley, Micah Kirby, Tom LaHood, John Lopez, Zulma Lott, Jodi

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COMMITTEE Small Business Development

Marin, Pedro "Pete" Martin, Chuck McLeod, Donna Moore, Beth Nelson, Sheila Oliver, Mary Margaret Pirkle, Clay Roberts, Shea Sainz, Steven Scott, Sandra Smith, Michael Thomas, Erica Wilkerson, David
NAME Cheokas, Mike LaRiccia, Dominic Barr, Timothy Barton, Matt Bazemore, Debra Beverly, James Blackmon, Shaw Boddie, William Bruce, Roger Burnough, Rhonda Cannon, Park Cantrell, Wes Carter, Doreen Corbett, John Drenner, Karla Dubnik, Matt Hagan, Leesa Hawkins, Lee Hill, Dwayne Holland, Betsy Jackson, Mack Kausche, Angelika Kendrick, Dar'Shun Kennard, Gregg Kirby, Tom Knight, David Lott, Jodi Mathis, Danny Meeks, Steven Newton, Mark Park, Sam

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COMMITTEE Special Rules
COMMITTEE State Properties

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Powell, Alan Pruitt, Robert Robichaux, Mary Schofield, Kim Shannon, Renitta Sharper, Dexter Smith, Tyler Paul Tarvin, Steve Washburn, Dale Williams, Noel Yearta, Bill
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NAME Mathiak, Karen Jackson, Mack Singleton, Philip Anderson, Victor Camp, Beth Campbell, Joe Carson, John Crowe, Clint Dukes, Winfred Erwin, Chris Hopson, Camia Jackson, Derrick LaRiccia, Dominic Mainor, Mesha Mallow, Derek McClain, Dewey Mitchell, Rebecca Rhodes, Trey Roberts, Shea Shannon, Renitta Wade, Will Williams, Noel
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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 362. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Burke of the 11th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4077), so as to revise the definition of "project"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 365. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3564), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 367. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4277), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 336), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 368. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4291), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 876. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
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 September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 272), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Education of Barrow County

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are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 877. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating and establishing a Board of Commissioners of Barrow County, approved April 2, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4033), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 7, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 265), so as to change the composition of the election districts from which the members of the Board of Commissioners of Barrow County are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of persons serving as members of the board on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 880. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Jenkins of the 132nd and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the reconstitution of the Board of Education of Troup County, approved January 22, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3528), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 883. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rossville 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.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 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 1, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Ninth Legislative Day

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

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner E Burchett Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Cooper Corbett Crowe E Davis

DeLoach E Dempsey
Dickey Dollar Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett E Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mallow E Marin Martin

Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Nelson Newton Nguyen E Nix Oliver Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley E Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP E Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF 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, Burnough of the 77th, Burns of the 159th, Carson of the 46th, Clark of the 98th, Collins of the 68th, Hitchens of the 161st, Hopson

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of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Mainor of the 56th, Moore of the 95th, Neal of the 74th, Paris of the 142nd, and Thomas of the 39th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Chaplain Angel L. Berrios, Fort Benning - 194th Armed Brigade, Fort Benning, 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 1060. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cochran to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1061. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lee County, approved August 6, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 517), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1062. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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 1063. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4548), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for election, terms of office, and qualifications of members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1064. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Smith of the 134th, Bonner of the 72nd, Newton of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to exclude from Georgia taxable net income certain retirement income received from certain military service; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1065. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to revise procedures regarding emergency involuntary treatment for mental health and alcohol and drug dependency; to require that certain documents become part of the patient's clinical record; to provide for redactions; to require examination for involuntary treatment for mental health or alcohol and drug dependency by a physician within eight hours of admission; to require physician review of certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1066. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4028), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4604), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1067. 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 March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4435), so as

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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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1068. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Kelley of the 16th and Holcomb of the 81st:
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 revise provisions regarding service of process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1069. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th, Oliver of the 82nd, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A.3, relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide for the licensure of adult mental health programs; to provide for inspection by the Department of Community Health; to provide for an annual report; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for oversight by the disability services ombudsman; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1070. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Jones County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3536), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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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HB 1071. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Jones County, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2162), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3551), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1073. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4270), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4199), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1074. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, specifically by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3543), so as change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1075. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, approved

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August 1, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4535), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1076. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess. p. 837), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3747), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1077. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Thomas County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4321), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1078. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th, Alexander of the 66th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4451), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in

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office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1079. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Peach County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4155), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms and to provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1080. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3607), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1081. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Jenkins County, approved April 3, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2965), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4541), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1082. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2979), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 437), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1083. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Powell of the 32nd, Jones of the 25th, Parsons of the 44th and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to "The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001"; to provide for definitions; to require that fees imposed on solar customers meet certain criteria; to expand the state-wide cumulative limit to a larger percentage of each utility's annual peak demand; to provide the commission with the authority to determine the appropriate credit available once the existing credit limit is reached; 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 1084. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Meeks of the 178th, Thomas of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1085. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Sainz of the 180th, Moore of the 95th, Williams of the 145th, Evans of the 57th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for the option for municipalities to adopt and use instant runoff voting for their elections; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and methodology; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for modifications; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1086. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Newton of the 123rd and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to influenza vaccinations for discharged patients aged 65 and older, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age to 50 years old for hospitals to offer inpatients vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1087. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Nguyen of the 89th, Mitchell of the 106th, Park of the 101st and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses involving illegal aliens, so as to enact the "Undocumented Persons Family Violence Protection Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide certain protections for undocumented persons who are victims of domestic violence; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1088. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Hogan of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide

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for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for existing contractual obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1089. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to road tax on motor carriers, so as to increase the penalty for certain violations of registration requirements for motor vehicles operated by motor carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1090. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th, Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
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 enhance the manufacturing investment tax credit for small arms and ammunition manufacturers; to provide for a new tax credit for expenses incurred by a small arms and ammunition manufacturers in Georgia related to increased production of new lines of firearms; to exempt sales of firearms, ammunition, and firearm safety equipment; to exempt charges for admission to firearm safety training courses and to gun ranges; to exempt charges for initiation and membership to certain clubs or organizations for firearms training or shooting sports; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1091. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 32nd, Mathis of the 144th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to revise the duty of an owner or occupier of land to an invitee when such owner or occupier prohibits the carrying or possession of weapons; to provide for a definition; to provide for

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related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1092. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Smith of the 70th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the arrests of pregnant women; to provide that women who have been arrested are offered pregnancy testing upon detention; to enact a provision regarding delayed sentencing for postpartum female inmates; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to revise provisions relating to the treatment of pregnant and postpartum female inmates; to provide for the reporting of certain information; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1093. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd, Ridley of the 6th, Williamson of the 115th, Mitchell of the 88th 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 prohibit certain use restrictions on residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide a limited waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for interest prior to judgment; to provide for the withholding of certain state funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1094. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-306 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual notices of current assessment, contents, posting, and new assessment description, so as to revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; 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 Ways & Means.
HB 1095. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Evans of the 57th, Jackson of the 165th, Roberts of the 52nd and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; to revise procedures for the disposition of certain firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1096. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Beverly of the 143rd, McLeod of the 105th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Alexander of the 66th 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 drop boxes for use in returning absentee ballots; to provide for locations; to provide for requirements and operation; to provide for ballot collection; 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 647. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Williamson of the 115th, Newton of the 123rd, Parrish of the 158th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Community Health to apply for federal approval to allow institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) in this state to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HR 648. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th, Scoggins of the 14th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Cameron of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby Lee Cook and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 649. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Scoggins of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge F. Larry Salmon and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 650. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Evans of the 83rd, Greene of the 151st, Mathiak of the 73rd and Paris of the 142nd:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 651. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Beverly of the 143rd and Schofield of the 60th:

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 Health & Human Services.

HR 652. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Park of the 101st, Scott of the 76th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Davis of the 87th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Department of Community Health to improve the quality of care for those with HIV on the State of Georgia's Medicaid program; 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 862 HB 1012 HB 1014 HB 1016 HB 1018

HB 1011 HB 1013 HB 1015 HB 1017 HB 1019

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HB 1020 HB 1022 HB 1024 HB 1026 HB 1028 HB 1030 HB 1032 HB 1034 HB 1036 HB 1038 HB 1040 HB 1042 HB 1044 HB 1046 HB 1048 HB 1050 HB 1052 HB 1054 HB 1056 HB 1058 HB 1072 HR 624 HR 626 HR 628 HR 630

HB 1021 HB 1023 HB 1025 HB 1027 HB 1029 HB 1031 HB 1033 HB 1035 HB 1037 HB 1039 HB 1041 HB 1043 HB 1045 HB 1047 HB 1049 HB 1051 HB 1053 HB 1055 HB 1057 HB 1059 HR 623 HR 625 HR 627 HR 629 SB 347

Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 873 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman

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

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Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 980 HB 982 HB 985 HB 987 HB 989 HB 991 HB 1007

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 981 HB 983 HB 986 HB 988 HB 990 HB 1006

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 385 HB 624

Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; employ beneficiaries; permit public school systems (Substitute)(Ret-Blackmon-146th) South Georgia Judicial Circuit; additional judge of the superior court; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Taylor-173rd)

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 Tankersley of the 160th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 980. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 981. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cornelia, 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; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 982. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide education districts for the Calhoun County Board of Education," approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6119), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3619), so as to provide new education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; 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 983. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, approved February 20, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 279), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4405), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 985. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 717), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4228), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 986. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; 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 987. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3753), so as to revise the per diem allowance of board members; 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 988. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county for tax year 2023 and $8,000.00 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024; 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.

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HB 989. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation of said 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.
HB 990. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3884), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 991. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Kausche of the 50th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Thomas of the 65th, Evans of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5078) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4512), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1006. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Crawford County, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4136), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4464), so as to reconstitute the board of education; 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1007. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County, approved March 2, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 339), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4012), so as to revise districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to 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 N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Corbett Y Crowe E Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes

Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan

Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas Y Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dunahoo Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 142, nays 18.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Representative Wilkerson of the 38th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 841. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Cooper of the 43rd and Setzler of the 35th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett N Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd
Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas N Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Corbett N Crowe E Davis N DeLoach E Dempsey N Dickey N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett E Hawkins
Henderson N Hill

N Hitchens N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Martin N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver N Paris Y Park N Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield

N Scoggins Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 68, nays 97.

The motion was lost.

Representative Dollar of the 45th moved that HB 841 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz

Y Corbett Y Crowe E Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hitchens Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain

Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill

N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin

Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal
Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 100, nays 63.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committee:

SB 362. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Burke of the 11th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4077), so as to revise the definition of "project"; 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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SB 365. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3564), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 367. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4277), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 336), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 368. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4291), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Gullett of the 19th et al., Jasperse of the 11th et al., Dubnik of the 29th et al., McClain of the 100th, Wilensky of the 79th, Byrd of the 20th, Clark of the 108th, Evans of the 83rd, and Henderson of the 113th.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Seabaugh of the 34th.
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 389. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Burchett of the 176th, Holly of the 111th, Gilligan of the 24th, Park of the 101st 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.
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 385. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Belton of the 112th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Evans of the 83rd 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 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

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teachers; to provide for a performance audit; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; 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 certain 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 a performance audit; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; 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. 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, 2022, until June 30, 2026, 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 who has obtained 30 years of creditable service in this retirement system 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.

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(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. (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, 2022, and ending July 1, 2025. (e) Prior to July 1, 2025, the state auditor shall conduct and publish a performance audit concerning the provisions of this Code section to include a determination of the value and necessity of the full-time employment of beneficiaries as permitted by this Code section, as well the effects of such employment on the local school systems, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, and the teacher workforce as a whole for this state. (f) 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, 2022, 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, 2022, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe E Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey 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, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins
Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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HB 624. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Campbell of the 171st and Dukes of the 154th:
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 court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit; 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 court of the South Georgia 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 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 counties included in such circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the designation of a chief judge; 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 counties 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 (34) as follows:
"(34) South Georgia Circuit 2 3"
SECTION 2. The additional judge of the superior court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit provided for in this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2022, and expiring December 31, 2024, and until a successor is elected and qualified. At the nonpartisan judicial election to be held in 2024, there shall be elected a successor to such additional judge appointed as provided for above, and he or she shall take office on the first day of January, 2025, and serve for a term of office of four years and until a successor is

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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 court of the South Georgia 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.
SECTION 4. The additional judge of the superior court of the South Georgia 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 court 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 comprising such circuit shall be the same as that of other judges of the superior court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit. The salary supplements enacted by the county comprising 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 court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior court as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of such court 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 three 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 court and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such court.

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SECTION 7. Upon and after qualification of the additional judge of the superior court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit, the three judges of the superior court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit may adopt, promulgate, amend, and enforce such rules of practice and procedure in consonance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia as they deem suitable and proper for the effective transaction of the business of the court; and, in transacting the business of the court and in performing their duties and responsibilities, the judges shall share, divide, and allocate the work and duties to be performed by each. In the event of a disagreement among the judges in respect hereof, the majority shall rule, or failing a majority, the decision of the senior judge in point of service, who shall be known as the chief judge, shall be controlling.
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 court of such circuit; and they, or each of them, shall have full power and authority to draw and impanel jurors for service in such court 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 three judges of the superior court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to employ an additional court reporter for such circuit whose compensation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.
SECTION 10. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issuing out of the superior court of the South Georgia 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 court may preside over any cause therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
SECTION 11. The governing authorities of the counties comprising the South Georgia 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 court. All of the expenditures authorized in this Act are declared to be an expense of the court and payable out of the county treasuries as such.

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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 July 1, 2022.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe E Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey 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, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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Y Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin

Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

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.

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

Representative Dollar of the 45th.

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 373. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a multimember board of commissioners of Haralson County, approved August 24, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 247), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4648), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for the current members; 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 670. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th, Smyre of the 135th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator John "Johnny" Hardy Isakson; and for other purposes.

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HR 671. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Maxwell Lamar Bass; and for other purposes.
HR 672. By Representatives Metze of the 55th, Jackson of the 165th, Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 673. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melanie Heard Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 674. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carson of the 46th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Director Phillip W. Price; and for other purposes.
HR 675. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carson of the 46th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Deputy Kenneth Ball; and for other purposes.
HR 676. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Drenner of the 85th, Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mallory Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 677. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Drenner of the 85th, Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Nathan Kleber, student at Dunwoody High School in Georgia, for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the nationally renowned American College Test (ACT); and for other purposes.

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HR 678. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Drenner of the 85th, Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison Pankey for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the American College Test (ACT); and for other purposes.
HR 679. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dawson County High School competition cheerleading team on winning the Georgia High School Association AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 680. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gunter of the 8th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 1, 2022, as the 50th annual Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 681. By Representative Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Nguyen; and for other purposes.
HR 682. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Ralston of the 7th, England of the 116th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Frank W. Berry III; 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 2, 2022

Tenth Legislative Day

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

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

Alexander E Allen
Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner E Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland
E Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley
E Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T
E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden

Mainor Mallow E Marin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Ridley E Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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 Dreyer of the 59th, Evans of the 83rd, Jenkins of the 132nd, Martin of the 49th, Moore of the 95th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Rich of the 97th, and Taylor of the 91st.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Marc Pritchett, Ridge Church, Meansville, 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 1097. By Representative Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1098. By Representative Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County, approved December 14, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4365), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1099. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4286), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1100. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, approved December 1, 1893 (Ga. L. 1893, p. 362), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3806), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1101. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead

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for five years for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4267), so as to revise administrative provisions regarding submission of documentation regarding income; to make the board of tax assessors the administrator of applications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1102. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 515), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1103. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Stephens of the 164th, Greene of the 151st, Williams of the 145th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to separately stated fees in a rental agreement, so as to revise the definition of "heavy-duty equipment motor vehicle" for the purposes of said Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1104. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4321), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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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HB 1105. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4314), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1106. By Representatives Williams of the 148th and Hogan of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 782), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4032), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1107. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Crisp 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 1108. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 187879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3596), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; 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 1109. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Griffin-Spalding County School System Board of Education, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680) which was continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved February 18, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3545), by an Act approved March 7, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3566), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 478), so as to reconstitute the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; 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 1110. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3591) and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (GA. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 471), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1111. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, approved March 25, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1397), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1112. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1113. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, approved August 15, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4206), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1114. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the law governing the Jackson County School System, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3619), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1115. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4042), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts for the Commerce Independent School District; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1116. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of county commissioners for the county of Jackson," approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3570) and an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4030), so as to add a fifth district commissioner to said board; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the election of the chairperson and members of the board of county commissioners; to revise majority vote and quorum provisions; to revise purchasing provisions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1117. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Bryan 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 1118. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4590), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1119. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3718), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1120. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Prince of the 127th, Frazier of the 126th and Nelson of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3769), so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1121. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Prince of the 127th, Frazier of the 126th and Nelson of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3756), so as to change the description of the school board districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1122. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29,

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2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3867), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1123. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Glynn County, approved February 21, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 256), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 12, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 275), and by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3636), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; 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 1124. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Clark of the 147th, Dickey of the 140th, Williams of the 148th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, approved March 31, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4185), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1125. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Ben Hill County Board of Education, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4428), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1126. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4254), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1127. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 542), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1128. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1129. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3730), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1130. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
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 provide for development impact fees for education; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of calculation, imposition, and collection of such fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1131. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Camp of the 131st, Mainor of the 56th and Gunter of the 8th:
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 Special Federal Funds Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, manner of appointment, and terms of office; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for its duties, powers, and authority; to provide for certain assistance and cooperation; to provide for certain reports; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1132. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Houston of the 170th, DeLoach of the 167th, Stephens of the 164th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
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portion of the state insurance premium tax is sent to counties in order to fund flood remediation programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1133. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Stephens of the 164th, Collins of the 68th, Gaines of the 117th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Service Commission, so as to provide that the authority and jurisdiction of the commission shall not extend to any person or entity not otherwise subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the commission that is engaged in the retail sale of electricity to the public for the sole purpose of charging the batteries of electric vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1134. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Bonner of the 72nd, Lott of the 122nd, McDonald of the 26th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to participation in criminal gang activity prohibited, so as to provide for the concurrent authority of prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General to prosecute offenses involving criminal gang activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1135. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3704), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3514), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1136. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 405), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3509), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1137. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Schofield of the 60th, Efstration of the 104th and McLaurin of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of administrative procedure, so as to remove the exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1138. By Representatives Neal of the 74th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Douglas of the 78th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Morrow ad valorem taxes; 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 1139. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29,

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1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4654), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1140. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education, approved April 4, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2538), so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1141. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Banks County, approved August 19, (Ga. L. 1916, p. 349), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1142. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4248), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1143. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Cherokee County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4044), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1144. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Mitchell of the 106th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1145. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Buckner of the 137th, Mainor of the 56th, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide that the death of a public safety officer due to COVID-19 in certain instances be considered a death in the line of duty for purposes of indemnification; to provide clarification for instances of heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture; to provide authorization for the appropriation of money; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1146. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Collins of the 68th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and McDonald of the 26th:
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 vehicles operated by certain law enforcement to be equipped with flashing or revolving lights which are primarily blue in color; to remove a restriction relating to motor vehicles of the Georgia State Patrol; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1147. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Ridley of the 6th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 1148. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Knight of the 130th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of cervid carcasses, so as to remove definitions; to amend which cervid parts may be brought in from outside of Georgia; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to restrict the movement or transport of cervid carcasses, or carcass parts, upon detection of chronic wasting disease in certain places; to provide for enforcement of violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 1149. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Boddie of the 62nd, Dreyer of the 59th, Allen of the 40th, Holland of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand for possession, procedure upon a tenant's refusal, and concurrent issuance of federal lease termination

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notice, so as to enact the "Georgia Evictions Records Restriction Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide that certain records of dispossessory actions be sealed from the public; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1150. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th and Pirkle of the 155th:
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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1151. By Representative Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to repeal Code Section 21-5-34.2, relating to leadership committees; to provide for the winding down of existing leadership committees; to provide for the distribution of the remaining funds held by existing leadership committees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1152. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Lim of the 99th, Lopez of the 86th and Jackson of the 128th:
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 require merchants to accept cash for purchases; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to require any cash overpayment to be remitted to the state treasury; to provide for penalties and remedies; 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.
HB 1153. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Lim of the 99th and Lopez of the 86th:
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 under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for local school system outreach efforts regarding the English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program; to require local school systems to engage in such community outreach efforts; to provide for standards for foreign language interpreters providing services to students in educational settings; to require local school systems to provide certain notices concerning interpretation services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1154. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Dollar of the 45th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 664. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th and Dunahoo of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Glynn County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of state owned real property located in Sumter County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 665. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Ashley Jordan f/k/a Ashley Debelbot; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HR 666. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may by general law authorize local boards of education to impose, levy, and collect development impact fees and use the proceeds to pay for a share of the cost of additional educational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 667. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Lopez of the 86th, Lim of the 99th, Williams of the 37th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on a State Digitization Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
HR 668. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Scoggins of the 14th, Jasperse of the 11th, Carson of the 46th, Jones of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Joseph W. Burson and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 669. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Clark of the 108th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Allen of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION committing to uphold reproductive freedom on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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

HB 1060 HB 1062 HB 1064 HB 1066 HB 1068 HB 1070 HB 1073 HB 1075 HB 1077 HB 1079 HB 1081 HB 1083 HB 1085 HB 1087 HB 1089 HB 1091 HB 1093 HB 1095 HR 647 HR 649 HR 651 SB 362 SB 367

HB 1061 HB 1063 HB 1065 HB 1067 HB 1069 HB 1071 HB 1074 HB 1076 HB 1078 HB 1080 HB 1082 HB 1084 HB 1086 HB 1088 HB 1090 HB 1092 HB 1094 HB 1096 HR 648 HR 650 HR 652 SB 365 SB 368

Representative Williams of the 148th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 891 Do Pass HB 899 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 148th
Chairman

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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 1044 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gambill of the 15th
Vice-Chairman
Representative Dubnik of the 29th 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 60 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 885 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
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 1049 Do Pass

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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 945 HB 1012 HB 1015 HB 1017 HB 1019 HB 1023 HB 1025 HB 1027 HB 1030 HB 1033

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 946 HB 1014 HB 1016 HB 1018 HB 1020 HB 1024 HB 1026 HB 1029 HB 1031 HB 1036

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 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 1009 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1055 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
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 412 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 430 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th 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 780 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2022
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 10th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Structured Rule

HB 478 HB 907

Evidence; expert testimony in criminal cases; change rules (Substitute)(JudyNC-Rich-97th) Elections; dates for special elections; question related to sales and use taxes for transportation; revise provisions (Substitute)(GAff-Smith-18th)

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 945. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Crowe of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 380), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 946. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Crowe of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 386), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1012. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Tattnall County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 674), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4661), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1014. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to abolish the mode of compensating the sheriff of Montgomery County, Georgia known as the fee system, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2856), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3648), and an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3189); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1015. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Montgomery 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.
HB 1016. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery County, approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved

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March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4118), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1017. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Montgomery County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3151), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4489), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for initial terms 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.
HB 1018. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3735), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to 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 1019. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3666), so as

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to change provisions relating to 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 1020. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3627), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; 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 1023. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Talbot County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4310), 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 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 1024. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4305), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1025. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4597), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1026. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Madison County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4698), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4106), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1027. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4112), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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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HB 1029. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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 1030. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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 1031. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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 1033. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4189), and an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3948), so as to readopt provisions of the Act; to provide a short title; to provide for severability; to provide for legislative intent; 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 1036. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Lincoln 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 N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier

Y Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland E Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain
McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris

Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill

N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin

N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 115, nays 46.

HB 945, HB 946, HB 1012, HB 1014, HB 1015, HB 1016, HB 1017, HB 1018, HB 1019, HB 1020, HB 1023, HB 1024, HB 1025, HB 1026, HB 1027, HB 1033, and HB 1036, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1029, HB 1030, and HB 1031, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, were lost.

Representative Jones of the 47th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1029, HB 1030, and HB 1031.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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:

SB 330. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 332. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for certain disclosures by third-party high-volume sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; to provide for definitions; to require online marketplaces to provide certain notifications and a consumer reporting mechanism; to provide for civil remedies; 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 330. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 332. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th and others:

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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 certain disclosures by third-party high-volume sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; to provide for definitions; to require online marketplaces to provide certain notifications and a consumer reporting mechanism; to provide for civil remedies; 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 Judiciary.
SB 373. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a multimember board of commissioners of Haralson County, approved August 24, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 247), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4648), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Mitchell of the 106th, Jackson of the 165th, Corbett of the 174th et al., Park of the 101st et al., Jackson of the 64th, Taylor of the 173rd, and McLeod of the 105th.
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 478. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Burchett of the 176th, Holcomb of the 81st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to opinions and expert testimony, so as to change the rules of evidence regarding expert testimony in criminal cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to opinions and expert testimony, so as to change the rules of evidence regarding expert testimony in criminal cases; 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 7 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to opinions and expert testimony, is amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) of Code Section 24-7-702, relating to expert opinion testimony in civil actions, medical experts, pretrial hearings, and precedential value of federal law, as follows:
"(a) Except as provided in Code Section 22-1-14 and in subsection (g) of this Code section, the provisions of this Code section shall apply in all civil proceedings. The opinion of a witness qualified as an expert under this Code section may be given on the facts as proved by other witnesses. (b) If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify thereto in the form of an opinion or otherwise, if:
(1) The expert's scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue; (2) The testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data; (2)(3) The testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and (3)(4) The witness expert has reliably applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case which have been or will be admitted into evidence before the trier of fact." "(d) Upon motion of a party, the court may hold a pretrial hearing to determine whether the witness qualifies as an expert and whether the expert's testimony satisfies the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section. Such In all civil proceedings, a hearing and any ruling shall be completed no later than the final pretrial conference contemplated under Code Section 9-11-16. (e) An In all civil proceedings, an affiant shall meet the requirements of this Code section in order to be deemed qualified to testify as an expert by means of the affidavit required under Code Section 9-11-9.1. (f) It is the intent of the legislature that, in all civil proceedings, the courts of the State of Georgia not be viewed as open to expert evidence that would not be admissible in other states. Therefore, in interpreting and applying this Code section, the courts of this

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state may draw from the opinions of the United States Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993); General Electric Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136 (1997); Kumho Tire Co. Ltd. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999); and other cases in federal courts applying the standards announced by the United States Supreme Court in these cases."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 24-7-707, relating to expert opinion testimony in criminal proceedings, in its entirety.

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall apply to any motion made or hearing or trial commenced on or after that date.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

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

Y Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze N Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scoggins N Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield

Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 25.

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

HB 907. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 33rd and Collins of the 68th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters in even-numbered years; 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 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters in evennumbered years; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) as follows:

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"(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a special election to present a question to the voters shall be held only on one of the following dates which is at least 29 days after the date of the call for the special election:
(A) In odd-numbered years, any such special election shall only be held on the third Tuesday in March or on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; and (B) In even-numbered years, any such special election shall only be held on:
(i) The date of and in conjunction with the presidential preference primary if one is held that year third Tuesday in March; provided, however, that in the event that a special election is to be held under this provision in a year in which a presidential preference primary is to be held, then any such special election shall be held on the date of and in conjunction with the presidential preference primary, and further provided that such special election shall occur prior to July 1, 2024, and present a question to the voters on sales and use taxes authorized by Articles 5, 5A, and 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48;" (ii) The date of the general primary; or (iii) The Tuesday after the first Monday in November."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey 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 Hitchens Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins N Jones, J

N Martin Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton

Y Scoggins Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin

Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield

N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 137, nays 29.

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

Representative Smith of the 18th asked unanimous consent that HB 907 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 687. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Holland of the 54th, Dreyer of the 59th, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the NAACP Atlanta Branch; and for other purposes.

HR 688. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Frazier of the 126th, Boddie of the 62nd, Hogan of the 179th and Smyre of the 135th:

A RESOLUTION memorializing Mr. Ahmaud Marquez Arbery; and for other purposes.

HR 689. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:

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A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Reverend Burch Fannin Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 690. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st, Bazemore of the 63rd and Boddie of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jada Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 691. By Representatives Shannon of the 84th, Nguyen of the 89th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Anastasie Egerton on the occasion of her 25th anniversary in ministry; and for other purposes.
HR 692. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Thomas of the 65th, Schofield of the 60th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION commemorating Black Restaurant Week; and for other purposes.
HR 693. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Dreyer of the 59th, Moore of the 95th, Park of the 101st, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 694. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Frazier of the 126th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Schofield of the 60th, Taylor of the 91st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2022, 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 695. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION commending John Matthew Fernandez; and for other purposes.
HR 696. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th and Neal of the 74th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Perkins, Morrow Middle School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 697. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th and Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending Pamela Booker, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 698. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th and Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Martinez-Vargas, Rex Mill Middle STEM School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 699. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th and Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending Carla Lozett Colemon, Smith Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 700. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Davis of the 87th and Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kameela Dixon, Pate's Creek Elementary School's 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 701. By Representative Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Triana Arnold James, president of Georgia National Organization for Women (GA NOW); and for other purposes.
HR 702. By Representative Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION remembering Mr. Kendrick Lamar Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 703. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Beverly of the 143rd, Hopson of the 153rd, Holly of the 111th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rafiq Ahmad on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 704. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION celebrating the 11th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer Festival; and for other purposes.

The following communications were received:

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

February 1, 2022

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 1ST 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 1st Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 1st 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 1st Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Rick Ruskell Legislative Counsel

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Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

February 1, 2022

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TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER

Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House have directed me to notify you that a caucus is hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 3rd Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 3:00 P.M.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 3rd Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus. Members of the House of Representatives from those representative districts embraced or partly embraced within the 3rd Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Rick Ruskell Legislative Counsel

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House of Representatives

Capitol, Room 401 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 1, 2022

Governor Kemp,

It has been an honor to serve the people of the 45th District in the Georgia House of Representatives. It has also been an honor to serve under your steady leadership.

Please accept this letter as my resignation for District 45 of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Sincerely,

Matt Dollar

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Eleventh 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 Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner E Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin

Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B E Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson E Williams, A Williams, MF Williams, N Williams, R E Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Taylor of the 173rd was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.
The following member was off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representative Dukes of the 154th.
He wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Carl W. Gilliard, Representative, District 162nd, Family Life Center, Garden City, 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 1155. By Representative Barton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the office of commissioner of Gordon County, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2522), as amended, particularly by an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2719), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1156. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Johnson County, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 887), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1157. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for reapportionment or redistricting of the districts from and by which members of the board of education of Johnson County are elected, approved March 1, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3506), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1158. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Erwin of the 28th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Setzler of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parent and child relationship generally, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare of their

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minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity or any agent or officer thereof; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for construction; to provide for parental access to such policies; to direct the Department of Education to develop guidelines and model policies to assist school and school system implementation; to provide for definitions; 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 Education.
HB 1159. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five, approved August 10, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1160. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 368), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1161. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 376), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office

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of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1162. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reapportioning the election districts of the Board of Education of Telfair County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3539), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to revise provisions regarding vacancies on the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; 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 1163. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Dodge County, approved March 6, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3507), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1164. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 367), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4180), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; 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 1165. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, approved February 13, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3601), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1166. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1167. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Taliaferro County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3643), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1168. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4788), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current

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members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1169. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4793), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1170. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, LaHood of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, approved December 21, 1898 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 378), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3852), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1171. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Washburn of the 141st and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia, approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3857), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1172. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Washburn of the 141st and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the commission are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; 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 Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, approved March 22, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 738), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3941), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members and election of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1174. By Representative Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4643), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3948), so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1175. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Camp of the 131st, Campbell of the 171st and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and

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regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products and animals producing them; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to milk and milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1176. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and Clark of the 147th:
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 require a manufacturer to provide certain items necessary for diagnostic, maintenance, or repair services on digital products; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement, limitations, exclusions, and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1177. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bennett of the 94th, Williams of the 37th, Hugley of the 136th 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 of labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit an employer from seeking salary history information about an applicant during the hiring process; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability and exceptions; to impose civil penalties for violations; to provide for a civil right of action and the recovery of attorney's fees and costs of litigation; to require employers to make certain disclosures in job postings and to keep certain records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1178. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 28th, Wade of the 9th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for appeals; to provide for construction; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1179. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Alexander of the 66th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Scott of the 76th 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 holidays observed in Georgia; to designate the Tuesday 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.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1180. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:
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.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1181. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Dreyer of the 59th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Bruce of the 61st, Thomas of the 65th and others:
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

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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.
HB 1182. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or disposition of county real property generally, right of certain counties to make private sale, and right of county to negotiate and consummate private sales of recreational set-asides, so as to provide that provisions regarding the disposition of property acquired for lake projects do not apply if any portion of such lake was constructed; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1183. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for an increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1184. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Efstration of the 104th, Hogan of the 179th, Smyre of the 135th and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11 who choose to participate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 1185. By Representatives Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bennett of the 94th and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-4-22 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to decisions on ward's well-being, obligations of guardian, and liability of guardian, so as to provide for the ward's right to communicate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1186. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 28th, Cooper of the 43rd, Lott of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state speech-language pathology and audiology licensing, so as to allow persons who are not licensed audiologists to use otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response technology as part of a screening process for the initial identification of communication disorders in individuals up to age 22, subject to certain conditions; to provide for compliance with certain notifiable disease reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1187. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Gravley of the 67th, Corbett of the 174th, Gambill of the 15th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend the sunset of an exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1188. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Smith of the 18th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged

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as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1189. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kelley of the 16th:
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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income tax, so as to expand the credits allowable for purchases and acquisitions of qualified investment property for manufacturing and telecommunications facilities to include mining facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for an effective date and application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1190. 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 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3630), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1191. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Bremen to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1192. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Parrish of the 158th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Hawkins of the 27th and Gaines of the 117th:
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 require the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with HIV; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1193. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 18th, Bentley of the 139th, Mathis of the 144th, Williams of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to provide for reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HR 683. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Buckner of the 137th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow, Douglas, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas 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 684. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th and Gravley of the 67th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Dan Peace Winn and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 685. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sergeant James Terry Savage and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 686. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Corbett of the 174th and Hatchett of the 150th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a reduction in the rate of the ad valorem tax assessment of timber at sale or harvest; to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such reduced rate of taxation; 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.

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

HB 1097 HB 1099 HB 1101 HB 1103 HB 1105 HB 1107 HB 1109 HB 1111 HB 1113 HB 1115 HB 1117 HB 1119 HB 1121 HB 1123 HB 1125 HB 1127

HB 1098 HB 1100 HB 1102 HB 1104 HB 1106 HB 1108 HB 1110 HB 1112 HB 1114 HB 1116 HB 1118 HB 1120 HB 1122 HB 1124 HB 1126 HB 1128

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HB 1129 HB 1131 HB 1133 HB 1135 HB 1137 HB 1139 HB 1141 HB 1143 HB 1145 HB 1147 HB 1149 HB 1151 HB 1153 HR 664 HR 666 HR 668 SB 330 SB 373

HB 1130 HB 1132 HB 1134 HB 1136 HB 1138 HB 1140 HB 1142 HB 1144 HB 1146 HB 1148 HB 1150 HB 1152 HB 1154 HR 665 HR 667 HR 669 SB 332

Representative Carpenter of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment 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 1053 Do Pass SB 157 Do Pass

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

Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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:

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HB 826 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 840 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
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 1045 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
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 1060 HB 1062 HB 1066 HB 1070 HB 1072 HB 1074 HB 1076 HB 1078 HB 1080 HB 1082

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1061 HB 1063 HB 1067 HB 1071 HB 1073 HB 1075 HB 1077 HB 1079 HB 1081

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Carson of the 46th 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 263 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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

DEBATE CALENDAR

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

HB 752 HB 867
HB 873

Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Truth in Prescription Pricing for Patients Act; enact (Substitute) (SCQHC-Newton-123rd) Gwinnett County; Board of Commissioners; revise district boundaries (Substitute)(GAff-Park-101st)

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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
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1060. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cochran 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 1061. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lee County, approved August 6, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 517), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1062. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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,

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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 1063. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4548), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for election, terms of office, and qualifications of members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1066. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4028), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4604), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1067. 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 March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4435), 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 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 1070. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Jones County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3536), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1071. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Jones County, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2162), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3551), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1072. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653) and by an Act approved March 3, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4249), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1073. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4270), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4199), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1074. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, specifically by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3543), so as change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1075. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, approved August 1, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4535), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1076. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess. p. 837), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3747), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1077. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Thomas County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4321), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1078. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th, Alexander of the 66th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4451), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1079. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Peach County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4155), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms and to provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1080. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3607), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1081. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Jenkins County, approved April 3, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2965), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4541), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1082. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Leverett of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2979), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 437), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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 Allen
Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley
Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky
Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 104, nays 61.

HB 1060, HB 1061, HB 1063, HB 1066, HB 1067, HB 1070, HB 1071, HB 1072, HB 1073, HB 1074, HB 1075, HB 1076, HB 1077, HB 1078, HB 1079, HB 1080, HB 1081, and HB 1082, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1062, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Camp of the 131st gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1062.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Representative Jones of the 47th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bills of the House:

HB 1029. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1030. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent

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

HB 1031. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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:

N Alexander Allen
Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky
Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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On the motion, the ayes were 102, nays 64.
The motion prevailed.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 218. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Pirkle of the 155th and Taylor of the 173rd:
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.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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 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 online application for weapons carry licenses and renewal licenses; to provide for relief; 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 agency, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to amend Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, so as to provide for prohibited actions by government official or employee during declared state of emergency; to provide limits upon the emergency powers of the Governor; to provide for civil remedy; to provide a limitation on the Governor's power to control the practice of any religion during an emergency; to provide for the continued operation of organizations during a public health state of emergency if they comply with certain health

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and safety measures; 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. 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, is amended in Code Section 16-11-126, 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, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1)(A) Any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that:
(i) Such licensee licensed to carry a weapon in any other state shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state; and (ii) No other state shall be required to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part that is held by a person who is younger than 21 years of age. (B)(i) The Attorney General shall create and maintain on the Department of Law's website a list of states whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (ii) The Attorney General shall enter into an agreement with any state that requires an agreement to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (2) Any person who is not a weapons carry license holder in this state and who is licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state for 90 days after he or she becomes a resident of this state; provided, however, that such person shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state, shall as soon as practicable submit a weapons carry license application as provided for under Code Section 16-11-129, and shall remain licensed in such other state for the duration of time that he or she is a resident of this state but not a weapons carry license holder in this state."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-129, relating to weapons carry, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) and revising subsection (k) as follows:
"(4) The judge of the probate court shall be authorized to implement online application processes for weapons carry licenses and renewal licenses. The probate court shall also be authorized to accept a weapons carry license or renewal license application by firstclass mail." "(k) Data base prohibition.

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(1) A person or entity shall not create or maintain a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons who have applied for or been issued weapons carry licenses. (2) Any person aggrieved by a violation of this subsection may bring an action for relief against a public officer in his or her official capacity. Such person who proves by a preponderance of the evidence that he or she is or was included in such a multijurisdictional data base shall be entitled to obtain, in addition to appropriate declaratory or injunctive relief, expenses of litigation, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees."
SECTION 3. Code Section 17-5-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, definitions and disposition of personal property in custody of law enforcement agency, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g)(1) With respect to unclaimed firearms, if the sheriff, chief of police, agency director, or designee of such official certifies that a firearm is unsafe because of wear, damage, age, or modification or because any federal or state law prohibits the sale or distribution of such firearm, at the discretion of such official, it shall be transferred to the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a municipal or county law enforcement forensic laboratory for training or experimental purposes, or be destroyed. (2) Otherwise, an unclaimed firearm:
(A) Possessed by a municipal corporation shall be disposed of as provided for in Code Section 36-37-6; provided, however, that municipal corporations shall not have the right to reject any bids or to cancel any proposed sale of such firearms, and all sales shall be to persons may be to any person, but the transfer of such firearms shall only be to persons, specified by the winning bidders, who are licensed as firearms collectors, dealers, importers, or manufacturers under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Section 921, et seq., and who are authorized to receive such firearms under the terms of such license. The municipal corporation shall dispose of all such firearms at least once every 12 months whenever the municipal corporation has an inventory of five or more firearms. If a municipal corporation does not dispose of such firearms as required by this Code section, a person interested in acquiring any such firearms may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding to compel the disposition. A prevailing plaintiff in such an action shall be entitled to his or her costs, including reasonable attorney's fees; or (B) Possessed by the state or a political subdivision other than a municipal corporation, shall be disposed of by sale at public auction to persons. While any person may bid at auction, the transfer of such firearms shall only be to persons, specified by the winning bidders, who are licensed as firearms collectors, dealers, importers, or manufacturers under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Section 921, et seq., and who are authorized to receive such firearms under the terms of such license. Auctions required by this subparagraph may occur online on a rolling basis or at live

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events, but in no event shall such auctions occur less frequently than once every 12 months during any time in which the political subdivision or state custodial agency has an inventory of five or more saleable firearms. If the state or a political subdivision other than a municipal corporation does not dispose of such firearms as required by this Code section, a person interested in acquiring any such firearms may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding to compel the disposition. A prevailing plaintiff in such an action shall be entitled to his or her costs, including reasonable attorney's fees. (3) If no bids from eligible recipients are received within six months from when bidding opened on a firearm offered for sale pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the firearm shall be transferred to the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a municipal or county law enforcement forensic laboratory for training or experimental purposes, or be destroyed."
SECTION 4. Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, is amended by revising Code Section 38-3-37, relating to prohibited actions by government official or employee during declared state of emergency, as follows:
"38-3-37. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (2) 'License holder' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11125.1. (3) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (b) No official or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, member of the National Guard in the service of the state, or any person operating pursuant to or under color of state law, while acting during or pursuant to a declared state of emergency, shall: (1) Temporarily or permanently seize, Seize or authorize the seizure of, any firearm, or ammunition or any component thereof, ammunition reloading equipment and supplies, or weapon, the possession of which was not prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency, and other than as provided by the criminal or forfeiture laws of this state; (2) Prohibit possession of any firearm, or ammunition or any component thereof, ammunition reloading equipment and supplies, or weapon, or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof if such if possession was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; (3) Prohibit any license holder from carrying any weapon or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting such carrying if such carrying was not otherwise

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prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; or (4) Prohibit the manufacture, sale, or transfer of any firearm, ammunition or any component thereof, ammunition reloading equipment and supplies, or weapon, or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or transfer of such if the manufacture, sale, or transfer was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; (5) Suspend or revoke any weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 1611-129, except as authorized by such Code section; (6) Refuse to accept an application for a weapons carry license which has been properly submitted in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 if the building or courthouse is otherwise open to the public; provided, however, that no probate judge shall be responsible for any delay or closure caused by circumstances or actions outside of the control of such probate judge; (7) Close or limit the operational hours of or place any other restrictions upon any business engaged in the lawful manufacture, sale, or repair of firearms, ammunition or any component thereof, ammunition reloading equipment and supplies, or weapons unless closure, limitation upon hours, or other restrictions have been required of all businesses within the jurisdiction; (8) Close or limit the operational hours of any lawful indoor or outdoor shooting range unless closure or limitation upon hours has been required of all businesses within the jurisdiction; or (4)(9) Require the registration of any firearm. (c) Any individual who is a lawful resident of the United States, is authorized to possess a firearm under the laws of this state, and is or has been subject to an act, rule, regulation, or order in violation of this Code section may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding against a public entity or public officer in his or her official capacity to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief. A prevailing plaintiff in such action shall be entitled to recover his or her costs in such action, including reasonable attorney's fees."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) and inserting a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) Suspend any regulatory statute, other than Code Section 38-3-37, prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency, if strict compliance with any statute, order, rule, or regulation would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency or disaster;" "(k) No power granted under the provisions of this Code section shall be utilized to specifically limit the practice of any religion."

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SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"38-3-59. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'organization' means any business, establishment, corporation, nonprofit corporation, organization, or other entity. (b) During any state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51 due to a public health emergency where the Governor has issued health and safety measures in any order, rule, or regulation issued pursuant to Articles 1 through 3 of this chapter in relation to such public health emergency, any organization may operate if the organization complies with all applicable health and safety measures contained in such order, rule, or regulation."
SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Ballinger of the 23rd offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 218 by replacing the language beginning on line 1 through the entirety of the bill with the following: 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. 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, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:

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"(e)(1)(A) Any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that:
(i) Such licensee licensed to carry a weapon in any other state shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state; and (ii) No other state shall be required to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part that is held by a person who is younger than 21 years of age. (B)(i) The Attorney General shall create and maintain on the Department of Law's website a list of states whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (ii) The Attorney General shall enter into an agreement with any state that requires an agreement to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (2) Any person who is not a weapons carry license holder in this state and who is licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state for 90 days after he or she becomes a resident of this state; provided, however, that such person shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state, shall as soon as practicable submit a weapons carry license application as provided for under Code Section 16-11-129, and shall remain licensed in such other state for the duration of time that he or she is a resident of this state but not a weapons carry license holder in this state."

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

Representative Ballinger of the 23rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 218.

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

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

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes
Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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N Bruce Buckner
E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 96, nays 70.

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 bill of the Senate:

SB 369. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; 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 House:

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HB 889. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd and Dunahoo of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Hall County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4553), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4915) and by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3894), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 909. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Troup County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3068), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3520), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 921. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. L. 1952, p. 2703), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3725), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 922. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Collins of the 68th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 935. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Catoosa County, approved February 23, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 858), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4680), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 936. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Catoosa County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4258), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4676), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 948. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Wilkes County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4091), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 432), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 949. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oglethorpe County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3586), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 423), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 950. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2370), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 427), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current board members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 951. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Elbert County, approved February 27, 1875 (Ga. L. 1875, p. 253), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 952. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting and recreating the Board of Education of Elbert County, approved February 13, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3578), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 953. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1228), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4909) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4561), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 954. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County, approved March 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5766) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4565), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 959. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Commissioners of Harris County, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1869, p. 170), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3677), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 384. By Senators Anderson of the 24th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3996), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 385. By Senators Anderson of the 24th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3991), so as to change the description of the education districts;

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to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 386. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County, approved December 14, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4365), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 387. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 391. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 392. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jeff Davis County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4668), 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 and election of subsequent members; to provide

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for related matters; to provide for effective dates; 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 165th et al., Hugley of the 136th, Wade of the 9th, Carter of the 92nd, and Hutchinson of the 107th.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
HB 1009. By Representative Jones of the 25th:
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 authorize the use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo within this state; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide requirements for the operation of personal delivery devices; to exempt personal delivery devices from requirements imposed on motor vehicles and other self-propelled vehicles; to require personal delivery device operators to obtain insurance; to provide for limitations on adoption of certain rules, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Small Business Development:
HR 579. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dollar of the 45th, Holcomb of the 81st and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Commission on Sustainability and Economic Opportunity; 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 752. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hogan of the 179th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide

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for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to amend Titles 16, 29, 31, 37, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, guardian and ward, health, mental health, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for interaction and relationship with advance directives for health care; to provide for application; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming references and consistent terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to provide a short title; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the scope, use, and authority of a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for the appointment, powers, duties, and access to information of a mental health care agent; to provide for limitations on serving as a mental health care agent and for an agent's ability to withdraw as agent; to provide for revocation of a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for the use and effectiveness of a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for the responsibilities and duties of physicians and other providers using a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for civil and criminal immunity under certain circumstances; to provide a statutory psychiatric advance directive form; to provide for construction of such form; to amend Titles 10, 16, 19, 29, 31, 37, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, guardian and ward, health, mental health, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for interaction and relationship with advance directives for health care; to provide for application; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming references and consistent terminology; 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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Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 11
37-11-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Psychiatric Advance Directive Act.'
37-11-2. This chapter is enacted in recognition of the fundamental right of an individual to have power over decisions relating to his or her mental health care as a matter of public policy.
37-11-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Capable' means not incapable of making mental health care decisions. (2) 'Competent adult' means a person of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older or is an emancipated minor. (3) 'Declarant' means a person who has executed a psychiatric advance directive authorized by this chapter. (4) 'Facility' means a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, institution, home, residential or nursing facility, treatment facility, and any other facility or service which has a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or which is licensed, accredited, or approved under the laws of any state, and includes hospitals operated by the United States government or by any state or subdivision thereof. (5) 'Incapable of making mental health care decisions' means that, in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined a declarant, or in the opinion of a court, a declarant lacks the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and is unable to give or communicate rational reasons for mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability. (6) 'Mental health care' means any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, treat, or provide for a declarant's mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease. (7) 'Mental health care agent' or 'agent' means a person appointed by a declarant to act for and on behalf of such declarant to make decisions related to consent, refusal, or withdrawal of any type of mental health care when such declarant is incapable of making mental health care decisions for himself or herself. Such term shall include any back-up mental health care agent appointed by a declarant. (8) 'Physician' means a person lawfully licensed in this state to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 and, if the declarant is receiving mental health care in another state, a person lawfully licensed in such state.

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(9) 'Provider' means any person administering mental health care who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to administer mental health care in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession, including, but not limited to, professional counselors, psychologists, clinical social workers, and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric and mental health; a physician; or any person acting for any such authorized person. (10) 'Psychiatric advance directive' or 'directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by a person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9.
37-11-4. (a) A competent adult may execute a psychiatric advance directive containing mental health care preferences, information, or instructions regarding his or her mental health care that authorizes and consents to a provider or facility acting in accordance with such directive. A directive may include consent to or refusal of specified mental health care. (b) A psychiatric advance directive may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) The names and telephone numbers of individuals to contact in the event a declarant has a mental health crisis; (2) Situations that have been known to cause a declarant to experience a mental health crisis; (3) Responses that have been known to de-escalate a declarant's mental health crisis; (4) Responses that may assist a declarant to remain in such declarant's home during a mental health crisis; (5) The types of assistance that may help stabilize a declarant if it becomes necessary to enter a facility; and (6) Medications a declarant is taking or has taken in the past and the effects of such medications. (c) A psychiatric advance directive may include a mental health care agent. (d) If a declarant chooses not to appoint an agent, the instructions and desires of a declarant as set forth in the directive shall be followed to the fullest extent possible by every provider or facility to whom the directive is communicated, subject to the right of the provider or facility to refuse to comply with the directive as set forth in Code Section 37-11-12. (e) A person shall not be required to execute or refrain from executing a directive as a criterion for insurance, as a condition for receiving mental health care or physical health care services, or as a condition of discharge from a facility. (f) Unless a declarant indicates otherwise, a psychiatric advance directive shall take precedence over any advance directive for health care executed pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 31, durable power of attorney for health care creating a health care agency under the former Chapter 36 of Title 31, as such chapter existed on and before June 30, 2007, health care proxy, or living will that a declarant executed prior to executing a psychiatric advance directive to the extent that such other documents relate to mental health care and are inconsistent with the psychiatric advance directive.

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(g) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to bar use by a declarant of an advance directive for health care under Chapter 32 of Title 31.
37-11-5. (a) A declarant may designate a competent adult to act as his or her agent to make decisions about his or her mental health care. An alternative agent may also be designated. (b) An agent shall have no authority to make mental health care decisions when a declarant is capable. (c) The authority of an agent shall continue in effect so long as the directive appointing such agent is in effect or until such agent has withdrawn. (d) An agent appointed by a declarant:
(1) Shall be authorized to make any and all mental health care decisions on behalf of such declarant which such declarant could make if such declarant were capable; (2) Shall exercise granted powers in a manner consistent with the intent and desires of such declarant. If such declarant's intentions and desires are not expressed or are unclear, the agent shall act in such declarant's best interests, considering the benefits, burdens, and risks of such declarant's circumstances and mental health care options; (3) Shall not be under any duty to exercise granted powers or to assume control of or responsibility for such declarant's mental health care; but, when granted powers are exercised, the agent shall be required to use due care to act for the benefit of such declarant in accordance with the terms of the psychiatric advance directive; (4) Shall not make a mental health care decision different from or contrary to such declarant's instruction if such declarant is capable at the time of the request for consent or refusal of mental health care;
(5)(A) May make a mental health care decision different from or contrary to such declarant's instruction in such declarant's psychiatric advance directive if:
(i) Such declarant's provider or facility determines in good faith at the time of consent or refusal of mental health care that the mental health care requested or refused in the directive's instructions is:
(I) Unavailable; (II) Medically contraindicated in a manner that would result in substantial harm to such declarant if administered; or (III) In the opinion of the provider or facility, inconsistent with reasonable medical standards to benefit such declarant or has proven ineffective in treating such declarant's mental health condition; and (ii) The mental health care requested or refused in the directive's instructions is unlikely to be delivered by another provider or facility in the community under the circumstances. (B) In the event the agent exercises authority under one of the circumstances set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the agent shall exercise the authority in a manner consistent with the intent and desires of such declarant. If such declarant's intentions and desires are not expressed or are unclear, the agent shall act in such

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declarant's best interests, considering the benefits, burdens, and risks of such declarant's circumstances and mental health care options; (6) Shall not delegate authority to make mental health care decisions; and (7) Has the following general powers, unless expressly limited in the psychiatric advance directive: (A) To sign and deliver all instruments, negotiate and enter into all agreements, and do all other acts reasonably necessary to exercise the powers granted to the agent; (B) To consent to, authorize, refuse, or withdraw consent to any providers and any type of mental health care of such declarant, including any medication program; (C) To request and consent to admission or discharge from any facility; and (D) To contract for mental health care and facilities in the name of and on behalf of such declarant, and the agent shall not be personally financially liable for any services or mental health care contracted for on behalf of such declarant. (e) A court may remove a mental health care agent if it finds that an agent is not acting in accordance with the declarant's treatment instructions as expressed in his or her directive.
37-11-6. (a) Except to the extent that a right is limited by a directive or by any state or federal law or regulation, an agent shall have the same right as a declarant to receive information regarding the proposed mental health care and to receive, review, and consent to disclosure of medical records, including records relating to the treatment of a substance use disorder, relating to that mental health care. All of a declarant's mental health information and medical records shall remain otherwise protected under state and federal privilege, and this right of access shall not waive any evidentiary privilege. (b) At the declarant's expense and subject to reasonable rules of a provider or facility to prevent disruption of the declarant's mental health care, an agent shall have the same right the declarant has to examine, copy, and consent to disclosure of all the declarant's medical records that the agent deems relevant to the exercise of the agent's powers, whether the records relate to mental health or any other medical condition and whether they are in the possession of or maintained by any physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, facility, or other health care provider, despite contrary provisions of any other statute or rule of law. (c) The authority given an agent by this Code section shall include all rights that a declarant has under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, and its implementing regulations regarding the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health information and other medical records.
37-11-7. The following persons shall not serve as a declarant's agent:
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(2) An employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority unless such employee is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in such declarant's mental health care.
37-11-8. An agent may withdraw by giving written notice to a declarant. If such declarant is incapable of making mental health care decisions, such agent may withdraw by giving written notice to the provider or facility that is providing mental health care to the declarant at the time of the agent's withdrawal. Any provider or facility that receives an agent's withdrawal shall document the withdrawal as part of such declarant's medical record.
37-11-9. (a) A psychiatric advance directive shall be effective only if it is signed by the declarant and witnessed by two competent adults, but such witnesses shall not be required to be together or present when such declarant signs the directive. The witnesses shall attest that the declarant is known to them, appears to be of sound mind, is not under duress, fraud, or undue influence, and signed his or her directive in the witness's presence or acknowledges signing his or her directive. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'of sound mind' means having a decided and rational desire to create a psychiatric advance directive. (b) A validly executed psychiatric advance directive shall become effective upon its proper execution and shall remain in effect until revoked by the declarant. (c) The following persons shall not serve as witnesses to the signing of a directive:
(1) A provider who is providing mental health care to the declarant at the time such directive is being executed or an employee of such provider unless such employee is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in the declarant's mental health care; (2) An employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority unless such person is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in the declarant's mental health care; or (3) A person selected to serve as the declarant's mental health care agent. (d) A person who witnesses a psychiatric advance directive in good faith and in accordance with this chapter shall not be civilly liable or criminally prosecuted for actions taken by an agent. (e) A copy of a directive executed in accordance with this Code section shall be valid and have the same meaning and effect as the original document.

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37-11-10. A directive may be revoked in whole or in part by a declarant at any time so long as such declarant is capable. Any revocation of the directive communicated to a provider or facility by a capable declarant shall also be documented in such declarant's medical record.
37-11-11. (a) Upon being presented with a psychiatric advance directive, a provider or facility shall make the directive a part of a declarant's medical record. (b) In the absence of specific knowledge of the revocation or invalidity of a directive, a provider or facility providing mental health care to a declarant may presume that a person who executed a psychiatric advance directive in accordance with this chapter was of sound mind and acted voluntarily when executing such directive and may rely upon a psychiatric advance directive or a copy of that directive. (c) A provider or facility shall be authorized to act in accordance with a directive when a declarant is incapable of making mental health care decisions. (d) A provider or facility shall continue to obtain a declarant's consent to all mental health care decisions if he or she is capable of providing consent or refusal.
37-11-12. (a)(1) When acting under the authority of a directive, a provider or facility shall comply with it to the fullest extent possible unless the requested mental health care is: (A) Unavailable; (B) Medically contraindicated in a manner that would result in substantial harm to the declarant if administered; or (C) In the opinion of the provider or facility, inconsistent with reasonable medical standards to benefit the declarant or has proven ineffective in treating such declarant's mental health condition. (2) In the event that a part of a directive is unable to be followed due to any of the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection, all other parts of such directive shall be followed.
(b) If a provider or facility is unwilling at any time for one or more of the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to comply with a declarant's wishes as set forth in the directive or with the decision of such declarant's agent, such provider or facility shall:
(1) Document the reason for not following the directive in such declarant's medical record; and (2) Promptly notify such declarant and his or her agent, if one is appointed in the directive, or otherwise such declarant's legal guardian, of the refusal to follow the directive or instructions of the agent and document the notification in such declarant's medical record. (c) In the event a provider or facility is unwilling at any time for one or more of the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to comply with a

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declarant's wishes as set forth in the directive or with the decision of such declarant's agent, if an agent has been appointed, then the declarant's agent, or otherwise such declarant's legal guardian, shall arrange for such declarant's transfer to another provider or facility if the requested care would be delivered by that other provider or facility. (d) A provider or facility unwilling at any time for one or more of the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to comply with a declarant's wishes as set forth in the directive or with the decision of a declarant's mental health care agent shall continue to provide reasonably necessary consultation and care in connection with the pending transfer. (e) A psychiatric advance directive shall not limit the involuntary examination, treatment, or hospitalization of patients pursuant to Chapter 3 or Chapter 7 of this title or evaluations or treatment services rendered pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130, 17-7-130.1, or 17-7-131. (f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a provider or facility to provide mental health care for which a declarant or a third-party payor is unable or refuses to ensure payment.
37-11-13. (a) Each provider, facility, or any other person who acts in good faith reliance on any instructions contained in a directive or on any direction or decision by a mental health care agent shall be protected and released to the same extent as though such person had interacted directly with a capable declarant. (b) Without limiting the generality of the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the following specific provisions shall also govern, protect, and validate the acts of a mental health care agent and each such provider, facility, and any other person acting in good faith reliance on such instruction, direction, or decision:
(1) No provider, facility, or person shall be subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or discipline for unprofessional conduct solely for complying with any instructions contained in a directive or with any direction or decision by a mental health care agent, even if death or injury to the declarant ensues; (2) No provider, facility, or person shall be subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or discipline for unprofessional conduct solely for failure to comply with any instructions contained in a directive or with any direction or decision by a mental health care agent, so long as such provider, facility, or person informs such agent of its refusal or failure to comply with the directive and continues to provide reasonably necessary consultation and care in connection with a pending transfer; (3) If the actions of a provider, facility, or person who fails to comply with any instruction contained in a directive or with any direction or decision by a mental health care agent are substantially in accord with reasonable medical standards at the time of consent or refusal of mental health care and such provider, facility, or person cooperates in the transfer of the declarant pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 37-11-12, such provider, facility, or person shall not be subject to civil liability, criminal

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prosecution, or discipline for unprofessional conduct for failure to comply with the psychiatric advance directive; (4) No mental health care agent who, in good faith, acts with due care for the benefit of the declarant and in accordance with the terms of a directive, or who fails to act, shall be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution for such action or inaction; (5) If the authority granted by a psychiatric advance directive is revoked under Code Section 37-11-10, a provider, facility, or agent shall not be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for acting in good faith reliance upon such psychiatric advance directive unless such provider, facility, or agent had actual knowledge of the revocation; and (6) In the event a declarant has appointed a health care agent in accordance with Chapter 32 of Title 31, no provider, facility, or person who relies in good faith on the direction of such health care agent shall be subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or discipline for unprofessional conduct for complying with any direction or decision of such health care agent in the event the declarant's condition is subsequently determined to be a mental health care condition.

37-11-14. A law enforcement officer who uses a declarant's valid psychiatric advance directive and acts in good faith reliance on the instructions contained in such directive shall not be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for any harm to such declarant that results from a good faith effort to follow such directive's instructions.

37-11-15. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or invalidate a valid psychiatric advance directive executed prior to July 1, 2021. (b) The use of the form set forth in Code Section 37-11-16 or a similar form after July 1, 2021, in the creation of a psychiatric advance directive shall be deemed lawful and, when such form is used and it meets the requirements of this chapter, it shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (c) Any person may use another form for a psychiatric advance directive so long as the form is substantially similar to, otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter, and provides notice to a declarant substantially similar to that contained in the form set forth in Code Section 37-11-16. As used in this subsection, the term 'substantially similar' may include forms from other states.

37-11-16. 'GEORGIA PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

By: _____________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________

(Print Name)

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As used in this psychiatric advance directive, the term: (1) "Facility" means a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, institution, home, residential or nursing facility, treatment facility, and any other facility or service which has a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or which is licensed, accredited, or approved under the laws of any state, and includes hospitals operated by the United States government or by any state or subdivision thereof. (2) "Provider" means any person administering mental health care who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to administer mental health care in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession, including, but not limited to, professional counselors, psychologists, clinical social workers, and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric and mental health; a physician; or any person acting for any such authorized person.
This psychiatric advance directive has four parts:

PART ONE

STATEMENT OF INTENT AND TREATMENT PREFERENCES. This part allows you to state your intention for this document and state your mental health treatment preferences and consent if you have been determined to be incapable of making informed decisions about your mental health care. PART ONE will become effective only if you have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined you, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and you are unable to give or communicate rational reasons for mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability. Reasonable and appropriate efforts will be made to communicate with you about your mental health treatment preferences before PART ONE becomes effective. You should talk to your family and others close to you about your intentions and mental health treatment preferences.

PART TWO

MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT. This part allows you to choose someone to make mental health care decisions for you when you cannot make mental health care decisions for yourself. The person you choose is called a mental health care agent. You should talk to your mental health care agent about this important role.

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OTHER RELATED ISSUES. This part allows you to give important information to people who may be involved with you during a mental health care crisis.

PART FOUR EFFECTIVENESS AND SIGNATURES. This part requires your signature and the signatures of two witnesses. You must complete PART FOUR if you have filled out any other part of this form.
You may fill out any or all of the first three parts listed above. You must fill out PART FOUR of this form in order for this form to be effective.
You should give a copy of this completed form to people who might need it, such as your mental health care agent, your family, and your physician. Keep a copy of this completed form at home in a place where it can easily be found if it is needed. Review this completed form periodically to make sure it still reflects your preferences. If your preferences change, complete a new psychiatric advance directive.
Using this form of psychiatric advance directive is completely optional. Other forms of psychiatric advance directives may be used in Georgia.
You may revoke this completed form at any time that you are capable of making informed decisions about your mental health care. If you choose to revoke this form, you should communicate your revocation to your providers, your agents, and any other person to whom you have given a copy of this form. This completed form will supersede any advance directive for health care, durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, or living will that you have completed before completing this form to the extent that such other documents relate to mental health care and are inconsistent with the information contained in this form.
PART ONE: STATEMENT OF INTENT AND TREATMENT PREFERENCES
[PART ONE will become effective only if you have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined you, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and you are unable to give or communicate rational reasons for mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability. Reasonable and appropriate efforts will be made to communicate with you about your mental health treatment preferences before PART ONE becomes effective. PART ONE will be effective even if PARTS TWO or THREE are not completed. If you

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have not selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO, or if your mental health care agent is not available, then PART ONE will communicate your treatment preferences to your providers or a facility providing care to you. If you have selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO, then your mental health care agent will have the authority to make health care decisions for you regarding matters guided by your mental health treatment preferences and other factors described in this PART.]

(1) STATEMENT OF INTENT

I, (your name)

, being of sound mind, willfully and

voluntarily make this psychiatric advance directive as a means of expressing in advance

my informed choices and consent regarding my mental health care in the event I become

incapable of making informed decisions on my own behalf. I understand this document

becomes effective if it is determined by a physician or licensed psychologist who has

personally examined me, or in the opinion of a court, that I lack the capacity to

understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a mental health care treatment

decision under consideration and I am unable to give or communicate rational reasons

for my mental health care treatment decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired

ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability.

If I am deemed incapable of making mental health care decisions, I intend for this document to constitute my advance authorization and consent, based on my past experiences with my illness and knowledge gained from those experiences, for treatment that is medically indicated and consistent with the preferences I have expressed in this document.

I understand this document continues in operation only during my incapacity to make mental health care decisions. I understand I may revoke this document only during periods when I am mentally capable.

I intend for this psychiatric advance directive to take precedence over any advance directive for health care executed pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, durable power of attorney for health care creating a health care agency under the former Chapter 36 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as such chapter existed on and before June 30, 2007, health care proxy, or living will that I have executed prior to executing this form to the extent that such other documents relate to mental health care and are inconsistent with this executed document.

In the event that a decision maker is appointed by a court to make mental health care decisions for me, I intend this document to take precedence over all other means of determining my intent while I was competent.

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It is my intent that a person or facility involved in my care shall not be civilly liable or criminally prosecuted for honoring my wishes as expressed in this document or for following the directions of my agent.
(2) INFORMATION REGARDING MY SYMPTOMS The following are symptoms or behaviors I typically exhibit when escalating toward a mental health crisis. If I exhibit any of these symptoms or behaviors, an evaluation is needed regarding whether or not I am incapable of making mental health care decisions:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ The following may cause me to experience a mental health crisis or to make my symptoms worse: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ The following techniques may be helpful in de-escalating my crisis: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ When I exhibit the following behaviors, I would like to be evaluated to determine whether or not I have regained the capacity to make my mental health care decisions: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
(3) PREFERRED CLINICIANS The names of my doctors, therapists, pharmacists, and other mental health care professionals and their telephone numbers are:
Name and telephone numbers: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I prefer and consent to treatment from the following clinicians: Names:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ I refuse to be treated by the following clinicians: Names: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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(4) TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS Medications I am currently using and consent to continue to use the following medications (include all medications, whether for mental health care treatment or general health care treatment):
_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ If additional medications become necessary, I prefer and consent to take the following medications: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I cannot tolerate the following medications because: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I am allergic to the following medications: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

If my preferred medications cannot be given and I have not appointed an agent in PART TWO to make an alternative decision for me, I want my treating physician to choose an alternative medication that would best meet my mental health needs, subject to any limitations I have expressed in my treating instructions above. (Check "yes" if you agree with this statement and "no" if you disagree with this statement.) Yes _____ No______

In the event I need to have medication administered, I would prefer and consent to the

following methods (Check "yes" or "no" and list a reason for your request if you have

one.):

Medication in pill form:

Yes __________ No _____________

Reason:_____________________________________________________________

Liquid medication:

Yes __________ No _____________

Reason:_____________________________________________________________

Medication by injection:

Yes __________ No _____________

Reason:_____________________________________________________________

Covert medication (without my knowledge in drink or food): Yes __________ No ____________ Reason: ____________________________________________________________

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Hospitalization is Not My First Choice It is my intention, if possible, to stay at home or in the community with the following supports:
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ If I need outpatient therapy, I prefer and consent to it being provided by: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Additional instructions that may help me avoid a hospitalization: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Treatment Facilities If it becomes necessary for me to be hospitalized, I would prefer and consent to being treated at the following facilities:
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I refuse to be treated at the following facilities: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Reason(s) for wishing to avoid the above facilities: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I generally react to being hospitalized as follows: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Staff at a facility can help me by doing the following: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I give permission for the following people to visit me:
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Additional Interventions (Please place your initials in the blanks)

I prefer the following interventions as indicated by my initials and consent to any

intervention where I have initialed next to "yes."

Seclusion:

Yes ___________ No _____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Physical restraints:

Yes ___________ No _____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Experimental treatment:

Yes ___________No _____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT):

Yes ___________No _____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Any limitations on consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Other instructions as to my preferred interventions:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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(5) ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS [This section is optional. This PART will be effective even if this section is left blank. This section allows you to state additional mental health treatment preferences, to provide additional guidance to your mental health care agent (if you have selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO), or to provide information about your personal and religious values about your mental health care and treatment. Understanding that you cannot foresee everything that could happen to you, you may want to provide guidance to your mental health care agent (if you have selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO) about following your mental health treatment preferences.] _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ PART TWO: MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT

[PART ONE will be effective even if PART TWO is not completed. If you do not wish to appoint an agent, do not complete PART TWO. A provider who is directly involved in your health care or any employee of that provider may not serve as your mental health care agent unless such employee is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your health care. An employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority may not serve as your mental health care agent unless such person is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your health care. If you are

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married, a future divorce or annulment of your marriage will revoke the selection of your current spouse as your mental health care agent unless you indicate otherwise in Section (10) of this PART. If you are not married, a future marriage will revoke the selection of your mental health care agent unless the person you selected as your mental health care agent is your new spouse.]
(6) MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT I select the following person as my mental health care agent to make mental health care decisions for me:
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers: __________________________________________________
(Home, Work, and Mobile) Agent's Acceptance: I have read this form, and I certify that I do not, have not, and will not provide mental health care and treatment for: (your name) ______________ I accept the designation as agent for: (your name) ___________________________ (Agent's signature and date) ____________________________________________
(7) BACK-UP MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT [This section is optional. PART TWO will be effective even if this section is left blank.] If my mental health care agent cannot be contacted in a reasonable time period and cannot be located with reasonable efforts or for any reason my mental health care agent is unavailable or unable or unwilling to act as my mental health care agent, then I select the following, each to act successively in the order named, as my back-up mental health care agent(s):
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers: __________________________________________________
(Home, Work, and Mobile)
Back-up Agent's Acceptance: I have read this form, and I certify that I do not, have not, and will not provide mental health care and treatment for: (your name) ______________________ I accept the designation as agent for: (your name) ___________________________ (Back-up agent's signature and date) _____________________________________
Name:______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers: __________________________________________________
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Back-up Agent's Acceptance: I have read this form, and I certify that I do not, have not, and will not provide mental health care and treatment for: (your name) _____________________ I accept the designation as agent for: (your name) ___________________________ (Back-up agent's signature and date)______________________________________
(8) GENERAL POWERS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT My mental health care agent will make mental health care decisions for me when I have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined me, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care treatment decision under consideration and I am unable to give or communicate rational reasons for my mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability.
My mental health care agent will have the same authority to make any mental health care decision that I could make. My mental health care agent's authority includes, for example, the power to:
Request and consent to admission or discharge from any facility; Request, consent to, authorize, or withdraw consent to any type of provider or mental health care that is consistent with my instructions in PART ONE of this form and subject to the limitations set forth in Section (4) of PART ONE; and Contract for any health care facility or service for me, and to obligate me to pay for these services (and my mental health care agent will not be financially liable for any services or care contracted for me or on my behalf).
My mental health care agent will be my personal representative for all purposes of federal or state law related to privacy of medical records (including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and will have the same access to my medical records that I have and can disclose the contents of my medical records to others for my ongoing mental health care.
My mental health care agent may accompany me in an ambulance or air ambulance if in the opinion of the ambulance personnel protocol permits a passenger, and my mental health care agent may visit or consult with me in person while I am in a facility if its protocol permits visitation.
My mental health care agent may present a copy of this psychiatric advance directive in lieu of the original, and the copy will have the same meaning and effect as the original.
I understand that under Georgia law: My mental health care agent may refuse to act as my mental health care agent; and

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A court can take away the powers of my mental health care agent if it finds that my mental health care agent is not acting in accordance with this directive.
(9) GUIDANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT In the event my directive is being used, my agent should first look at my instructions as expressed in PART ONE. If a situation occurs for which I have not expressed a preference, or in the event my preference is not available, my mental health care agent should think about what action would be consistent with past conversations we have had, my treatment preferences as expressed in PART ONE, my religious and other beliefs and values, and how I have handled medical and other important issues in the past. If what I would decide is still unclear, then my mental health care agent should make decisions for me that my mental health care agent believes are in my best interests, considering the benefits, burdens, and risks of my current circumstances and treatment options.
I impose the following limitations on my agent's authority to act on my behalf: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
(10) WHEN SPOUSE IS MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT AND THERE HAS BEEN A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT OF OUR MARRIAGE [Initial if you agree with this statement; leave blank if you do not.] __________ I desire the person I have named as my agent, who is now my spouse, to remain as my agent even if we become divorced or our marriage is annulled.
PART THREE: OTHER RELATED ISSUES
[PART THREE is optional. This psychiatric advance directive will be effective even if PART THREE is left blank.]
(11) GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT I typically react to law enforcement in the following ways:
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ The following person(s) may be helpful in the event of law enforcement involvement: Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Relationship: ________________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Relationship: ________________________________________________________

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(12) HELP FROM OTHERS The following people are part of my support system (child care, pet care, getting my mail, paying my bills, etc.) and should be contacted in the event of a crisis:
Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Responsibility: _______________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Responsibility: _______________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Responsibility: _______________________________________________________
PART FOUR: EFFECTIVENESS AND SIGNATURES
This psychiatric advance directive will become effective only if I have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined me, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and I am unable to give or communicate rational reasons for my mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability.
This form revokes any psychiatric advance directive that I have executed before this date. To the extent this form is in conflict or is inconsistent with any advance directive for health care, durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, or living will executed by me at any time, this form shall control with respect to my mental health care. Unless I have initialed below and have provided alternative future dates or events, this psychiatric advance directive will become effective at the time I sign it and will remain effective until my death.
__________ (Initials) This psychiatric advance directive will become effective on or upon (date) ______________ and will terminate on or upon (date) _______________.
[You must sign and date or acknowledge signing and dating this form in the presence of two witnesses. Both witnesses must be of sound mind and must be at least 18 years of age, but the witnesses do not have to be together or present with you when you sign this form. A witness:
Cannot be a person who was selected to be your mental health care agent or backup mental health care agent in PART TWO; Cannot be a provider who is providing mental health care to you at the time you execute this directive or an employee of such provider unless the witness is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your mental health care; and

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Cannot be an employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority unless the witness is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your mental health care.]

By signing below, I state that I am of sound mind and capable of making this psychiatric advance directive and that I understand its purpose and effect.

_____________________________________ (Signature of Declarant)

________________________ (Date)

The declarant signed this form in my presence or acknowledged signing this form to me. Based upon my personal observation, the declarant appeared to be of sound mind and mentally capable of making this psychiatric advance directive and signed this form willingly and voluntarily.

_____________________________________ (Signature of First Witness)

________________________ (Date)

Print Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ (Signature of Second Witness)

________________________ (Date)

Print Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________

[This form does not need to be notarized.]'"

PART II SECTION 2-1.

Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Code Section 10-6B-3, relating to applicability of the 'Georgia Power of Attorney Act,' 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;

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(2) A power to make health care decisions, including but limited to, mental 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; (6) A power that grants 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; (9) Powers of attorney provided for under Titles 19 and 33; and (10) As set forth in Code Section 10-6B-81."
SECTION 2-2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-5-5, relating to assisted suicide and notification of licensing board regarding violation, by revising paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(3) Any person prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications or medical procedures pursuant to, without limitation, a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-114, or a consent pursuant to Code Section 29-4-18 or 31-9-2 when such actions are calculated or intended to relieve or prevent a patient's pain or discomfort but are not calculated or intended to cause such patient's death, even if the medication or medical procedure may have the effect of hastening or increasing the risk of death; (4) Any person discontinuing, withholding, or withdrawing medications, medical procedures, nourishment, or hydration pursuant to, without limitation, a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-1-14, a consent pursuant to Code Section 29-4-18 or 319-2, or a written order not to resuscitate; or"
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-5-101, relating to neglect to a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to a physician nor any person acting under a physician's direction nor to a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility,

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nor any agent or employee thereof who is in good faith acting within the scope of his or her employment or agency or who is acting in good faith in accordance with a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-1-14, an order not to resuscitate, or the instructions of the patient or the patient's lawful surrogate decision maker, nor shall the provisions of this Code section require any physician, any institution licensed in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 31, or any employee or agent thereof to provide essential services or shelter to any person in the absence of another legal obligation to do so."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-5-102.1, relating to trafficking of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) This Code section shall not apply to a physician nor any person acting under a physician's direction nor to a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility, nor any agent or employee thereof who is in good faith acting within the scope of his or her employment or agency or who is acting in good faith in accordance with a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-1-14, an order not to resuscitate, or the instructions of the patient or the patient's lawful surrogate decision maker."
SECTION 2-5. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended in Code Section 19-8-23, relating to where records of adoption are kept, examination by parties and attorneys, and use of information by agency and department, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1) Upon the request of a party at interest in the adoption, a child, legal guardian, or health care agent, or mental health care agent of an adopted individual or a provider of medical services to such a party, child, legal guardian, or health care agent, or mental health care agent when certain information would assist in the provision of medical care, a medical emergency, or medical diagnosis or treatment, the department or childplacing agency shall access its own records on finalized adoptions for the purpose of adding subsequently obtained medical information or releasing nonidentifying medical and health history information contained in its records pertaining to an adopted individual or the biological parents or relatives of the biological parents of the adopted individual. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'health care agent' shall have the meaning provided by Code Section 31-32-2 and the term 'mental health care agent' shall have the meaning provided by Code Section 37-11-3."

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SECTION 2-6. Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended in Code Section 29-4-10, relating to petition for appointment of guardian and requirements for petition, by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(6) Whether, to the petitioner's knowledge, there exists any living will, durable power of attorney for health care, advance directive for health care, psychiatric advance directive, order relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other instrument that deals with the management of the person of the proposed ward in the event of incapacity and the name and address of any fiduciary or agent named in the instrument;"
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 29-4-21, relating to rights and privileges removed from ward upon appointment of guardian, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The mere appointment of a guardian does not revoke the powers of an agent who was previously appointed by the ward to act as an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under an advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive."
SECTION 2-8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 29-5-21, relating to rights and powers removed from ward upon appointment of conservator, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The mere appointment of a conservator does not revoke the powers of an agent who was previously appointed by the ward to act as the ward's agent under a durable power of attorney for health care, or health care agent under an advance directive for health care, or mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive."
SECTION 2-9. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Code Section 31-8-55, relating to entry and investigative authority, cooperation of government agencies, and communication with residents, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall have the authority to enter any long-term care facility and shall use his or her best efforts to enter such facility during normal visiting hours. Upon entering the long-term care facility, the ombudsman shall notify the administrator or, in the absence of the administrator, the person in charge of the facility, before speaking to any residents. After notifying the administrator or the person in charge of the facility, the ombudsman may communicate privately and confidentially with residents of the facility, individually or in groups. The ombudsman shall have access to the medical and social records of any resident if:
(1) The ombudsman has the permission of the resident or the legal representative or guardian of the resident; (2) The resident is unable to consent to the review and has no legal representative or guardian; or

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(3) There is a guardian of the person of the resident and that guardian refuses to permit access to the records necessary to investigate a complaint, and:
(A) There is reasonable cause to believe that the guardian is not acting in the best interests of the resident; and (B) A community ombudsman obtains the approval of the state ombudsman. As used in this Code section, the term 'legal representative' means an agent under a valid power of attorney, provided that the agent is acting within the scope of his or her agency; an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care or health care agent under an advance directive for health care; a mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive; or an executor, executrix, administrator, or administratrix of the estate of a deceased resident. The ombudsman shall have the authority to inspect the physical plant and have access to the administrative records, policies, and documents of the facility to which the residents have or the general public has access. Entry and investigation provided by this Code section shall be conducted in a manner which will not significantly disrupt the provision of nursing or other care to residents."
SECTION 2-10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-9-2, relating to persons authorized to consent to surgical or medical treatment, by revising paragraphs (1) and (1.1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) Any adult, for himself or herself, whether by living will, advance directive for health care, psychiatric advance directive under Chapter 11 of Title 37, or otherwise; (1.1) Any person authorized to give such consent for the adult under an advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care under Chapter 32 of this title or psychiatric advance directive under Chapter 11 of Title 37;"
SECTION 2-11. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act," by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(10.1) 'Mental health care' shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 37-11-3. (10.2) 'Mental health care agent' means an agent appointed under a psychiatric advance directive in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 37." "(12.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by an individual in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-4, relating to the advance directive for health care form, by revising paragraph (3) of PART ONE of the form as follows:
"(3) GENERAL POWERS OF HEALTH CARE AGENT My health care agent will make health care decisions for me when I am unable to communicate my health care decisions or I choose to have my health care agent communicate my health care decisions.

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My health care agent will have the same authority to make any health care decision that I could make. My health care agent's authority includes, for example, the power to:
Admit me to or discharge me Request and consent to admission or discharge from any hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or other health care facility or service; Request, consent to, withhold, or withdraw any type of health care; and Contract for any health care facility or service for me, and to obligate me to pay for these services (and my health care agent will not be financially liable for any services or care contracted for me or on my behalf).
My health care agent will be my personal representative for all purposes of federal or state law related to privacy of medical records (including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and will have the same access to my medical records that I have and can disclose the contents of my medical records to others for my ongoing health care. My health care agent may accompany me in an ambulance or air ambulance if in the opinion of the ambulance personnel protocol permits a passenger, and my health care agent may visit or consult with me in person while I am in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or other health care facility or service if its protocol permits visitation.
My health care agent may present a copy of this advance directive for health care in lieu of the original, and the copy will have the same meaning and effect as the original.
I understand that under Georgia law: My health care agent may refuse to act as my health care agent; A court can take away the powers of my health care agent if it finds that my health care agent is not acting properly; and My health care agent does not have the power to make health care decisions for me regarding psychosurgery, sterilization, or treatment or involuntary hospitalization, or involuntary treatment for mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease. My health care agent does not have the power to make health care decisions that are otherwise covered under a psychiatric advance directive that I have executed pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, including decisions related to treatment or hospitalization for mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease."
SECTION 2-13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-7, relating to duties and responsibilities of health care agents, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) The health care agent is authorized to consent to and authorize or refuse, or to withhold or withdraw consent to, any and all types of medical care, treatment, or procedures relating to the physical or mental health of the declarant, including any

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medication program, surgical procedures, life-sustaining procedures, or provision of nourishment or hydration for the declarant, but not including psychosurgery, sterilization, or involuntary hospitalization or involuntary treatment covered by Title 37;" "(g) With respect to mental health care, the duties and responsibilities of a health care agent under this chapter shall be subordinate to the duties and responsibilities of a mental health care agent under Chapter 11 of Title 37 and subject to the terms of a psychiatric advance directive executed by the declarant before, simultaneously with, or after the advance directive for health care under which the health care agent is acting."
SECTION 2-14. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-10, relating to immunity from liability or disciplinary action, by revising subsection (a) by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (4), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (5), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(6) In the event a declarant has appointed a mental health care agent, no health care provider, health care facility, or person who relies in good faith on the direction of such mental health care agent shall be subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution, or discipline for unprofessional conduct for complying with any direction or decision of such mental health care agent in the event the declarant's condition is subsequently determined to be a non-mental health care related condition."
SECTION 2-15. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-14, relating to effect of chapter on other legal rights and duties, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) With respect to mental health care, nothing in this chapter shall supersede the duties and responsibilities of a mental health care agent under Chapter 11 of Title 37 or the terms of a psychiatric advance directive executed by the declarant before, simultaneously with, or after the advance directive for health care under which the health care agent is acting."
SECTION 2-16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-33-2, relating to furnishing copy of records to patient, provider, or other authorized person, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Upon written request from the patient or a person authorized to have access to the patient's record under an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, or a durable power of attorney for health care for such patient, the provider having custody and control of the patient's record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record, in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. If the patient is deceased, such request may be made by the following persons:
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(B) If an executor, administrator, or temporary administrator for the decedent's estate has not been appointed, by the surviving spouse; (C) If there is no surviving spouse, by any surviving child; and (D) If there is no surviving child, by any parent."
SECTION 2-17. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-36A-3, relating to definitions relative to the "Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act," by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by an individual in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-18. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-36A-6, relating to persons authorized to consent, expiration of authorization, limitations on authority to consent, effect on other laws, and immunity from liability or disciplinary action, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Any person authorized to give such consent for the adult under an advance directive for health care, psychiatric advance directive, or durable power of attorney for health care under Chapter 32 of this title;"
SECTION 2-19. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended in Code Section 37-1-1, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(11.1) 'Mental health care agent' means an agent appointed under a psychiatric advance directive in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 37." "(16.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by an individual in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-20. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-1-20, relating to obligations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, by revising paragraph (18) as follows:
"(18) Classify host homes for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the department. As used in this Code section, the term 'host home' means a private residence in a residential area in which the occupant owner or lessee provides housing and provides or arranges for the provision of food, one or more personal services, supports, care, or treatment exclusively for one or two persons who are not related to the occupant owner or lessee by blood or marriage. A host home shall be occupied by the owner or lessee, who shall not be an employee of the same community provider which that provides the host home services by contract with the department. The department shall approve and enter into

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agreements with community providers which, in turn, shall contract with host homes. The occupant owner or lessee shall not be the guardian of any person served, the conservator of the property of such person, or of their property nor the health care agent in such person's advance directive for health care, or the mental health care agent in such person's psychiatric advance directive. The placement determination for each person placed in a host home shall be made according to such person's choice as well as the individual needs of such person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-3-162, 37-4-122, or 37-7-162, as applicable to such person;"
SECTION 2-21. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-2-30, relating to definitions relative to the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman, by revising paragraph (7) and by adding a new paragraph, to read as follows:
"(7) 'Health care agent' means an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under an advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive." "(9.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by a patient in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-22. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-3-20, relating to admission of voluntary patients, consent of parent or guardian to treatment, and giving notice of rights to patient at time of admission, as follows:
"37-3-20. (a) The chief medical officer of any facility may receive for observation and diagnosis any patient 12 years of age or older making application therefor, any patient under 18 years of age for whom such application is made by his or her parent or guardian, any patient who has a psychiatric advance directive and for whom such application is made by his or her mental health care agent, and any patient who has been declared legally incompetent and for whom such application is made by his or her guardian. If found to show evidence of mental illness and to be suitable for treatment, such person may be given care and treatment at such facility; and such person may be detained by such facility until discharged pursuant to Code Section 37-3-21 or 37-3-22. The parents or guardian of a minor child must give written consent to such treatment. An individualized service plan shall be developed for such person as soon as possible. (b) Any individual voluntarily admitted to a facility under this Code section shall be given notice of his or her rights under this chapter at the time of his admission."
SECTION 2-23. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-3-147, relating to representatives and guardians ad litem, notification provisions, and duration and scope of guardianship ad litem, as follows:

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"37-3-147. (a) At the time a person who has mental illness is admitted to any facility under this chapter or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible given the person's condition or mental state at the time of admission, such facility shall use diligent efforts to secure the names and addresses of at least two representatives, which names and addresses shall be entered in the person's clinical record. (b) The patient may designate one representative; the second representative or, in the absence of designation of one representative by the patient, both representatives shall be selected by the facility. If the facility is to select both representatives, it must make one selection from among the following persons in the order of listing: the patient's mental health care agent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, attorney, adult next of kin, or adult friend, provided that, in the case of a patient whose representative or representatives have been appointed by the court under Code Section 37-3-62, the facility shall not select a different representative. The second representative shall also be selected from the above list but without regard to the order of listing, provided that the second representative shall not be the person who filed the petition to have the patient admitted to the facility. (c) If the facility is unable to secure at least two representatives after diligent search or if the department is the guardian of the patient, that fact shall be entered in the patient's clinical record and the facility shall apply to the court in the county of the patient's residence for the appointment of a guardian ad litem, which guardian ad litem shall not be the department. On application of any person or on its own motion, the court may also appoint a guardian ad litem for a patient for whom two representatives have been named whenever the appointment of a guardian ad litem is deemed necessary for protection of the patient's rights. Such guardian ad litem shall also act as representative of the patient and shall have the powers granted to representatives by this chapter. (d) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient's representatives, such notice shall be served on the representatives designated under this Code section. The patient's guardian ad litem, if any, shall likewise be served. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be served in person or by first-class mail. When notice is served by mail, a record shall be made of the date of mailing and shall be placed in the patient's clinical record. Service shall be completed upon mailing. (e) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient, the date on which notice is given shall be entered on the patient's clinical record. If the patient is unable to comprehend the written notice, a reasonable effort shall be made to explain the notice to him or her. (f) At the time a court enters an order pursuant to this chapter, such order and notice of the date of entry of the order shall be served on the patient and his or her representatives as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (g) Notice of an involuntary patient's admission to a facility shall be given to his or her representatives in writing. If such involuntary admission is to an emergency receiving facility, notice shall also be given by that facility to the patient's representatives by telephone or in person as soon as possible.

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(h) In every instance in which a court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for any person pursuant to the terms of this chapter, such guardianship shall be for the limited purpose stated in the order of the court and shall expire automatically after 90 days or after a lesser time stated in the order. The responsibility of the guardian ad litem shall not extend beyond the specific purpose of the appointment."
SECTION 2-24. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-3-148, relating to right of patients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by this chapter, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) At any time and without notice, a person detained by a facility or a mental health care agent, legal guardian, relative, or friend on behalf of such person may petition, as provided by law, for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of detention and to request any court of competent jurisdiction on its own initiative to issue a writ for release, provided that, in the case of any such petition for the release of a person detained in a facility pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130 or 17-7-131, a copy of the petition along with proper certificate of service shall also be served upon the presiding judge of the court ordering such detention and the prosecuting attorney for such court, which service may be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested."
SECTION 2-25. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-4-107, relating to appointment of client representatives and guardians ad litem, notification provisions, and duration and scope of guardianship ad litem, as follows:
"37-4-107. (a) At the time a client is admitted to any facility under this chapter, that facility shall make diligent efforts to secure the names and addresses of at least two representatives, which names and addresses shall be entered in the client's clinical record. (b) The client may designate one representative; the second representative or, in the absence of designation of one representative by the client, both representatives shall be selected by the facility. If the facility is to select both representatives, it must make one selection from among the following persons in the order of listing: the client's mental health care agent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, attorney, adult next of kin, or adult friend. The second representative shall also be selected from the above list but without regard to the order of listing, provided that the second representative shall not be the person who filed the petition seeking an order for the client to receive services from the department. (c) If the facility is unable to secure at least two representatives after diligent search or if the department is the guardian of the client, that fact shall be entered in the client's clinical record and the facility shall apply to the court in the county of the client's residence for the appointment of a guardian ad litem, which guardian ad litem shall not be the department. On application of any person or on its own motion, the court may

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also appoint a guardian ad litem for a client for whom two representatives have been named whenever the appointment of a guardian ad litem is deemed necessary for protection of the client's rights. Such guardian ad litem shall act as representative of the client on whom notice is to be served under this chapter and shall have the powers granted to representatives by this chapter. (d) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the client's representatives, such notice shall be served on the representatives designated under this Code section. The client's guardian ad litem, if any, shall likewise be served. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be served in person or by first-class mail. When notice is served by mail, a record shall be made of the date of mailing and shall be placed in the client's clinical record. Service shall be completed upon mailing. (e) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the client, the date on which notice is given shall be entered on the client's clinical record. If the client is unable to comprehend a written notice, a reasonable effort shall be made to explain the notice to him or her. (f) At the time a court enters an order pursuant to this chapter, such order and notice of the date of entry of the order shall be served on the client and his or her representatives as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (g) Notice of a client's admission to a facility shall be given to his or her representatives in writing. (h) In every instance in which a court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for any person pursuant to the terms of this chapter, such guardianship shall be for the limited purpose stated in the order of the court and shall expire automatically after 90 days or after a lesser time stated in the order. The responsibility of the guardian ad litem shall not extend beyond the specific purpose of the appointment."
SECTION 2-26. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-4-108, relating to right of clients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by chapter, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) At any time and without notice, a person detained by a facility or a mental health care agent, legal guardian, relative, or friend on behalf of such person may petition as provided by law for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of detention and to request any court of competent jurisdiction on its own initiative to issue a writ for release, provided that in the case of any such petition for the release of a person detained in a facility pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130 or 17-7-131, a copy of the petition, along with proper certificate of service, shall also be served upon the presiding judge of the court ordering such detention and the prosecuting attorney for such court, which service may be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested."

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SECTION 2-27. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-7-147, relating to appointment of patient representatives and guardians ad litem, notice provisions, and duration and scope of guardianship ad litem, as follows:
"37-7-147. (a) At the time a patient is admitted to any facility under this chapter, that facility shall use diligent efforts to secure the names and addresses of at least two representatives, which names and addresses shall be entered in the patient's clinical record. (b) The patient may designate one representative; the second representative or, in the absence of designation of one representative by the patient, both representatives shall be selected by the facility. If the facility is to select both representatives, it must make one selection from among the following persons in the order of listing: the patient's mental health care agent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, attorney, adult next of kin, or adult friend, provided that, in the case of a patient whose representative or representatives have been appointed by the court under Code Section 37-7-62, the facility shall not select a different representative. The second representative shall also be selected from the above list but without regard to the order of listing, provided that the second representative shall not be the person who filed the petition to have the patient admitted to the facility. (c) If the facility is unable to secure at least two representatives after diligent search or if the department is the guardian of the patient, that fact shall be entered in the patient's clinical record and the facility shall apply to the court in the county of the patient's residence for the appointment of a guardian ad litem, which guardian ad litem shall not be the department. On application of any person or on its own motion, the court may also appoint a guardian ad litem for a patient for whom two representatives have been named whenever the appointment of a guardian ad litem is deemed necessary for protection of the patient's rights. Such guardian ad litem shall also act as representative of the patient and shall have the powers granted to representatives by this chapter. (d) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient's representatives, such notice shall be served on the representatives designated under this Code section. The patient's guardian ad litem, if any, shall likewise be served. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be served in person or by first class first-class mail. When notice is served by mail, a record shall be made of the date of mailing and shall be placed in the patient's clinical record. Service shall be completed upon mailing. (e) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient, the date on which notice is given shall be entered on the patient's clinical record. If the patient is unable to comprehend the written notice, a reasonable effort shall be made to explain the notice to him or her. (f) At the time a court enters an order pursuant to this chapter, such order and notice of the date of entry of the order shall be served on the patient and his or her representatives as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (g) Notice of an involuntary patient's admission to a facility shall be given to his or her representatives in writing. If such involuntary admission is to an emergency receiving

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facility, notice shall also be given by that facility to the patient's representatives by telephone or in person as soon as possible. (h) In every instance in which a court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for any person pursuant to the terms of this chapter, such guardianship shall be for the limited purpose stated in the order of the court and shall expire automatically after 90 days or after a lesser time stated in the order. The responsibility of the guardian ad litem shall not extend beyond the specific purpose of the appointment."
SECTION 2-28. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-7-148, relating to rights of patients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by this chapter, as follows:
"37-7-148. (a) At any time and without notice, a person detained by a facility, a mental health care agent named in such person's psychiatric advance directive, a legal guardian of such person, or a relative or friend on behalf of such person may petition, as provided by law, for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of detention and to request any court of competent jurisdiction on its own initiative to issue a writ for release, provided that, in the case of any such petition for the release of a person detained in a facility pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130 or 17-7-131, a copy of the petition along with proper certificate of service shall also be served upon the presiding judge of the court ordering such detention and the prosecuting attorney for such court, which service may be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. (b) A patient or his or her representatives may file a petition in the appropriate court alleging that the patient is being unjustly denied a right or privilege granted by this chapter or that a procedure authorized by this chapter is being abused. Upon the filing of such a petition, the court shall have the authority to conduct a judicial inquiry and to issue appropriate orders to correct any abuse under this chapter."
SECTION 2-29. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in Code Section 49-6-72, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act," by revising paragraph (9) as follows:
"(9) 'Primary caregiver' means the one identified relative or other person in a relationship of responsibility, such as an agent under a valid durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under a valid advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a valid psychiatric advance directive, who has assumed the primary responsibility for the provision of care needed to maintain the physical or mental health of a functionally dependent older adult or other adult suffering from dementia, who lives in the same residence with such individual, and who does not receive financial compensation for the care provided. A substantiated case of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, as defined in Chapter 5 of Title 30, the 'Disabled Adults and

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Elder Persons Protection Act,' or pursuant to any other civil or criminal statute regarding an older adult, shall prohibit a primary caregiver from receiving benefits under this article unless authorized by the department to prevent further abuse."

SECTION 2-30. Said title is further amended in Code Section 49-6-82, relating to definitions relative to licensure of adult day centers, by revising paragraph (7) as follows:
"(7) 'Primary caregiver' means the one identified relative or other person in a relationship of responsibility, such as an agent under a valid durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under a valid advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a valid psychiatric advance directive, who has assumed the primary responsibility for the provision of care needed to maintain the physical or mental health of an aging adult, who lives in the same residence with such individual, and who does not receive financial compensation for the care provided."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes
Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gambill Gilliard
Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 867. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Knight of the 130th 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 revise the definition of "rebate"; to require pharmacy benefits managers to disclose the true net cost and final net cost, if applicable, of prescription drugs to insureds; to require pharmacy benefits managers to calculate cost sharing requirements for insureds based on the true net cost of prescription drugs; to provide for remittance of difference in cost sharing payments by insureds based on final net cost; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; 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 revise the definition of "rebate"; to require pharmacy benefits managers to calculate cost sharing requirements for insureds at the point of sale based on the true net cost of prescription drugs under certain conditions; to provide for disclosure of true net cost to insureds under certain conditions; to provide for disclosure to an insured and remittance of difference in cost sharing

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payments to insureds based on final net cost; to provide for violations; to provide that requirements do not apply if 100 percent of rebates are passed on to the health plan; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Truth in Prescription Pricing for Patients Act."
SECTION 2. 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 33-64-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraph (13) as follows:
"(13) 'Rebate' means any and all payments and price concessions that accrue to a pharmacy benefits manager or its health plan client, directly or indirectly, including through an affiliate, subsidiary, third party, or intermediary, from a pharmaceutical manufacturer, its affiliate, subsidiary, third party, or intermediary, 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."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-64-10.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost sharing requirements' means copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts imposed on an insured for a covered prescription drug under the insured's health plan. (2) 'Final net cost' means the true net cost for a prescription drug, less all rebates actually received by the pharmacy benefits manager or its health plan client subsequent to the point of sale. (3) 'Health plan' has the same meaning as in Code Section 33-64-1, except that such term shall not include 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, or any other health benefit plan or policy administered by or on behalf of this state. (4) 'True net cost' means the amount paid or to be paid by a pharmacy benefits manager or health plan client to the pharmacy or dispenser for a prescription drug calculated at the point of sale less any rebates received or estimated to be received by the pharmacy benefits manager or its health plan client.

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(b) A pharmacy benefits manager for a health plan shall calculate an insured's cost sharing requirements for a prescription drug at the point of sale of such prescription drug based on the prescription drug's true net cost and shall disclose such calculation to the insured at the point of sale or within 180 days of such point of sale, if such calculation affects the insured's cost sharing requirements. (c) If such prescription drug's final net cost is subsequently calculated to be different than its true net cost:
(1) Which would result in a lower cost sharing requirement for the insured than that initially calculated based on the true net cost, the pharmacy benefits manager shall disclose such final net cost and remit payment to such insured in an amount equal to the excess amount paid by the insured over the previously calculated cost sharing requirement within 180 days of such subsequent calculation; or (2) Which would result in a higher cost sharing requirement for the insured than that initially calculated based on the true net cost, the pharmacy benefits manager or the health plan client shall not hold the insured or the dispensing pharmacy responsible for the amount underpaid. (d) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, any violation of this Code section by a pharmacy benefits manager shall constitute an unfair or deceptive trade practice pursuant to Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.' (e) This Code section shall not apply to a pharmacy benefits manager that certifies to the department that 100 percent of all rebates the pharmacy benefits manager receives from pharmaceutical manufacturers are passed on to the health plan."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall apply to all policies issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas Y Drenner

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 873. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Efstration of the 104th, Kirby of the 114th and Barr of the 103rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), is amended by revising subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Section 3 as follows:
"(b) The four commissioner districts shall be and correspond to those four numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: HD097Plan Name: GwinnettCCr-HD097-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(c)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
(2) Any part of Gwinnett County which is not included in any district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of Gwinnett County which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.

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(d) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, but as newly described under subsection (b) of this section, and on and after the date this Act becomes effective, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under subsection (b) of this section. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office provided in this section and until their respective successors are elected and qualified."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety the attachment thereto containing the descriptions of the four commissioner districts which is identified as "Plan: gwinnettcc2011re2 Plan Type: Local User: bak".
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by repealing subsection (b) of Section 13.
SECTION 4. Those members of the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors.
SECTION 5. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2022 of members of the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective on January 1, 2023.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
User: HD097 Plan Name: GwinnettCCr-HD097-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Gwinnett GA VTD DULUTH A VTD DULUTH B

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VTD DULUTH C VTD DULUTH D VTD DULUTH E VTD DULUTH F VTD DULUTH G VTD DULUTH H VTD DULUTH I VTD DULUTH K VTD GOODWINS A VTD GOODWINS C VTD GOODWINS E VTD GOODWINS G VTD GOODWINS I VTD MARTINS A VTD MARTINS B VTD MARTINS E VTD MARTINS G VTD MARTINS J VTD PINCKNEYVILLE A1 VTD PINCKNEYVILLE C VTD PINCKNEYVILLE E VTD PINCKNEYVILLE F VTD PINCKNEYVILLE H VTD PINCKNEYVILLE I VTD PINCKNEYVILLE L VTD PINCKNEYVILLE M VTD PINCKNEYVILLE N VTD PINCKNEYVILLE P VTD PINCKNEYVILLE S VTD PINCKNEYVILLE T VTD PINCKNEYVILLE U VTD PINCKNEYVILLE W VTD PINCKNEYVILLE X VTD PINCKNEYVILLE Z VTD PINKCNEYVILLE A VTD SUWANEE C VTD SUWANEE G
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Representative Park of the 101st moved that HB 873 be placed upon the table.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton E Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner E Burchett Y Burnough N Burns Y Byrd N Cameron N Camp 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 N Cooper

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins N Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight
LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin N Martin

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz E Schofield N Scoggins

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton N Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D
Taylor, R N Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 66, nays 98.

The motion was lost.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 96, nays 70.

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

Representative Rich of the 97th moved that HB 873 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 96, nays 70.

The motion prevailed.

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Representative Ehrhart of the 36th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:

HB 1028. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th, Dollar of the 45th, Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; 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:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Robichaux Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 68.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Mainor of the 56th moved that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner E Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz E Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 63.

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The motion was lost.
The Speaker asked unanimous consent to allow a group of House and Senate Bills pertaining to local legislation to be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
There was objection.
The motion was lost.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 705. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hatchett of the 150th and Leverett of the 33rd
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., Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in the hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the hall of the House of Representatives at 10:45 A.M. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from the Chief Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals is hereby invited to the hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing the address from the Chief Justice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Chief Justice, to each other Justice of the Supreme Court, and to each Judge of the Court of Appeals.
Representative Burns of the 159th asked unanimous consent that HR 705 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
It was so ordered.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 709. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol H. Burrell; and for other purposes.
HR 710. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas Weems Hanson III; and for other purposes.
HR 711. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Georgia's career, technical, and agricultural education programs; career technical student organizations; and educators who prepare Georgia's students for the workforce, higher education, and beyond; and for other purposes.
HR 712. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Lee and Nancy Warren on the occasion of their 69th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 713. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Boddie of the 62nd, Nguyen of the 89th, Jackson of the 64th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathaniel Q. Smith Jr. and the Partnership for Southern Equity; and for other purposes.
HR 714. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Burnough of the 77th, Nelson of the 125th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day; and for other purposes.
HR 715. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Lopez of the 86th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Bonner of the 72nd, Kausche of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2022, as New Americans Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 716. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Prince of the 127th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (Georgia CASA) and recognizing February 10, 2022, as CASA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 717. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Schofield of the 60th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month and honoring the partnerships between Georgia agencies and organizations to collectively fight cancer; and for other purposes.
HR 718. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cofers Home and Garden; and for other purposes.
HR 719. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Carlos "Scoot" Duffey; and for other purposes.
HR 720. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Schofield of the 60th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Burnough of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2022 as American Heart Month; and for other purposes.
HR 721. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Buckner of the 137th, McClain of the 100th, Alexander of the 66th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Building Trades Academy Inc. for celebrating its 7th National Apprenticeship Week; and for other purposes.
HR 722. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, McClain of the 100th, Schofield of the 60th, Holland of the 54th and others:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Elder Cal Merrell, "The Happy Preacher"; and for other purposes.
HR 723. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending McFarland Gerard Geoffroy, George Walton Academy's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 724. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Harley Bass, Social Circle High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 725. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Connor Charles Shelton, Victory Baptist School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 726. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 53rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Gaines of the 117th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hemophilia of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 727. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Beverly of the 143rd, Boddie of the 62nd, Kelley of the 16th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Brunswick African American Cultural Center; and for other purposes.
HR 728. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Raymond Ngo, Loganville High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 729. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Noah Alan Braue, Loganville Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 730. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Delilah Kirby, Monroe Area High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 731. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th and Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Bella Rose Delullo, Walnut Grove High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
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, A.M. Monday, February 7, 2022.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, February 7, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 7, 2022

Twelfth Legislative Day

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

The House stood at ease until 10:30 o'clock, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

18 Capitol Square Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Suite 512-E
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 2, 2022

To Whom It May Concern:

Representative Henderson is voting yes on HB 385.

Thanking you in advance.

Sincerely,

Representative Sharon Henderson District 113

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

Alexander Allen E Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore E Belton Bennett

Corbett Crowe DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dukes Dunahoo

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

Mathiak E Mathis
McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan

Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon E Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP

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Benton Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns E Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S E Frazier Frye Gaines Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter E Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S
E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby LaHood LaRiccia Leverett
E Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor
E Mallow E Marin
Martin

Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Nguyen Nix Oliver E Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Smith, V Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky E Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 Bentley of the 139th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th, Dubnik of the 29th, Fleming of the 121st, Gambill of the 15th, Jackson of the 64th, Newton of the 123rd, Paris of the 142nd, and Smyre of the 135th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Eric Geil, Christ Church Presbyterian, 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:

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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 1194. By Representative Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1195. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 68th, Fleming of the 121st, Anderson of the 10th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interlocal risk management agencies in local government, so as to provide that audits of funds may be conducted in accordance with statutory accounting principles; 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 1196. 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

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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), as amended, so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational 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 1197. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
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 that the amount of the federal work opportunity credit claimed by a taxpayer shall also be allowed as a credit against state income taxes; to provide for conditions, limitations, and recaptures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1198. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Belton of the 112th, Thomas of the 21st, Prince of the 127th, Clark of the 147th 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, exemptions, and credits, so as to provide an income tax credit for members of the State Defense Force in good standing; to provide for the amount of such credit; to provide for the manner of claiming such credit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1199. By Representative Mainor of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4374), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3635),

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so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1200. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 83rd and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1201. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Baker County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1202. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Baker County, approved August 8, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 306), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1203. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4176), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1204. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Greene of the 151st and Hopson of the 153rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Dougherty County, approved March 4, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 834), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1205. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the Board of Commissioners of Camden County, approved March 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3609), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3963), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1206. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, Georgia, approved July 30, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 1019), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in

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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 1207. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Tift County Board of Education, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2722), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4167), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1208. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Greene County, approved August 11, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 653), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 698), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 411), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3513), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1209. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Greene County, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 693), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 417), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3519), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1210. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Singleton of the 71st and Jackson of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Fayette County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1211. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Burke County, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4127), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1212. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Burke County Board of Education, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4481), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4133), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1213. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Marion County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2880), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1214. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition of and manner of selection of the Clayton County board of education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1215. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Wade of the 9th, Jones of the 47th, Carson of the 46th, Gullett of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2089 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding for state charter schools, so as to remove a provision that reduced the amount of certain funding provided to state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1216. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Collins of the 68th, Powell of the 32nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for enhanced penalties for fleeing or eluding a police officer during the commission of certain crimes or under certain circumstances; to prohibit the use of a blue light to impersonate a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1217. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, McDonald of the 26th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the inclusion of methods for the promotion of the safe and appropriate use of technology and responsible digital citizenship in the comprehensive character education program; to repeal a provision regarding applicability; to provide for implementation; 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 1218. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Bentley of the 139th, Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 33rd, Nelson of the 125th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cemetery and funeral services, so as to provide additional time under certain circumstances for purchasers of burial lots, burial rights, burial merchandise, and burial services to pursue a civil cause of action against sellers that violate certain laws; 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 Judiciary.
HB 1219. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Jasperse of the 11th, Parrish of the 158th, Tankersley of the 160th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to revise the composition of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1220. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, Holcomb of the 81st, Kennard of the 102nd and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that the prescribed course of study in sex education and HIV prevention instruction is age appropriate; to include the subject of consent in such course of study; to

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provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1221. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Washburn of the 141st, Camp of the 131st, Crowe of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-361.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to how liens declared and created, amendment, record, commencement of action, notice, priorities, parties, and limitation on aggregate amount of liens, so as to require that lien filings for amounts of $10,000.00 and less include certain additional documentation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1222. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Williamson of the 115th, Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to reduce the amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage maintained by transportation network companies; 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 Insurance.
HB 1223. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Smith of the 133rd and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1224. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Stephens of the 164th:
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 revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to add hearing officer review for tax assessment of certain business personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 706. By Representatives Camp of the 131st, Mathiak of the 73rd and Bonner of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Rex J. Yerkes and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 707. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Evans of the 57th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Homicide Cold Case Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 708. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Officer Bobbie Sue Hoenie and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 732. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Rhodes of the 120th, Jones of the 25th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are payable from the end of the calendar year to the end of the county's, municipality's, or other political subdivision's fiscal year; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
By unanimous consent, the 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 1235. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1236. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4058), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1237. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reestablishing the Board of Commissioners of Coffee County, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1238. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the continuing existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4060), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1239. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Baldwin County Board of Education, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3325), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3874), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1240. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1241. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Wayne County, approved January 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4554), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for staggered terms for

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members of the board of education; to provide for method of election; 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 1242. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2678), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3558), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1243. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 344), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1244. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Kausche of the 50th, Bruce of the 61st, Schofield of the 60th, Robichaux of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1245. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Greene, approved December 13, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871, p. 225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 287), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts of Sumter County; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; 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 Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, approved March 24, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5052), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 352), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1247. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Camden County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4943), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3955), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1248. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Thomas of the 39th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1249. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, approved March 16, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3689), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1250. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1251. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4049), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3599), 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 election and terms of

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office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1252. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4723), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1253. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Lanier County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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 1254. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County, approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3794), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1255. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955),

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as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1256. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1257. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2229), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1258. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4268), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1259. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Ware County, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 445), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4747), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1260. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dougherty County school system, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2233), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1261. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2610), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3683), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1262. 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 February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3501), so as to provide new district

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boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1263. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3505), to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1264. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4159), so as to change the boundaries of the commissioner districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1265. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Schofield of the 60th and Neal of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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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HB 1266. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 392), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1267. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 397), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1268. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Terrell County, approved April 13, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3555), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3729), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1269. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 650), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1270. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Atkinson County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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.

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

HB 1155 HB 1157 HB 1159 HB 1161 HB 1163 HB 1165 HB 1167 HB 1169 HB 1171 HB 1173 HB 1175 HB 1177 HB 1179 HB 1181 HB 1183 HB 1185 HB 1187 HB 1189 HB 1191 HB 1193 HR 684 HR 686

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 872 HB 1101 HB 1104 HB 1106 HB 1109 HB 1111 HB 1113 HB 1115 HB 1117 HB 1119 HB 1123 HB 1125 HB 1127 HB 1129 HB 1136 HB 1140 HB 1142 SB 347 SB 365 SB 368

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 Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1032 HB 1102 HB 1105 HB 1108 HB 1110 HB 1112 HB 1114 HB 1116 HB 1118 HB 1122 HB 1124 HB 1126 HB 1128 HB 1135 HB 1139 HB 1141 HB 1143 SB 362 SB 367 SB 373

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 Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2022

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 Structured Rule

HB 780
HB 891 HB 899 HB 1055

Retirement and pensions; membership of full-time judges of the state-wide business court in the retirement plan established for appellate court judges; provide (Ret-Leverett-33rd) Banking and finance; financial institutions; provide for numerous updates (B&B-Williamson-115th) Contracts; legal effects of the discontinuance of LIBOR; provisions (B&B-Williamson-115th) Motor vehicles; revise definition of all-terrain vehicle (MotV-Ridley-6th)

Structured Rule

HB 961

Torts; authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; provide for evidence of fault of nonparties (Judy-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

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

HB 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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HB 1032. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3724), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; 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 1101. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for five years for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4267), so as to revise administrative provisions regarding submission of documentation regarding income; to make the board of tax assessors the administrator of applications; to 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 1102. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 515), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1104. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p.

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627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4321), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1105. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4314), 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 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 1106. By Representatives Williams of the 148th and Hogan of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 782), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4032), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1108. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 187879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3596), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation

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in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1109. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Griffin-Spalding County School System Board of Education, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680) which was continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved February 18, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3545), by an Act approved March 7, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3566), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 478), so as to reconstitute the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; 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 1110. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3591) and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (GA. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 471), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1111. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, approved March 25, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1397), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner

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districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1112. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended, 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 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 1113. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, approved August 15, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4206), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1114. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the law governing the Jackson County School System, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3619), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1115. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4042), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts for the Commerce Independent School District; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1116. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of county commissioners for the county of Jackson," approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3570) and an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4030), so as to add a fifth district commissioner to said board; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the election of the chairperson and members of the board of county commissioners; to revise majority vote and quorum provisions; to revise purchasing provisions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1117. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Bryan 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 1118. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4590), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; 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 1119. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3718), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1122. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3867), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1123. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Glynn County, approved February 21, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 256),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 12, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 275), and by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3636), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; 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 1124. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Clark of the 147th, Dickey of the 140th, Williams of the 148th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, approved March 31, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4185), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1125. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Ben Hill County Board of Education, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4428), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1126. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4254), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and

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provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1127. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 542), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1128. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 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 1129. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3730), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1135. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3704), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3514), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1136. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 405), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3509), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1139. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4654), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related

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matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1140. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education, approved April 4, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2538), so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1141. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Banks County, approved August 19, (Ga. L. 1916, p. 349), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1142. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4248), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; 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 1143. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Cherokee County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4044), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 347. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), as amended, so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 362. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Burke of the 11th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lanier County Building Authority, approved July 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 4077), so as to revise the definition of "project"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 365. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act amending, revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, approved February 28, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3546), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3564), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 367. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4277), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 336), 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 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.
SB 368. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of White County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4291), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 373. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a multimember board of commissioners of Haralson County, approved August 24, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 247), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4648), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for the current members; 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 E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak E Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 148, nays 7.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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 House:

HB 775. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the number of members of the board of education of Taylor County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3486), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4396), so as to modify the compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 881. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Walton County, approved August 1, 1929 (Ga. L. 1929, p. 747), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3920), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications of members; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 882. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for districts for the election of the Board of Education of Walton County, approved April 4, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2974), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3928), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 890. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the unification of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and providing a charter for the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, approved March 2, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3560), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4441), so as to change the composition and description of the districts from which the members of the Commission of Athens-Clarke County are elected; to revise the manner of redistricting; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 942. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3689), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 326), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 943. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an elected Board of Education of Dawson County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 322), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 944. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jasper County, approved July 23, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 255), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3573), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 947. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Jasper County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4622), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 12, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3579), so as to change the description of the education districts for the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current board members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 955. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, approved August 6, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3580), so as to change the descriptions of commissioner districts and posts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 956. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Mathis of the 144th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to abolish the current Board of Education of Crisp County on a date certain and shorten the terms of office of certain members of such board; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal a local constitutional amendment proposed by a certain

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resolution act; to repeal a specific act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 957. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Candler County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3591), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications and manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 958. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Candler County, approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 430), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3585), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 369. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 384. By Senators Anderson of the 24th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L.

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2012, p. 3996), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 385. By Senators Anderson of the 24th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3991), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 386. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County, approved December 14, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4365), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 387. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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SB 391. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to 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.
SB 392. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jeff Davis County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4668), 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 and election of subsequent members; 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.
Representative Camp of the 131st moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1062. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen E Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas
Drenner Dreyer Y Dubnik Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan E Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak E Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B
Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver N Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 101, nays 51.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that the following Bills of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 1029. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and

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automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1030. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1031. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1062. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Ralston of the 7th et al., Wiedower of the 119th, Jackson of the 165th et al., Boddie of the 62nd, and Wilson of the 80th.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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 891. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Williams of the 148th and Frazier of the 126th:

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 provide for numerous updates; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to installment loans, so as to include servicing of installment loans to the activity regulated under the chapter; to exempt from regulation certain government entities and certain retail and credit transactions; to change the per loan fee structure for such loans; to clarify that the department may issue cease and desist orders to persons that are not licensed; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Fair Lending Act," so as to update a citation to a federal regulation; to make conforming changes; 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:

Alexander Y Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S
Fleming

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1055. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th, Barton of the 5th and Anderson of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of "all-terrain 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 E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S
Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

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

HB 780. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Efstration of the 104th and Fleming of the 121st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide for membership of full-time judges of the state-wide business court in the retirement plan established for appellate court judges; to provide for transfers of membership to such plan from the Judicial Retirement System; to sunset the participation of such judges in the Judicial Retirement System; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton

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Y Barton E Bazemore E 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S
Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

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

HB 899. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Williams of the 148th and Wilkerson of the 38th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracts, so as to provide for the legal effects of the discontinuance of LIBOR on contracts, securities, or instruments; to provide for the circumstances under which the recommended benchmark replacement shall be used and whether it is optional or mandatory; to provide that the use of such replacement does not amend or modify a contract, security, or instrument or change any person's rights or obligations; to prohibit parties from refusing to perform contractual obligations or declaring a breach of contract as a result of the discontinuance of LIBOR or the use of a replacement; to establish that the replacement is a commercially reasonable substitute for and a commercially substantial equivalent to LIBOR; to provide for a safe harbor from litigation for the use of the recommended benchmark replacement; to provide for definitions; to

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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 E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak E Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson
Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:

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HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; 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 the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 321. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd and Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, so as to increase the salary of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 376. By Senators Merritt of the 9th, Rahman of the 5th, Au of the 48th, Jackson of the 41st and Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 399. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2538), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3526), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 400. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, approved February 16, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 6, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3815), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 401. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4701), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 402. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4707), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 430. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, approved August 15, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 296), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4070), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 431. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3716), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4074), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 705. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hatchett of the 150th and Leverett of the 33rd:
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 rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the Senate could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 321. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd and Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, so as to increase the salary of certain

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judges, judicial officers, and county officers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 376. By Senators Merritt of the 9th, Rahman of the 5th, Au of the 48th, Jackson of the 41st and Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 399. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2538), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3526), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 400. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, approved February 16, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 6, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3815), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 401. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4701), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 402. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4707), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 430. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, approved August 15, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 296), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4070), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 431. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3716), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4074), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions;

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to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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

DEBATE CALENDAR

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

HB 826 HB 840

Lost Mountain, City of; incorporate (Substitute)(GAff-Ehrhart-36th) Vinings, City of; incorporate (Substitute)(GAff-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 826. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Reeves of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th and Dollar of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lost Mountain; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various

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functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain; to provide for severability; 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 incorporate the City of Lost Mountain; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide additional notice and hearing requirements; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for the office of city manager, appointment, removal, powers, and duties thereof; to prohibit council interference with administration; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property and interests therein; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.

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This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of Lost Mountain. The city and the inhabitants thereof are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style "City of Lost Mountain, Georgia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or 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 Lost Mountain, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this city shall have the following powers:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (5) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all

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reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (6) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (7) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (8) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (9) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (10) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (11) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (12) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (13) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (14) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (15) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (16) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (17) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia;

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(18) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (19) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (20) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of parks and playgrounds, public grounds, recreational facilities, public buildings, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, and sport institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to regulate the use of public improvements; (21) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for or impose taxes on public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (22) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (23) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (24) Roadways. To grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (25) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and the use of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (26) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (27) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation subject to a maximum of 1 mill;

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(28) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; and (29) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the city shall exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section only for the purposes of planning and zoning, code adoption and enforcement, parks and recreation, and solid waste management services and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. (c) In the event that the city desires to provide services in addition to those services enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, the city council shall pass a resolution specifically stating the services sought to be offered by the city and shall submit the approval of such resolution for ratification by the electors of the city in a referendum. If the electors of the city vote in favor of ratifying such resolution, then the city shall be authorized to exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of providing such services stated in such resolution and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. If the electors of the city disapprove such resolution, it shall immediately be null and void and of no force and effect.
SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
ARTICLE II. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
SECTION 2.10. City council creation; number; election.
The governing authority of the city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of six councilmembers. The councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial terms of office, the members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of the election of members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. (b) The city council seats shall be designated Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6. Candidates shall designate the post for which they are offering for election when qualifying for election. (c) For the purposes of electing members of the city council, the city is divided into three districts. Each district shall be represented by two posts. One member of the board shall be elected from each post. Post 1 and Post 2 shall represent District 1. Post 3 and Post 4 shall represent District 2. Post 5 and Post 6 shall represent District 3. The three numbered districts as described in the districting plan attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as "User: HD36 Plan Name: LostMtn-cc-2022 Plan Type: Local".
(d)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
(2) Any part of the City of Lost Mountain as described in Appendix B which is not included in any district described in this plan shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Lost Mountain as described in Appendix B as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) If any area included within the descriptions of District 1, District 2, or District 3 is on the effective date of this Act within the municipal boundaries of another municipality

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or within a county other than Cobb County, such area shall not be included within the district descriptions of such districts.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Vacancies. The office of councilmember shall become vacant upon such person's failing or ceasing to reside in the city or upon the occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, otherwise by an election as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) Suspension. Upon the suspension from office of councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
(a) The mayor shall receive an initial salary of $9,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. Each councilmember shall receive an initial salary of $8,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. (b) The mayor and councilmembers may alter such compensation for their services as provided by law.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) Conflict of interest. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties;

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(2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (c) Disclosure. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Use of public property. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (e) Contracts voidable and rescindable. Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Ineligibility of elected official. Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected.

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(g) Political activities of certain officers and employees. No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and city council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise. (h) Penalties for violation.
(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city.
SECTION 2.17. Organizational meetings.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of councilmember of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America."

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SECTION 2.18. Meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.19. Rules of procedure.
(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.20. Quorum; voting.
Four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any councilmember shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of four councilmembers shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. An abstention shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
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(a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, that an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.23 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.22. Action requiring an ordinance.
(a) Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. (b) In addition to any other notice or hearing provision of state law, prior to the adoption of any ordinance or resolution changing any rate of taxation, amending the city's land use plan, or approving the issuance of a general obligation or revenue bond the city shall:
(1) Publish notice of such proposed action for two consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county; (2) Publish notice of such proposed action of any and all websites and social media accounts maintained by the city; and (3) Conduct two public hearings on the proposed actions.
SECTION 2.23. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it

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was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.25. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of Lost Mountain, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form

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for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.26. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
By a majority vote, the councilmembers shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor. The mayor shall serve a two-year term of office. The mayor shall forfeit the office of mayor on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. The compensation of the mayor shall be established in the same manner as for councilmembers.
SECTION 2.27. Mayor pro tempore.
By a majority vote, the councilmembers shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall serve a two-year term of office. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the councilmembers. The mayor pro tempore shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter.
SECTION 2.28. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (6) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish.
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(a) The mayor shall be limited to two consecutive terms of office as mayor. After being out of the office of mayor for at least four years, a councilmember shall again be eligible to serve as mayor. (b) The mayor pro tempore shall be limited to two consecutive terms of office as mayor pro tempore. After being out of the office of mayor pro tempore for at least four years, a councilmember shall again be eligible to serve as mayor pro tempore. (c) After a councilmember has served two consecutive terms as mayor, such councilmember shall be ineligible to serve as mayor pro tempore until being out of office as either mayor or mayor pro tempore for at least two years.
SECTION 2.30. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council shall appoint a city manager, also known as "the manager," for an indefinite term and shall fix the manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.31. Removal of city manager.
(a) 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 council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; and (3) If the 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 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. (b) The manager may continue to receive a salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal.
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By letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the 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 such designation 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.
SECTION 2.33. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer, the city manager shall:
(1) Appoint and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers the city manager appoints, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any department director or 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; (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 except for closed meetings held for the purposes of deliberating on the appointment, discipline, or removal of the city manager and have the right to take part in discussion but the city manager may not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city 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 city 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 city manager deems desirable; and (9) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the mayor and city council.

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SECTION 2.34. Council interference with administration.
Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the city council or its members 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 city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. The city council shall act in all matters as a body and no member shall seek individually to influence the official acts of the city manager or any other officer or employee of the city, or direct or request the appointment of any person to, or his or her removal from, any office or position of employment, or to interfere in any way with the performance of the duties by the city manager or other officers or employees.
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointed officers and directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be employees at will and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the mayor unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
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deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office; such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All members of boards, commissions, or authorities of the city serve at will and may be removed at any time by the mayor and council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the mayor and council and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of such person's position as city attorney.
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The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Lost Mountain.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve a term as provided by law and 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 law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of

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the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law.

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(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 Cobb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings.
ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.11. Regular elections; time for holding.
Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial elections, there shall be a municipal general election biennially in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. There shall be elected three councilmembers at one election and at every other election thereafter. The remaining councilmember seats shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created.

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SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices, and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Election by majority vote.
Councilmembers shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast by the electors of the city at large.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.15. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.16. Removal of officers.
(a) A councilmember or any appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such

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written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Cobb County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Cobb County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Lost Mountain.
ARTICLE VI. FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax which shall not exceed 1 mill, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid. The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
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regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for services provided or made available within and outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.

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SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. 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 laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken, provided that no general obligation bonds shall be issued by the city unless the issuance of such specific bond series is approved by the voters of the city at a referendum called for approval of such issuance.
SECTION 6.20. 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 6.21. Short-term loans.
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SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.24. Budget ordinance.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 6.25. Operating budget.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget provided for in Section 6.29 of this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
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(a) The councilmembers 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. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Levy of taxes.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
SECTION 6.28. Changes in appropriations.
The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.29. Capital improvements.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the city manager shall submit to the city council a proposed capital improvements plan with a recommended capital budget containing the means of

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financing the improvements proposed for the ensuing fiscal year. The city council shall have power to accept, with or without amendments, or reject the proposed plan and budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the 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. Audits.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.31. Procurement and property management.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 6.32. Purchasing.
The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city.
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(a) The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to sell and convey said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.34. Apportionment of revenue.
Except as otherwise agreed pursuant to Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the city is authorized to pay all revenues collected by Cobb County on behalf of the city to the county in exchange for continuation of services during the transition period provided in Section 8.11 of this charter and beyond, with the exception of the following revenues, which shall stay with the city:
(1) New revenues from utility franchise fees; (2) Fines collected in municipal court; and (3) Revenues generated from any additional millage of up to 1 mill above the millage rate imposed in the county special service district.
ARTICLE VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.

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SECTION 7.11. Construction and definitions.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
ARTICLE VIII. REFERENDUM AND INITIAL ELECTIONS
SECTION 8.10. Referendum and initial election.
(a) The election superintendent of Cobb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Lost Mountain for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the 2022 general primary. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Lost Mountain in Cobb County ( ) NO according to the charter contained in the Act be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in Section 8.11 of this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by Cobb County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of Lost Mountain shall reimburse Cobb County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services for such election and for the initial election of the councilmembers pursuant to this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of Lost Mountain to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, the qualified electors of the City of Lost Mountain shall be those qualified electors of Cobb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Lost Mountain as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of Lost Mountain shall

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be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and holding the special election of the City of Lost Mountain to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, the election superintendent of Cobb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Lost Mountain and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain.
SECTION 8.11. Effective dates and transition.
(a) The provisions of this Act necessary for the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) Except as provided in Section 8.10 of this charter, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes at 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, except that the initial councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and by action of a quorum may prior to 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, meet and take actions binding on the city. (d) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain. Accordingly there shall be a transition period beginning on the date the initial mayor and councilmembers take office under this charter, and ending at 12:00 Midnight on December 31, 2024. During such transition period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (e) During such transition period, Cobb County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which Cobb County provided in that area during the years 2021 and 2022 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Lost Mountain, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of Lost Mountain. During the transition period, the city shall remain within the Cobb County special services district, but shall be removed from such district at the conclusion of such period. Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of Lost Mountain shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city in the same manner as authorized immediately prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Lost Mountain, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment, fine or forfeiture, or other

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moneys shall remain with Cobb County after July 1, 2023, until such time as Cobb County receives subsequent notice from the City of Lost Mountain that such authority shall be transferred to the City of Lost Mountain. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2023 and 2024; (7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and (9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of Lost Mountain shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Cobb County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city and the appropriate court or courts of Cobb County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by mutual agreement and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed Cobb County and the City of Lost Mountain may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of Lost Mountain. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of Lost Mountain during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Cobb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Cobb County. (h) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Cobb County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of Lost Mountain shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section. (i) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (h) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (g) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of Lost

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Mountain shall be a full functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.
SECTION 8.12. Directory nature of dates.
It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
SECTION 8.13. Special election.
(a) The first election for councilmembers shall be a special election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022. At such election, the first councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Thereafter, the time for holding regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2025. The successors to the first mayor and initial councilmembers and future successors shall take office at the first organizational meeting in January immediately following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) The initial councilmembers elected from Post 2, Post 4, and Post 6 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2025, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The initial councilmembers elected from Post 1, Post 3, and Post 5 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2027, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such initial councilmembers shall serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
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SECTION 9.10. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
User: HD36 Plan Name: LostMtn-2022 Plan Type: Local
District LOSTMTN County Cobb GA VTD Cheatham Hill 02 Block 030251: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Block 030256: 1013 1020 1021 VTD Cheatham Hill 03 Block 030262: 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD Dowell 01 Block 030233: 3000 Block 030270: 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 VTD Durham 01 VTD Ford 01 VTD Frey 01 Block 030108: 2003 2005 Block 030244: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 VTD Harrison 01 VTD Hayes 01 Block 030265: 2000 VTD Kemp 01

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VTD Kemp 02 VTD Kemp 03 VTD Lost Mountain 01 VTD Lost Mountain 02 VTD Lost Mountain 03 VTD Lost Mountain 04 VTD Marietta 4C
Block 030257: 3015
VTD Mars Hill 01 Block 030108: 1012 1013 1015 1016
VTD McClure 01 Block 030108: 2004 2007 Block 030241: 2002 2003 2006
VTD Oregon 01 VTD Oregon 05 VTD Pine Mountain 01 VTD Pine Mountain 02
Block 030250: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Block 030256: 1006 1007 1008 1009
VTD Vaughan 01
For the purposes of such plan, LostMtn-2022: (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a "VTD" heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
APPENDIX B City Council Districts

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User: HD36 Plan Name: LostMtn-cc-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Cobb GA VTD Durham 01 VTD Ford 01 VTD Frey 01 Block 030108: 2003 2005 Block 030244: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 VTD Lost Mountain 02 Block 030236: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Block 030252: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 VTD Lost Mountain 04 Block 030244: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 VTD Mars Hill 01 Block 030108: 1012 1013 1015 1016 VTD McClure 01 Block 030108: 2004 2007 Block 030241: 2002 2003 2006 VTD Vaughan 01
District 002 County Cobb GA VTD Cheatham Hill 02 Block 030251: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Block 030256: 1013 1020 1021 VTD Harrison 01 VTD Hayes 01

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Block 030265: 2000
VTD Kemp 01 VTD Kemp 03 VTD Lost Mountain 02
Block 030252: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005
VTD Lost Mountain 03 Block 030276: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
VTD Lost Mountain 04 Block 030264: 1000 1001 1002
VTD Marietta 4C Block 030257: 3015
VTD Pine Mountain 01 VTD Pine Mountain 02
Block 030250: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Block 030256: 1006 1007 1008 1009
District 003 County Cobb GA VTD Cheatham Hill 03 Block 030262: 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD Dowell 01 Block 030233: 3000 Block 030270: 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 VTD Kemp 02 VTD Lost Mountain 01 VTD Lost Mountain 03 Block 030268: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Block 030269:

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1017 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 VTD Oregon 01 VTD Oregon 05

APPENDIX C

CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

I, Representative Ginny Ehrhart, Georgia State Representative from the 36th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2021 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of Lost Mountain, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.

So certified this ___________ day of ________________, 2022.

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Honorable Ginny Ehrhart Representative, 36th District Georgia State House of Representatives

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 E Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E E Jackson, M

Y Mathiak E Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens

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Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

E Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 92, nays 61.

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

Representative Setzler of the 35th moved that HB 826 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen E Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche

Y Mathiak E Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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N Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 58.

The motion prevailed.

HB 840. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Dollar of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Vinings; to provide a charter; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Vinings; to provide for severability; 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 incorporate the City of Vinings; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, term limits, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide additional notice and hearing requirements; to provide for a mayor, mayor pro tempore, and city manager and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for the office of city manager, appointment, removal, powers, and duties thereof; to prohibit council interference with administration;

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to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property and interests therein; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Vinings; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of Vinings. The city and the inhabitants thereof are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style "City of Vinings, Georgia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or 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 Vinings, 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.

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SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) This city shall have all the powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution or 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 selfgovernment not otherwise prohibited by this charter or by general law. (b) The city shall exercise the powers enumerated in Section 1.13 of this charter for the purposes of directly providing planning and zoning, code adoption and enforcement, and parks and recreation services and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. (c) Except for the services enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, the provision of services and exercise of powers enumerated in Section 1.13 of this charter shall be provided by the city contracting with service providers via intergovernmental agreements or contracts with private parties. (d) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city.
SECTION 1.13. Examples of powers.
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) 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

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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 outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (8) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (9) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and, from time to time, 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 fire fighting; 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 in the city 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 municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (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

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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; (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, storm-water management, gas works, electric light panels, cable television and other telecommunications, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; and to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties and 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 esthetically 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 police and firefighting agencies; (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 parks and playgrounds, public grounds, recreational facilities, public buildings, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, and sports institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to regulate the use of public improvements; (27) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for or impose taxes on public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of services to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (28) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any

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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; (29) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (30) 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; and to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (31) 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; (32) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse, and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and 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; (33) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and use of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (34) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (35) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; (36) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed, now or in the future, by law; (37) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require

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public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles; (38) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (39) 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; 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; and 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 1.14. 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.
The governing authority of the city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and four councilmembers. The councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
SECTION 2.11. City councilmembers; Terms and qualifications for office.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial terms of office, the mayor and the members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of the mayor and of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January

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immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city for 12 months prior to the date of the election of members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms as a councilmember. (b) For the purposes of electing members of the city council, the city is divided into four districts. One member of the city council shall be elected from each district by the electors of the city voting at large. The four numbered districts are described in Appendix B attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: HD46 Plan Name: vinings-cc-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(c)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
(2) Any part of the City of Vinings as described in Appendix B which is not included in any district described in this plan shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Vinings as described in Appendix B as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) If any area included within the descriptions of District 1, District 2, District 3, or District 4 is on the effective date of this Act within the municipal boundaries of another municipality or within a county other than Cobb County, such area shall not be included within the district descriptions of such districts.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Vacancies. The office of councilmember shall become vacant upon such person's failing or ceasing to reside in the city, death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or upon the

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occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment by the remaining members of the city council if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, otherwise by an election as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) Suspension. Upon the suspension from office of councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
(a) The mayor shall receive an initial salary of $9,000 per year. Each councilmember shall receive an initial salary of $8,000.00 per year. The mayor and councilmembers shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. (b) The councilmembers may alter such compensation for their services as provided by law. (c) The mayor and councilmembers shall be reimbursed for actual expenses necessarily incurred in connection with their service.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) Conflict of interest. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is

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engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (c) Disclosure. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Use of public property. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (e) Contracts voidable and rescindable. Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Ineligibility of elected official. Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (g) Political activities of certain officers and employees. No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and city council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise.

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(h) Penalties for violation. (1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
SECTION 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
(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 Vinings and may enforce such ordinances by imposing penalties for violation thereof.
SECTION 2.17. Organizational meetings.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor or councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America."

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SECTION 2.18. Meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice to councilmembers shall not be required if the mayor and all councilmembers are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived by a councilmember in writing before or after such a meeting and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice on any business transacted in such councilmember's presence. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting. (c) All meetings of the city council shall be public to the extent required by law, and notice to the public of special meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible as provided by Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.19. Rules of procedure.
(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.20. Quorum; voting.
Three councilmembers, or two councilmembers and the mayor, shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any councilmember shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of three councilmembers, or two councilmembers and the mayor, shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. An abstention shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
SECTION 2.21. Ordinance form; procedures.

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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 Vinings..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, that an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.23 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.22. Action requiring an ordinance.
(a) Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. (b) In addition to any other notice or hearing provision of state law, prior to the adoption of any ordinance or resolution changing any rate of taxation, amending the city's land use plan, or approving the issuance of a general obligation or revenue bond the city shall:
(1) Publish notice of such proposed action for two consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county; (2) Publish notice of such proposed action on any and all websites and social media accounts maintained by the city; and (3) Conduct two public hearings on the proposed actions.
SECTION 2.23. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it

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was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.25. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of Vinings, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form

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for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.26. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council shall appoint a city manager, also known as "the manager," for an indefinite term and shall fix the manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.27. Removal of city manager.
The city manager shall be employed at will and may be summarily removed from office at any time by the city council.
SECTION 2.28. Acting city manager.
By letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the 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 such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the city manager shall return.
SECTION 2.29. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer, the city manager shall:
(1) Appoint and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers the city manager appoints, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any department director or 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;

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(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 except for closed meetings held for the purposes of deliberating on the appointment, discipline, or removal of the city manager and have the right to take part in discussion, but the city manager may not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city 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 city 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 city manager deems desirable; and (9) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the mayor and 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 city council or its members 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 city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. The city council shall act in all matters as a body, and no member shall seek individually to influence the official acts of the city manager or any other officer or employee of the city, or direct or request the appointment of any person to, or his or her removal from, any office or position of employment, or to interfere in any way with the performance of the duties by the city manager or other officers or employees.
SECTION 2.31. Election of mayor; forfeiture.
The mayor shall be elected at large by the voters of the city 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 date of election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of service. Vacancies in the office of mayor shall be addressed in the same manner as provided for councilmembers in Section 2.12 of this charter. The mayor shall forfeit the office on the

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same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. No persons shall serve more than two consecutive terms as mayor.
SECTION 2.32. Mayor pro tem.
The city council at the first regular meeting after the newly elected councilmembers have taken office following each election shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tem. The mayor pro tem shall be elected by a majority vote of the city council. The mayor pro tem shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability, suspension from office, or absence. Any such disability of the mayor shall be declared by a majority vote of the city council. The mayor pro tem 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 be entitled to vote as a member of the council.
SECTION 2.33. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes, and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Vote on matters before the city council; (6) If no city manager has been appointed, prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (7) Perform such other duties as may be required by law, this charter, or by ordinance.
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city.

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(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. (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 city manager, 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 city manager shall be nominated by the city manager with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be employees at will and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the city manager unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office; such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All members of boards, commissions, or authorities of the city serve at will and may be removed at any time by the mayor and council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city

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government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.12. 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 city council as directed; shall advise the mayor and council and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of such person's position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
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SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Vinings.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve a term as provided by law and 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 law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law.

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(e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Cobb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings.

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ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.11. Regular elections; time for holding.
Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial elections, there shall be a municipal general election biennially in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. There shall be elected a mayor and two councilmembers at one election and at every other election thereafter. The remaining two councilmember seats shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party labels.
SECTION 5.13. Election by majority.
The candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.

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SECTION 5.15. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.16. Removal of officers.
(a) A councilmember, the mayor, or other appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Cobb County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Cobb County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Vinings.
ARTICLE VI. FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
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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 installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business in this city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.

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SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for services provided or made available within and outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. 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 laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.

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SECTION 6.20. 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 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.24. Budget ordinance.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.
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On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget provided for in Section 6.29 of this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.26. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The councilmembers may amend the operating budget proposed by the 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. 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 15 days prior to the end of the current fiscal year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Levy of taxes.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.

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SECTION 6.28. Changes in appropriations.
The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.29. Capital improvements.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the 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. Audits.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.31. Procurement and property management.
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(1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 6.32. Purchasing.
The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city.
SECTION 6.33. Sale and lease of property.
(a) The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to sell and convey said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.34. Apportionment of revenue.
Except as otherwise agreed pursuant to Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the city is authorized to pay all revenues collected by Cobb County on behalf of the city to the county in exchange for continuation of services during the transition period provided in Section 8.11 of this charter and beyond, with the exception of the following revenues, which shall stay with the city:

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(1) New revenues from utility franchise fees; (2) Fines collected in municipal court; and (3) Revenues generated from any additional millage above the millage rate imposed in the county special service district.
ARTICLE VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 7.11. Construction and definitions.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
ARTICLE VIII. REFERENDUM AND INITIAL ELECTIONS
SECTION 8.10. Referendum and initial election.
(a) The election superintendent of Cobb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Vinings for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the 2022 general primary. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Vinings in Cobb County according ( ) NO to the charter contained in the Act be approved?"
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votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in Section 8.11 of this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by Cobb County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of Vinings shall reimburse Cobb County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services for such election and for the initial election of the councilmembers pursuant to this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of Vinings to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, the qualified electors of the City of Vinings shall be those qualified electors of Cobb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Vinings as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of Vinings shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and holding the special election of the City of Vinings to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, the election superintendent of Cobb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Vinings and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Vinings.
SECTION 8.11. Effective dates and transition.
(a) The provisions of this Act necessary for the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) Except as provided in Section 8.10 of this charter, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes at 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, except that the initial councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and the certification thereof and by action of a quorum may prior to 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, meet and take actions binding on the city. (d) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Cobb County to the City of Vinings. Accordingly there shall be a transition period beginning on the date the initial councilmembers take office under this charter, and ending at 12:00 Midnight on December 31, 2024. During such transition

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period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (e) During such transition period, Cobb County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which Cobb County provided in that area during the years 2021 and 2022 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Vinings, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of Vinings. During the transition period, the city shall remain within the Cobb County special services district, but shall be removed from such district at the conclusion of such period. Beginning December 1, 2023, the City of Vinings shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city in the same manner as authorized immediately prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Vinings, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment, fine or forfeiture, or other moneys shall remain with Cobb County after December 1, 2023, until such time as Cobb County receives subsequent notice from the City of Vinings that such authority shall be transferred to the City of Vinings. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Vinings:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2023 and 2024; (7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and (9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of Vinings shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Cobb County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city and the appropriate court or courts of Cobb County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by mutual agreement and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed Cobb County and the City of Vinings may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of Vinings. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of

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Vinings during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Cobb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Cobb County. (h) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Vinings may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Cobb County, commence to exercise its code enforcement and planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of Vinings commencing to exercise its code enforcement and planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of Vinings shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the code enforcement and planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section. (i) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (h) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (g) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of Vinings shall be a full functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.
SECTION 8.12. Directory nature of dates.
It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
SECTION 8.13. Special election.
(a) The first election for councilmembers shall be a special election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022. At such election, the first mayor and councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in

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subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Thereafter, the time for holding regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2025. The successors to the first initial councilmembers and future successors shall take office at the first organizational meeting in January immediately following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) The initial members elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large from District 2 and District 4 shall serve a term of office of three years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The initial members elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large from District 1 and District 3 and the mayor shall serve a term of office of five years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such initial members shall serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL REPEALER
SECTION 9.10. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF VININGS, GEORGIA

User: HD46 Plan Name: vinings-2022 Plan Type: Local
District VININGS County Cobb GA VTD Nickajack 01 Block 031213: 1009 2013 Block 031214: 1000 1002 1003 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1022 1023 VTD Vinings 01 Block 031207: 4010 4011 4012 4013 4017

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Block 031212: 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010
VTD Vinings 02 Block 031207: 1016 1017 Block 031218: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 3000 3001 3002 3005
VTD Vinings 03 Block 031213: 1007 1008 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Block 031214: 2000
VTD Vinings 04 Block 031212: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2011 2012 Block 031213: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2014 2015
For the purposes of such plan, vinings-2022: (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a "VTD" heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
APPENDIX B City Council Districts
User: HD46 Plan Name: vinings-cc-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Cobb GA VTD Vinings 01 Block 031207: 4010 4011 4012 4013 4017

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Block 031212: 2005 2009 2010
VTD Vinings 04 Block 031212: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2011 2012
District 002 County Cobb GA VTD Vinings 01 Block 031212: 2007 2008 VTD Vinings 02 Block 031207: 1016 1017 Block 031218: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 3000 3001 3002 3005
District 003 County Cobb GA VTD Nickajack 01 Block 031213: 1009 2013 VTD Vinings 03 Block 031213: 1007 1008 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Block 031214: 2000
District 004 County Cobb GA VTD Nickajack 01 Block 031214: 1000 1002 1003 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1022 1023 VTD Vinings 03 Block 031213: 2006 VTD Vinings 04 Block 031212: 1000 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 Block 031213: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2014 2015

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APPENDIX C

CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

I, Representative John Carson, Georgia State Representative from the 46th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2021 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of Vinings, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.

So certified this ___________ day of ________________, 2022.

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Honorable John Carson Representative, 46th District Georgia State House of Representatives

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 E Anderson N Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche

Y Mathiak E Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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N Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 99, nays 56.

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

Representative Carson of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 840 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 733. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kennard of the 102nd and Efstration of the 104th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Family Promise of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HR 734. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Georgianne "Ethelene" Dyer Jones; and for other purposes.

HR 735. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence Edward Morgan; and for other purposes.

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HR 736. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Mainor of the 56th and Lopez of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, as Albany Voter's Coalition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 737. By Representatives Dubnik of the 29th and Gambill of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of February 7-11, 2022, as National School Counseling Week; and for other purposes.
HR 738. By Representatives Camp of the 131st, Tankersley of the 160th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John H. Carter; and for other purposes.
HR 739. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Dreyer of the 59th, Clark of the 108th, Nguyen of the 89th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Page Turners Make Great Learners; and for other purposes.
HR 740. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Jackson of the 165th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Benedictine Military School Cadets football team for winning the 2021 Georgia High School Association Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 741. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Crowe of the 110th, Hogan of the 179th, Dukes of the 154th, Hopson of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Concerns of Police Survivors; and for other purposes.
HR 742. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Hatchett of the 150th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 743. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 133rd and Smith of the 134th:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Muscogee Retired Educators Association; and for other purposes.
HR 744. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Madison County Middle School Future Farmers of America; and for other purposes.
HR 745. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Douglas of the 78th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Bobby D. Simmons on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 746. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 133rd, Hugley of the 136th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Miller Peterson "Pete" Robinson; and for other purposes.
Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 211 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
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 8, 2022

Thirteenth Legislative Day

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

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

Alexander E Allen E Anderson
Barr Barton E Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming E Frazier E Frye Gambill Gilligan E Glanton E Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter E Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Howard Hugley E Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor E Mallow E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis

McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh

Setzler Shannon Sharper E Singleton Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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, Bazemore of the 63rd, Dreyer of the 59th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Hopson of the 153rd, Houston of the 170th, Jackson of the 64th, Jenkins of the 132nd, Kirby of the 114th, Moore of the 95th, Neal of the 74th, Paris of the 142nd, Ridley of the 6th, Smith of the 70th, and Thomas of the 39th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Rabbi Larry Sernovitz, 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.
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 1225. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Boddie of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for public access to information relating to detention of an individual by a private citizen; 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.

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HB 1226. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Evans County, approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 220), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1227. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education for Evans County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4782), as amended, 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1228. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lamar County, approved March 8, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1066), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4422), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1229. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved October 31, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3510), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to

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provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1230. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4416), so as to reconstitute the board of education; 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1231. By Representatives Camp of the 131st, Hagan of the 156th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Mathiak of the 73rd:
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 allow individuals and facilities to provide blow-dry styling, braiding, threading, and the application of cosmetics without being licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for definitions; 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 Regulated Industries.
HB 1232. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Ridley of the 6th, Prince of the 127th, Smith of the 133rd and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-112 and Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vehicles with false or secret compartments and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise terminology relating to temporary license plates and temporary operating permits; to provide standards for the issuance of temporary operating permits for motor vehicles failing to comply with vehicle emission standards upon vehicle registration renewal; 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 1233. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12, Title 27, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, game and fish, and general provisions of the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to delay the earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations for which criminal violations may be established; to set certain requirements for weapons used for hunting migratory game birds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 1234. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Hill of the 3rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Gunter of the 8th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right to attorney in dependency proceedings, so as to provide for the right to an attorney for any child receiving extended care services from the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1271. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Sainz of the 180th and Scoggins of the 14th:
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 covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association which infringe upon a lot owner's right to display the United States and Georgia flags; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1272. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Greene of the 151st, Jenkins of the 132nd, Washburn of the 141st and Hogan of the 179th:

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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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solid waste management generally, so as to prohibit new landfill construction within one mile of any pipeline; 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 1273. By Representative Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to establish the Medicaid Continuity of Coverage Program; to provide for the transition of continuous enrollment Medicaid beneficiaries into traditional Medicaid; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1274. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Wilensky of the 79th, Efstration of the 104th, Kausche of the 50th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide for the definition of antisemitism; to require state agencies and departments to consider such definition when determining whether an alleged act was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1275. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Leverett of the 33rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to revise provisions related to appointment and removal of municipal court judges; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1276. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to require that statistical reports containing data relating to state health plans be posted on the department website; to provide for a definition; to provide for content of the reports; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1277. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Burchett of the 176th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST), so as to authorize the use of the tax proceeds for certain public safety campaigns; 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 1278. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Stephens of the 164th and Smyre of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt sales of tangible personal property to or used in or for the renovation or expansion of certain museums; to define a term; to provide for limitations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1279. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous drugs, so as to authorize certain persons with a chronic disease and certain persons over 65 years of age to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized

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medication container; to provide for conditions and requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1280. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Efstration of the 104th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to revise provisions concerning the duties of county tax commissioners with respect to the assessment and collection of municipal taxes and fees; to provide for terms and conditions; 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 1281. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Oliver of the 82nd, Robichaux of the 48th, Holcomb of the 81st, Frye of the 118th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to change provisions relating to the retention of a person's involuntary hospitalization information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1282. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Bruce of the 61st, Prince of the 127th and Nelson of the 125th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the individualized education program of a

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blind or visually impaired student; for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1283. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Evans of the 57th 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.
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 1284. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Washington County, approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4169), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1285. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1286. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Washington County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4652), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4153), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1287. By Representative Camp of the 131st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, approved February 1, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 267), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3803), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1194 HB 1196 HB 1198 HB 1200 HB 1202 HB 1204 HB 1206 HB 1208 HB 1210 HB 1212 HB 1214 HB 1216 HB 1218 HB 1220

HB 1195 HB 1197 HB 1199 HB 1201 HB 1203 HB 1205 HB 1207 HB 1209 HB 1211 HB 1213 HB 1215 HB 1217 HB 1219 HB 1221

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HB 1222 HB 1224 HB 1236 HB 1238 HB 1240 HB 1242 HB 1244 HB 1246 HB 1248 HB 1250 HB 1252 HB 1254 HB 1256 HB 1258 HB 1260 HB 1262 HB 1264 HB 1266 HB 1268 HB 1270 HR 707 HR 732 SB 369 SB 384 SB 386 SB 391 SB 399 SB 401 SB 430

HB 1223 HB 1235 HB 1237 HB 1239 HB 1241 HB 1243 HB 1245 HB 1247 HB 1249 HB 1251 HB 1253 HB 1255 HB 1257 HB 1259 HB 1261 HB 1263 HB 1265 HB 1267 HB 1269 HR 706 HR 708 SB 321 SB 376 SB 385 SB 387 SB 392 SB 400 SB 402 SB 431

The House stood at ease.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 705 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 David E. Nahmias, 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.

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The Honorable David E. Nahmias appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the Joint Session.

Representative Jones of the 47th 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.

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 1099 HB 1155 HB 1157 HB 1160 HB 1162 HB 1164 HB 1166 HB 1168 HB 1170 HB 1172 HB 1174 HB 1191

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 1100 HB 1156 HB 1159 HB 1161 HB 1163 HB 1165 HB 1167 HB 1169 HB 1171 HB 1173 HB 1190

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 Collins of the 68th 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 of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 347 Do Pass HB 1146 Do Pass

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

Representative Cheokas of the 138th District, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business Development, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Small Business Development 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 579 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 627 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cheokas of the 138th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2022

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 56

Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; superior court; provide additional judge (Substitute)(Judy-Cantrell-22nd)

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HB 263 HB 1045

Retirement; benefits for judges of probate courts; revise method through which certain actuarial equivalents are determined (Substitute) (Ret-Scoggins-14th) Workers compensation; dissolution of Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; extend time period (Substitute)(I&L-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

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

HB 1099. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Pruitt of the 149th and Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4286), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1100. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Pruitt of the 149th and Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, approved December 1, 1893 (Ga. L. 1893, p. 362), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3806), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1155. By Representatives Barton of the 5th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the office of commissioner of Gordon County, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2522), as amended, particularly by an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2719), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1156. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Johnson County, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 887), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1157. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for reapportionment or redistricting of the districts from and by which members of the board of education of Johnson County are elected, approved March 1, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3506), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1159. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five, approved August 10, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 368), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1161. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 376), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1162. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reapportioning the election districts of the Board of Education of Telfair County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3539), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to revise provisions regarding vacancies on the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; 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 1163. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Dodge County, approved March 6, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3507), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1164. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 367), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4180), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1165. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, approved February 13, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3601), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1166. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1167. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Taliaferro County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3643), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1168. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4788), so as to change the description of the

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districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1169. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 702), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4793), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1170. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, LaHood of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, approved December 21, 1898 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 378), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3852), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1171. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Washburn of the 141st and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia, approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3857), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuance in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1172. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Washburn of the 141st and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the commission are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1173. By Representative Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, approved March 22, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 738), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3941), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members and election of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1174. By Representative Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4643), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3948), so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1190. 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 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3630), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1191. By Representative Smith of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Bremen to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; to 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 E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal

Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre
Stephens Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton E Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 133, nays 11.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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:

SB 257. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Parent of the 42nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th and Jackson of the 41st:

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 Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for criminal history record restrictions for certain persons cited with or convicted of certain criminal offenses; to provide that restricted criminal history record information shall be available to criminal

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justice agencies; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to first offenders, so as to revise the procedure for petitioning for exoneration and discharge when an individual has qualified for sentencing as a first offender; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 326. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Watson of the 1st, Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the capitol building or grounds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 338. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tillery of the 19th 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 increase postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 342. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th, Jackson of the 41st 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 annual reporting regarding mental health parity in healthcare plans; to provide definitions; to establish penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 363. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Cowsert of the 46th 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 class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for solicitations for corporate filings or employment or labor related posters or notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 257. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Parent of the 42nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Butler of the 55th and Jackson of the 41st:
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 Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide for criminal history record restrictions for certain persons cited with or convicted of certain criminal offenses; to provide that restricted criminal history record information shall be available to criminal justice agencies; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to first offenders, so as to revise the procedure for petitioning for exoneration and discharge when an individual has qualified for sentencing as a first offender; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 326. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Watson of the 1st, Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the capitol building or grounds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
SB 338. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tillery of the 19th 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 increase postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; 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 Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th, Jackson of the 41st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for annual reporting regarding mental health parity in healthcare plans; to provide definitions; to establish penalties; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 Health & Human Services.
SB 363. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Cowsert of the 46th 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 class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for solicitations for corporate filings or employment or labor related posters or notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Nix of the 69th, Dickey of the 140th, Corbett of the 174th et al., Williams of the 168th et al., Burchett of the 176th et al., Bennett of the 94th, Smith of the 70th et al., Hutchinson of the 107th, and Cannon of the 58th.
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 Creative Arts & Entertainment:
HB 1053. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th, Cheokas of the 138th 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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Representative Werkheiser of the 157th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 1137. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Schofield of the 60th, Efstration of the 104th, McLaurin of the 51st, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of administrative procedure, so as to remove the exemption of administrative review from the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:
HB 1053. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th, Cheokas of the 138th 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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Taylor of the 173rd moved that the following Bills of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 1248. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of

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election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1256. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; 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 House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 56. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
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 Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; 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 court of the Blue Ridge 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 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 counties included in such circuit; to authorize the judges of such circuit to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to provide for the designation of a chief judge; to provide for the

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manner of impaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for such circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties 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 (6) as follows:
"(6) Blue Ridge Circuit ................................................................................. 3 4"
SECTION 2. The additional judge of the superior court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit provided for in this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2022, and expiring December 31, 2024, and until a successor is elected and qualified. At the nonpartisan judicial election to be held in 2024, there shall be elected a successor to such additional judge appointed as provided for above, and he or she shall take office on the first day of January, 2025, 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 court of the Blue Ridge 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.
SECTION 4. The additional judge of the superior court of the Blue Ridge 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 court may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.

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SECTION 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 comprising such circuit shall be the same as that of other judges of the superior court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit. The salary supplements enacted by the county comprising 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 court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior court as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of such court 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 court and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such court.
SECTION 7. Upon and after qualification of the additional judge of the superior court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, the four judges of the superior court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit may adopt, promulgate, amend, and enforce such rules of practice and procedure in consonance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia as they deem suitable and proper for the effective transaction of the business of the court; and, in transacting the business of the court and in performing their duties and responsibilities, the judges shall share, divide, and allocate the work and duties to be performed by each. In the event of a disagreement among the judges in respect hereof, the majority shall rule, or failing a majority, the decision of the senior judge in point of service, who shall be known as the chief judge, shall be controlling.
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 court of such circuit; and they, or each of them, shall have full power and authority to draw and impanel jurors for service in such court 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 four judges of the superior court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to employ an additional court reporter for such circuit whose compensation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.

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SECTION 10. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issuing out of the superior court of the Blue Ridge 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 court may preside over any cause therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.

SECTION 11. The governing authority of the county comprising the Blue Ridge 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 court. All of the expenditures authorized in this Act are declared to be an expense of the court and payable out of the county treasury as such.

SECTION 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 July 1, 2022.

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 E Allen E Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton E Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N
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.

HB 263. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Gullett of the 19th, Williams of the 145th and Campbell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-11-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts, optional retirement benefits, and manner in which persons not eligible for maximum benefits at retirement may become eligible, so as to revise the method through which certain actuarial equivalents are determined; 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 Code Section 47-11-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts, optional retirement benefits, and manner in which persons not eligible for maximum benefits at retirement may become eligible, so as to revise the method through which certain actuarial equivalents are determined; 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. Code Section 47-11-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts, optional retirement benefits, and manner in which persons not eligible for maximum benefits at retirement may become eligible, is amended in subsection (b) by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(b)(1) In lieu of receiving the retirement benefits provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, a judge of the probate court or employee of the board may elect in writing, on a form to be provided by the board at the time the judge or employee becomes eligible to receive retirement benefits, to receive a monthly retirement benefit payable up to the date of the death of the designated survivor, which benefit shall be based on the judge's or employee's age at retirement and the age of the judge's or employee's designated survivor at that time and shall be computed so as to be actuarially equivalent to the total retirement payment which would have been paid to the judge or employee under subsection (a) of this Code section. A member who is unmarried at the time of such election may designate a survivor at the time of making such election. If a member is married at the time of such election, his or her spouse shall be the designated survivor unless another person is so designated with the written agreement of the spouse. In any event, the designated survivor shall be a person with whom the member has a familial relationship through blood, marriage, or adoption. Such actuarial equivalent shall be computed on the Group Annuity Table for 1951 using 5 1/2 percent interest using an interest rate and current mortality table adopted by the board. The spouse designated at the time of the judge's or employee's retirement shall be the only spouse who may draw these benefits."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, 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, 2022, 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.

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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 E Allen E Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton E Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1045. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Wiedower of the 119th, Kirby of the 114th and Mallow of the 163rd:

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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 extend the time period for the dissolution of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; 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 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to change certain provisions relating to employment security and workers' compensation; to extend certain provisions relating to the rate of employer contributions, variations from the standard rate, and administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to extend the time period for the dissolution of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund; 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 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-151, relating to rate of employer contributions, as follows:
"34-8-151. (a) For periods prior to April 1, 1987, or after December 31, 2022 2026, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.7 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until the employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-162. (b) For periods on or after April 1, 1987, but on or before December 31, 1999, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.64 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until the employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-162. (c) For periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2016, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.62 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until the employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-162. (d) For periods on or after January 1, 2017, but on or before December 31, 2022 2026, each new or newly covered employer shall pay contributions at a rate of 2.64 percent of wages paid by such employer with respect to employment during each calendar year until

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the employer is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-162."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising the introductory language in subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 34-8-155, relating to benefit experience and variations from standard rate, as follows:
"(c) For the periods prior to April 1, 1987, or after December 31, 2022 2026, variations from the standard rate of contributions shall be determined in accordance with the following requirements:" "(e) For the periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2022 2026, variations from the standard rate of contributions shall be determined in accordance with the following requirements:"
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-180, relating to creation of administrative assessment upon all wages and assessments due quarterly, as follows:
"34-8-180. (a) For the periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2016, there is created an administrative assessment of 0.08 percent to be assessed upon all wages as defined in Code Section 34-8-49, except the wages of:
(1) Those employers who have elected to make payments in lieu of contributions as provided by Code Section 34-8-158 or who are liable for the payment of contributions as provided in said Code section; or (2) Those employers who, by application of the State-wide Reserve Ratio as provided in Code Section 34-8-156, have been assigned the minimum positive reserve rate or the maximum deficit reserve rate. (b) For the periods on or after January 1, 2017, but on or before December 31, 2022 2026, there is created an administrative assessment of 0.06 percent to be assessed upon all wages as defined in Code Section 34-8-49, except the wages of: (1) Those employers who have elected to make payments in lieu of contributions as provided by Code Section 34-8-158 or who are liable for the payment of contributions as provided in said Code section; or (2) Those employers who, by application of the State-wide Reserve Ratio as provided in Code Section 34-8-156, have been assigned the minimum positive reserve rate or the maximum deficit reserve rate. (c) Assessments pursuant to this Code section shall become due and shall be paid by each employer and must be reported on the employer's quarterly tax and wage report according to such rules and regulations as the Commissioner may prescribe. The assessments provided in this Code section shall not be deducted, in whole or in part, from the remuneration of individuals in the employ of the employer. Any deduction in violation of this subsection is unlawful."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-181, relating to additional assessment for new or newly covered employer, as follows:
"34-8-181. (a) For the periods on or after January 1, 2000, but on or before December 31, 2016, in addition to the rate paid under Code Section 34-8-151, each new or newly covered employer shall pay an administrative assessment of 0.08 percent of wages payable by it with respect to employment during each calendar year until it is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Section 34-8-158. (b) For the periods on or after January 1, 2017, but on or before December 31, 2022 2026, in addition to the rate paid under Code Section 34-8-151, each new or newly covered employer shall pay an administrative assessment of 0.06 percent of wages payable by it with respect to employment during each calendar year until it is eligible for a rate calculation based on experience as defined in this chapter, except as provided in Code Section 34-8-158."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-185, relating to repealer of the article, as follows:
"34-8-185. This article shall stand repealed in its entirety on January 1, 2023 2027."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 34-9-368, relating to reimbursement of self-insured employers or insureds, actuarial study required, and dissolution of Subsequent Injury Trust Fund, as follows:
"(c) Upon or in contemplation of the final payment of all claims filed for subsequent injuries for which claims are filed for injuries occurring on and prior to June 30, 2006, the board of trustees shall adopt and implement resolutions providing for the final dissolution of the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund. Such resolutions shall become effective when all claims made for injuries occurring on and prior to June 30, 2006, have been fully paid or otherwise resolved and shall include provisions for:
(1) The termination of assessments against insurers or self-insurers; (2) The pro rata refund of assessments previously collected and unexpended, consistent with the provisions of subsection (f) of Code Section 34-9-358; (3) The termination of employment of the employees of the fund or the transfer of employment of any employees to any other state agency desiring to accept them; (4) A final accounting of the financial affairs of the fund; and (5) The transfer of the books, records, and property of the fund to the custody of the Department of Insurance. Upon the completion of all matters provided for in such resolutions, but not later than December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025, the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund and the

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members of its board of trustees shall be discharged from their duties except for such personnel necessary to administer any remaining claims."

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:

N Alexander E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton E Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter E Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 116, nays 37.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; 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 747. By Representatives Nelson of the 125th, Prince of the 127th, Alexander of the 66th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Moses Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 115th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 748. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th, Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 133rd and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Russell "Russ" Carreker; and for other purposes.
HR 749. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Bentley of the 139th, Paris of the 142nd and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gloria Elaine Das; and for other purposes.
HR 750. By Representative Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ethan Pham; and for other purposes.

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HR 751. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Hopson of the 153rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2022, as Georgia STOMP Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 752. By Representative Moore of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2022, as John Evans Day; and for other purposes.
HR 753. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 116th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION saluting the 100th anniversary of the Braselton Woman's Club; and for other purposes.
HR 754. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Cleveland Spruill; and for other purposes.
HR 755. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Carson of the 46th, Jones of the 47th, Rich of the 97th, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University football team on its outstanding performance and victory in the 2021 Tax Act Camellia Bowl; and for other purposes.
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 585 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1011 Do Pass HB 1089 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th 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 657 Do Pass HB 1056 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
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 406. By Senator Hickman of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Effingham County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 407. By Senator Hickman of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County, approved June 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 310), so as to change the description of the commissioner

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districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 409. By Senator Payne of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 410. By Senators Payne of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new board of education of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2657), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3899), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 411. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the board of education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3703), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 412. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4037), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 413. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new Board of Education for Polk County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4985), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4160), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 414. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4295), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 415. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Long County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3293), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4300), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 416. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4212), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 417. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4358), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 418. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Berrien County, approved September 20, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, p. 664), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4352), so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 422. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County, approved March 15, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3508), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 423. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lowndes County, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5827), as amended, so as to change the description of the educational districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 424. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brooks County, approved August 11, 1881 (Ga. L. 1880 1881, p. 518), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 425. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2709), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3706), so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for terms and continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 426. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, approved March 7, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 602), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3701), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 427. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Clinch County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4918), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 428. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Clinch County, approved March 9, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4720), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 429. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for reapportionment of the board of education of Brooks County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3717), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 432. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, approved December 9, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 231), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 456), by an Act approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 345), by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3495), and by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3911), so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 433. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Screven County, approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3659), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 434. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Warren County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3951), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 521), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 436. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 437. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 446. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 447. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glascock County, approved February 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 569), as amended, so as to add two members to the board; to provide for the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the method of election and continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 450. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3663), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 451. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Newton County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2405), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 945. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Butts County, approved February 24, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 793), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 380), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 946. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Butts County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4919), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 386), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 980. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Early County, approved February 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3674), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 981. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cornelia, 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; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 982. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide education districts for the Calhoun County Board of Education," approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6119), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3619), so as to provide new education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 983. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Mitchell County, approved February 20, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 279), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4405), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 985. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Liberty County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 717), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L.

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2012, p. 4228), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 986. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 987. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Jenkins of the 132nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3753), so as to revise the per diem allowance of board members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 988. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Paulding County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $4,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county for tax year 2023 and $8,000.00 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024; 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 989. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, so as to provide for the compensation

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of said board; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 990. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County, approved December 26, 1888 (Ga. L. 1888, p. 286), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3884), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1006. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Crawford County, approved March 19, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4136), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 10, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4464), so as to reconstitute the board of education; 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1007. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crawford County, approved March 2, 1874 (Ga. L. 1874, p. 339), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4012), so as to revise districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1012. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Tattnall County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 674), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4661), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of

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current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1014. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to abolish the mode of compensating the sheriff of Montgomery County, Georgia known as the fee system, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2856), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3648), and an Act approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3189); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1015. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Montgomery County; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1016. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery County, approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4118), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1017. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Montgomery County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3151), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4489), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1018. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3735), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1019. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3666), so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1023. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Talbot County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4310), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1024. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4305), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1025. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd and Dubnik of the 29th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Hall County, approved March 21, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 661), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4597), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1026. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Madison County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4698), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4106), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1027. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4112), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1036. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Lincoln County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1060. By Representative Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cochran 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.

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HB 1061. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lee County, approved August 6, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 517), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1063. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wayne County, approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 3110), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4548), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for election, terms of office, and qualifications of members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1066. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Stewart County, approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4028), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4604), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1067. 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 March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4435), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1073. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Bryan County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4270), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4199), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1074. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, specifically by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3543), so as change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1075. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Jenkins, approved August 1, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 449), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4535), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1076. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for the County of Grady, approved December 22, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess. p. 837), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3747), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1081. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new Board of Education of Jenkins County, approved April 3, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2965), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4541), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1082. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2979), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 437), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following communication was received:
State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0090
February 3, 2022
The Honorable Matt Dollar Representative, District 45 Georgia House of Representatives P.O. Box 681746 Marietta, Georgia 30068
Dear Representative Dollar:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as the District 45 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you taking the time to apprise me of your resignation, effective February 1, 2022.
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.

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Sincerely,
/s/ Brian P. Kemp
BPK:rbw
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
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, A.M. Thursday, February 10, 2022.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Thursday, February 10, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Fourteenth 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:
February 9, 2022
Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Clerk of the House:
Let this serve as official notice that it was my intent to vote "Yes" on the Local Calendar for Monday, February 7, 2022.
Thank you,
/s/ Shaw Blackmon Representative Shaw Blackmon House District 146 Georgia House of Representatives
February 9, 2022
Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Clerk of the House:

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Let this serve as official notice that it was my intent to vote "Yes" on HB 56 and HB 263 for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Thank you,

/s/ Shaw Blackmon Representative Shaw Blackmon House District 146 Georgia House of Representatives

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

Alexander E Allen E Anderson
Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Davis E DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas E Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier E Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

E Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland
E Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M
E Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T
E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor

Mallow E Marin
Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

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Representatives Crowe of the 110th, Dukes of the 154th, Jackson of the 64th, Moore of the 95th, Park of the 101st, Powell of the 32nd, Singleton of the 71st, and Tarvin of the 2nd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Joseph Evans, Friendship Baptist 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 1288. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Williams of the 145th, Bentley of the 139th, Dempsey of the 13th, Collins of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Employees' Assurance Department, so as to provide for the assignment of certain group term life

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insurance benefits to pay for funeral services of a deceased individual who was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1289. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Hogan of the 179th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to surface mining, so as to prohibit the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Natural Resources Department from issuing, modifying, or renewing any permit or accepting any bond to conduct surface mining operations on the geological feature known as Trail Ridge between the St. Marys and Satilla Rivers for future permit applications and amendments; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1290. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th, Watson of the 172nd and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an exemption for sales to any authority created by local law enacted by the General Assembly or local constitutional amendment that provides parks and recreation services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1291. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Williams of the 148th, Wiedower of the 119th, Williamson of the 115th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise the spending threshold and extend the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1292. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Mathis of the 144th, Erwin of the 28th, England of the 116th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to prohibit students who participate in 4-H sponsored activities or programs from being counted as absent from school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1293. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Nguyen of the 89th, Byrd of the 20th and Park of the 101st:
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 require state agencies to identify Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in data collected by such agencies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1294. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th, LaHood of the 175th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-113 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government agent to assess abandoned mobile home, lien on intact mobile home, derelict mobile homes, notice, and governmental immunity, so as to provide for the timing of sending notice by a landowner when an abandoned mobile home has been determined to be derelict; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1295. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Erwin of the 28th, Wade of the 9th and Dubnik of the 29th:

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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 remove the needs development 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.
HB 1296. By Representative Kennard of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating in general to general provisions for wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to prohibit inheritance by an abandoning spouse; to provide for inheritance by an abandoning spouse's descendants; 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 Judiciary.
HB 1297. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Frye of the 118th, Wiedower of the 119th, Washburn of the 141st, Barr of the 103rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an insurance premium discount or reduction for home or commercial property owners who build a new home or commercial property that better resists tornado or other catastrophic windstorm events; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1298. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Greene of the 151st, Williams of the 145th and Seabaugh of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 8 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens of hospitals and nursing homes, so as to allow a chiropractic practice to have a lien on a cause of action accruing to an injured person for the costs of care and treatment of injuries arising out of the cause of action; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1299. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Elbert County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Elbert County on and after January 1, 2023; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 756. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Stephens of the 164th, Bentley of the 139th, Frye of the 118th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that qualified low-income 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 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 1311. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Lanier County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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 1312. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended,

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so as to provide for 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 1313. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Atkinson (now the Board of Commissioners of Atkinson County), approved July 23, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 380), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4395), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1314. By Representative Camp 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), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1315. 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 March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4400), 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 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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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1225 HB 1227 HB 1229 HB 1231 HB 1233 HB 1271 HB 1273 HB 1275 HB 1277 HB 1279 HB 1281 HB 1283 HB 1285 HB 1287 SB 326 SB 342

HB 1226 HB 1228 HB 1230 HB 1232 HB 1234 HB 1272 HB 1274 HB 1276 HB 1278 HB 1280 HB 1282 HB 1284 HB 1286 SB 257 SB 338 SB 363

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 910 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

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 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 1008 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

Representative Taylor of the 173rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1028 Do Pass HB 1182 Do Pass SB 369 Do Pass

HB 1154 Do Pass HR 630 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
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 918 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1086 Do Pass HB 1192 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 963 Do Pass HB 1092 Do Pass HR 629 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1

Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 969 Do Pass HB 1059 Do Pass HB 1222 Do Pass

HB 1021 Do Pass HB 1195 Do Pass SB 330 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
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 1201 HB 1203 HB 1205 HB 1207 HB 1209

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1202 HB 1204 HB 1206 HB 1208 HB 1210

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 1211 HB 1213 HB 1236 HB 1238 HB 1240 HB 1242 HB 1246 HB 1249 HB 1252 HB 1255 HB 1258 HB 1260 HB 1262 HB 1265 HB 1267 HB 1269

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 Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1212 HB 1214 HB 1237 HB 1239 HB 1241 HB 1243 HB 1247 HB 1251 HB 1254 HB 1257 HB 1259 HB 1261 HB 1263 HB 1266 HB 1268 HB 1270

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 Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Burchett of the 176th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1134 Do Pass SB 226 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 133rd District, Vice-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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 893 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 133rd
Vice-Chairman

Representative Mathiak of the 73rd 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 725 Do Pass HB 1131 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mathiak of the 73rd
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 and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1010 Do Pass HR 664 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 595 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 683 Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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 Structured Rule

HB 412 HB 430 HB 1049

Professions and businesses; licensure of individuals in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Dempsey-13th) Professions and businesses; licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Powell-32nd) State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; revise composition (H&HS-LaHood-175th)

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 1201. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Baker County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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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HB 1202. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Baker County, approved August 8, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 306), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1203. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4176), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; 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 1204. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Greene of the 151st and Hopson of the 153rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Dougherty County, approved March 4, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 834), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1205. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the Board of Commissioners of Camden County, approved March 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3609), as

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amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3963), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1206. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, Georgia, approved July 30, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 1019), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the 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 1207. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Tift County Board of Education, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2722), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4167), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1208. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Greene County, approved August 11, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 653), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 698), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 411), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3513), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide

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for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1209. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Greene County, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 693), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 417), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3519), 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 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 1210. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Singleton of the 71st and Jackson of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Fayette County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1211. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Burke County, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4127), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; 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 1212. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Burke County Board of Education, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4481), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4133), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; 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 1213. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Marion County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2880), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1214. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition of and manner of selection of the Clayton County board of education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1236. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4058), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1237. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reestablishing the Board of Commissioners of Coffee County, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1238. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the continuing existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4060), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for 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 1239. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Baldwin County Board of Education, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3325), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February

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29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3874), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1240. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1241. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Wayne County, approved January 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4554), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for staggered terms for members of the board of education; to provide for method of election; 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 1242. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2678), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3558), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1243. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 344), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1246. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, approved March 24, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5052), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 352), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1247. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Camden County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4943), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3955), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current

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members; 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 1249. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, approved March 16, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3689), as amended, 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 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 1251. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4049), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3599), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1252. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4723), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1254. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County, approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3794), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; 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 1255. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1257. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2229), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1258. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4268), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for

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definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1259. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Ware County, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 445), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4747), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1260. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dougherty County school system, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2233), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1261. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2610), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3683), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 1262. 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 February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3501), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1263. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3505), to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1265. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Schofield of the 60th and Neal of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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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HB 1266. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 392), 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 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 1267. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 397), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1268. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Terrell County, approved April 13, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3555), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3729), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1269. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Hagan of the 156th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 650), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1270. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Atkinson County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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.

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 E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Parsons
Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 147, nays 10.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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 bill of the Senate:

SB 370. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Payne of the 54th, Jones II of the 22nd, Parent of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to enact the "Fostering Success Act"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain foster child support organizations; to provide for definitions; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for audits; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for the discretion to refer certain acts to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide

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for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 370. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Payne of the 54th, Jones II of the 22nd, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to enact the "Fostering Success Act"; to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain foster child support organizations; to provide for definitions; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for audits; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for the discretion to refer certain acts to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 406. By Senator Hickman of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Effingham County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 407. By Senator Hickman of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County, approved June 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 310), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 409. By Senator Payne of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 410. By Senators Payne of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new board of education of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2657), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3899), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 411. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the board of education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3703), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 412. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, particularly by an Act

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approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4037), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; 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 413. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new Board of Education for Polk County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4985), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4160), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for a definition and inclusions; 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 414. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4295), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 415. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Long County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3293), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4300), 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 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 416. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4212), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 417. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4358), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 418. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Berrien County, approved September 20, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, p. 664), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4352), so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 422. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County, approved March 15, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3508), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide

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for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 423. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lowndes County, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5827), as amended, so as to change the description of the educational districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 424. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brooks County, approved August 11, 1881 (Ga. L. 1880 1881, p. 518), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 425. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2709), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3706), so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for terms and continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 426. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, approved March 7, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 602), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3701), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 427. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Clinch County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4918), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 428. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Clinch County, approved March 9, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4720), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 429. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for reapportionment of the board of education of Brooks County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3717), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 432. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, approved December 9, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 231), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 456), by an Act approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 345), by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3495), and by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3911), so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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.
SB 433. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Screven County, approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3659), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 434. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Warren County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3951), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 521), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 436. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Lucas of the 26th and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 437. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 446. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 447. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glascock County, approved February 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 569), as amended, so as to add two members to the board; to provide for the

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districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the method of election and continuation in office; 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.
SB 450. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3663), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 451. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Newton County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2405), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Robichaux of the 48th et al., Hagan of the 156th, Jackson of the 128th, Cooper of the 43rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Nelson of the 125th, Wiedower of the 119th, and Carpenter of the 4th et al.
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 1049. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Petrea of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd and Rich of the 97th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nursing home administrators, so as to revise the composition of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; 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 E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 1.

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

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HB 412. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Powell of the 32nd, Bennett of the 94th, Cooper of the 43rd and Stephens of the 164th:
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.
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 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.
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 7A
43-7A-1. The General Assembly finds that the practice of applied behavior analysis in Georgia is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of Georgia and should be subject to regulation to protect the public from: (i) the practice of applied behavior analysis by unqualified persons; and (ii) unprofessional, unethical, and harmful conduct by behavior analysis practitioners.
43-7A-2. As used in this chapter, the term:

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(1) 'Applied behavior analysis' means the design, implementation, and evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications by a behavior analyst, to produce socially significant improvements in behavior. (2) 'Behavior technician' means a paraprofessional who practices under the extended authority, close and ongoing supervision, and responsibility of a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst and delivers services as assigned by such licensee but does not design assessment or intervention plans or procedures. (3) 'Board' means the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board created pursuant to this chapter. (4) 'Board certified' means a certification issued by a certifying entity to a practitioner of applied behavior analysis demonstrating that such practitioner meets specific requirements. (5) 'Certifying entity' means the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor, or another entity that conducts programs to certify professional practitioners of behavior analysis that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as identified by the board. (6) 'Licensed assistant behavior analyst' means an individual who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as an assistant behavior analyst. (7) 'Licensed behavior analyst' means an individual who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as a behavior analyst. (8) 'Practice of applied behavior analysis' means the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior. Such term includes the empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment and analysis; interventions based on scientific research and direct and indirect observation and measurement of behavior and the environment; and the utilization of contextual factors, motivating operations, antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other consequences to help people develop new behaviors, increase or decrease existing behaviors, and emit behaviors under specific environmental conditions. Such term expressly excludes psychological testing, diagnosis of a mental or physical disorder, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, psychoanalysis, and counseling.
43-7A-3. (a) The Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board is hereby established. The board shall be composed of five members appointed by the Governor.
(b)(1) The initial board members shall include: (A) Three members each of whom are either a board certified behavior analyst or a board certified behavior analyst-doctoral and who are eligible for licensure under this chapter. Such members shall apply for licensure as soon as feasible after appointment;

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(B) One member who is a board certified assistant behavior analyst who is eligible for licensure under this chapter. Such member shall apply for licensure as soon as feasible after appointment; and (C) One public member who:
(i) Is not a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst or the spouse of such person; (ii) Has never been in the practice of applied behavior analysis or the spouse of such person; and (iii) Does not have and has never had a material interest in the practice of applied behavior analysis. (2) Subsequent board members shall include: (A) Three licensed behavior analysts; (B) One licensed assistant behavior analyst; and (C) One public member who: (i) Is not a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst or the spouse of such person; (ii) Has never been in the practice of applied behavior analysis or the spouse of such person; and (iii) Does not have and has never had a material interest in the practice of applied behavior analysis. (c) The membership of the board shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state. (d) Members shall serve three-year terms and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified; provided, however, that initial terms shall be staggered so that one member serves an initial term of one year, two members serve initial terms of two years, and two members serve initial terms of three years, as designated by the Governor. No member shall be appointed to more than two consecutive three-year terms. (e) A vacancy on the board for any reason other than expiration of the term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by appointment of the Governor. (f) Members of the board shall receive the expense allowance as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 and the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal car as that received by other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier within this state for attendance at board meetings. (g) The board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at such other times as necessary, at the call of the chair or by a majority of the members, as necessary to transact its business. Such meetings may be conducted in-person, by telephone, by virtual means, or any combination thereof. (h) Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum. (i) The board shall annually elect a chairperson from among its membership and such other officers as deemed necessary.

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43-7A-4. The board shall be authorized to:
(1) Adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations as shall be reasonably necessary for the administration, enforcement, and implementation of the provisions and purposes of this chapter; (2) Issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure; (3) Deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licensees; (4) Initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter; (5) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this chapter; (6) Conduct national background checks by the submission of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Georgia Crime Information Center; (7) Adopt a seal; and (8) Do all other things necessary to administer and enforce this chapter and all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter.
43-7A-5. (a) Each person desiring to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter shall submit an application and applicable fees to the board. An application shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant:
(1) Is of good moral character; (2) Conducts his or her professional activities in accordance with accepted professional and ethical standards and guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts established by a certifying entity; and (3) Has received 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 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, classifiable sets of fingerprints. Such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check. (b) An applicant to be a licensed behavior analyst shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant: (1) Has successfully passed a behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity; (2) Holds a master's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence; and (3) Maintains active status as a board certified behavior analyst. (c) An applicant to be a licensed assistant behavior analyst shall furnish satisfactory evidence demonstrating that the applicant:

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(1) Has successfully passed an assistant behavior analyst examination conducted by a certifying entity; (2) Holds a bachelor's degree based on applied behavior analysis coursework in an approved sequence; (3) Maintains active status as a board certified assistant behavior analyst; and (4) Will have ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst in a manner consistent with the certifying entity's requirements for supervision of board certified assistant behavior analysts. (d) The board shall issue and renew licenses to qualified applicants no later than 90 days after receipt of a complete application or renewal application.
43-7A-6. (a) The unlicensed practice of applied behavior analysis is prohibited in this state, except as otherwise provided in Code Section 43-7A-7. (b) No person shall hold himself or herself out to be a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst unless he or she is licensed pursuant to this chapter. (c) Any person in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to a fine of $1,000.00 for each violation.
43-7A-7. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice of any of the following:
(1) An individual licensed to practice psychology in this state, so long as the applied behavior analysis services provided by the licensed psychologist are within his or her education, training, and experience or an individual acting under the extended authority and direction of a licensed psychologist; (2) A behavior technician who delivers applied behavior analysis services under the extended authority, close and ongoing supervision, and responsibility of a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst. Such individuals shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts and shall use titles that indicate their nonprofessional status, such as 'ABA technician,' 'behavior technician,' or 'tutor'; (3) A caregiver of a recipient of applied behavior analysis services who delivers such services to the recipient under the extended authority and direction of a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst. Such individuals shall not represent themselves as professional behavior analysts; (4) A behavior analyst who practices with nonhuman or nonpatient clients or consumers, including, but not limited to, applied animal behaviorists and practitioners of organizational behavior management. Such individuals may use the title 'behavior analyst' but shall not represent themselves as licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts unless they are licensed pursuant to this chapter; (5) A licensed professional authorized to practice in this state who is not a behavior analyst, so long as the licensed professional does not represent that he or she is a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst and so long as any

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applied behavior analysis services performed are within the scope of practice of his or her profession and are commensurate with the licensed professional's education, training, and experience; (6) A matriculated graduate student or postdoctoral fellow whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study, practicum, or intensive practicum, provided that such program of study, practicum, or intensive practicum is directly supervised by a licensed behavior analyst or an instructor in a course sequence approved by a certifying entity. Such individuals shall not represent themselves as licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts unless they are licensed pursuant to this chapter and shall only use titles that clearly indicate their trainee status, such as 'student,' 'intern,' or 'trainee'; (7) Unlicensed individuals pursuing experience in applied behavior analysis consistent with the experience requirements of a certifying entity, provided that such experience is supervised in accordance with the requirements of a certifying entity and that such experience is supervised by a licensed behavior analyst; (8) Professionals who provide general applied behavior analysis services to organizations, so long as those services are for the benefit of the organizations and do not involve direct services to individuals. Such individuals may use the title 'behavior analyst' but shall not represent themselves as licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts unless they are licensed pursuant to this chapter; (9) Individuals who teach behavior analysis or conduct behavior analysis research, provided that such teaching or research does not involve the direct delivery of applied behavior analysis services. Such individuals may use the title 'behavior analyst' but shall not represent themselves as licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts unless they are licensed pursuant to this chapter; (10) Behavior analysts licensed in another jurisdiction or certified by the certifying entity to practice independently and who work in Georgia no more than a total of 30 days within a calendar year and have received a temporary behavior analyst license pursuant to this chapter; (11) An individual employed by a local board of education performing the duties of their positions; provided, however, that such individuals shall not represent themselves as licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts or offer or provide applied behavior analysis services to any persons or entities other than their employing local board of education or accept remuneration for providing applied behavior analysis services other than the remuneration they receive from their employing local board of education unless he or she is licensed pursuant to this chapter; or (12) A licensed physician who is practicing medicine.
43-7A-8. A board certified behavior analyst or a board certified assistant behavior analyst residing and practicing in another state who temporarily provides applied behavior analysis services in this state to a resident of this state may apply for a temporary license to practice behavior analysis in this state. A temporary behavior analysis license may be

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issued only if the behavior analysis services are to be delivered during a limited and defined period of not more than a total of 30 days within a calendar year or shorter term otherwise approved by the board.

43-7A-9. The board shall issue a license to a person who is actively licensed as a behavior analyst in good standing in another state if such state imposes comparable licensure requirements as those imposed pursuant to this chapter and such state offers reciprocity to individuals licensed in this state. Applicants for reciprocity shall submit proof of current licensure, current certification by a certifying entity, compliance with ethical standards, and satisfactory results on a criminal background check.

43-7A-10. A license shall be granted for a period of two years. Prior to expiration of a license, the license may be renewed upon submission of an application for renewal, including proof of continued certification by a certifying entity and payment of the renewal fee imposed by the board."

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 E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 3.

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 501
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 10, 2022

On this day, I was unable to be present to vote on HB 412 and HB 1049. Please let the record show that my votes are as follows:

HB 412- NO HB 1049- NO

Sincerely,

Representative Philip Singleton House District 71

/s/ Philip Singleton

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 430. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Nix of the 69th, Collins of the 68th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Martin of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nurses, so as to provide for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; to amend Code Section 16-13-72, Code Section 31-6-2, and Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the sale, distribution, or possession of dangerous drugs, definitions relative to state health planning and development, and home health agencies; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles and medical practice; to amend Code Section 43-26-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general powers and responsibilities of the Board of Nursing, so as to authorize the collection of workforce data; 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 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, so as to provide for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; to revise definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal of licenses; to provide for a misdemeanor to practice advanced nursing practice without a license; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles and medical practice, respectively, so as to authorize advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to execute affidavits certifying an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; 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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Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nurses, is amended in Code Section 43-26-3, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (1) and (1.1) as follows:
"(1) 'Advanced nursing practice' means practice by a registered professional nurse who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter who meets those educational, practice, certification requirements, or any combination of such requirements as specified in Code Section 43-26-7.1 and by the board, and includes certified nurse midwives, certified nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric/mental health, and others recognized by the board. (1.1) 'Advanced practice registered nurse' means a registered professional nurse person who is licensed by the board under this article or who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter, who is recognized by the board as having met the requirements contained in Code Section 43-26-7.1 and as established by the board to engage in advanced nursing practice, and who holds a master's degree or other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program and national board certification in his or her area of specialty, within one of the following roles: certified nurse midwife, certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist and clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, and who functions in a population focus or a person who was recognized as an advanced practice registered nurse by the board on or before June 30, 2006. This paragraph shall not be construed to require a certified registered nurse anesthetist who graduated from an approved nurse anesthetist educational program prior to January 1, 1999, to hold a master's degree or other graduate degree. Further, this paragraph shall not be construed to require a registered professional nurse who holds a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter authorizing such nurse to practice in another party state under a multistate licensure privilege to obtain a single-state license from the board as a condition of receiving authorization licensure by the board to practice in this state as an advanced practice registered nurse."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-26-7.1. (a) Any applicant who meets the requirements of this Code section shall be eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse. (b) An applicant for initial licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse shall:
(1) Submit a completed written application and fee; (2) Be currently licensed by the board as a registered professional nurse or hold a multistate license under Article 4 of this chapter; (3) Have completed an accredited graduate or postgraduate level advanced practice registered nursing program in one of the four roles specified under paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 43-26-3 and at least one population focus;

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(4) Be currently certified by a national certifying body recognized by the board in the advanced practice registered nursing program role and population focuses appropriate to educational preparation; (5) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for licensure under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board 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. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check; and (6) Meet such other criteria as established by the board. (c) An applicant for reinstatement who has previously held a valid advanced practice registered nurse license in Georgia shall: (1) Submit a completed written application and fee; (2) Meet continuing competency requirements as established by the board; (3) Have satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for licensure under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board 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. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such criminal background check; and (4) Meet such other criteria as established by the board."
SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-26-9, relating to biennial renewal of licenses, continuing competency requirements, voluntary surrender or failure to renew license, and restoration and reissuance of license, as follows:
"43-26-9. (a) Licenses issued under this article shall be renewed biennially according to schedules and fees approved by the board. (b) A renewed license shall be issued to a registered professional nurse or licensed undergraduate nurse who remits the required fee and complies with requirements established by the board. (b.1)(c) Beginning with the 2016 license renewal cycle, an applicant for license renewal as a registered professional under this article shall meet one of the following continuing competency requirements during the previous licensure period:
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(2) Maintenance of certification or recertification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; (3) Completion of an accredited academic program of study in nursing or a related field, as recognized by the board; (4) Verification of competency by a health care facility or entity licensed under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or by a physician's office that is part of a health system and at least 500 hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the board; or (5) Other activities as prescribed and approved by the board that show competency in the nursing field. Failure to meet the minimum continuing competency requirement for renewal of a license shall be grounds for denial of a renewal application. The board may waive or modify the requirements contained in this subsection in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board, in its discretion, deems appropriate. An applicant who is renewing a license for the first time shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subsection until the time of the second renewal if the applicant's initial license period is six months or less. (d) Advanced practice registered nurse licenses issued under this article shall be issued to an advanced practice registered nurse who remits the required fee and complies with requirements established by the board. (c)(e) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by Code Section 43-1-19 or 43-26-11."
SECTION 1-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-26-10, relating to practicing as a registered professional nurse without a license prohibited, as follows:
"43-26-10. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:
(1) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse without a valid, current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-12; (2) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued; (3) Practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew; (4) Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse

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unless such person is duly licensed or recognized by the board so to practice under the provisions of this article; (5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse; (6) Knowingly employ any person to practice nursing as a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who is not a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse; (7) Conduct a nursing education program preparing persons to practice nursing as registered professional nurses unless the program has been approved by the board; or (8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
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 40-2-74.1, relating to temporary, permanent, and special permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities, as follows:
"40-2-74.1. (a) The department shall issue parking permits for persons with disabilities and may delegate to county tag agents the responsibility for issuance of such permits to residents of the county served by the tag agent. The department shall receive applications for and issue parking permits by mail to persons with disabilities upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor, licensed advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 stating that such person is a disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk, and that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. Permits shall be in such form as the department prescribes but shall be of sufficient size and sufficiently distinctively marked to be easily visible when placed on or affixed to the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror of the parked vehicle. Permits shall be made of a substrate as determined by the commissioner and shall be of sufficient quality to ensure that the coloring of the permit and the ink used thereon will resist fading for a period of at least four years. Permits shall be issued to individuals, and the name of the individual and an identification number shall appear on the permit. The individual to whom a permit is issued may use the permit for any vehicle he or she is operating or in which he or she is a passenger. Permits shall also be issued to institutions when the primary purpose of a vehicle operated by the institution is to transport individuals with disabilities. The name of the institution, the license number of the particular vehicle, and an identification number shall appear on the permit. The institution shall use such permit

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only for a vehicle which is operated by the institution and which is used primarily to transport individuals with disabilities. (b) The department shall issue a temporary permit to any temporarily disabled person upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor, licensed advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 stating that such person is a temporarily disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk, that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221, and a date until which such person is likely to remain disabled. The temporary permit shall show prominently on its face an expiration date the same as the date specified by such doctor for the likely termination of the disability, which date shall not be more than 180 days after the date the permit is issued. The expiration date shall be printed with permanent ink and in boldface type of sufficient size to be legible when the permit is displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. (c) The department shall issue a permanent permit to any permanently disabled person upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor, licensed advanced practice registered nurse acting pursuant to the authority of Code Section 43-34-25, or licensed physician assistant acting pursuant to the authority of subsection (e.1) of Code Section 43-34-103 stating that such person is a permanently disabled person. The affidavit shall further state the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk or that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. The department shall also issue a permanent permit to an institution which operates vehicles used primarily for the transportation of individuals with disabilities upon presentation of a certification from the institution regarding use of its vehicles. The institution shall receive permits only for the number of vehicles so used and shall affix the permits to the driver's side of the dashboards of such vehicles. The permanent permit shall be predominantly blue in color and shall show prominently on its face an expiration date four years from the date it is issued. The expiration date shall be machine printed, not handwritten, in boldface type of sufficient size to be legible when the permit is displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. (d) Any individual to whom a specially designated disabled veteran's license plate has been issued pursuant to Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-72 and any individual to whom a specially designated disabled person's license plate has been issued pursuant to Code Section 40-2-74 shall be authorized to park the passenger motor vehicle on which the specially designated license plate is attached in a parking place for persons with disabilities without the necessity of obtaining a parking permit for persons with disabilities pursuant to this Code section. (e) The department shall issue a special permanent permit to any person who:

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(1) Because of a physical disability drives a motor vehicle which has been equipped with hand controls for the operation of the vehicle's brakes and accelerator; or (2) Is physically disabled due to the loss of, or loss of use of, both upper extremities. This special permanent permit shall be gold in color and shall show prominently on its face an expiration date four years from the date it is issued. The expiration date shall be printed in a size of print that is legible when the permit is displayed on the driver's side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. Such a special permit shall be used in the same manner as, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section relating to, other permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities and shall also be used as provided in Code Section 10-1-164.1. In addition to any other required printing, the following shall be printed upon this special gold permit: 'Code Section 10-1-164.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires that any owner or operator of a gasoline station that sells full-service gasoline at one price and self-service at a lower price shall provide the service of dispensing gasoline at the selfservice price for the holder of this special permit when such holder requests such service and is the operator of the vehicle and is not accompanied by another person 16 years of age or older who is not mobility impaired or blind.' (f) The department and county tag agents shall not charge or collect any fee for issuing parking permits for persons with disabilities under this Code section. (g) Any special disabled person decal issued under the former provisions of this Code section shall be valid until its expiration date but shall not be reissued. (h) For purposes of this Code section, an active duty military physician shall be entitled to submit an affidavit in support of the application of active duty or retired military personnel for parking permits for persons with disabilities whether or not such physician is licensed to practice in Georgia. Such affidavit shall state that the applicant is in active military service and is stationed in Georgia pursuant to military orders or is retired from the military and is a resident of Georgia and that such person is a disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk, and that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. (i) For purposes of this Code section the department shall accept, in lieu of an affidavit, a signed and dated statement from the doctor, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant which includes the same information as required in an affidavit written upon security paper as defined in paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5."
SECTION 2-2. Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, is amended in Code Section 43-34-23, relating to delegation of authority to nurse or physician assistant, by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(B) as follows:
"(B) A physician may delegate to those health care professionals identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph:
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(ii) The authority to request, receive, and sign for professional samples and to distribute professional samples to patients. The office or facility at which the health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is working shall maintain a general list of the professional samples approved by the delegating physician for request, receipt, and distribution by the health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph as well as a complete list of the specific number and dosage of each professional sample and medication voucher received. Professional samples that are distributed by a health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be so noted in the patient's medical record. In addition to the requirements of this Code section, all professional samples shall be maintained as required by applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and (iii) The authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Corrections; provided, however, that a health care professional identified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not have the authority to sign death certificates or assign a percentage of a disability rating."
SECTION 2-3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 43-34-25, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurse, construction and limitations of such delegation, definitions, conditions of nurse protocol, and issuance of prescription drug orders, by revising subsection (e.1) as follows:
"(e.1) Except for death certificates and assigning a percentage of a disability rating, an advanced practice registered nurse may be delegated the authority to sign, certify, and endorse all documents relating to health care provided to a patient within his or her scope of authorized practice, including, but not limited to, documents relating to physical examination forms of all state agencies and verification and evaluation forms of the Department of Human Services, the State Board of Education, local boards of education, the Department of Community Health, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Corrections."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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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 E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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
Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower
Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 760. By Representatives DeLoach of the 167th, Ralston of the 7th, Sainz of the 180th, Kelley of the 16th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Don Hogan on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 761. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Henley, Morrow High School's 20212022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 762. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom O'Rourke; and for other purposes.
HR 763. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hitchens of the 161st and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2022, as a day of remembrance; and for other purposes.
HR 764. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobby C. Smith Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 765. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Arthur Linton "A.L." Freeland; and for other purposes.
HR 766. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ernest Clyde Charles; and for other purposes.
HR 767. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Mitchell of the 106th, McLeod of the 105th and Shannon of the 84th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tamara Natalie Madden; and for other purposes.

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Representative Dreyer of the 59th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 1244. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Kausche of the 50th, Robichaux of the 48th, Wilson of the 80th, Allen of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; 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 the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 453. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3889), so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 457. By Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3769), so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 458. By Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3756), so as to change the description of the school board districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 462. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 873. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Efstration of the 104th, Kirby of the 114th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Gwinnett County, approved January 31, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4497), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 296), so as to revise the commissioner district boundaries; to define certain terms; to repeal a superseded description of commissioner districts; to

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provide for continuation in office; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 991. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Kausche of the 50th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Thomas of the 65th, Evans of the 57th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 10, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3591), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5078) and by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4512), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1020. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Glynn County, approved February 11, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1336), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3627), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1032. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3724), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1033. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4189), and an Act approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3948), so as to readopt provisions of the Act; to provide a short title; to provide for severability; to

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provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1070. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Jones County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3536), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1071. By Representatives Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Jones County, approved March 5, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2162), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3551), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1072. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653) and by an Act approved March 3, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4249), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1077. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Thomas County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4321), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1078. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Momtahan of the 17th, Alexander of the 66th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4451), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1079. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Peach County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4155), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms and to provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1080. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Peach County, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3607), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1104. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, approved August 12, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4321), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1105. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cook County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5499), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4314), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1106. By Representatives Williams of the 148th and Hogan of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilcox County, approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 782), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4032), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1108. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 187879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3596), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1111. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pierce County, approved March 25, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1397), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1112. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Pierce County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4649), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1113. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, approved August 15, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4206), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1116. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a board of county commissioners for the county of Jackson," approved December 18, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 257), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3570) and an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4030), so as to add a fifth district commissioner to said board; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the election of the chairperson and members of the board of county commissioners; to revise majority vote and quorum provisions; to revise purchasing provisions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1117. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Bryan 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.

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HB 1118. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the numbering of positions of membership on the Cherokee County Board of Education, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3207), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4590), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1123. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Glynn County, approved February 21, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 256), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 12, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 275), and by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3636), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1125. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Ben Hill County Board of Education, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4428), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1129. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3730), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; and for other purposes.

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HB 1139. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Tattnall County, approved February 29, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2022, p. 4654), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1143. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Cherokee County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4044), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; 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

Friday, February 11, 2022

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, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

Alexander E Allen E Anderson
Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis

E DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik
E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill
E Gilliard Gilligan
E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson
E Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb

Holland E Holly E Holmes
Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight E LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor E Mallow E Marin Martin

Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Seabaugh Setzler Shannon E Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 Anulewicz of the 42nd, Bruce of the 61st, Clark of the 108th, and Neal of the 74th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Cecil Barden, Faith in Action Baptist Church, Eastman, 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 1300. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4595),

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so as to revise the membership 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 1301. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Watson of the 172nd, Gambill of the 15th, Bentley of the 139th, Meeks of the 178th and others:
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 prohibit rules and regulations related to gasoline-powered leaf blowers except by general law; 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.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1302. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Lott of the 122nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, McDonald of the 26th and others:
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 a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1303. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Pirkle of the 155th, Erwin of the 28th, Bentley of the 139th 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 transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program; to require schools to employ an agricultural education teacher; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1304. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Jackson of the 128th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Gaines of the 117th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to create the "Georgia Caregivers Act"; to provide for definitions; to require hospitals to provide patients with the opportunity to identify lay caregivers; to provide that named lay caregivers are not obligated to provide aftercare; to provide that no new private right of action is created; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1305. By Representatives Neal of the 74th and Mallow of the 163rd:
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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to provide for a deduction from Georgia taxable net income based on rental charges incurred by an individual due to renting his or her primary residence; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1306. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 133rd, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 168th and Buckner of the 137th:
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 personal identification cards for children entering the foster care system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1307. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the "Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act" to require an excavator that strikes or damages a utility facility that carries gas or hazardous liquid to alert emergency services; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1308. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Taylor of the 173rd, Gambill of the 15th, Houston of the 170th, Jones of the 25th 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 allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of an enrollee to the electronic delivery of all communications related to the plan; to allow the enrollee an opportunity to refuse to agree to receive mailings electronically; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1309. By Representatives Thomas of the 65th, Schofield of the 60th, Lim of the 99th and Lewis-Ward of the 109th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to create and provide for an educational farming program for urban youth; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for purpose and intent; to provide for administration, term length, and availability; to provide for the intent for annual appropriation funding; to provide for a pilot program; to provide for applications; to provide for participant requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1310. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Byrd of the 20th, Gambill of the 15th, Gilligan of the 24th, Cantrell of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property insurance, so as to require an appraisal provision in residential and commercial fire and extended coverage insurance policies; to provide guidelines for appraisal of amount of loss, including scope of loss; to define damaged property and depreciation and provide guidelines for calculating depreciation where a property is damaged but not wholly destroyed; to prohibit an insurer from requiring the use of a preferred vendor or contractor; to allow an insurer to recommend the use of a preferred vendor or contractor; to provide for the adjustment and settlement of first-party losses based on replacement cost value and on actual cash value; to provide for

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related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1316. By Representatives Neal of the 74th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide that individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies in this state shall provide basic coverage of mental wellness services for the policyholder and other persons covered by such policies; to provide for definitions; to allow the Commissioner of Insurance to provide additional guidance by rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1317. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Wade of the 9th, Momtahan of the 17th, Barton of the 5th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to remove provisions relating to absentee ballot drop boxes and the requirements therefor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1318. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Holcomb of the 81st, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to provide that the election superintendent of a county may permit any elector of the county to vote in any precinct of the county which such elector chooses in a primary, election, or runoff under certain conditions; to provide for certain notices; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1319. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Kelley of the 16th, Greene of the 151st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for the Georgia LEO Scholarship grant; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and procedures; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1320. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th 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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to revise provisions for granting the extension of time for returns; 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 1321. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hitchens of the 161st, Evans of the 57th and Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1322. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Jones of the 25th, Jasperse of the 11th, Mitchell of the 88th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for the deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment; to provide for legislative findings and

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declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1323. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 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 1324. By Representatives Camp of the 131st, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services and insurance, respectively, so as to clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1325. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 62 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
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HB 1326. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000 of the 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 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 1327. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county 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 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 1328. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness but excluding ad valorem taxes for the Upson County School District, for each resident of Upson County who is disabled if his adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $10,000.00, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3821), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $20,000.00 subject to adjusted base year value; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HR 757. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Horace Irving Snider and dedicating a mile of road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 758. By Representative Neal of the 74th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging all employers in Georgia to adopt streamlined job application processes that do not seek duplicative information on applications and through resumes so as to ensure that candidates can efficiently and effectively communicate their qualifications and obtain employment; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.

HR 759. By Representatives Neal of the 74th and Gilliard of the 162nd:

A RESOLUTION urging local law enforcement agencies to establish public safety embassador units; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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

HB 1288 HB 1290 HB 1292 HB 1294 HB 1296 HB 1298 HB 1311 HB 1313 HB 1315 SB 370 SB 407 SB 410 SB 412 SB 414 SB 416 SB 418

HB 1289 HB 1291 HB 1293 HB 1295 HB 1297 HB 1299 HB 1312 HB 1314 HR 756 SB 406 SB 409 SB 411 SB 413 SB 415 SB 417 SB 422

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SB 423 SB 425 SB 427 SB 429 SB 433 SB 436 SB 446 SB 450

SB 424 SB 426 SB 428 SB 432 SB 434 SB 437 SB 447 SB 451

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Game, Fish and Parks, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1147 Do Pass HB 1148 Do Pass HB 1233 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Vice-Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1226 HB 1228 HB 1230 HB 1245 HB 1284 HB 1286 SB 384 SB 391

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1227 HB 1229 HB 1235 HB 1264 HB 1285 HB 1287 SB 385 SB 392

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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SB 399 SB 401 SB 430

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 400 SB 402 SB 431

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, 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 974 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1271 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1275 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1137 Do Pass HB 1274 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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:

HB 1223 Do Pass SB 87 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022

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

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 Open Rule

HB 910

Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 (Substitute)(App-Ralston-7th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 1011 Motor vehicles; amber strobe lights; permitting requirements; exempt low speed vehicles (MotV-Hogan-179th)

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 1226. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Evans County, approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 220), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1227. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education for Evans County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4782), as amended, 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 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 1228. By Representatives Camp of the 131st and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lamar County, approved March 8, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1066), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4422), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1229. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved October 31, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3510), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1230. By Representatives Camp of the 131st and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4416), so as to reconstitute the board of education; 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 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 1235. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Taylor of the 91st, Bennett of the 94th, Lopez of the 86th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1245. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Greene, approved December 13, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871, p. 225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 287), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts of Sumter County; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1264. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4159), so as to change the boundaries of the commissioner districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1284. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Washington County, approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4169), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1285. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1286. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Washington County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4652), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4153), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1287. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, approved February 1, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 267), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3803), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 384. By Senators Anderson of the 24th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3996), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 385. By Senators Anderson of the 24th and Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L.

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1968, p. 2708), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3991), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 391. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to 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 an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to 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. An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), is amended in subsection (a) of Section 1A by revising paragraphs (3) through (6) and repealing paragraph (7) as follows:
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within such commissioner district. The five commissioner districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: Jeff Davis Co. Plan Name: JeffDavisCCSB-2022 Plan Type: Local'. (4) For the purposes of such plan:
(A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (5) Any part of Jeff Davis County which is not included in any district described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (6) Any part of Jeff Davis County which is described in subsection (a) of this section as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. (a) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (b) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act.
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this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
User: Jeff Davis Co. Plan Name: JeffDavisCCSB-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Jeff Davis GA VTD HAZLEHURST VTD OCMULGEE 1 Block 960201: 3010 3011 3012 3013 3023 3024 3025 3026 3036 3037
District 002 County Jeff Davis GA VTD ALTAMAHA 1 VTD ALTAMAHA 2
District 003 County Jeff Davis GA VTD BLACKBURN 1 Block 960101: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1112 1114 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2047 2048 2051 Block 960102: 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3062 3067 3070 3071 3078 3079 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 VTD BLACKBURN 2
District 004 County Jeff Davis GA VTD BLACKBURN 1

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Block 960101: 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2027 2028
Block 960102: 3064 3065 3072 3073 3074 3076 3080 3081 3082 3083
VTD WHITEHEAD 1 VTD WHITEHEAD 2
Block 960300: 1017 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1041 1042 1047 1048 1049 1057 1062 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2128 2129
District 005 County Jeff Davis GA VTD OCMULGEE 1 Block 960201: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2043 2057 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 Block 960202: 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1016 1017 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 VTD OCMULGEE 2 VTD WHITEHEAD 2 Block 960300: 1050 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1058 1059 1060 1061 1063 1064 1065 2099 2100
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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SB 392. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jeff Davis County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4668), 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 and election of subsequent members; 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.
SB 399. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2538), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3526), 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 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.
SB 400. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County, approved February 16, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 6, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3815), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 401. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County, approved February 23, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4701), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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.
SB 402. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4707), 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 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.
SB 430. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a board of commissioners of Worth County, approved August 15, 1904 (Ga. L. 1904, p. 296), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4070), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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.
SB 431. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of a chairperson and four members of the Worth County Board of Education,

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approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3716), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4074), 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 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 E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter
Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill
Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes
Rich Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 144, nays 7.
The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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:
SB 231. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Parent of the 42nd, Albers of the 56th, Halpern of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to allow for certain adults to enroll in charter schools that provide instruction only for individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility for enrollment; to authorize local boards of education or the State Charter Schools Commission to approve charter schools that serve only individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 277. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ginn of the 47th:
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 extend the exemptions from weapons carry laws for certain court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 340. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Au of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding of medical education provided by hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals, so as to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 358. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Thompson of the 14th, Harbison of the 15th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center available for use by certain personnel, fees, enrollment, authorization for expenditure of funds, and powers and duties, so as to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs incurred by active duty, retired, or honorably discharged members of the United States armed forces who are attending basic law enforcement training; to provide for limitations on such reimbursements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 361. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Harbison of the 15th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th and others:
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 enact the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" ("LESS Crime Act"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and an automatic repeal; 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 841. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Cooper of the 43rd and Setzler of the 35th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 231. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Parent of the 42nd, Albers of the 56th, Halpern of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to allow for certain adults to enroll in charter schools that provide instruction only for individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility for enrollment; to authorize local boards of education or the State Charter Schools Commission to approve charter schools that serve only individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 277. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ginn of the 47th:
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 extend the exemptions from weapons carry laws for certain court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 340. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Au of the 48th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding of medical education provided by hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals, so as to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 358. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Thompson of the 14th, Harbison of the 15th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center available for use by certain personnel, fees, enrollment, authorization for expenditure of funds, and powers and duties, so as to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs incurred by active duty, retired, or honorably discharged members of the United States armed forces who are attending basic law enforcement training; to provide for limitations on such reimbursements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 361. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Harbison of the 15th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th and others:
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 enact the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" ("LESS Crime Act"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and an automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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SB 453. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3889), so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 457. By Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3769), so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 458. By Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3756), so as to change the description of the school board districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 462. By Senator Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Benton of the 31st, Schofield of the 60th, Carter of the 92nd, Clark of the 108th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Wilson of the 80th, and Gambill of the 15th.
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 Insurance:
SB 330. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates 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 1011. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Jones of the 47th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Williams of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to exempt low-speed vehicles from permitting requirements relating to amber strobe lights or emergency vehicle designation; 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 E Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain
McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 910. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022; 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
An Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021, 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, 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)

$58,397,414,540 $18,448,965,248
$92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $16,319,925 $1,514,696,029
$94,153,851 $56,325,377 $16,977,107

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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 Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund 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

$9,787,545,739 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,513,468 $508,674,015 $1,423,968 $322,821,742
$5,692,624,800 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$5,698,752,287 $3,678,461,366
$139,386,524 $559,484,186
$740,000 $1,320,680,211 $29,889,163,593
$1,362,757 $381,884,720 $1,322,416,981 $1,960,036,957 $160,810,675
$351,005 $25,913,803,306
$148,497,192 $4,343,686,824 $3,766,590,935
$280,857,262 $121,062,878 $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

$12,276,544 $79,952 $79,952
$12,196,592 $12,196,592
$1,507,423 $1,507,423

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State General Funds

$1,507,423

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,249,770

State Funds

$1,249,770

State General Funds

$1,249,770

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 81) as amended

$1,224,770

$1,224,770

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$25,000

$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,249,770

$1,249,770

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$9,519,351

Other Funds

$79,952

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$79,952

State Funds

$9,439,399

State General Funds

$9,439,399

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,309,233

$9,389,185

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$130,166

$130,166

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,439,399

$9,519,351

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

$22,235,533

Other Funds

$446,577

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$446,577

State Funds

$21,788,956

State General Funds

$21,788,956

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

$22,235,533 $446,577 $446,577
$21,788,956 $21,788,956

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs. Increase funds for legislative operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $19,464,057
$1,638,669
$686,230 $21,788,956

Total Funds $19,910,634
$1,638,669
$686,230 $22,235,533

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,683,025 $163,097 $163,097
$16,519,928 $16,519,928

3.1. Ancillary Activities

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

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$10,153,224

State Funds

$10,153,224

State General Funds

$10,153,224

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,259,345

$8,259,345

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$126,051

$126,051

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$1,767,828

$1,767,828

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,153,224

$10,153,224

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

$1,404,970

State Funds

$1,404,970

State General Funds

$1,404,970

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,356,950

$1,356,950

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$48,020 $1,404,970

$48,020 $1,404,970

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

$5,124,831

Other Funds

$163,097

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$163,097

State Funds

$4,961,734

State General Funds

$4,961,734

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,787,663

$4,950,760

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$174,071

$174,071

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,961,734

$5,124,831

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

4.1. Audit and Assurance Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance

services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus, and higher

education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the State of Georgia Single Audit

Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct

audits of public school systems in Georgia; to perform special examinations

and investigations; to conduct performance audits and evaluations at the

request of the General Assembly; to conduct reviews of audits reports

conducted by other independent auditors of local governments and non-profit

organizations contracting with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims;

and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in

government.

Total Funds

$30,868,477

$36,082,731 $60,000 $60,000
$36,022,731 $36,022,731

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Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$30,808,477

State General Funds

$30,808,477

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 81) as amended

$28,937,306

$28,997,306

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,229,715

$1,229,715

Provide funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives.

$641,456

$641,456

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,808,477

$30,868,477

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$2,431,631

State Funds

$2,431,631

State General Funds

$2,431,631

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 81) as amended

$2,317,636

$2,317,636

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$89,898

$89,898

Provide funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives.

$24,097

$24,097

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,431,631

$2,431,631

4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation

affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial

investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation

having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

Total Funds

$243,000

State Funds

$243,000

State General Funds

$243,000

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4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized

adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; 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

$2,539,623

State Funds

$2,539,623

State General Funds

$2,539,623

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,398,931

$2,398,931

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$110,205

$110,205

Provide funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives.

$30,487

$30,487

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,539,623

$2,539,623

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

5.1. Court of Appeals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of

the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to

the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$23,632,734

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$23,482,734

State General Funds

$23,482,734

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

$25,397,894 $150,000 $150,000
$25,247,894 $25,247,894

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709

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds for salary and commute expenses. (H:Increase funds to reflect the salary, travel, and per diem expenses for a temporary judge.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $22,694,845
$670,820
$117,069
$23,482,734

Total Funds $22,844,845
$670,820
$117,069
$23,632,734

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

$1,765,160

State Funds

$1,765,160

State General Funds

$1,765,160

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,686,167

$1,686,167

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$41,513

$41,513

Provide funds for annual leave payout for term clerks.

$9,040

$9,040

Increase funds for a staff attorney. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for the senior deputy clerk. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for a judicial assistant. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for subscriptions.

$7,665

$7,665

Provide funds for jury trial per diem expenses.

$15,000

$15,000

Increase funds for travel.

$5,775

$5,775

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,765,160

$1,765,160

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

$21,032,654 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $1,307,406 $1,388,905 $16,708,976 $16,708,976

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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

$719,225

State Funds

$719,225

State General Funds

$719,225

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 81) as amended

$667,696

$667,696

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$30,692

$30,692

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,243

$2,243

Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions.

$18,594

$18,594

Amount appropriated in this Act

$719,225

$719,225

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

$362,277

Other Funds

$354,203

Agency Funds

$354,203

State Funds

$8,074

State General Funds

$8,074

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$354,203

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,074

$8,074

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,074

$362,277

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

$1,538,557

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$585,354

State General Funds

$585,354

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 81) as amended

$545,866

$1,499,069

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$39,488

$39,488

Amount appropriated in this Act

$585,354

$1,538,557

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

$16,553,174

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

$13,536,902

State General Funds

$13,536,902

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$12,573,661

$15,589,933

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$325,075

$325,075

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Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H:Restore funds for operations of the Administrative Office of the Courts.)
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.)
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Probate Court Judges.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,251
$569,928 $27,023 $25,964 $13,536,902

$15,251
$569,928 $27,023 $25,964 $16,553,174

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

$1,084,421

State Funds

$1,084,421

State General Funds

$1,084,421

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,053,729

$1,053,729

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$30,692

$30,692

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,084,421

$1,084,421

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

$775,000

State Funds

$775,000

State General Funds

$775,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds

$8,949,724

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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

$1,937,627

Other Funds

$67,486

Agency Funds

$67,486

State Funds

$1,870,141

State General Funds

$1,870,141

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,750,641

$1,818,127

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$94,500

$94,500

Increase funds for the case management contract.

$25,000

$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,870,141

$1,937,627

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

$7,012,097

State Funds

$7,012,097

State General Funds

$7,012,097

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 81) as amended

$6,999,597

$6,999,597

Provide funding for grants to counties for the Cobb Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2022.

$12,500

$12,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,012,097

$7,012,097

$67,486 $67,486 $8,882,238 $8,882,238

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds

$94,320,637 $92,298,997

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

$92,298,997 $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

$165,166

State Funds

$165,166

State General Funds

$165,166

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

$86,900,773

State Funds

$84,879,133

State General Funds

$84,879,133

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 81) as amended

$79,985,685

$82,007,325

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,750,521

$3,750,521

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$932,547

$932,547

Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.38% to 8.81%.

$77,281

$77,281

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs.

$170,375

$170,375

Increase funds to support legal fees for district attorneys and conflict cases.

$150,000

$150,000

Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.

($187,276)

($187,276)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$84,879,133

$86,900,773

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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

$7,254,698

State Funds

$7,254,698

State General Funds

$7,254,698

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,797,661

$6,797,661

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$254,478

$254,478

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$24,222

$24,222

Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.38% to 8.81%.

$26,125

$26,125

Increase funds for office rent.

$13,515

$13,515

Increase funds to provide IT support in order to interface the prosecutor case management system with the systems hosted by other criminal justice agencies in Georgia.

$35,000

$35,000

Restore funds for solicitor general training.

$20,000

$20,000

Increase funds for personal services for leave and retirement expenses.

$83,697

$83,697

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,254,698

$7,254,698

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

$80,086,791 $139,595 $139,595
$79,947,196 $79,947,196

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

$1,834,373

Other Funds

$120,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

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State Funds

$1,714,373

State General Funds

$1,714,373

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 81) as amended

$1,655,140

$1,775,140

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$59,233

$59,233

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,714,373

$1,834,373

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

$3,006,463

Other Funds

$19,595

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$19,595

State Funds

$2,986,868

State General Funds

$2,986,868

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 81) as amended

$2,843,636

$2,863,231

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$105,815

$105,815

Increase funds for operations to assist with the case backlog.

$37,417

$37,417

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,986,868

$3,006,463

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

$75,245,955

State Funds

$75,245,955

State General Funds

$75,245,955

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022

717

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds for an additional three senior judge days per active judge to assist with the case backlog.
Provide funds for senior judge assistance with additional need due to special circumstance cases. Provide funds for the employer contribution to the Employees' Retirement System for two superior court judges per Senate Bill 176.
Reduce funds for personal services based on actual start dates of new positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $72,223,068
$3,130,791
$405,114 $74,568 $66,590
($654,176) $75,245,955

Total Funds $72,223,068
$3,130,791
$405,114 $74,568 $66,590
($654,176) $75,245,955

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

$18,124,220 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $16,264,397 $16,264,397

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

$18,124,220

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$16,264,397

State General Funds

$16,264,397

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 81) as amended

$15,437,492

$17,297,315

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute mileage for one additional justice who resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3(b)(3), effective August 1, 2021.
Provide funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self-insurance programs.
Increase funds for a salary adjustment of the Georgia State Patrol trooper assigned to the Supreme Court.
Provide one-time funds for a newly-appointed justice effective August 1, 2021 and moving costs and chamber repairs for current justices effective July 1, 2021.
Provide funds to restore operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$458,574 $40,370
$18,404
$66,092 $9,635 $2,189
$26,294
$205,347 $16,264,397

$458,574 $40,370
$18,404
$66,092 $9,635 $2,189
$26,294
$205,347 $18,124,220

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

11.1. Administration (SAO)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,216,544

State Funds

$303,172

State General Funds

$303,172

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):

$29,861,058 $560,036 $560,036
$7,835,613 $7,835,613 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022

719

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $281,042 $7,194
$14,936
$303,172

Total Funds $1,194,414
$7,194
$14,936
$1,216,544

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

$19,420,282

State Funds

$274,508

State General Funds

$274,508

Intra-State Government Transfers

$19,145,774

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$19,145,774

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$19,145,774

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$274,508

$274,508

Amount appropriated in this Act

$274,508

$19,420,282

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

$2,613,527

Other Funds

$560,036

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$560,036

State Funds

$781,985

State General Funds

$781,985

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):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $662,430 $35,750
$83,805
$781,985

Total Funds $2,493,972
$35,750
$83,805
$2,613,527

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

$2,714,897

State Funds

$2,580,140

State General Funds

$2,580,140

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 81) as amended

$2,486,052

$2,620,809

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$94,088

$94,088

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,580,140

$2,714,897

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

$3,173,982

State Funds

$3,173,982

State General Funds

$3,173,982

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,980,730

$2,980,730

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721

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs. Provide funds for increased billings from the Office of State Administrative Hearings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$121,171 $72,081 $3,173,982

$121,171 $72,081 $3,173,982

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

$721,826

State Funds

$721,826

State General Funds

$721,826

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$697,592

$697,592

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$24,234

$24,234

Amount appropriated in this Act

$721,826

$721,826

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 .176% 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.

$400,229,447 $38,792,070 $26,371,229 $12,420,841 $175,556,509 $175,556,509 $185,880,868 $10,705,119 $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.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

12.2. Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

12.3. Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$6,824,727

Other Funds

$6,620,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,620,524

State Funds

$204,203

State General Funds

$204,203

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$6,620,524

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$204,203

$204,203

Amount appropriated in this Act

$204,203

$6,824,727

12.4. 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

$1,401,609

Other Funds

$1,369,646

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,369,646

State Funds

$31,963

State General Funds

$31,963

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$1,369,646

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Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,963 $31,963

$31,963 $1,401,609

12.5. 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

$10,878,761

State Funds

$173,642

State General Funds

$173,642

Intra-State Government Transfers

$10,705,119

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,705,119

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$10,705,119

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$173,642

$173,642

Amount appropriated in this Act

$173,642

$10,878,761

12.6. 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

$346,654,265

Other Funds

$2,323,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,323,752

State Funds

$169,154,764

State General Funds

$169,154,764

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):

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Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds to meet the costs of excess insurance and projected claims expenses.
Provide funds to pay negotiated Workers' Compensation settlements to reduce outstanding claims and associated costs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $430,000 $127,271
$18,597,493 $150,000,000
$169,154,764

Total Funds $177,929,501
$127,271
$18,597,493 $150,000,000
$346,654,265

12.7. 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

$14,967,899

Other Funds

$14,559,366

Agency Funds

$14,559,366

State Funds

$408,533

State General Funds

$408,533

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 81) as amended

$0

$14,559,366

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$408,533

$408,533

Amount appropriated in this Act

$408,533

$14,967,899

12.8. 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

$2,157,319

Other Funds

$2,106,919

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,106,919

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State Funds

$50,400

State General Funds

$50,400

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 81) as amended

$0

$2,106,919

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$50,400

$50,400

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,400

$2,157,319

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.9. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent

forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Courts

of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of

Revenue.

Total Funds

$6,072,599

Other Funds

$3,075,101

Agency Funds

$3,075,101

State Funds

$2,997,498

State General Funds

$2,997,498

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,901,075

$5,976,176

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$96,423

$96,423

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,997,498

$6,072,599

12.10. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies

for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor

agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local

entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service;

and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529

Plan.

Total Funds

$8,736,762

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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

$68,410,683 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $57,033,837 $57,033,837

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

$3,362,035

State Funds

$3,362,035

State General Funds

$3,362,035

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 81) as amended

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$123,863

$123,863

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

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

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transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures

and fuel sales.

Total Funds

$39,331,904

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

$29,660,759

State General Funds

$29,660,759

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$27,817,754

$37,488,899

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,857,188

$1,857,188

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$163,695

$163,695

Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries.

($177,878)

($177,878)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,660,759

$39,331,904

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,940,246

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$7,090,246

State General Funds

$7,090,246

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 81) as amended

$5,450,611

$6,300,611

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$272,635

$272,635

Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to reflect projected expenditures.

$382,000

$382,000

Provide funds for a roof and HVAC control replacement of the Tifton office.

$985,000

$985,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,090,246

$7,940,246

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers

markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically and

internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry

and livestock commodity data, to administer surety bonds, to provide

information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,679,574

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$5,823,873

State General Funds

$5,823,873

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 81) as amended

$6,002,919

$6,858,620

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$190,844

$190,844

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$12,110

$12,110

Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to reflect projected expenditures.

($382,000)

($382,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,823,873

$6,679,574

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

$2,824,057

State Funds

$2,824,057

State General Funds

$2,824,057

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

$5,929,040

State Funds

$5,929,040

State General Funds

$5,929,040

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide funds for infrastructure repairs and improvements.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,057,365 $238,175
$4,633,500 $5,929,040

$1,057,365 $238,175
$4,633,500 $5,929,040

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

$2,343,827

State Funds

$2,343,827

State General Funds

$2,343,827

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 81) as amended

$2,043,686

$2,043,686

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$122,625

$122,625

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$17,686

$17,686

Provide funds for the replacement of six vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

$169,350

$169,350

Reduce funds based on actual start date and salary.

($9,520)

($9,520)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,343,827

$2,343,827

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds
14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

$13,033,345 $13,033,345 $13,033,345

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Total Funds

$2,559,120

State Funds

$2,559,120

State General Funds

$2,559,120

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,480,359

$2,480,359

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$78,761

$78,761

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,559,120

$2,559,120

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

$7,564,382

State Funds

$7,564,382

State General Funds

$7,564,382

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 81) as amended

$7,249,337

$7,249,337

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$315,045

$315,045

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

14.3. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from

unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and residential

mortgage and installment loan lending practices, 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

$2,909,843

State Funds

$2,909,843

State General Funds

$2,909,843

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,776,555 $133,288
$2,909,843

$2,776,555 $133,288
$2,909,843

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,437,817,337 $149,263,138 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $5,081,397 $25,771,962 $23,202,036 $2,569,926
$1,260,362,527 $1,250,107,389
$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

$96,629,860

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

$51,940,726

State General Funds

$51,940,726

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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 81) as amended

$51,867,808

$96,556,942

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$60,807

$60,807

recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

$12,111

$12,111

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,940,726

$96,629,860

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

$447,257,199

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

$374,279,475

State General Funds

$364,024,337

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 81) as $369,796,897 amended

$442,774,621

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,928,541

$4,928,541

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,037

$4,037

Increase funds for Georgia Options.

$400,000

$400,000

Reduce funds to reflect delayed contract implementation.

($850,000)

($850,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$374,279,475

$447,257,199

15.3. Adult Forensic Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide psychological evaluations of defendants, mental health screening and evaluations, inpatient

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mental health treatment, competency remediation, forensic evaluation

services, and supportive housing for forensic consumers.

Total Funds

$116,249,216

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$116,222,716

State General Funds

$116,222,716

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 81) as $109,950,872 amended

$109,977,372

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,271,844

$6,271,844

Amount appropriated in this Act

$116,222,716

$116,249,216

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

$494,463,794

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

$481,514,746

State General Funds

$481,514,746

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $444,723,397 amended

$457,672,445

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$36,473,275

$36,473,275

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,074

$8,074

Provide funds for technology upgrades to the Georgia Crisis Access Line in preparation for interfacing with the national '988' hotline.

$310,000

$310,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$481,514,746

$494,463,794

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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

$11,242,343

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

$3,314,194

State General Funds

$3,314,194

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 81) as amended

$3,308,135

$11,236,284

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,059

$6,059

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,314,194

$11,242,343

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

$18,329,651

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,285,496

State Funds

$15,044,155

State General Funds

$15,044,155

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$14,796,552

$18,082,048

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$226,691

$226,691

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,037

$4,037

Provide funds for the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.

$16,875

$16,875

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,044,155

$18,329,651

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15.7. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment

and residential services to children and adolescents clients referred by

Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

Total Funds

$6,725,389

State Funds

$6,725,389

State General Funds

$6,725,389

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,555,857

$6,555,857

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$169,532

$169,532

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,725,389

$6,725,389

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

$59,988,718

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

$49,579,203

State General Funds

$49,579,203

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$49,509,489

$59,919,004

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$65,677

$65,677

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,037

$4,037

Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,579,203

$59,988,718

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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

$37,714,581

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

$28,413,835

State General Funds

$28,413,835

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$26,763,918

$36,064,664

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,649,917

$1,649,917

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,413,835

$37,714,581

15.10. Direct Care Support Services

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

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$135,295,583

Other Funds

$1,453,331

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$131,422,542

State General Funds

$131,422,542

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 81) as $119,279,365 amended

$123,152,406

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$7,143,177

$7,143,177

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$131,422,542

$135,295,583

15.11. Substance Abuse Prevention

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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

$10,389,718

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

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

$9,996,415

State Funds

$393,303

State General Funds

$393,303

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$339,328

$10,335,743

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$5,532

$5,532

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$48,443

$48,443

Amount appropriated in this Act

$393,303

$10,389,718

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

$2,633,991

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$614,949

State General Funds

$614,949

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 81) as amended

$565,690

$2,584,732

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,853

$4,853

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$44,406

$44,406

Amount appropriated in this Act

$614,949

$2,633,991

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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

$897,294

State Funds

$897,294

State General Funds

$897,294

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 81) as amended

$845,682

$845,682

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$43,538

$43,538

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,074

$8,074

Amount appropriated in this Act

$897,294

$897,294

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

$403,159,379 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,948,980
$150,000 $14,798,980 $219,128,575 $219,128,575

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

$514,230

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

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State Funds

$281,877

State General Funds

$281,877

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 81) as amended

$262,438

$494,791

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$15,402

$15,402

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,037

$4,037

Amount appropriated in this Act

$281,877

$514,230

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

$3,619,708

State Funds

$3,619,708

State General Funds

$3,619,708

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 81) as amended

$3,541,949

$3,541,949

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$73,722

$73,722

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,037

$4,037

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,619,708

$3,619,708

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,429,103

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,933,711

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,933,711

Other Funds

$2,974,724

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,974,724

State Funds

$1,520,668

State General Funds

$1,520,668

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 81) as amended

$1,178,846

$7,087,281

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$200,531

$200,531

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$141,291

$141,291

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,520,668

$7,429,103

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

$50,117,809

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

$1,982,009

State General Funds

$1,982,009

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,806,712

$49,942,512

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$70,338

$70,338

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$104,959

$104,959

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,982,009

$50,117,809

16.5. Homeownership Programs

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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

$8,389,005

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

State Funds

$270,471

State General Funds

$270,471

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$8,118,534

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$270,471

$270,471

Amount appropriated in this Act

$270,471

$8,389,005

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

$1,502,874

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

$1,162,122

State General Funds

$1,162,122

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 81) as amended

$1,121,704

$1,462,456

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,418 $1,162,122

$40,418 $1,502,874

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

$116,725,730

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

State Funds

$706,453

State General Funds

$706,453

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$116,019,277

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$706,453

$706,453

Amount appropriated in this Act

$706,453

$116,725,730

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

$422,161

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$372,161

State General Funds

$372,161

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$356,609

$406,609

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,552 $372,161

$15,552 $422,161

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

$7,113,247

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

$3,610,795

State General Funds

$3,610,795

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 81) as amended

$3,231,329

$6,733,781

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$379,466

$379,466

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,610,795

$7,113,247

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

$3,873,857

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

$2,772,265

State General Funds

$2,772,265

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,587,790 $115,848

$3,689,382 $115,848

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$68,627 $2,772,265

$68,627 $3,873,857

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

$126,748,817

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$126,272,729

State General Funds

$126,272,729

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$13,607,310

$14,083,398

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$37,659

$37,659

Provide funds to the Joint Development Authority of Jasper County, Morgan County, Newton County, and Walton County for the Rivian project development grant.

$112,627,760

$112,627,760

Amount appropriated in this Act

$126,272,729

$126,748,817

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

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

wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$1,179,922

State Funds

$1,179,922

State General Funds

$1,179,922

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility,

air quality, and land use practices by conducting transportation improvement

studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development

of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$345,611

State Funds

$345,611

State General Funds

$345,611

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 81) as amended

$330,465

$330,465

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$15,146

$15,146

Amount appropriated in this Act

$345,611

$345,611

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

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

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$75,177,305

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$75,031,784

State General Funds

$75,031,784

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 81) as amended

$73,380,757

$73,526,278

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,074

$8,074

Provide one-time funds for the full cost of the Lake Allatoona storage agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to increase water supply capacity of local water service providers.

$1,716,400

$1,716,400

Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries.

($73,447)

($73,447)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,031,784

$75,177,305

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)

$18,538,635,368 $10,207,267,033
$9,671,908,916 $508,674,015

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$26,684,102 $221,942,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524
$4,584,769 $4,061,977,541
$381,884,720 $160,810,675 $3,395,219,795 $124,062,351 $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

$509,720,999

Federal Funds and Grants

$382,785,113

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$335,551,427

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$29,454,740

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,284,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,284,769

State Funds

$101,339,532

State General Funds

$101,339,532

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 81) as amended

$84,698,183

$428,299,936

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,929,915

$2,929,915

Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contractual services to reflect enrollment growth.

$3,446,489

$6,892,978

Increase funds for waiver advisory services.

$290,000

$580,000

Increase funds to replace the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) with the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation (MEST).

$6,735,410

$67,354,100

Increase funds for the All-Payer Claims Database to enable analysis and public reporting of health care costs

$2,815,000

$2,815,000

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and utilization for medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services. Increase funds for the Enterprise Analytics Solution for Everyone (EASE) data warehouse.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$424,535 $101,339,532

$849,070 $509,720,999

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

$815,962

State Funds

$815,962

State General Funds

$815,962

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$791,728

$791,728

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$24,234

$24,234

Amount appropriated in this Act

$815,962

$815,962

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

$779,164

State Funds

$779,164

State General Funds

$779,164

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 81) as amended

$730,696

$730,696

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$48,468

$48,468

Amount appropriated in this Act

$779,164

$779,164

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

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of Rural Health, the various commissions of the Office of Health Improvement,

and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$19,956,957

Federal Funds and Grants

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

State Funds

$19,784,369

State General Funds

$19,784,369

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$19,754,076

$19,926,664

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$30,293

$30,293

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,784,369

$19,956,957

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

$40,887,425

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,005,577

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,060,223

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,945,354

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$28,781,848

State General Funds

$28,781,848

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$26,342,918

$38,448,495

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,438,930

$2,438,930

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,781,848

$40,887,425

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

$513,441,758

Federal Funds and Grants

$333,141,097

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$333,141,097

Other Funds

$142,586,524

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Agency Funds

$3,200,000

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

State Funds

$37,714,137

State General Funds

$37,714,137

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 81) as amended

$35,000,000

$505,243,187

Increase funds to provide the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals.

$2,714,137

$8,198,571

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,714,137

$513,441,758

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

$6,744,155,436

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,611,338,856

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,608,551,642

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,803,184,960

Hospital Provider Payment

$38,931,743

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$160,810,675

State General Funds

$1,597,250,736

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 81) as $2,106,080,707 amended

$6,767,679,303

Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

($36,662,114) ($110,744,944)

Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the temporary ($105,170,311)

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during

the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Transfer one-time savings to the State Health Benefit ($179,994,707)

$0

Plan program as a result of the temporary Federal

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to support

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higher claims activity during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Reflect savings for the Part D Clawback as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.
Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.
Replace $881,901 in state general funds with nursing home provider fees. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Replace $530,833 in hospital provider fees with state general funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Provide funds for skilled nursing centers for an add-on payment of an additional $10 per patient day.
Utilize existing funds for skilled nursing centers to update the general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components to current costs for the period that ended June 30, 2021, and submit a disaster state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an effective date of July 1, 2021, with payments pending CMS approval and the audit of 2021 costs. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($14,857,906) $6,516,084 $1,040,534 $0 $0
$26,232,673 $0
$1,803,184,960

($14,857,906) $19,683,061
$3,143,132 $0 $0
$79,252,790 $0
$6,744,155,436

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

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

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$6,057,684,148

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,388,599,962

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,388,599,962

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,643,339,023

Hospital Provider Payment

$342,952,977

State General Funds

$1,182,515,501

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545

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 81) as $1,623,446,659 amended

$5,226,233,581

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$279,122,128

$843,141,906

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Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the temporary ($246,627,002) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of

$447,465

donor milk.

Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of

$3,580

clinical trials.

Replace $4,676,164 in hospital provider fees with state

$0

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

Transfer funds to the PeachCare program to meet projected expenditures.

($13,053,807)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,643,339,023

$0
$1,351,654 $10,814 $0
($13,053,807) $6,057,684,148

17.9. PeachCare

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

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$577,573,599

Federal Funds and Grants

$479,223,840

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,565

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$479,219,275

State Funds

$98,197,976

State General Funds

$98,197,976

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 81) as amended

$76,038,523

$474,437,694

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$20,875,175

$90,082,098

Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the temporary ($11,769,529)

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during

the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Transfer funds from the Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid program to reflect projected expenditures.

$13,053,807

$13,053,807

Amount appropriated in this Act

$98,197,976

$577,573,599

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

$3,975,274,057

State Funds

$229,994,707

State General Funds

$229,994,707

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,745,279,350

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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 81) as amended

$0 $3,745,279,350

Transfer one-time savings from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled program as a result of the temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to support higher claims activity during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (H:Transfer one-time savings from the Medicaid- Aged, Blind, and Disabled program and provide funds to support increased medical and pharmacy expenses.)
The State Health Benefit Plan shall provide coverage of FDA-approved medications for the treatment of obesity. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$229,994,707
$0 $229,994,707

$229,994,707
$0 $3,975,274,057

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

$1,036,365

State Funds

$1,036,365

State General Funds

$1,036,365

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,012,131

$1,012,131

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$24,234

$24,234

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,036,365

$1,036,365

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

$26,829,078

State Funds

$26,829,078

State General Funds

$26,829,078

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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 81) as amended

$25,087,190

$25,087,190

Provide funds for residency slots to fully fund the actual number of residents.

$1,741,888

$1,741,888

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,829,078

$26,829,078

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

$30,207,794

State Funds

$30,207,794

State General Funds

$30,207,794

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 81) as amended

$30,707,794

$30,707,794

Reduce funds to reflect expenditures.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,207,794

$30,207,794

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

$29,431,713

State Funds

$29,431,713

State General Funds

$29,431,713

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 81) as amended

$28,931,713

$28,931,713

Provide funds to support planning efforts for a new nursing program at Morehouse School of Medicine.

$500,000

$500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,431,713

$29,431,713

17.15. Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure an adequate supply of

physicians in rural areas of the state, and to provide a program of aid to

promising medical students.

Total Funds

$1,830,000

State Funds

$1,830,000

State General Funds

$1,830,000

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

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

$2,805,185

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$2,505,185

State General Funds

$2,505,185

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 81) as amended

$2,365,838

$2,665,838

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$139,347

$139,347

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,505,185

$2,805,185

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

$2,384,945

State Funds

$2,384,945

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State General Funds

$2,384,945

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 81) as amended

$2,306,184

$2,306,184

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$78,761

$78,761

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,384,945

$2,384,945

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

$181,857,721 $1,250,346 $1,250,346 $233,715 $233,715
$179,471,313 $179,471,313
$902,347 $902,347

18.1. Departmental Administration (DCS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$9,888,619

Other Funds

$1,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,200

State Funds

$9,887,419

State General Funds

$9,887,419

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 81) as amended

$9,457,738

$9,458,938

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$429,681

$429,681

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,887,419

$9,888,619

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.

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Total Funds

$166,546,483

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,222

Other Funds

$122,515

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$122,515

State Funds

$164,510,628

State General Funds

$164,510,628

Intra-State Government Transfers

$851,118

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$851,118

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $152,117,342 amended

$154,153,197

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$10,173,286

$10,173,286

Provide funds for the replacement of 65 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment, which has exceeded its expected useful life.

$2,220,000

$2,220,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$164,510,628

$166,546,483

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

$3,678,558

State Funds

$3,678,558

State General Funds

$3,678,558

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 81) as amended

$3,525,100

$3,525,100

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$153,458

$153,458

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

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

$880,271

State Funds

$880,271

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State General Funds

$880,271

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$831,165

$831,165

amended

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-

$49,106

$49,106

time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$880,271

$880,271

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

$863,790

Federal Funds and Grants

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$188,124

Other Funds

$110,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

State Funds

$514,437

State General Funds

$514,437

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 81) as amended

$486,510

$835,863

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$27,927

$27,927

Amount appropriated in this Act

$514,437

$863,790

Section 19: Corrections, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,220,101,987 $170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603

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State Funds State General Funds

$1,206,366,829 $1,206,366,829

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

$33,969,145

State Funds

$33,969,145

State General Funds

$33,969,145

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$32,643,272

$32,643,272

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,325,873

$1,325,873

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,969,145

$33,969,145

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

$57,162,435

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$54,708,935

State General Funds

$54,708,935

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$50,856,559

$53,310,059

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,852,376

$3,852,376

Amount appropriated in this Act

$54,708,935

$57,162,435

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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

$27,548,907

State Funds

$27,548,907

State General Funds

$27,548,907

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$27,456,832

$27,456,832

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$92,075

$92,075

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,548,907

$27,548,907

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

$248,216,895

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

$247,756,340

State General Funds

$247,756,340

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $247,592,305 amended

$248,052,860

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$164,035

$164,035

Amount appropriated in this Act

$247,756,340

$248,216,895

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

$44,384,854

Other Funds

$30,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$44,354,854

State General Funds

$44,354,854

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$43,992,694

$44,022,694

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$362,160

$362,160

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,354,854

$44,384,854

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

$127,161,280

State Funds

$127,161,280

State General Funds

$127,161,280

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

$653,308,350

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

$642,517,247

State General Funds

$642,517,247

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $571,508,831 amended

$582,299,934

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$32,426,319

$32,426,319

Provide funds for 72 vehicles for regional offender transportation hubs. (H:Provide funds for 72 vehicles for offender transportation.)

$5,083,507

$5,083,507

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Provide funds for wireless infrastructure upgrades at facilities statewide.
Provide funds for the replacement of 107 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment, which has exceeded its expected useful life.
Provide funds to replace radio communications systems at facilities statewide.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,519,595 $4,109,293
$23,869,702 $642,517,247

$5,519,595 $4,109,293
$23,869,702 $653,308,350

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

$28,345,121

State Funds

$28,345,121

State General Funds

$28,345,121

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 81) as $26,405,418

$26,405,418

amended

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-

$1,939,703

$1,939,703

time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,345,121

$28,345,121

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

$128,839,608 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $1,650,500 $17,084,939 $16,732,460 $16,732,460

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

$1,992,845

Federal Funds and Grants

$721,107

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$721,107

State Funds

$1,271,738

State General Funds

$1,271,738

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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 81) as amended

$1,188,886

$1,909,993

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$82,852

$82,852

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,271,738

$1,992,845

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

$107,025,773

Federal Funds and Grants

$77,435,772

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$77,435,772

Other Funds

$18,731,561

Agency Funds

$1,650,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,081,061

State Funds

$10,858,440

State General Funds

$10,858,440

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$5,359,363

$101,526,696

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$192,047

$192,047

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,398,157

$1,398,157

Provide one-time funds for the demolition of buildings at the former Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Campus.

$3,845,000

$3,845,000

Increase funds to maintain the Boland Building located in Milledgeville.

$63,873

$63,873

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,858,440

$107,025,773

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

$19,820,990

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Federal Funds and Grants

$15,214,830

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$15,214,830

Other Funds

$3,878

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,878

State Funds

$4,602,282

State General Funds

$4,602,282

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,356,191

$19,574,899

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$246,091

$246,091

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,602,282

$19,820,990

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

$75,742,955 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $72,898,834 $72,898,834

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

$10,233,048

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,732,191

State General Funds

$9,732,191

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,419,138

$9,919,995

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$313,053

$313,053

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,732,191

$10,233,048

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

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online access to services, provide motorcycle safety instruction, produce driver

manuals, and investigate driver's license fraud.

Total Funds

$64,130,888

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$62,303,053

State General Funds

$62,303,053

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 81) as amended

$56,582,578

$58,410,413

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,028,475

$4,028,475

Provide funds for the design and equipment of 15 selfservice kiosks in customer service centers and to program existing Department of Revenue kiosks with license capabilities.

$1,267,000

$1,267,000

Provide funds for the annual usage fees for the contact center voice bot.

$125,000

$125,000

Provide funds to repave the commercial driver's license (CDL) carousel located at the Dalton Customer Service Center.

$300,000

$300,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,303,053

$64,130,888

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

$1,379,019

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$863,590

State General Funds

$863,590

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$810,624

$1,326,053

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$52,966

$52,966

Amount appropriated in this Act

$863,590

$1,379,019

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

$916,895,128 $475,649,841 $92,749,020 $227,164,017 $155,736,804
$499,500 $499,500 $440,745,787 $382,969,668 $57,776,119

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

$324,335,638

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,559,519

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$169,970,279

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,840,220

State Funds

$57,776,119

State General Funds

$57,776,119

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$57,726,235

$324,285,754

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$49,884

$49,884

Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,776,119

$324,335,638

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

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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

$383,144,668

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$382,969,668

Lottery Funds

$382,969,668

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 81) as $382,559,866 amended

$382,734,866

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$409,802

$409,802

Utilize Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental

$0

$0

Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and American Rescue

Plan Act (ARPA) federal COVID-19 relief funds to

provide two one-time salary supplements of $1,000

each to increase salaries for certified Pre-K teachers

and assistant teachers. (H:Yes)

Utilize existing funds to expand the Summer Transition

$0

$0

Program in order to address learning loss resulting from

the COVID-19 pandemic. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$382,969,668

$383,144,668

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

$61,414,822

Federal Funds and Grants

$60,915,322

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$57,193,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,721,584

Other Funds

$499,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$499,500

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

$61,403,674 $659,400 $659,400
$60,744,274 $60,744,274

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23.1. Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance

economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and

companies to promote the state.

Total Funds

$5,110,020

State Funds

$5,110,020

State General Funds

$5,110,020

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,971,926

$4,971,926

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$158,592

$158,592

Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

($20,498)

($20,498)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,110,020

$5,110,020

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

$1,022,007

State Funds

$1,022,007

State General Funds

$1,022,007

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,015,872

$1,015,872

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$36,351

$36,351

Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

($30,216)

($30,216)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,022,007

$1,022,007

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

$550,095

State Funds

$550,095

State General Funds

$550,095

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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 81) as

$525,861

$525,861

amended

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-

$24,234

$24,234

time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$550,095

$550,095

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

$1,635,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

23.5. Global Commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state

that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

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

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

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop

international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

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

providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$9,559,876

State Funds

$9,559,876

State General Funds

$9,559,876

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 81) as amended

$9,610,402

$9,610,402

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$272,635

$272,635

Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

($224,626)

($224,626)

Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries.

($98,535)

($98,535)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,559,876

$9,559,876

23.6. International Relations and Trade

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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

$2,650,171

State Funds

$2,650,171

State General Funds

$2,650,171

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,645,794

$2,645,794

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$60,586

$60,586

Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

($56,209)

($56,209)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,650,171

$2,650,171

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

$505,303

State Funds

$505,303

State General Funds

$505,303

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$452,995

$452,995

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$20,013

$20,013

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$32,295

$32,295

Amount appropriated in this Act

$505,303

$505,303

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

$919,520

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State Funds

$919,520

State General Funds

$919,520

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$925,255

$925,255

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$42,410

$42,410

Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

($48,145)

($48,145)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$919,520

$919,520

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

$39,450,926

State Funds

$39,450,926

State General Funds

$39,450,926

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 81) as amended

$10,394,545

$10,394,545

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$302,928

$302,928

Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

($46,547)

($46,547)

Provide funds for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority to complete the roof replacement.

$28,800,000

$28,800,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,450,926

$39,450,926

Section 24: Education, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$13,302,673,457 $2,099,148,714 $112,501 $2,099,036,213 $30,211,020 $30,211,020
$11,173,313,723 $11,173,313,723

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The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,789.65. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

24.1. Agricultural Education

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

with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide

afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$19,852,808

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

$16,309,448

State General Funds

$16,309,448

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$11,746,666

$15,290,026

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$17,790

$17,790

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$11,099

$11,099

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher Program, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmers, and Youth Camps.

$253,606

$253,606

Provide funds for agricultural education equipment and facilities.

$4,280,287

$4,280,287

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,309,448

$19,852,808

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

$16,902,382

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

$7,268,792

State General Funds

$7,268,792

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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 81) as amended

$6,899,631

$16,533,221

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$315,383

$315,383

recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

$53,778

$53,778

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,268,792

$16,902,382

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

$29,605,715

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

$4,645,271

State General Funds

$4,645,271

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,191,667

$29,152,111

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$115,115

$115,115

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$338,489

$338,489

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,645,271

$29,605,715

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

$28,604,735

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,475,000

State Funds

$5,129,735

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State General Funds

$5,129,735

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

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,105,609
$16,256
$7,870
$5,129,735

Total Funds $28,580,609
$16,256
$7,870
$28,604,735

24.5. Communities in Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance

Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to

support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$1,428,100

State Funds

$1,428,100

State General Funds

$1,428,100

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates.

$57,124

$57,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

24.6. Curriculum Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide,

standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this

curriculum.

Total Funds

$9,373,519

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

$6,568,798

State General Funds

$6,568,798

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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 81) as amended

$6,600,153

$9,404,874

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$129,945

$129,945

recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

$78,700

$78,700

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.

Reflect a delayed implementation date for the rural coding program.

($240,000)

($240,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,568,798

$9,373,519

24.7. Federal Programs

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

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,196,253,147

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,195,922,003

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,195,922,003

State Funds

$331,144

State General Funds

$331,144

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0 $1,195,922,003

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$331,144

$331,144

Amount appropriated in this Act

$331,144 $1,196,253,147

24.8. 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

$68,876,711

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

State Funds

$57,553,909

State General Funds

$57,553,909

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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775

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for GNETS grants.
Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,365,930 $6,059
$2,446,109 $1,735,811
$57,553,909

$64,688,732 $6,059
$2,446,109 $1,735,811
$68,876,711

24.9. 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

$12,280,039

Other Funds

$9,516,302

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,516,302

State Funds

$2,763,737

State General Funds

$2,763,737

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,594,150

$12,110,452

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$169,587

$169,587

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,763,737

$12,280,039

24.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise

technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems,

support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs

that assist local school systems.

Total Funds

$20,028,732

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$19,619,465

State General Funds

$19,619,465

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,143,455 $450,382 $25,628
$19,619,465

$19,552,722 $450,382 $25,628
$20,028,732

24.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

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

including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$14,727,989

State Funds

$14,727,989

State General Funds

$14,727,989

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$14,763,532

$14,763,532

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,059

$6,059

Recognize savings based on Residential Treatment Facility Program Manager position start date and salary.

($41,602)

($41,602)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,727,989

$14,727,989

24.12. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training,

technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver

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

comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$801,192,313

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

$43,538,782

State General Funds

$43,538,782

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 81) as amended

$29,518,235

$787,171,766

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Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all nutrition workers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$238,117
$13,782,430 $43,538,782

$238,117
$13,782,430 $801,192,313

24.13. 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

$39,720,324

State Funds

$39,720,324

State General Funds

$39,720,324

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 81) as amended

$36,069,990

$36,069,990

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants.

$1,682,204

$1,682,204

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

$1,968,130

$1,968,130

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,720,324

$39,720,324

24.14. 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

$343,608,449

State Funds

$343,608,449

State General Funds

$343,608,449

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $136,541,242 amended

$136,541,242

Provide funds to replace 1,747 buses statewide over three years at a base bus cost of $88,110 and provide funds for reimbursement of key safety features.

$188,001,658

$188,001,658

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all bus drivers.

$14,065,549

$14,065,549

Provide funds to incentivize school systems to purchase alternative fuel school buses.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$343,608,449

$343,608,449

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24.15. 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

$797,971,105

State Funds

$797,971,105

State General Funds

$797,971,105

24.16. 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

($2,275,763,647)

State Funds

($2,275,763,647)

State General Funds

($2,275,763,647)

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) amended

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share for two new State Commission charter schools (($835,499)) and one closed charter school ($162,135). (H:Adjust Local Five Mill Share for two new State Commission charter schools (($835,924)) and one closed charter school ($162,135))

($673,789)

($673,789)

Adjust funds for Local Five Mill Share to reflect the statutorily-required cap on FY 2022 Local Five Mill Share earnings. (H:Adjust funds for Local Five Mill Share to reflect the removal of the statutorily-required cap on FY 2022 Local Five Mill Share earnings.)

($104,326,436)

($104,326,436)

Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,275,763,647) ($2,275,763,647)

24.17. 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

$11,982,207,787

State Funds

$11,982,207,787

State General Funds

$11,982,207,787

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 81) as $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 amended

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779

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience.

$3,486,464

Decrease funds to reflect charter school closure.

($1,604,615)

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 $382,696,501 education.

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth.

$93,048,252

Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

$14,568,597

Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

$233,602

Increase funds to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship.

$3,159,720

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all school nurses.

$2,070,595

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

$315,900,085

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all custodians.

$8,492,509

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,982,207,787

$3,486,464
($1,604,615) $382,696,501 $93,048,252 $14,568,597
$233,602 $3,159,720 $2,070,595 $315,900,085
$8,492,509 $11,982,207,787

24.18. 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

$14,588,652

State Funds

$14,588,652

State General Funds

$14,588,652

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 81) as amended

$13,995,646

$13,995,646

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to RESAs.

$433,006

$433,006

Restore funds for mental health contractual services.

$160,000

$160,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,588,652

$14,588,652

24.19. 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

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and implement school improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and

overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$17,164,878

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

$10,262,577

State General Funds

$10,262,577

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,837,451

$16,739,752

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$289,359

$289,359

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$135,767

$135,767

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,262,577

$17,164,878

24.20. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and

support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and

diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter

schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported

throughout the state in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$6,497,713

Other Funds

$6,449,282

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,449,282

State Funds

$48,431

State General Funds

$48,431

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$6,449,282

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$48,431

$48,431

Amount appropriated in this Act

$48,431

$6,497,713

24.21. State Schools

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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

$34,370,921

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

$32,683,734

State General Funds

$32,683,734

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$31,290,788

$32,977,975

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$835,825

$835,825

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$36,323

$36,323

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all school nurses and nutrition workers.

$10,766

$10,766

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

$310,032

$310,032

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for state schools.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,683,734

$34,370,921

24.22. 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

$73,000,720

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

$21,655,260

State General Funds

$21,655,260

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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 81) as amended

$18,637,394

$69,982,854

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$69,823

$69,823

recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

$65,583

$65,583

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs.

$282,460

$282,460

Provide funds to purchase equipment for construction industry certification, statewide.

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,655,260

$73,000,720

24.23. 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

$48,628,419

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,734,484

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,734,484

State Funds

$24,893,935

State General Funds

$24,893,935

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$22,372,983

$46,107,467

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$115,906

$115,906

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$12,108

$12,108

Increase funds to administer Georgia Milestones in accordance with federal requirements.

$2,392,938

$2,392,938

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,893,935

$48,628,419

24.24. 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

$1,551,946

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State Funds

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

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 81) as amended

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction.

$62,078

$62,078

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 24.63% for New Plan employees and 19.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.57% 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 $888.52 per member for State Fiscal Year 2022.

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

$5,044,194

Other Funds

$5,044,194

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,044,194

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

$2,697,265

State Funds

$2,697,265

State General Funds

$2,697,265

25.3. Public School Employees Retirement System

$63,653,488 $28,454,823 $28,454,823 $35,198,665 $35,198,665

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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

$32,491,000

State Funds

$32,491,000

State General Funds

$32,491,000

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

$23,421,029

Other Funds

$23,410,629

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,410,629

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 81) as amended

$36,400

$23,447,029

Eliminate funds for one-time funding provided to initiate HB 664 (2020 Session).

($26,000)

($26,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,400

$23,421,029

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

26.1. Commission Administration (SFC)

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

handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information

technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and

process innovation.

Total Funds

$5,579,844

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,800

$59,457,140 $6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,427,187
$428,645 $8,998,542 $42,993,604 $42,993,604
$50,000 $50,000

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,800

Other Funds

$507,780

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$507,780

State Funds

$4,948,264

State General Funds

$4,948,264

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,702,548

$4,334,128

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$210,716

$210,716

Provide funds for maintenance, repairs, and improvements.

$1,035,000

$1,035,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,948,264

$5,579,844

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

$8,740,192

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

$3,918,309

State General Funds

$3,918,309

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 81) as amended

$3,490,829

$8,312,712

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$255,913 $171,567 $3,918,309

$255,913 $171,567 $8,740,192

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 Federal Funds and Grants

$43,905,803 $3,046,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,046,681

Other Funds

$6,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$6,756,312 $34,102,810

State General Funds

$34,102,810

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 81) as $28,575,802

$38,378,795

amended

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,354,050

$2,354,050

Provide funds for the replacement of firefighting equipment that has exceeded its expected useful life and to improve ranger safety.

$3,172,958

$3,172,958

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,102,810

$43,905,803

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

$1,231,301

Federal Funds and Grants

$133,717

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$133,717

Other Funds

$1,073,363

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,073,363

State Funds

$24,221

State General Funds

$24,221

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

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0
$24,221
$24,221

Total Funds $1,207,080
$24,221
$1,231,301

Section 27: Governor, Office of the Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

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

$6,318,460

State Funds

$6,318,460

State General Funds

$6,318,460

$83,161,287 $30,552,612
$753,430 $29,799,182
$807,856 $807,856 $51,800,819 $51,800,819

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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 81) as amended

$6,130,645

$6,130,645

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$187,815

$187,815

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,318,460

$6,318,460

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

$10,981,348

State Funds

$10,981,348

State General Funds

$10,981,348

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 81) as amended

$10,690,538

$10,690,538

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$290,810

$290,810

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,981,348

$10,981,348

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

$980,608

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,000

State Funds

$949,608

State General Funds

$949,608

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$870,847

$901,847

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$78,761

$78,761

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$949,608

$980,608

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

$33,868,388

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

$3,357,350

State General Funds

$3,357,350

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 81) as amended

$2,706,861

$33,217,899

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$144,885

$144,885

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$414,485

$414,485

Provide one-time funds for retirement and leave payouts.

$91,119

$91,119

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,357,350

$33,868,388

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

$8,269,375

Federal Funds and Grants

$818,430

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$753,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,000

State Funds

$7,450,945

State General Funds

$7,450,945

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Utilize existing funds ($131,335) and increase funds for projected increase in operating expenses.

$7,065,968 $377,294
$7,683

$7,884,398 $377,294
$7,683

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,450,945

$8,269,375

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

$9,173,849

State Funds State General Funds

$9,173,849 $9,173,849

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 81) as amended

$9,029,925

$9,029,925

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$143,924

$143,924

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

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

$1,050,097

State Funds

$1,050,097

State General Funds

$1,050,097

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 81) as amended

$943,892

$943,892

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$30,293

$30,293

Provide funds for technology upgrades.

$75,912

$75,912

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,050,097

$1,050,097

27.9. Office of the State Inspector General

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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

$1,457,121

State Funds

$1,457,121

State General Funds

$1,457,121

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

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,390,477
$66,644
$1,457,121

Total Funds $1,390,477
$66,644
$1,457,121

Section 28: Human Services, Department of

Total Funds

$1,927,836,352

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,055,476,436

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,319,925

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$88,842,498

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$56,325,377

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$85,678,728

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$12,032,326

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,423,968

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$299,370,236

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$495,483,378

Other Funds

$28,113,734

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,713,734

State Funds

$843,718,015

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$351,005

State General Funds

$843,367,010

Intra-State Government Transfers

$528,167

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$528,167

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.

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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

$115,285,449

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,285,083

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$9,121,401

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,163,682

State Funds

$40,000,366

State General Funds

$40,000,366

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 81) as amended

$41,783,695

$117,068,778

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$316,671

$316,671

Reduce state funds to reflect the temporary 6.2% increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) adoption supplement.

($2,100,000)

($2,100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,000,366

$115,285,449

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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

$17,863,982

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $15,500,000
(CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$2,363,982

State General Funds

$2,363,982

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,727,964

$20,227,964

Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation.

($2,363,982)

($2,363,982)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,363,982

$17,863,982

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

$9,386,308

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,066,944

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$2,966,090

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,100,854

State Funds

$2,319,364

State General Funds

$2,319,364

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,270,583

$9,337,527

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$48,781

$48,781

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,319,364

$9,386,308

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

$121,917,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,275,285

Other Funds

$3,400,000

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

State Funds

$28,846,936

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State General Funds

$28,846,936

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 81) as amended

$26,258,537

$119,329,582

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,588,399

$2,588,399

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,846,936

$121,917,981

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

$408,678,401

Federal Funds and Grants

$203,465,900

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$42,271,459

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$216,709

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,802,444

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.558)

$1,423,968

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $127,287,873
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,463,447

State Funds

$205,080,094

State General Funds

$205,080,094

Intra-State Government Transfers

$132,407

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$132,407

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $195,288,974 amended

$398,887,281

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$9,791,120

$9,791,120

Amount appropriated in this Act

$205,080,094

$408,678,401

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

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Federal Funds and Grants Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,110,137 $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

$125,994,346

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,326,554

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$165,444

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,549,809

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$570,033

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,565,808

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$3,853,040

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,622,420

Other Funds

$13,580,052

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,580,052

State Funds

$63,087,740

State General Funds

$63,087,740

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$60,625,706

$123,532,312

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,857,371

$2,857,371

Increase funds for the Integrated Eligibility System costs for the implementation of the Patients First Act (2019 Session).

$2,719,534

$2,719,534

Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies.

($514,871)

($514,871)

Redirect $4,100,000 in unutilized funds to address programmatic costs associated with high-need youth and reduce operating.

($2,600,000)

($2,600,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$63,087,740

$125,994,346

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

$29,132,164

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

$25,263,238

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State General Funds

$25,263,238

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$23,630,983

$27,499,909

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,632,255

$1,632,255

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,263,238

$29,132,164

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

$74,692,060

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,318,008

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$6,950,343

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,367,665

State Funds

$37,374,052

State General Funds

$37,374,052

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$33,089,791

$70,407,799

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$68,577

$68,577

Increase funds for the American Rescue Plan state match requirement for meals, supportive services, family caregiver support, and preventive health services to the Area Agencies on Aging. (Total Funds: $40,712,367) (H:Yes; Provide funds for the American Rescue Plan state match and partial local match for meals, support services, family caregiver support, and preventive health services to the Areas on Aging.(Total Funds: $42,209,198))

$4,215,684

$4,215,684

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,374,052

$74,692,060

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

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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

$327,647,577

Federal Funds and Grants

$202,351,831

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)

$77,659,246

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $28,807,868
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$87,511,645

Other Funds

$641,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$641,750

State Funds

$124,653,996

State General Funds

$124,653,996

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 81) as $117,030,156 amended

$320,023,737

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$7,623,840

$7,623,840

Amount appropriated in this Act

$124,653,996

$327,647,577

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

$374,052,606

Federal Funds and Grants

$92,913,818

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$31,558,969

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $61,186,131
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$168,718

State Funds

$281,138,788

State General Funds

$281,138,788

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

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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

$2,635,497

Federal Funds and Grants

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$568,850

State Funds

$2,066,647

State General Funds

$2,066,647

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,890,949

$2,459,799

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$175,698

$175,698

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,066,647

$2,635,497

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

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

$18,835,330

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,735,330

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $14,194,825
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,540,505

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

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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

$329,218

State Funds

$329,218

State General Funds

$329,218

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 81) as amended

$311,042

$311,042

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$18,176

$18,176

Amount appropriated in this Act

$329,218

$329,218

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

$10,185,104

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,236,965

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,236,965

State Funds

$8,948,139

State General Funds

$8,948,139

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

$2,731,533

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,443,269

State Funds

$288,264

State General Funds

$288,264

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$252,131

$2,695,400

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,133 $288,264

$36,133 $2,731,533

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

$9,851,854

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,846,048

Other Funds

$304,597

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$304,597

State Funds

$1,701,209

State General Funds

$1,701,209

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 81) as amended

$1,335,952

$9,486,597

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$365,257

$365,257

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,701,209

$9,851,854

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

$70,300,638

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,300,638

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,300,638

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

$5,416,111

Other Funds

$5,114,691

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,114,691

State Funds

$301,420

State General Funds

$301,420

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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 81) as amended

$0

$5,114,691

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

$301,420

$301,420

employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$301,420

$5,416,111

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

$89,560,262

Federal Funds and Grants

$65,054,061

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,054,061

Other Funds

$5,072,644

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,072,644

State Funds

$19,433,557

State General Funds

$19,433,557

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$17,555,165

$87,312,386

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,549,142

$1,549,142

Increase funds for upgrades to the case management system.

$100,000

$469,484

Restore funds for Georgia Radio Reading Service.

$27,000

$27,000

Restore funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia.

$202,250

$202,250

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,433,557

$89,560,262

28.25. Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

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

Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the purposes of

providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services,

and social services to sexually exploited children.

Total Funds

$351,005

State Funds

$351,005

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$351,005

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

$38,350,744 $853,494 $853,494
$7,752,476 $6,783,733
$968,743 $29,253,880 $29,253,880
$490,894 $490,894

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 maintain a fire-safe

environment.

Total Funds

$2,405,414

Other Funds

$210,000

Agency Funds

$210,000

State Funds

$2,155,814

State General Funds

$2,155,814

Intra-State Government Transfers

$39,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$39,600

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 81) as amended

$2,026,697

$2,276,297

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$129,117

$129,117

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,155,814

$2,405,414

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, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$598,251

State Funds

$598,251

State General Funds

$598,251

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$531,607

$531,607

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,644 $598,251

$66,644 $598,251

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, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

Total Funds

$11,161,284

Federal Funds and Grants

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$853,494

Other Funds

$2,598,725

Agency Funds

$2,598,725

State Funds

$7,709,065

State General Funds

$7,709,065

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$7,179,858

$10,632,077

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$529,207

$529,207

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,709,065

$11,161,284

29.4. Insurance Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that licensed

insurance entities maintain solvency and conform to state law by conducting

financial and market examinations, investigating policyholder complaints, monitoring for compliance with state laws and regulations, reviewing and

approving premium rates, and disseminating information to the public and the

insurance industry about the state's insurance laws and regulations.

Total Funds

$9,734,739

Other Funds

$4,943,751

Agency Funds

$3,975,008

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$968,743

State Funds

$4,790,988

State General Funds

$4,790,988

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Reduce funds and recognize $968,743 in additional revenue from collected fees, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 338-1.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,410,823 $348,908 ($968,743)
$4,790,988

$9,385,831 $348,908 $0
$9,734,739

29.5. Reinsurance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to

review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

Total Funds

$8,049,420

State Funds

$8,049,420

State General Funds

$8,049,420

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds to implement the state reinsurance program per the Patients First Act (2019 Session).

$49,420

$49,420

Provide funds to create the state healthcare exchange per the Patients First Act (2019 Session).

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes)

$0

$0

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

29.6. Special Fraud

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

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$6,401,636

State Funds

$5,950,342

State General Funds

$5,950,342

Intra-State Government Transfers

$451,294

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$451,294

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 81) as amended

$5,814,860

$6,266,154

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$135,482

$135,482

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,950,342

$6,401,636

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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

$321,060,290 $105,804,732
$950,257 $104,854,475 $33,930,554 $33,930,554 $181,325,004 $181,325,004

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

$10,700,176

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

$10,349,273

State General Funds

$10,349,273

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,314,471

$8,665,374

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$227,304

$227,304

Reduce funds to reflect delayed start dates for legal positions.

($20,502)

($20,502)

Provide funds for the replacement of 33 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

$828,000

$828,000

Provide funds for headquarters facility security enhancements.

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,349,273

$10,700,176

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.

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Total Funds

$13,615,079

Other Funds

$11,500,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,500,200

State Funds

$2,114,879

State General Funds

$2,114,879

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,990,828

$13,491,028

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$124,051

$124,051

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,114,879

$13,615,079

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

$47,041,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,302,180

Other Funds

$5,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,856

State Funds

$44,733,773

State General Funds

$44,733,773

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$41,676,556

$43,984,592

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,763,746

$1,763,746

Provide funds to replace and improve laboratory equipment.

$1,535,000

$1,535,000

Reduce funds for forensic pathology fellowship program.

($241,529)

($241,529)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,733,773

$47,041,809

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

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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

$60,808,526

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

$57,271,723

State General Funds

$57,271,723

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$50,083,475

$53,620,278

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,232,753

$2,232,753

Provide funds for the replacement of 107 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment, which has exceeded its expected useful life. (H:Provide funds for the replacement of 74 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment, which has exceeded its expected useful life.)

$4,472,000

$4,472,000

Provide funds for two temporary positions, two fulltime positions, and associated costs to investigate elections complaints. (H:Provide funds for four fulltime positions and associated costs to investigate elections complaints.)

$483,495

$483,495

Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,271,723

$60,808,526

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

$143,748,986

Federal Funds and Grants

$101,677,799

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$950,257

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,727,542

Other Funds

$20,361,545

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,361,545

State Funds

$21,709,642

State General Funds

$21,709,642

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$16,803,920

$138,843,264

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$80,614

$80,614

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$201,198

$201,198

Provide funds for the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. (H:Increase funds for the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund by $6,505,148 by redirecting $1,881,238 in unallocated training funds and providing $4,623,910 in new state funds.)

$4,623,910

$4,623,910

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,709,642

$143,748,986

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

$30,537,364

State Funds

$30,537,364

State General Funds

$30,537,364

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$30,518,949

$30,518,949

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$18,415

$18,415

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,537,364

$30,537,364

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.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

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

$353,042,427 $10,760,962 $5,311,353 $5,449,609
$412,746 $412,746 $341,868,719 $341,868,719

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

$98,585,718

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,690,196

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,311,353

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$378,843

Other Funds

$412,746

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$412,746

State Funds

$92,482,776

State General Funds

$92,482,776

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 81) as amended

$85,581,197

$91,684,139

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,083,977

$4,083,977

Transfer funds from Secure Detention to provide a 20% salary increase for juvenile program managers to

$227,886

$227,886

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provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.
Increase funds for Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight to reflect the loss of Title IV-E federal funds.
Increase funds to reflect the loss of Title IV-E funds associated with the October 1, 2021 implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and the statewide transition to increased family-based placement settings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,063,736 $525,980
$92,482,776

$2,063,736 $525,980
$98,585,718

31.2. Departmental Administration (DJJ)

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

of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their actions through

the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

Total Funds

$24,709,787

State Funds

$24,709,787

State General Funds

$24,709,787

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 81) as amended

$23,454,168

$23,454,168

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$994,405

$994,405

Transfer funds from Secure Detention to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.

$261,214

$261,214

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,709,787

$24,709,787

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

$89,552,114

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,147,924

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,147,924

State Funds

$86,404,190

State General Funds

$86,404,190

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

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs. Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to certified teachers and certified employees. Provide funds for capital repairs and maintenance.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$79,196,557 $3,789,166
$169,467 $3,249,000 $86,404,190

$82,344,481 $3,789,166
$169,467 $3,249,000 $89,552,114

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

$140,194,808

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,922,842

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,922,842

State Funds

$138,271,966

State General Funds

$138,271,966

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $125,241,166 amended

$127,164,008

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,499,008

$6,499,008

Transfer funds to Community Service to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.

($227,886)

($227,886)

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to certified teachers and certified employees.

$269,892

$269,892

Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.

($261,214)

($261,214)

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$6,751,000

$6,751,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$138,271,966

$140,194,808

Section 32: Labor, Department of Total Funds

$114,548,140

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

$91,880,554 $91,880,554 $9,606,400 $9,606,400 $13,061,186 $13,061,186

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

$30,023,466

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

$1,693,131

State General Funds

$1,693,131

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,654,783

$29,985,118

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$38,348

$38,348

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,693,131

$30,023,466

32.2. Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project

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 81) as amended

$198,916

$198,916

Eliminate funds for a Chief Labor Officer to be appointed, subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests due to empowering legislation being vetoed.

($198,916)

($198,916)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

32.3. Labor Market Information

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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

32.4. 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

$30,130,500

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

$4,303,734

State General Funds

$4,303,734

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,211,553

$30,038,319

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$92,181

$92,181

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,303,734

$30,130,500

32.5. 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

$51,730,789

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

$7,064,321

State General Funds

$7,064,321

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,884,723

$51,551,191

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$179,598

$179,598

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,064,321

$51,730,789

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

$89,072,291

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$96,000

Other Funds

$58,788,801

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$58,788,801

State Funds

$30,187,490

State General Funds

$30,187,490

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$29,109,353

$87,994,154

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,078,137

$1,078,137

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,187,490

$89,072,291

$94,157,777 $3,729,332 $3,729,332 $58,790,912 $58,790,912 $31,637,533 $31,637,533

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

$5,085,486

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Federal Funds and Grants

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,633,332

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,450,043

State General Funds

$1,450,043

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 81) as amended

$1,376,383

$5,011,826

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$73,660

$73,660

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,450,043

$5,085,486

Section 34: Natural Resources, 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
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.

$335,434,340 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,515,632 $22,957,835 $73,557,797 $168,192,045 $168,192,045

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

$8,177,505

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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

$2,973,436

State General Funds

$2,973,436

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,816,944

$8,021,013

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$156,492

$156,492

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,973,436

$8,177,505

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$13,421,277

State Funds

$13,421,277

State General Funds

$13,421,277

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$11,779,003

$11,779,003

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$442,274

$442,274

Provide funds for the replacement of 45 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment, which has exceeded its expected useful life.

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,421,277

$13,421,277

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

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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

$120,718,247

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,694,911

Other Funds

$55,523,856

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,566,021

State Funds

$35,499,480

State General Funds

$35,499,480

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 81) as amended

$28,390,389

$113,609,156

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,139,613

$1,139,613

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,761,186

$1,761,186

Provide funds for the increased cost of the Lake Lanier storage agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers, initially funded in FY 2019 and executed in January 2021.

$2,787,792

$2,787,792

Provide funds for the replacement of 25 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and laboratory equipment, which has exceeded its expected useful life.

$1,420,500

$1,420,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$35,499,480

$120,718,247

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

$20,705,266

State Funds

$20,705,266

State General Funds

$20,705,266

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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

34.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal

laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating

safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education

classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$27,351,778

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,751,293

Other Funds

$3,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

State Funds

$24,596,828

State General Funds

$24,596,828

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$23,365,004

$26,119,954

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,231,824

$1,231,824

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,596,828

$27,351,778

34.7. Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and

maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and

historic sites.

Total Funds

$73,695,530

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

$38,099,710

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State General Funds

$38,099,710

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 81) as amended

$15,625,316

$51,221,136

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$854,983

$854,983

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$711,746

$711,746

Provide funds to construct the Jekyll Island Public Safety Complex.

$5,947,665

$5,947,665

Increase funds for repairs and renovations to parks and recreational facilities.

$14,960,000

$14,960,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$38,099,710

$73,695,530

34.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

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

scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and

corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments

with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote

statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$2,817,533

State Funds

$2,817,533

State General Funds

$2,817,533

34.9. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and

the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating

education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate

statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing

regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license

hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$60,202,958

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,980,286

Other Funds

$8,488,403

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,488,403

State Funds

$21,734,269

State General Funds

$21,734,269

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

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual Lifetime Sportsman's License revenues in FY 2021.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $19,725,990
$1,137,069
$871,210
$21,734,269

Total Funds $58,194,679
$1,137,069
$871,210
$60,202,958

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

$17,604,243 $17,604,243 $17,604,243

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$2,190,749

State Funds

$2,190,749

State General Funds

$2,190,749

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 81) as amended

$2,123,228

$2,123,228

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$67,521

$67,521

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,190,749

$2,190,749

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

$14,878,781

State Funds

$14,878,781

State General Funds

$14,878,781

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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 81) as amended

$13,939,621

$13,939,621

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$939,160

$939,160

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,878,781

$14,878,781

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

$534,713

State Funds

$534,713

State General Funds

$534,713

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 81) as amended

$487,251

$487,251

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$35,352

$35,352

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$12,110

$12,110

Amount appropriated in this Act

$534,713

$534,713

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

$479,700,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000
$477,500,000 $477,500,000

36.1. State Properties Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain long-term plans for state buildings and land; to compile an accessible database of state-owned and leased real property with information about utilization, demand management, and space standards; and to negotiate better rates in the leasing market and property acquisitions and dispositions.

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Total Funds Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Total Funds

$477,500,000

State Funds

$477,500,000

State General Funds

$477,500,000

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 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funding for state prison facility transformation. (H:Provide funding for state prison facility transformation and to include $6,726,560 for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety, and security.)

$432,500,000

$432,500,000

Provide funds for the migration plan for Capitol Hill to maximize operational efficiencies by consolidating agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol Hill.

$45,000,000

$45,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$477,500,000

$477,500,000

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

$99,620,608 $170,762 $170,762
$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $66,109,846 $66,109,846

37.1. Public Defender Council

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

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

the administration of the Conflict Division.

Total Funds

$10,327,273

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$1,840,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,840,000

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State Funds

$8,482,273

State General Funds

$8,482,273

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,140,177

$9,985,177

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$342,096

$342,096

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,482,273

$10,327,273

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

$89,293,335

Federal Funds and Grants

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$165,762

Other Funds

$31,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$57,627,573

State General Funds

$57,627,573

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$53,667,994

$85,333,756

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,465,889

$2,465,889

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,493,690

$1,493,690

Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,627,573

$89,293,335

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)

$741,563,175 $395,951,809 $16,864,606
$2,206,829

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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

$10,404,529 $366,475,845 $10,157,812
$561,134 $9,596,678 $335,453,554 $1,362,757 $320,344,877 $13,745,920

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

$40,231,697

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

$20,018,916

State General Funds

$13,161,737

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 81) as amended

$19,914,496

$40,127,277

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$104,420

$104,420

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,018,916

$40,231,697

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

$6,941,309

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$300,000

State Funds

$6,641,309

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,641,309

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 81) as amended

$6,613,249

$6,913,249

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$28,060

$28,060

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,641,309

$6,941,309

38.3. Departmental Administration (DPH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$38,445,203

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

$26,187,347

State General Funds

$26,055,552

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 81) as amended

$25,124,426

$37,382,282

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,062,921

$1,062,921

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,187,347

$38,445,203

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

$29,392,254

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

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,125,473

Other Funds

$171,976

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$171,976

State Funds

$5,544,805

State General Funds

$5,544,805

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 81) as amended

$5,345,115

$29,192,564

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$199,690

$199,690

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,544,805

$29,392,254

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

$12,001,930

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,552,593

State Funds

$5,449,337

State General Funds

$5,333,700

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 81) as amended

$5,301,213

$11,853,806

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$148,124

$148,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,449,337

$12,001,930

38.6. Immunization

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

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

Total Funds

$9,132,841

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

$2,421,653

State General Funds

$2,421,653

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 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,410,878
$10,775
$2,421,653

Total Funds $9,122,066
$10,775
$9,132,841

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

$47,585,516

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

$24,507,696

State General Funds

$24,507,696

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$24,353,236

$47,431,056

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$154,460

$154,460

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,507,696

$47,585,516

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

$278,766,253

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

$15,146,857

State General Funds

$15,146,857

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 $14,859,827
$287,030
$15,146,857

Total Funds $278,479,223
$287,030
$278,766,253

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

$90,744,938

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,927,661

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,927,661

State Funds

$42,817,277

State General Funds

$42,817,277

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$32,220,388

$80,148,049

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$696,005

$696,005

Increase funds to address the state funds shortfall for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) per the state match requirement in the Ryan White Care Act Title II Award.

$9,900,884

$9,900,884

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,817,277

$90,744,938

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

$7,561,949

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

$6,489,752

State General Funds

$6,489,752

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 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $6,316,674
$173,078
$6,489,752

Total Funds $7,388,871
$173,078
$7,561,949

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

$151,392,321

State Funds

$151,392,321

State General Funds

$151,392,321

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $125,293,299 amended

$125,293,299

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$26,099,022

$26,099,022

Amount appropriated in this Act

$151,392,321

$151,392,321

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

$5,037,272

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$4,506,592

State General Funds

$4,506,592

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,276,474

$4,807,154

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$230,118

$230,118

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,506,592

$5,037,272

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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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

$1,362,757

State Funds

$1,362,757

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,362,757

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

$22,966,935

State Funds

$22,966,935

State General Funds

$22,966,935

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$14,406,895

$14,406,895

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$24,234

$24,234

Increase funds to reflect 2021 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees.

$7,391,635

$7,391,635

Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections.

$1,144,171

$1,144,171

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,966,935

$22,966,935

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

$280,455,144 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $13,093,402 $13,093,402 $221,862,630 $221,862,630 $11,571,263 $11,571,263

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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

$4,131,303

State Funds

$4,131,303

State General Funds

$4,131,303

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,021,399

$4,021,399

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$109,904

$109,904

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,131,303

$4,131,303

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

$8,405,077

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,405,077

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,405,077

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

$21,094,548

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$21,091,038

State General Funds

$21,091,038

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,645,786

$8,649,296

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs. Provide funds for headquarters equipment. Provide funds for the statewide maintenance and construction of three communication towers. Provide funds to complete construction of the new headquarters building.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$390,252
$6,600,000 $655,000
$4,800,000 $21,091,038

$390,252
$6,600,000 $655,000
$4,800,000 $21,094,548

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

$151,721,566

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,888,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,888,148

Other Funds

$673,900

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$673,900

State Funds

$148,783,732

State General Funds

$148,783,732

Intra-State Government Transfers

$375,786

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$375,786

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $130,524,399 amended

$133,462,233

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$5,869,071

$5,869,071

Provide funds for the replacement of 314 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life.

$12,025,000

$12,025,000

Reduce funds to reflect smaller class sizes in the 111th and 112th trooper schools and redirect $144,370 in existing funds to provide a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

($1,734,738)

($1,734,738)

Provide funds for maintenance, repairs, and renovations at field offices in Baldwin County ($500,000), Tattnall County ($500,000), Morgan County ($350,000) and statewide locations ($750,000).

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$148,783,732

$151,721,566

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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

$38,387,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,289,344

Other Funds

$10,761,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,761,804

State Funds

$15,965,590

State General Funds

$15,965,590

Intra-State Government Transfers

$370,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$370,923

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 81) as amended

$15,507,378

$37,929,449

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$458,212

$458,212

Utilize $33,135 in existing funds to provide a 10%

$0

$0

salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime

in the metro Atlanta area. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,965,590

$38,387,661

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

$1,019,755

State Funds

$1,019,755

State General Funds

$1,019,755

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 81) as amended

$964,510

$964,510

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$55,245

$55,245

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,019,755

$1,019,755

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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

$2,519,881

State Funds

$2,519,881

State General Funds

$2,519,881

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,482,512

$1,482,512

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$55,245

$55,245

Increase funds to reflect FY 2021 fireworks excise tax collections.

$832,124

$832,124

Provide funds to replace two vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

$50,000

$50,000

Provide funds for an online database to maintain records.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,519,881

$2,519,881

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

$4,643,278

State Funds

$4,643,278

State General Funds

$4,643,278

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,471,406

$4,471,406

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$171,872

$171,872

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

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

$25,067,696

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,061,179

Other Funds

$1,492,086

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,492,086

State Funds

$20,585,764

State General Funds

$20,585,764

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,928,667

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,928,667

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 81) as amended

$17,216,328

$21,698,260

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$931,946

$931,946

Provide funds for the replacement of eight vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

$202,490

$202,490

Provide funds for a replacement backhoe.

$110,000

$110,000

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$2,125,000

$2,125,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,585,764

$25,067,696

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

$23,464,379

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,689,178

Other Funds

$162,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$162,102

State Funds

$3,122,289

State General Funds

$3,122,289

Intra-State Government Transfers

$490,810

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$490,810

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 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Reduce funds in accordance with FY 2021 Joshua's Law collections.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,437,322
$40,585
$68,627
($424,245) $3,122,289

Total Funds $23,779,412
$40,585
$68,627
($424,245) $23,464,379

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

$11,907,497 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,564,397 $10,564,397

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

$2,367,161

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$2,283,661

State General Funds

$2,283,661

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,624,819

$1,708,319

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$56,950

$56,950

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,442

$2,442

Provide funds for legal fees related to an ongoing lawsuit challenging the Public Service Commissioners' voting districts.

$220,450

$220,450

Provide funds to implement an e-filing system to improve efficiencies by automating various manual processes.

$379,000

$379,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,283,661

$2,367,161

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

$2,604,652

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,231,100

State Funds

$1,373,552

State General Funds

$1,373,552

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,280,126

$2,511,226

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$65,614

$65,614

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$27,812

$27,812

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,373,552

$2,604,652

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

$6,935,684

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$6,907,184

State General Funds

$6,907,184

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,638,852

$6,667,352

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$267,546

$267,546

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Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$786 $6,907,184

$786 $6,935,684

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

$8,843,276,604 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,455,738,855 $3,134,278,644
$40,000 $740,000 $1,320,680,211 $2,758,114,539 $2,758,114,539

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

$97,883,745

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,183,325

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,183,325

Other Funds

$20,290,000

Agency Funds

$13,000,000

Research Funds

$7,290,000

State Funds

$49,410,420

State General Funds

$49,410,420

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$45,239,244

$93,712,569

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,958,366

$1,958,366

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,062,810

$1,062,810

Provide funds for infrastructure and seed grants to support Integrated Precision Agriculture at the University of Georgia.

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,410,420

$97,883,745

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

$7,131,155

Other Funds

$6,914,537

Agency Funds

$6,569,537

Research Funds

$345,000

State Funds

$216,618

State General Funds

$216,618

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$6,914,537

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$216,618

$216,618

Amount appropriated in this Act

$216,618

$7,131,155

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

$80,629,222

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,007,516

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,007,516

Other Funds

$21,884,665

Agency Funds

$16,499,999

Research Funds

$5,384,666

State Funds

$45,737,041

State General Funds

$45,737,041

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 81) as amended

$42,060,401

$76,952,582

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,694,961

$2,694,961

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Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$981,679 $45,737,041

$981,679 $80,629,222

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

$27,538,771

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,500,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,500,000

Other Funds

$6,900,000

Agency Funds

$6,900,000

State Funds

$12,138,771

State General Funds

$12,138,771

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$11,444,647

$26,844,647

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$313,091

$313,091

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$381,033

$381,033

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,138,771

$27,538,771

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

$1,725,158

Federal Funds and Grants

$400,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

Other Funds

$300,988

Agency Funds

$225,000

Research Funds

$75,988

State Funds

$1,024,170

State General Funds

$1,024,170

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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 81) as amended

$966,340

$1,667,328

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$37,547

$37,547

recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

$20,283

$20,283

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,024,170

$1,725,158

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

$15,600,969

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,620,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,620,000

Other Funds

$6,859,243

Agency Funds

$2,479,243

Research Funds

$4,380,000

State Funds

$3,121,726

State General Funds

$3,121,726

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,863,131

$15,342,374

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$108,504

$108,504

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$150,091

$150,091

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,121,726

$15,600,969

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

$5,286,069

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Other Funds

$869,052

Agency Funds

$129,052

Records Center Storage Fee

$740,000

State Funds

$4,417,017

State General Funds

$4,417,017

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,309,909

$5,178,961

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$84,300

$84,300

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$22,808

$22,808

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,417,017

$5,286,069

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

$6,185,995

Other Funds

$745,488

Agency Funds

$745,488

State Funds

$5,440,507

State General Funds

$5,440,507

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,221,506

$6,966,994

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$153,804

$153,804

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$10,197

$10,197

Reflect a delayed implementation date for the rural coding program.

($945,000)

($945,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,440,507

$6,185,995

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.

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Total Funds

$11,133,526

State Funds

$11,133,526

State General Funds

$11,133,526

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,111,005

$6,111,005

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$22,521

$22,521

Provide funds for equipment and research and development infrastructure.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,133,526

$11,133,526

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

$736,251,100

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,786,193

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,786,193

Other Funds

$272,186,876

Research Funds

$272,186,876

State Funds

$16,278,031

State General Funds

$16,278,031

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 81) as amended

$5,800,798

$725,773,867

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$139,222

$139,222

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$10,338,011

$10,338,011

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,278,031

$736,251,100

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

$1,531,888

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Federal Funds and Grants

$367,648

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$367,648

Other Funds

$118,333

Agency Funds

$118,333

State Funds

$1,045,907

State General Funds

$1,045,907

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$974,818

$1,460,799

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$58,919

$58,919

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$12,170

$12,170

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,045,907

$1,531,888

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

$3,203,311

Other Funds

$1,540,000

Agency Funds

$740,000

Research Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$1,663,311

State General Funds

$1,663,311

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,514,456

$3,054,456

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$92,064

$92,064

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$56,791

$56,791

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,663,311

$3,203,311

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

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provide patient care, including ambulatory, trauma, cancer, neonatal

intensive, and emergency and express care.

Total Funds

$37,672,298

State Funds

$37,672,298

State General Funds

$37,672,298

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 81) as amended

$35,902,507

$35,902,507

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,829,791

$1,829,791

Reduce funds for the partnership with Clark Atlanta University.

($60,000)

($60,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,672,298

$37,672,298

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

$51,305,540

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,888,062

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,888,062

State Funds

$46,417,478

State General Funds

$46,417,478

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 81) as amended

$39,648,480

$44,536,542

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,676,792

$1,676,792

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$92,206

$92,206

Provide funds for technology grants for the Georgia Public Library System.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Provide funds for major repair and renovation for public libraries.

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$46,417,478

$51,305,540

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.

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Total Funds

$22,976,401

State Funds

$22,976,401

State General Funds

$22,976,401

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$22,081,211

$22,081,211

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$895,190

$895,190

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,976,401

$22,976,401

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

$11,321,497

Other Funds

$350,000

Agency Funds

$350,000

State Funds

$10,971,497

State General Funds

$10,971,497

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$10,830,744

$11,180,744

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$140,753

$140,753

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,971,497

$11,321,497

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

$9,378,915

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,522,795

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,522,795

Other Funds

$1,712,948

Agency Funds

$1,485,123

Research Funds

$227,825

State Funds

$5,143,172

State General Funds

$5,143,172

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 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Provide matching funds to refit and expand the capacity of the Savannah research vessel.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,957,045
$128,322
$57,805
$2,000,000 $5,143,172

Total Funds $7,192,788
$128,322
$57,805
$2,000,000 $9,378,915

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

$7,656,479,849

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,118,147,671

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,118,147,671

Other Funds

$4,088,026,725

Agency Funds

$3,058,036,869

Research Funds

$1,029,989,856

State Funds

$2,450,305,453

State General Funds

$2,450,305,453

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $2,192,593,402 amended

$7,398,767,798

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$186,151,576

$186,151,576

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$41,484,024

$41,484,024

Provide funds to complete the construction of the nursing simulation lab at Albany State University.

$930,000

$930,000

Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match requirements.

$1,246,451

$1,246,451

Provide funds for equipment for the Academic Renovation and Campus Infrastructure project at Fort Valley State University.

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Provide funds to purchase equipment for Augusta University programs.

$6,300,000

$6,300,000

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Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Nursing and Health Science Simulation Lab facility at Albany State University.

$1,600,000

Provide funds for equipment for the Bandy Gym Student Recreation renovations at Dalton State College.

$900,000

Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Humanities Building renovation and infrastructure project at University of West Georgia.

$3,000,000

Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center at Georgia Southern University.

$3,300,000

Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Poultry Science Complex - Phase I at the University of Georgia.

$3,200,000

Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Agriculture Facilities enhancement project at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

$1,500,000

Provide funds to design the Research Tower at Georgia State University.

$5,000,000

Provide funds to design Phase II of the University of North Georgia expansion.

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,450,305,453

$1,600,000 $900,000
$3,000,000 $3,300,000 $3,200,000 $1,500,000 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 $7,656,479,849

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

$4,427,102

State Funds

$4,427,102

State General Funds

$4,427,102

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 81) as amended

$4,237,251

$4,237,251

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$185,794

$185,794

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,057

$4,057

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,427,102

$4,427,102

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

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and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the

shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

Total Funds

$28,256,495

Other Funds

$27,000,000

Agency Funds

$27,000,000

State Funds

$1,256,495

State General Funds

$1,256,495

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$483,805

$27,483,805

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$38,459

$38,459

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$734,231

$734,231

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,256,495

$28,256,495

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. Payments to 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

$362,736

Other Funds

$40,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$40,000

State Funds

$322,736

State General Funds

$322,736

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$304,560

$344,560

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$18,176

$18,176

Amount appropriated in this Act

$322,736

$362,736

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

$4,947,383

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State Funds

$4,947,383

State General Funds

$4,947,383

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,514,024

$3,514,024

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$170,456

$170,456

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$272,903

$272,903

Increase funds for equipment for student services building at Georgia Military College.

$990,000

$990,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,947,383

$4,947,383

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

$4,433,945

State Funds

$4,433,945

State General Funds

$4,433,945

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 81) as amended

$3,657,579

$3,657,579

Increase funds for enrollment growth.

$493,066

$493,066

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education.

$157,502

$157,502

Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees.

$125,798

$125,798

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

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

$17,613,534

State Funds

$17,613,534

State General Funds

$17,613,534

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 81) as amended
Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. Increase funds to replace core media fabric network.
Increase funds to replace the chiller at GPTC headquarters.
Provide funds for five new generators. Provides funds for a new Class A FM radio tower in southeast Georgia. Provide funds for an interactive gaming and instructional program for the new computer standards.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $13,756,613
$304,927
$278,544
$900,000 $500,000 $750,000 $193,450 $930,000 $17,613,534

Total Funds $13,756,613
$304,927
$278,544
$900,000 $500,000 $750,000 $193,450 $930,000 $17,613,534

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

$206,327,921 $1,058,059 $370,147 $687,912 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$203,022,191 $202,588,408
$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

$13,054,957

State Funds

$13,054,957

State General Funds

$13,054,957

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$12,600,723

$12,600,723

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$454,234

$454,234

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,054,957

$13,054,957

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

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

$9,447,343

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

$8,591,309

State General Funds

$8,157,526

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 81) as amended

$8,238,484

$9,094,518

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$352,825

$352,825

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,591,309

$9,447,343

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

$4,497,358

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$4,077,358

State General Funds

$4,077,358

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 81) as amended Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs. Provide funds to reflect FY 2021 fireworks excise tax collections.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,758,131
$183,108
$136,119 $4,077,358

Total Funds $4,178,131
$183,108
$136,119 $4,497,358

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

$9,033,157

State Funds

$9,033,157

State General Funds

$9,033,157

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

$37,706,281

State Funds

$37,706,281

State General Funds

$37,706,281

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$36,963,547

$36,963,547

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$742,734

$742,734

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,706,281

$37,706,281

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

$5,688,842

Federal Funds and Grants

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$416,081

State Funds

$5,272,761

State General Funds

$5,272,761

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 $5,103,033
$169,728
$5,272,761

Total Funds $5,519,114
$169,728
$5,688,842

42.8. Tax Compliance

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

compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$57,979,586

Other Funds

$1,341,784

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,341,784

State Funds

$56,637,802

State General Funds

$56,637,802

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$54,329,059

$55,670,843

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,308,743

$2,308,743

Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,637,802

$57,979,586

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

$4,451,344

State Funds

$4,451,344

State General Funds

$4,451,344

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 81) as amended

$4,291,748

$4,291,748

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$159,596

$159,596

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

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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

$25,396,702

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$25,124,871

State General Funds

$25,124,871

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$24,006,546

$24,278,377

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,118,325

$1,118,325

Utilize $1,600,000,000 in prior year undesignated state

$0

$0

funds surplus to provide a one-time additional refund

for tax year 2021 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00

for head of household filers, and $500.00 for married

filing jointly. (G:Yes) (H:Yes; Administer prior year

undesignated state fund surplus in accordance with the

provisions prescribed and passed by the General

Assembly for Tax Year 2021. )

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,124,871

$25,396,702

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

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

$4,520,087

Other Funds

$4,520,087

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,520,087

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

$34,806,163 $550,000 $550,000
$5,100,587 $5,100,587 $29,155,576 $29,155,576

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Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0 $0
$0

Total Funds $4,204,852
$315,235
$4,520,087

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

$10,228,832

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

$9,628,832

State General Funds

$9,628,832

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 81) as amended

$6,928,161

$7,528,161

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$121,171

$121,171

Provide funds to reimburse counties for the postage expenses associated with mailing new precinct cards to all voters.

$2,579,500

$2,579,500

Authorize the use of $3,047,422 from the bond balance

$0

$0

for the replacement of election voting systems (HB 31,

Bond 355.531) to implement a new voter registration

system, and submit a spending plan for the remaining

balance to the chairs of the Appropriations Committees

by December 31, 2022. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,628,832

$10,228,832

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

$3,690,747

State Funds

$3,690,747

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State General Funds

$3,690,747

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,115,242

$3,115,242

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$218,108

$218,108

Provide funds for the replacement of 23 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

$357,397

$357,397

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

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

$3,115,159

Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

State Funds

$3,109,659

State General Funds

$3,109,659

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,006,664

$3,012,164

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$102,995

$102,995

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,109,659

$3,115,159

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

$8,674,996

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

State Funds

$8,274,996

State General Funds

$8,274,996

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 81) as amended

$7,711,551

$8,111,551

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$563,445

$563,445

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,274,996

$8,674,996

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

$774,121

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$749,121

State General Funds

$749,121

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 81) as amended

$706,711

$731,711

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$42,410

$42,410

Amount appropriated in this Act

$749,121

$774,121

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

43.7. 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

$877,620

State Funds

$877,620

State General Funds

$877,620

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$847,327

$847,327

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$30,293

$30,293

Amount appropriated in this Act

$877,620

$877,620

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43.8. 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 Act.

Total Funds

$2,924,601

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$2,824,601

State General Funds

$2,824,601

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,697,371

$2,797,371

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$127,230

$127,230

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,824,601

$2,924,601

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

$1,075,318,536 $145,309 $145,309
$9,282,854 $9,282,854 $1,065,290,373 $939,447,313 $125,843,060
$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.

Total Funds

$10,490,125

Federal Funds and Grants

$145,309

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$145,309

Other Funds

$4,593

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,593

State Funds

$9,740,223

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Lottery Funds

$9,740,223

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 81) as amended

$9,121,633

$9,871,535

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$618,590

$618,590

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,740,223

$10,490,125

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

$79,358,842

State Funds

$79,358,842

State General Funds

$79,358,842

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$82,801,706

$82,801,706

Reduce funds based on projections.

($3,442,864)

($3,442,864)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$79,358,842

$79,358,842

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

$1,258,250

State Funds

$1,258,250

State General Funds

$1,258,250

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 81) as amended

$1,146,950

$1,146,950

Increase funds to meet projected need.

$111,300

$111,300

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,258,250

$1,258,250

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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

$1,082,916

State Funds

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

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

$630,000

State Funds

$630,000

State General Funds

$630,000

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

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

$71,871,435

State Funds

$71,871,435

Lottery Funds

$71,871,435

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

$68,869,820

State Funds

$68,869,820

Lottery Funds

$68,869,820

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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

$762,544,168

State Funds

$762,544,168

Lottery Funds

$762,544,168

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $760,316,710 amended

$760,316,710

Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

$2,227,458

$2,227,458

Amount appropriated in this Act

$762,544,168

$762,544,168

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

$1,113,750

State Funds

$1,113,750

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State General Funds

$1,113,750

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

$540,000

State Funds

$540,000

State General Funds

$540,000

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

$6,370,000

State Funds

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

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

$10,945,000

State Funds

$10,945,000

State General Funds

$10,945,000

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 81) as amended

$945,000

$945,000

Increase funds to provide service cancelable loans to Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral health professions.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,945,000

$10,945,000

44.16. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the private segment

of higher education in Georgia by providing non-repayable grant aid to

Georgia residents who attend eligible private postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$21,835,328

Other Funds

$1,278,261

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$1,278,261 $20,557,067 $20,557,067

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

$949,495

State Funds

$949,495

State General Funds

$949,495

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$890,555

$890,555

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$58,940

$58,940

Amount appropriated in this Act

$949,495

$949,495

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 19.81% for State Fiscal Year 2022.

$45,694,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213
$112,000 $112,000

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

$112,000

State Funds

$112,000

State General Funds

$112,000

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 81) as amended Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $155,000
($43,000)
$112,000

Total Funds $155,000
($43,000)
$112,000

45.2. System Administration (TRS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers

Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing

retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and

inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.

Total Funds

$45,582,213

Other Funds

$45,582,213

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,582,213

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

$1,003,332,275 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $370,020,452 $354,105,550 $15,914,902 $393,951,864 $393,951,864 $70,308,329 $70,308,329

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 high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of

diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$45,414,574

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,354,523

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,354,523

Other Funds

$3,391,734

Agency Funds

$3,391,734

State Funds

$16,654,933

State General Funds

$16,654,933

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,384

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$13,384

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$15,187,885

$43,947,526

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$860,714

$860,714

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$606,334

$606,334

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,654,933

$45,414,574

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

$7,729,018

State Funds

$7,729,018

State General Funds

$7,729,018

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$7,432,149

$7,432,149

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$296,869

$296,869

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,729,018

$7,729,018

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

$32,750,026

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,231,099

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,231,099

Other Funds

$21,323,963

Agency Funds

$21,323,963

State Funds

$3,807,754

State General Funds

$3,807,754

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,387,210

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,387,210

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

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Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,048,197
$104,760
$654,797
$3,807,754

Total Funds $31,990,469
$104,760
$654,797
$32,750,026

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

$90,075,990

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,347,236

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,347,236

Other Funds

$11,029

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,029

State Funds

$171,725

State General Funds

$171,725

Intra-State Government Transfers

$546,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$546,000

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 81) as amended

$0

$89,904,265

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$171,725

$171,725

Amount appropriated in this Act

$171,725

$90,075,990

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

$10,554,873

Other Funds

$2,121

Agency Funds

$2,121

State Funds

$10,552,752

State General Funds

$10,552,752

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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 81) as amended

$10,280,117

$10,282,238

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$272,635

$272,635

recruitment and retention needs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,552,752

$10,554,873

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

$816,807,794

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,118,772

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,118,772

Other Funds

$345,291,605

Agency Funds

$329,387,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,903,873

State Funds

$355,035,682

State General Funds

$355,035,682

Intra-State Government Transfers

$68,361,735

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$68,361,735

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $307,988,592 amended

$769,760,704

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$17,533,589

$17,533,589

Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,497,115

$8,497,115

Provide funds to implement the Dual Achievement Program pilot (SB 204, 2021 Session).

$1,536,386

$1,536,386

Increase funds for equipment for an aviation training academy at Chattahoochee Technical College.

$5,800,000

$5,800,000

Increase funds for equipment for an industrial systems technology building at Athens Technical College.

$2,440,000

$2,440,000

Increase funds for equipment for a transportation and logistics building at Atlanta Technical College.

$520,000

$520,000

Increase funds for equipment for a culinary institute at Savannah Technical College.

$720,000

$720,000

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Increase funds to replace obsolete equipment. Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000 $355,035,682

$10,000,000 $816,807,794

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

Total Funds

$3,758,484,063

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,610,271,068

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction
(CFDA 20.205)

$1,514,696,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$95,575,039

Other Funds

$98,044,213

Agency Funds

$19,741,115

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$78,303,098

State Funds

$2,050,168,782

Motor Fuel Funds

$1,908,820,501

State General Funds

$141,348,281

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.

47.2. Capital Construction Projects

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

Outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road

systems.

Total Funds

$1,867,098,670

Federal Funds and Grants

$862,452,699

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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

$949,345,541

Motor Fuel Funds

$949,345,541

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $897,079,413 amended

$1,814,832,542

Increase funds for construction projects. (H:Replace HB 170 (2015 Session) fees with motor fuel funds and increase funds for construction projects.)

$74,598,461

$74,598,461

Redistribute funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

($22,332,333)

($22,332,333)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$949,345,541 $1,867,098,670

47.3. Capital Maintenance Projects

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

outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$342,150,574

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

$60,200,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$60,200,000

47.4. Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to collect and disseminate crash, accident, road, and traffic data in accordance with state and federal

law in order to provide current and accurate information for planning and

public awareness needs.

Total Funds

$11,933,851

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$9,043,897

State Funds

$2,889,954

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,889,954

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 81) as amended Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees to address recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,831,687
$10,984 $47,283
$2,889,954

Total Funds $11,875,584
$10,984 $47,283
$11,933,851

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

$86,272,576

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

$75,033,783

Motor Fuel Funds

$75,033,783

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 81) as amended

$72,293,125

$83,531,918

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

$482,731

$482,731

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees to address recruitment and retention needs.

$2,257,927

$2,257,927

Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,033,783

$86,272,576

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

$149,240,956

Federal Funds and Grants

$95,425,039

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$95,425,039

Other Funds

$782,232

Agency Funds

$88,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$693,993

872

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State Funds

$53,033,685

State General Funds

$53,033,685

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 81) as amended

$31,744,570

$125,388,171

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$52,989

$52,989

Provide one-time funds for the purchase of a replacement ferry at Sapelo Island and leverage matching funds. (Total Funds: $3,563,670)

$1,000,000

$3,563,670

Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from

$0

$0

HB 105 (2020 Session) for Transit purposes. (H:No)

Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.

$10,346,974

$10,346,974

Provide one-time funds from additional revenue from HB 105 (2020 Session) for transit.

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Provide funds from additional revenue from HB 105 (2020 Session) for rural transit initiatives.

$5,889,152

$5,889,152

Replace $18,741,930 in fees from HB 170 (2015

$0

$0

Session) with state general funds to fund the Airport

Aid, Ports and Waterways, and Rail subprograms.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,033,685

$149,240,956

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

$196,003,696

State Funds

$196,003,696

Motor Fuel Funds

$196,003,696

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

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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

$25,680,813

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$22,772,795

State Funds

$2,908,018

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,908,018

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,857,098

$25,629,893

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees to address recruitment and retention needs.

$50,920

$50,920

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,908,018

$25,680,813

47.11. Program Delivery 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

$165,879,763

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

$111,138,154

Motor Fuel Funds

$111,138,154

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 81) as $105,002,720 amended

$159,744,329

874

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Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees to address recruitment and retention needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,146,026 $4,989,408
$111,138,154

$1,146,026 $4,989,408
$165,879,763

47.13. Routine Maintenance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately

maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges,

cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing

routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-

of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local

governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$462,826,051

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

$442,669,781

Motor Fuel Funds

$442,669,781

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 81) as $430,892,701 amended

$451,048,971

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

$1,428,247

$1,428,247

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees to address recruitment and retention needs.

$10,348,833

$10,348,833

Amount appropriated in this Act

$442,669,781

$462,826,051

47.14. Traffic Management and Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient

transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for

traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads,

providing motorist assistance and traffic information through the Highway

Emergency Response Operators (HERO) program and Intelligent

Transportation System, and conducting inspections, repairs, and installations

of traffic signals.

Total Funds

$153,387,611

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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

$51,592,585

Motor Fuel Funds

$51,592,585

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 81) as amended

$50,022,611

$151,817,637

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

$274,369

$274,369

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees to address recruitment and retention needs.

$1,295,605

$1,295,605

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,592,585

$153,387,611

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.16. Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Total Funds

$12,940,134

State Funds

$12,940,134

State General Funds

$12,940,134

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 81) as amended

$12,824,445

$12,824,445

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$115,689

$115,689

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,940,134

$12,940,134

47.17. 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

$223,066,990

Federal Funds and Grants

$135,000,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$135,000,000

State Funds

$88,066,990

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Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$12,692,528 $75,374,462

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

$52,363,110 $24,210,246 $24,210,246 $3,215,491 $2,640,628
$574,863 $24,937,373 $24,937,373

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

$1,974,350

State Funds

$1,974,350

State General Funds

$1,974,350

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 81) as amended

$1,849,338

$1,849,338

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$78,761

$78,761

Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program for retirement payout.

$80,355

$80,355

Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies.

($34,104)

($34,104)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,974,350

$1,974,350

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

$2,149,963

Federal Funds and Grants

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$327,896

State Funds

$1,822,067

State General Funds

$1,822,067

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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 81) as amended

$1,751,988

$2,079,884

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency

$84,820

$84,820

recruitment and retention needs.

Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies.

($14,741)

($14,741)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,822,067

$2,149,963

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

$39,662,155

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,128,424

Other Funds

$3,215,491

Agency Funds

$2,640,628

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$574,863

State Funds

$13,318,240

State General Funds

$13,318,240

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 81) as amended

$12,032,400

$38,376,315

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,135,840

$1,135,840

Provide funds for the replacement of one 12-passenger patient transport bus for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and provide funds for one additional 12-passenger patient transport bus. (H:Yes; Provide funds for the replacement of one 15passenger patient transport bus for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and provide funds for one additional 15-passenger patient transport bus.)

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,318,240

$39,662,155

48.4. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans,

their dependents, and survivors in all matters pertaining to veterans' benefits

by informing the veterans and their families about veterans' benefits, and

directly assisting and advising them in securing the benefits to which they are

entitled.

Total Funds

$8,576,642

Federal Funds and Grants

$753,926

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$753,926

State Funds

$7,822,716

State General Funds

$7,822,716

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 81) as amended

$7,319,749

$8,073,675

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$610,702

$610,702

Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for retirement payout.

($80,355)

($80,355)

Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies.

($27,380)

($27,380)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,822,716

$8,576,642

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

$20,117,470 $373,832 $373,832
$19,743,638 $19,743,638

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

$13,882,618

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$13,574,265

State General Funds

$13,574,265

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 81) as amended

$13,037,011

$13,345,364

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$537,254

$537,254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,574,265

$13,882,618

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.

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Total Funds

$6,234,852

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,169,373

State General Funds

$6,169,373

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 81) as amended

$6,069,220

$6,134,699

Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$100,153

$100,153

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,169,373

$6,234,852

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

$1,222,290,633 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,205,444,045 $51,216,456
$1,154,227,589

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,119,597,177

Federal Recovery Funds

$16,846,588

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,846,588

State Funds

$1,102,750,589

Motor Fuel Funds

$42,656,456

State General Funds

$1,060,094,133

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 81) as $1,091,131,620 amended

$1,107,978,208

Increase funds to provide for the July 2022 debt service $131,433,064 payment.

$131,433,064

Replace $74,598,461 in motor fuel funds with state general funds for debt service on road and bridges. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for debt service.

$768,315

$768,315

Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

($120,582,410)

($120,582,410)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,102,750,589 $1,119,597,177

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50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$102,693,456

State Funds

$102,693,456

Motor Fuel Funds

$8,560,000

State General Funds

$94,133,456

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $9,093,716 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 $106,235,000 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, $793,512 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 $9,270,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $770,400 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 $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 # 4] From State General Funds, $2,352,181 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 $10,165,000 in principal amount of

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

excess of sixty months.

[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated

for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings,

structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful

in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 6] From State General Funds, $522,964 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 $2,260,000 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 # 7] 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 # 8] From State General Funds, $523,916 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 $5,770,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $265,600 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $4,708,000 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 $55,000,000 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, $1,318,980 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,700,000 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, $740,480 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 $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $1,044,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $1,061,440 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 $12,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 15] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] 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 # 17] From State General Funds, $3,141,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $36,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $393,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $273,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,010,080 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 $11,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 22] From State General Funds, $1,970,360 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 $21,700,000 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, $2,251,280 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 $26,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] 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 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 # 25] From State General Funds, $346,680 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 $4,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $650,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 27] 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 # 28] From State General Funds, $21,400 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,

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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 $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 # 29] From State General Funds, $68,100 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 $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] From State General Funds, $1,434,680 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 $6,200,000 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, $809,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $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 # 33] From State General Funds, $710,480 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 $8,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 34] 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 # 35] From State General Funds, $104,130 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 $450,000 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, $159,216 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] 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 # 38] From State General Funds, $17,976 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 $210,000 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, $148,088 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,

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through the issuance of not more than $1,730,000 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, $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 # 41] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] 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 # 43] 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 # 44] From State General Funds, $2,170,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $23,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $2,383,420 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$10,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $1,434,680 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 $6,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $2,433,440 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 $26,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $1,188,118 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,085,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $178,178 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 $770,000 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, $317,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $510,296 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 $5,620,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $525,278 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 $2,270,000 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, $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.
[Bond # 54] 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.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $290,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $229,724 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 $2,530,000 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, $214,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $390,894 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 $4,305,000 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, $100,659 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 $435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $470,899 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 $2,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $3,471,000 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 $15,000,000 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 # 63] From State General Funds, $3,615,625 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 $15,625,000 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, $1,281,004 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 $14,965,000 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, $1,027,200 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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $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 # 67] From State General Funds, $173,550 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 $750,000 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, $127,270 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 $550,000 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, $111,280 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $311,233 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 $1,345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $1,174,860 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 $13,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $1,003,660 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 $11,725,000 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, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 75] From State General Funds, $268,424 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 $1,160,000 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, $4,828,696 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 $56,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $179,335 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 $775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $56,068 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 $655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $134,212 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 $580,000 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 # 80] From State General Funds, $102,720 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 $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 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, $128,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 83] From State General Funds, $347,100 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 $1,500,000 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, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 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, $159,666 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

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or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $690,000 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, $81,320 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 $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 # 87] From State General Funds, $57,204 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Agriculture for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 88] 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, 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 # 89] From State General Funds, $8,172,000 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 $90,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State General Funds, $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.

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[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $1,027,200 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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 92] 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 # 93] From State General Funds, $1,269,448 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,830,000 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, $1,906,800 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, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $21,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 95] 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 # 96] From State General Funds, $317,800 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,

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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 $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 97] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $8,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $100,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $1,135,000 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 $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $5,000 per year for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.

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3.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an amount of $5,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 457-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $5,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a) and to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a $2,000 salary supplement to the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education through a one-time payment of $2,000 in addition to the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary supplement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. (b) to provide for a $1,000 one-time salary supplement to local school systems for part-time employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school custodians, school administration, and central administration; (c) to provide for a $1,000 one-time salary supplement to all local nutrition workers and for a $1,000 one-time salary supplement for local school bus drivers.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents based on number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.

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8.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustments for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
9.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
10.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
11.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
Section 53: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.

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Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 56: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be

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reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
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 GED," "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 four 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 910, designating Representative Burns of the 159th as Chairman thereof.
The Speaker called the House to order.

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The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 910 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen E Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis E DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen E Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 4.

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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 872. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 402), so as to revise the education district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 878. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Neal of the 74th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the salary of the solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for supplements; to provide a salary cap; to provide that the solicitor-general of said court may employ such assistant solicitors-general, deputy solicitors-general, or other attorneys, investigators, paraprofessionals, clerical assistants, or other employees or independent contractors as may be authorized by the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County; to provide for compensation; to provide for qualifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 879. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a civil service system for the employees of Clayton County, approved March 29, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4399), as amended, so as to exclude additional employee positions from such

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civil service system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1099. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Pruitt of the 149th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members of the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4286), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1100. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Pruitt of the 149th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Laurens County, approved December 1, 1893 (Ga. L. 1893, p. 362), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3806), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1101. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Early County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $150,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for five years for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 4267), so as to revise administrative provisions regarding submission of documentation regarding income; to make the board of tax assessors the administrator of applications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1102. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 515), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts;

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to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current chairperson and members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1114. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Gaines of the 117th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the law governing the Jackson County School System, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3619), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1115. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Commerce, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4042), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts for the Commerce Independent School District; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1119. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Decatur County, approved March 4, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 630), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3718), so as to change the descriptions of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1122. By Representatives Campbell of the 171st and Taylor of the 173rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Decatur County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4096), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3867), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1127. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County, approved February 21, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2175), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 542), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1128. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1140. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education, approved April 4, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2538), so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1141. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Banks County, approved August 19, (Ga. L. 1916, p. 349), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1156. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Johnson County, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 887), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1157. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for reapportionment or redistricting of the districts from and by which members of the board of education of Johnson County are elected, approved March 1, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3506), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1159. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to increase the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Calhoun from three to five, approved August 10, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 276), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3623), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1160. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clay County, approved February 16, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.Feb. Sess., p. 2326), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 368), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1161. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Clay County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3576), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 376), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1162. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reapportioning the election districts of the Board of Education of Telfair County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3539), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to revise provisions regarding vacancies on the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1163. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Dodge County, approved March 6, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3507), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1164. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Dodge County, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 367), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 4180), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1165. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Wheeler County, approved February 13, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3601), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1166. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Lee County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5130), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1167. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Taliaferro County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3643), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1168. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4788), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1169. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, approved August 18, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 702), as amended,

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particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4793), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1170. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, LaHood of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Thomas County, approved December 21, 1898 (Ga. L. 1898, p. 378), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3852), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1171. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Washburn of the 141st and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Monroe County, Georgia, approved February 25, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3857), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1172. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Washburn of the 141st and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the county of Monroe, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 318), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the commission are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1173. By Representative Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, approved March 22, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p.

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738), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3941), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members and election of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1174. By Representative Belton of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Morgan County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4643), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3948), so as to change the composition and description of the education districts from which members of the board of education are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1191. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Bremen to charge a technology fee; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be applied; 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 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Mainor of the 56th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Higher Education and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 1004. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 133rd and Dukes of the 154th:

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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, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Blackmon of the 146th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:
SB 330. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 772. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 18th, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maggi Reese Hines of Carrollton, Georgia, the UGA Redcoat Marching Band trumpeter section leader and UGA Battle Hymn soloist; and for other purposes.
HR 773. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Dempsey of the 13th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Smith of the 70th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2022, as Sex Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 774. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Miranda Colon and Emily Kalec, the Georgia Department of Education's 2020 Georgia Scholars; and for other purposes.
HR 775. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emily Digby on earning the title of 8-AAAAAA Player of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 776. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leah McCarthy for winning the Gwinnett County Girls High School Diving Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 777. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School wresting team for winning the 2021-2022 Region 8 Class 7A Duals Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 778. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mill Creek High School boys cross country team for winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 7A Cross Country State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 779. By Representatives Jenkins of the 132nd and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenville Middle School Lady Patriots for winning the Region 5 Middle School Girls Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 780. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Clark of the 108th, Park of the 101st and Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending ARK Temporary Staffing; and for other purposes.
HR 781. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Washburn of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd and Williamson of the 115th:

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A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 22, 2022, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 782. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the McIntosh Chiefs; and for other purposes.
HR 783. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jenna Daniel, Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 784. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Norton, Bowdon School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 785. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Carson of the 46th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Cherokee Veterans Community for five years of unwavering service to local veterans; and for other purposes.
HR 786. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Williams of the 168th, Thomas of the 65th, Smyre of the 135th and Jackson of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the 151st anniversary of St. James Lodge # 4, F. & A. M.; and for other purposes.
HR 787. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Carter of the 92nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Evans of the 83rd, Shannon of the 84th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jerry Black; and for other purposes.
HR 788. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Holcomb of the 81st, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Tyler M. Patterson; and for other purposes.

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The following communication was received:
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 45 in the Georgia House of Representatives has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Matt Dollar.
Therefore, pursuant to Ga. Const. Art. V, II, VIII and Code Section 212-544, a writ of election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, to fill the District 45 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 11th day of February, 2022.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Governor
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, P.M., Monday, February 14, 2022, 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 14, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 14, 2022

Sixteenth Legislative Day

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

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton Bennett Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd E Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier E Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland E Holly E Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse E Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight E LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor

Mallow E Marin
Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver E Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon E Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson 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 Dreyer of the 59th, Martin of the 49th, Moore of the 90th, Werkheiser of the 157th, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Terri Lemons, Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church, Newnan, 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 1329. By Representatives Mathis of the 144th, Bentley of the 139th, Cameron of the 1st, Wade of the 9th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
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.

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HB 1330. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Bonner of the 72nd, Gilliard of the 162nd 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to provide that all expenditures of a production company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; to lower spending thresholds; to increase the value of the tax credit; to provide for transferability of the tax credit; to provide for conditions and limitations; 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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1331. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Burns of the 159th, Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Bentley of the 139th and others:
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 relating to the State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1332. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th and Wilkerson of the 38th:
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 provided as public assistance under social services, so as to prohibit the discrimination of healthcare services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-reassignment surgeries, to covered persons on the basis of their gender expression, gender identity, or transgender status; 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 1333. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Wilkerson of the 38th and Thomas of the 39th:

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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 enact the "Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act"; to provide a short title; to prohibit certain justifications for crimes involving bias or prejudice against individuals from the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1334. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Washburn of the 141st, Crowe of the 110th, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles and mobile homes, so as to include tiny homes on wheels in the definition of "mobile homes"; to define the term "tiny home on wheels"; to provide that mobile homes shall be returned for taxation primarily in the county where they are functionally located; to correct cross-references; 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 1335. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
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 for Public Safety Week; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1336. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to allow assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; 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 1337. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd, Moore of the 90th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide, so as to provide for the offense of murder of minors and elderly persons; to provide a short title; 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 1338. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Jenkins of the 132nd, Greene of the 151st, Evans of the 57th and Carter of the 92nd:
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 solid waste management generally, so as to revise limitations on permitting of landfills near historic sites; to revise limitations on permitting of landfills near significant ground-water recharge areas; to require demonstration of need for new landfills to the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for buffer areas around landfills; 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.
HB 1339. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Robichaux of the 48th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, so as to mandate that the state health benefit plan cover medically necessary care and treatment of head and neck conditions; 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 Health & Human Services.
HR 768. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Cooper of the 43rd, Williams of the 168th, Greene of the 151st and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Expanding LongTerm Care Options; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.
HR 769. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Reciprocal State Immunity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 770. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Holcomb of the 81st, Williams of the 168th and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on National Guard and Military Reserve Veterans Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HR 771. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th, Scott of the 76th and Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of SPC Adam L. Harrell and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1362. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Irwin County, approved February 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3757), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4064), 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 and election of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1363. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 498), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1364. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Williams of the 37th, Thomas of the 39th 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 June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3869), 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 1365. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4219), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1366. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p.

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434), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 504), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1300 HB 1302 HB 1304 HB 1306 HB 1308 HB 1310 HB 1317 HB 1319 HB 1321 HB 1323 HB 1325 HB 1327 HR 757 HR 759 SB 277 SB 358 SB 453 SB 458

HB 1301 HB 1303 HB 1305 HB 1307 HB 1309 HB 1316 HB 1318 HB 1320 HB 1322 HB 1324 HB 1326 HB 1328 HR 758 SB 231 SB 340 SB 361 SB 457 SB 462

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 1250 HB 1311 HB 1313 HB 1315

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1299 HB 1312 HB 1314 SB 406

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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SB 407 SB 410 SB 412 SB 416 SB 418 SB 423 SB 425 SB 427 SB 429 SB 433 SB 447 SB 451

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

SB 409 SB 411 SB 413 SB 417 SB 422 SB 424 SB 426 SB 428 SB 432 SB 434 SB 450

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 Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HR 467 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 14, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 16th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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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

HB 963 HB 1028 HB 1089
HB 1134 HB 1154

Controlled substances; Schedule I and IV; change certain provisions (H&HS-Parrish-158th) Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of districts (GAff-Ehrhart-36th) Revenue and taxation; certain violations of registration requirements for motor vehicles operated by motor carriers; increase penalty (MotV-Smith-133rd) Crimes and offenses; prosecute offenses involving criminal gang activity; provide for concurrent authority (JudyNC-Efstration-104th) Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts (GAff-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

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

HB 1250. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, is amended by revising subsections (b), (c), and (d), and by adding a new subsection to Section 2 to read as follows:
"(b) For purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, DeKalb County is divided into seven commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district.
(b.1)(1) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: DeKalb CC Plan Name: DeKalbCCr-2022 Plan Type: Local'. (2) For the purposes of such plan:
(A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of DeKalb County which is not included in any district described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) Any part of DeKalb County which is described in paragraph (1) of this subsection as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least

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population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (c) Reserved. (d)(1) Commissioner Districts 6 and 7 shall be and correspond to those two numbered districts described in Appendix B attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: DeKalb Plan Name: DeKalbCC-Super-2022 Plan Type: Local'. (2) For the purposes of such plan:
(A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of DeKalb County which is not included in any district described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) Any part of DeKalb County which is described in paragraph (1) of this subsection as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 3. (a) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act. (b) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors.

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(c) The members for Commissioner Districts 1, 4, 5 and 6 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2024. (d) The members for Commissioner Districts 2, 3, and 7 shall be elected at the general election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2022. (e) Those and all future successors to members of the board whose terms of office are to expire shall be elected at the time of the state-wide general election immediately preceding the expiration of such terms, shall take office the first day of January immediately following that election, and shall serve for terms of office of four years each. Members of the board shall serve for the terms of office specified therefor in this subsection and until their respective successors are elected and qualified."
SECTION 3. The provisions of this Act necessary to conduct elections for the members of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County in 2022 shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. The remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
User: DeKalb CC Plan Name: DeKalbCCr-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County DeKalb GA VTD Austin (DUN) VTD Brockett (TUC) Block 021818: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 Block 021822: 2028 2029 2035 Block 021824: 2003 VTD Brockett Elem (TUC) VTD Chamblee (CHA) Block 021204: 1000 1001 1002 1003 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3021 3022 Block 021208:

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Block 021301: 1020 1022 1025 1026 Block 021412: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1024 1025 3000 VTD Chamblee 2 (CHA) VTD Chesnut Elem (DUN) VTD Doraville North (DOR) VTD Doraville South (DOR) VTD Dresden Elem (CHA) VTD Dunwoody (DUN) VTD Dunwoody 2 (DUN) VTD Dunwoody Library (DUN) VTD Embry Hills VTD Evansdale Elem VTD Georgetown (DUN) VTD Hawthorne Elem VTD Henderson Mill VTD Hugh Howell (TUC) Block 021823: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1025 Block 021912: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1014 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 Block 021913: 1000 4000 4001 Block 021915: 3017 VTD Huntley Hills Elem (CHA) VTD Kingsley Elem (DUN) VTD Livsey Elem VTD Midvale Elem (TUC) VTD Midvale Road VTD Mount Vernon East (DUN) VTD Mt.Vernon West (DUN) VTD North Peachtree (DUN) VTD Oakcliff Elem VTD Peachtree Middle (DUN) VTD Pleasantdale Road VTD Smoke Rise (TUC) Block 021912:

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1015 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 Block 021915: 3002 3003 VTD Stone Mountain Middle (TUC) Block 021913: 1008 VTD Tilly Mill Road (DUN) VTD Tucker (TUC) VTD Tucker Library (TUC) VTD Warren Tech VTD Winters Chapel (DUN)
District 002 County DeKalb GA VTD Ashford Dunwoody Road (BHAVN) VTD Ashford Park Elem (BHAVN) VTD Ashford Parkside (BHAVN) VTD Avondale (AVO) Block 022203: 2024 VTD Briar Vista Elem (UNI & ATL) VTD Briarcliff VTD Briarwood (BHAVN) VTD Brookhaven (BHAVN) VTD Chamblee (CHA) Block 021208: 2014 Block 021412: 1011 1021 VTD Clairemont East (DEC) VTD Clairemont West (DEC) VTD Clairmont Road VTD Coralwood VTD Cross Keys High (BHAVN) VTD Druid Hills VTD Emory Road VTD Emory South (UNI & ATL) VTD Fernbank VTD Glennwood (DEC) VTD Harris - Margaret Harris Ed VTD Johnson Estates (ATL) VTD Kittredge Elem (BHAVN)

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VTD Lakeside High VTD Lavista VTD Lavista Road VTD Lin - Mary Lin Elem (ATL) VTD Medlock VTD Montclair Elem (BHAVN) VTD Montgomery Elem (BHAVN) VTD North Decatur Block 022203: 2019 VTD Northlake VTD Oak Grove Elem VTD Oakhurst (DEC) Block 020802: 2004 Block 022403: 1020 Block 022501: 3012 3013 Block 022700: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 VTD Ponce de Leon (DEC) VTD Rehoboth VTD Renfroe Middle (DEC) VTD Sagamore Hills Elem VTD Scott VTD Shamrock VTD Silver Lake (ATL & BHAVN) VTD Skyland (BHAVN) VTD Winnona Park (DEC) VTD Woodward Elem (BHAVN)
District 003 County DeKalb GA VTD Austin Drive VTD Bouldercrest Road VTD Boulevard (ATL) VTD Burgess Elem (ATL) VTD Canby Lane Elem VTD Candler

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VTD Cedar Grove Elem VTD Cedar Grove Middle VTD Cedar Grove South VTD Chapel Hill Elem Block 023425: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3006 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 VTD Clifton VTD Coan Recreation Center (ATL) VTD Columbia Drive VTD Columbia Elem VTD Columbia Middle VTD Covington Hwy VTD East Lake (ATL) VTD Epworth (ATL) VTD Flakes Mill Fire Station VTD Flat Shoals VTD Flat Shoals Elem VTD Flat Shoals Library VTD Flat Shoals Parkway VTD Gresham Road VTD Harris - Narvie J. Harris Elem VTD Kelley Chapel Road VTD Kelley Lake Elem VTD Knollwood Elem VTD Mathis - Bob Mathis Elem VTD McNair VTD McNair Academy VTD McNair High VTD Meadowview VTD Metropolitan (ATL) VTD Midway Elem VTD Oak View Elem VTD Oakhurst (DEC) Block 020801: 1020 VTD Peachcrest VTD Piney Grove VTD Rainbow Elem VTD Snapfinger Elem VTD Snapfinger Road North VTD Terry Mill VTD Toney Elem

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VTD Wadsworth VTD Wesley Chapel Library
District 004 County DeKalb GA VTD Allgood Elem VTD Avondale (AVO) Block 022100: 2042 2043 2045 Block 022203: 2023 Block 022900: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 Block 023000: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1031 1032 1033 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Block 023102: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1019 Block 023112: 4005 Block 023113: 1017 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 3006 VTD Avondale High VTD Briarlake Elem VTD Brockett (TUC) Block 021818: 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 Block 021819: 2021 2022 2023 VTD Clarkston VTD Covington VTD Dunaire Elem VTD Freedom Middle VTD Hambrick Elem VTD Hugh Howell (TUC) Block 021915: 3004 3005 VTD Idlewood Elem (TUC)

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VTD Indian Creek VTD Jolly Elem VTD McLendon VTD Memorial South VTD Montreal (TUC) VTD North Decatur Block 022203: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1015 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2022 2026 2027 2028 Block 022206: 2016 2018 2019 3000 3001 Block 022602: 1014 1015 1016 VTD North Hairston VTD Pine Lake (PIN) VTD Rockbridge Elem VTD Rockbridge Road Block 023315: 3000 3001 3002 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 Block 023325: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 2000 2001 2002 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 VTD Rowland Road VTD Shadow Rock Elem VTD Shaw Elementary VTD Smoke Rise (TUC) Block 021915: 3001 3006 3011 VTD South Deshon VTD South Hairston VTD Stephenson High VTD Stephenson Middle VTD Stone Mill Elem VTD Stone Mountain (STO) VTD Stone Mountain Champion (STO) VTD Stone Mountain Elem VTD Stone Mountain Middle (TUC) Block 021817: 1000 1001 1002 1004 1005 1006 Block 021823: 1027 1028 Block 021910:

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4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4009 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 Block 021911: 2000 2001 2002 2003 Block 021913: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1009 1010 1011 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 VTD Valley Brook VTD Wynbrooke Elem
District 005 County DeKalb GA VTD Bethune Middle VTD Browns Mill Elem VTD Candler - Murphey Candler Elem VTD Chapel Hill Elem Block 023426: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 VTD Crossroads VTD Fairington Elem VTD Flat Rock Elem VTD Glenhaven VTD Glenwood Road VTD King - ML King Jr High VTD Lithonia (LIT) VTD Lithonia High VTD Marbut Elem VTD McWilliams VTD Miller - Eldridge L. Miller Elem VTD Miller Grove VTD Miller Grove High VTD Miller Grove Road VTD Panola VTD Panola Road VTD Panola Way Elem VTD Princeton Elem VTD Redan Elem VTD Redan Middle VTD Redan Road VTD Redan-Trotti Library VTD Rock Chapel Elem VTD Rock Chapel Road

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VTD Rockbridge Road Block 023315: 4009 VTD Rowland Elem VTD Salem Middle VTD Snapfinger Road South VTD Stonecrest Library VTD Stoneview Elem VTD White Oak VTD Woodridge Elem VTD Woodrow Road VTD Young Road
APPENDIX B
User: DeKalb Plan Name: DeKalbCC-Super-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 006 County DeKalb GA VTD Ashford Dunwoody Road (BHAVN) VTD Ashford Park Elem (BHAVN) VTD Ashford Parkside (BHAVN) VTD Austin (DUN) VTD Avondale (AVO) VTD Avondale High Block 022900: 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1025 1028 1029 1032 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 2002 2003 2004 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 2026 2027 2030 2031 Block 023000: 1020 1021 1022 1030 2010 VTD Bouldercrest Road VTD Boulevard (ATL) VTD Briar Vista Elem (UNI & ATL) VTD Briarcliff VTD Briarwood (BHAVN) VTD Brookhaven (BHAVN) VTD Burgess Elem (ATL) VTD Cedar Grove Elem

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VTD Cedar Grove Middle VTD Cedar Grove South VTD Chamblee (CHA) VTD Chamblee 2 (CHA) VTD Chesnut Elem (DUN) VTD Clairemont East (DEC) VTD Clairemont West (DEC) VTD Clairmont Road VTD Clarkston VTD Clifton VTD Coan Recreation Center (ATL) VTD Coralwood VTD Covington VTD Covington Hwy VTD Cross Keys High (BHAVN) VTD Doraville North (DOR) Block 021305: 2003 VTD Dresden Elem (CHA) VTD Druid Hills VTD Dunaire Elem VTD Dunwoody (DUN) VTD Dunwoody 2 (DUN) VTD Dunwoody Library (DUN) VTD East Lake (ATL) VTD Emory Road VTD Emory South (UNI & ATL) VTD Epworth (ATL) VTD Fernbank VTD Flat Shoals VTD Flat Shoals Elem VTD Georgetown (DUN) VTD Glennwood (DEC) VTD Gresham Road VTD Hambrick Elem VTD Harris - Margaret Harris Ed VTD Huntley Hills Elem (CHA) VTD Idlewood Elem (TUC) Block 021910: 3007 3008 4018 VTD Indian Creek VTD Johnson Estates (ATL) VTD Jolly Elem

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Block 022010: 1000 1001 1002 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1026 1027 1028 Block 022011: 1000 1001 1005 1006 1008 1012 1014 1016 2000 2001 2002 2003 Block 022013: 1014 2008 2009 2010 2013 Block 022015: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 VTD Kelley Lake Elem VTD Kingsley Elem (DUN) VTD Kittredge Elem (BHAVN) VTD Lakeside High Block 021608: 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 Block 021609: 1008 VTD Lavista VTD Lavista Road VTD Lin - Mary Lin Elem (ATL) VTD McLendon VTD McNair Block 023602: 2007 2008 Block 023603: 1013 VTD McNair Academy VTD McNair High VTD Meadowview VTD Medlock VTD Memorial South VTD Metropolitan (ATL) VTD Montclair Elem (BHAVN) VTD Montgomery Elem (BHAVN) VTD Montreal (TUC) Block 022007: 1009 VTD Mount Vernon East (DUN) VTD Mt.Vernon West (DUN) VTD North Decatur VTD North Peachtree (DUN)

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VTD Northlake VTD Oak Grove Elem VTD Oak View Elem VTD Oakhurst (DEC) VTD Peachtree Middle (DUN) VTD Piney Grove VTD Ponce de Leon (DEC) VTD Rehoboth Block 022007: 1010 VTD Renfroe Middle (DEC) VTD Rockbridge Elem Block 021917: 1000 2000 VTD Sagamore Hills Elem VTD Scott VTD Shamrock VTD Shaw Elementary VTD Silver Lake (ATL & BHAVN) VTD Skyland (BHAVN) VTD Terry Mill VTD Tilly Mill Road (DUN) VTD Valley Brook VTD Winnona Park (DEC) VTD Winters Chapel (DUN) VTD Woodward Elem (BHAVN)
District 007 County DeKalb GA VTD Allgood Elem VTD Austin Drive VTD Avondale High Block 022900: 2032 Block 023101: 2002 2003 2013 VTD Bethune Middle VTD Briarlake Elem VTD Brockett (TUC) VTD Brockett Elem (TUC) VTD Browns Mill Elem VTD Canby Lane Elem VTD Candler

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VTD Candler - Murphey Candler Elem VTD Chapel Hill Elem VTD Columbia Drive VTD Columbia Elem VTD Columbia Middle VTD Crossroads VTD Doraville North (DOR) Block 021301: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 3009 3010 Block 021305: 2001 2002 Block 021306: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 4000 4001 4002 Block 021307: 3000 Block 021309: 2001 2003 Block 021310: 1000 1001 1002 1004 1019 1022 1023 1032 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 3000 3002 3003 VTD Doraville South (DOR) VTD Embry Hills VTD Evansdale Elem VTD Fairington Elem VTD Flakes Mill Fire Station VTD Flat Rock Elem VTD Flat Shoals Library VTD Flat Shoals Parkway VTD Freedom Middle VTD Glenhaven VTD Glenwood Road VTD Harris - Narvie J. Harris Elem VTD Hawthorne Elem VTD Henderson Mill VTD Hugh Howell (TUC) VTD Idlewood Elem (TUC) Block 021817: 1003 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1019 1020

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Block 021910: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3009 4007 4008 4010 Block 022013: 2012 VTD Jolly Elem Block 022013: 2011 VTD Kelley Chapel Road VTD King - ML King Jr High VTD Knollwood Elem VTD Lakeside High Block 021703: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2014 2015 2018 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3009 4003 4004 4005 4007 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 VTD Lithonia (LIT) VTD Lithonia High VTD Livsey Elem VTD Marbut Elem VTD Mathis - Bob Mathis Elem VTD McNair Block 023601: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2016 2019 2022 2026 2028 2029 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 Block 023602: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 VTD McWilliams VTD Midvale Elem (TUC) VTD Midvale Road VTD Midway Elem VTD Miller - Eldridge L. Miller Elem VTD Miller Grove VTD Miller Grove High VTD Miller Grove Road VTD Montreal (TUC) Block 021708: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1011 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Block 022001: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016

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VTD North Hairston VTD Oakcliff Elem VTD Panola VTD Panola Road VTD Panola Way Elem VTD Peachcrest VTD Pine Lake (PIN) VTD Pleasantdale Road VTD Princeton Elem VTD Rainbow Elem VTD Redan Elem VTD Redan Middle VTD Redan Road VTD Redan-Trotti Library VTD Rehoboth Block 021708: 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 Block 022001: 1011 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 VTD Rock Chapel Elem VTD Rock Chapel Road VTD Rockbridge Elem Block 021906: 1002 1005 1012 1013 3008 3010 3012 3013 4008 Block 021908: 3000 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 Block 021916: 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 Block 021917: 1001 1002 1003 1015 1016 1017 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 VTD Rockbridge Road VTD Rowland Elem VTD Rowland Road VTD Salem Middle VTD Shadow Rock Elem VTD Smoke Rise (TUC) VTD Snapfinger Elem VTD Snapfinger Road North VTD Snapfinger Road South VTD South Deshon VTD South Hairston

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VTD Stephenson High VTD Stephenson Middle VTD Stone Mill Elem VTD Stone Mountain (STO) VTD Stone Mountain Champion (STO) VTD Stone Mountain Elem VTD Stone Mountain Middle (TUC) VTD Stonecrest Library VTD Stoneview Elem VTD Toney Elem VTD Tucker (TUC) VTD Tucker Library (TUC) VTD Wadsworth VTD Warren Tech VTD Wesley Chapel Library VTD White Oak VTD Woodridge Elem VTD Woodrow Road VTD Wynbrooke Elem VTD Young Road
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1299. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Elbert County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Elbert County on and after January 1, 2023; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; 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 1311. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Lanier County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to provide for the termination of said technology fee and

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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 1312. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended, so as to provide for 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 1313. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Atkinson (now the Board of Commissioners of Atkinson County), approved July 23, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 380), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4395), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 1314. By Representative Camp 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), as amended, 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 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 1315. 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 March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4400), 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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 406. By Senator Hickman of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Effingham County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, 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 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.
SB 407. By Senator Hickman of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County, approved June 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 310), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 409. By Senator Payne of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Whitfield County Board of Education, approved June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3910), 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 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.
SB 410. By Senators Payne of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new board of education of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2657), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3899), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 411. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the board of education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3703), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 412. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved

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August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4037), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 413. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new Board of Education for Polk County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4985), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4160), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for a definition and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 416. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4212), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 417. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4358), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for

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continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 418. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Berrien County, approved September 20, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, p. 664), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4352), so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 422. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County, approved March 15, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3508), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 423. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Lowndes County, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5827), as amended, so as to change the description of the educational districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; 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.
SB 424. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brooks County, approved August 11, 1881 (Ga. L. 1880 1881, p. 518), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 425. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Lanier County, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2709), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3706), so as to revise the education districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for terms and continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 426. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Lanier County, approved March 7, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 602), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2015 (Ga. L. 2015, p. 3701), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 427. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Clinch County, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4918), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to 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 428. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Clinch County, approved March 9, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4720), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 429. By Senator Goodman of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for reapportionment of the board of education of Brooks County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3717), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 432. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act for the election and creation of a board of commissioners for Screven County, approved December 9, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 231), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 456), by an Act approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L.

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1915, p. 345), by an Act approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3495), and by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3911), so as to provide for the election of members of the Board of Commissioners of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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.
SB 433. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Screven County, approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3659), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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.
SB 434. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Board of Commissioners of Warren County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3951), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 521), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 447. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Glascock County, approved February 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 569), as amended, so as to add two members to the board; to provide for the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions

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and inclusions; to provide for the method of election and continuation in office; 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.

SB 450. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Newton County, approved April 26, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3663), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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.

SB 451. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Newton County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2405), as amended, 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 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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R

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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 Byrd E Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 6.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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 281. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th and Harper of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of

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Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for payment to the fund for fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; to increase payments to the fund from fees collected in civil actions; to increase the benefit payable upon the death of certain members of the fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 343. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Orrock of the 36th, Miller of the 49th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., 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, 2022; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 352. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Dugan of the 30th, McNeill of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for certain licenses to spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to the State of Georgia; to establish qualifications for such expedited license by endorsement; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 396. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Jones II of the 22nd, Walker III of the 20th, Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), so as to rename such program the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2FB); to require food procured pursuant to such program be Georgia grown; to require annual reporting related to such program to identify Georgia grown farmers who supplied food; to authorize persons who provide services to such program or the Department of Agriculture to receive

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food from the program if qualified as a recipient; 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 907. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 33rd and Collins of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters in even-numbered years; 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 and House:
SB 463. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4938), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 464. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 486), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 473. By Senators Sims of the 12th and Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503); so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 475. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, approved February 28, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 777), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 476. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3333), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 482. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4621), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 488. 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.

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324), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 489. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1109. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Griffin-Spalding County School System Board of Education, approved February 25, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2563), as amended, particularly by a local constitutional amendment (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2680) which was continued in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by an Act approved February 18, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3545), by an Act approved March 7, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3566), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 478), so as to reconstitute the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1110. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County, approved February 5, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 289), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3591) and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (GA. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 471), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1135. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County, approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3704), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3514), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1136. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Coweta County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 405), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3509), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1155. By Representatives Barton of the 5th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the office of commissioner of Gordon County, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 2522), as amended, particularly by an Act providing for a board of commissioners of Gordon County, approved March 13, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2719), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1201. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Baker County Board of Education, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1202. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Baker County, approved August 8, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p.

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306), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1204. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Greene of the 151st and Hopson of the 153rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Dougherty County, approved March 4, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 834), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1207. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Tift County Board of Education, approved March 31, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2722), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4167), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1211. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Burke County, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 390), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4127), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1212. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Burke County Board of Education, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4481), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4133), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1213. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Marion County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2880), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1236. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4058), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1237. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reestablishing the Board of Commissioners of Coffee County, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3598), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1238. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the continuing existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4060), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1240. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition and method of election of the Board of Education of Appling County, approved

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February 2, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3529), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1241. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Wayne County, approved January 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3512), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4554), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for staggered terms for members of the board of education; to provide for method of election; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1249. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, approved March 16, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3689), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1251. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4049), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3599), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1252. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Chattooga County, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4723), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1254. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County, approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3794), as amended, 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1255. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1257. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2229), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1258. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of education of Grady County, approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2120), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4268), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1259. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Ware County, approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, Ex. Sess., p. 445), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4747), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1260. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Greene of the 151st and Hopson of the 153rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dougherty County school system, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2233), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1261. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Terrell County, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2610), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3683), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1262. 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 February 28, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3501), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1263. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4594), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 2020 (Ga. L.

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2020, p. 3505), to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1266. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Randolph County, approved February 28, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 392), 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1267. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 778), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 397), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1268. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Terrell County, approved April 13, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3555), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3729), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1269. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Werkheiser of the 157th and Hagan of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Appling County, approved February 12, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 650), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 281. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th and Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide for an increase in dues; to provide for an increase in the sum to be paid for purchasing prior service credit; to provide for payment to the fund for fees collected in criminal and quasi-criminal cases prior to adjudication of guilt; to increase payments to the fund from fees collected in civil actions; to increase the benefit payable upon the death of certain members of the fund; 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 343. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Orrock of the 36th, Miller of the 49th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., 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, 2022; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 352. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Dugan of the 30th, McNeill of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for certain licenses to spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to the State of Georgia;

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to establish qualifications for such expedited license by endorsement; 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.
SB 396. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Jones II of the 22nd, Walker III of the 20th, Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), so as to rename such program the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2FB); to require food procured pursuant to such program be Georgia grown; to require annual reporting related to such program to identify Georgia grown farmers who supplied food; to authorize persons who provide services to such program or the Department of Agriculture to receive food from the program if qualified as a recipient; 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 rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the Senate could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 463. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4938), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 464. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 486), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 473. By Senators Sims of the 12th and Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503); so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members 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.
SB 475. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, approved February 28, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 777), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 476. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3333), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 482. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21,

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1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4621), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 488. 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, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 489. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Bennett of the 94th, Wade of the 9th, Mitchell of the 106th, and Carter of the 92nd.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 974. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gunter of the 8th, Scoggins of the 14th, Jones of the 25th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to require electronic filing; to provide for the effect of a missing or incorrect tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to require certain information on the first page of security deeds; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1134. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Bonner of the 72nd, Lott of the 122nd, McDonald of the 26th and Meeks of the 178th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to participation in criminal gang activity prohibited, so as to provide for the concurrent authority of prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General to prosecute offenses involving criminal gang activity; 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 Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver E Paris N Park

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
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Y Byrd E Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 56.

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

HB 963. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th and Burchett of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances and Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; 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.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd E Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas
Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

HB 1089. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th and Wiedower of the 119th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to road tax on motor carriers, so as to increase the penalty for certain violations of registration requirements for motor vehicles operated by motor carriers; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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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 Byrd E Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn N Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 6.

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

HB 1154. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Dollar of the 45th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd E Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 64.

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

Representative Carson of the 46th moved that HB 1154 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes
Hopson Y Houston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L

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E Bazemore 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 Byrd E Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson
Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 95, nays 61.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1028. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th, Dollar of the 45th, Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd E Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal
Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens
Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 94, nays 59.

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

Representative Ehrhart of the 36th moved that HB 1028 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L

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E Bazemore 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 Byrd E Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Howard Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal
Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver E Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens
Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 59.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

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HB 907. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 33rd and Collins of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters in even-numbered years; 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 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, so as to revise provisions relating to dates for special elections; to present a question related to sales and use taxes for transportation, mass transportation, or transit special districts to the voters; to provide for a sunset provision; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special primaries and special elections generally, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) and adding a new division to read as follows:
"(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a special election to present a question to the voters shall be held only on one of the following dates which is at least 29 days after the date of the call for the special election:
(A) In odd-numbered years, any such special election shall only be held on the third Tuesday in March or on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; and (B) In even-numbered years, any such special election shall only be held on:
(i) The date of and in conjunction with the presidential preference primary if one is held that year; (ii) The third Tuesday in March; provided, however, that such special election shall occur prior to July 1, 2024, and present a question to the voters on sales and use taxes authorized by Articles 5, 5A, and 5B of Chapter 8 of Title 48; (ii)(iii) The date of the general primary; or (iii)(iv) The Tuesday after the first Monday in November."

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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 Smith of the 18th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 907.

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

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd E Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier E Frye N Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins N Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin N Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal
Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 31.

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The motion prevailed.
Representative Smith of the 18th moved that HB 907 be immediately transmitted to the Governor.
The Speaker ruled the motion out of order.
HB 841. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Cooper of the 43rd and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To incorporate the City of East Cobb; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide additional notice and hearing requirements; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for the office of city manager, appointment, removal, powers, and duties thereof; to prohibit council interference with administration; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property and interests therein; to provide for bonds for

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officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of East Cobb. The city and the inhabitants thereof are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style "City of East Cobb, Georgia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, less and except all property owned by the United States government as part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in VTD Sope Creek 03 Block 030354 blocks 3006 and 3007 on the effective date of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or 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 East Cobb, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this city shall have the following powers:

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(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (5) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (6) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (7) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (8) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (9) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (10) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (11) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials;

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(12) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (13) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (14) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (15) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (16) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (17) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (19) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (20) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of parks and playgrounds, public grounds, recreational facilities, public buildings, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, and sport institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to regulate the use of public improvements; (21) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for or impose taxes on public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (22) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (23) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (24) Roadways. To grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate

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owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (25) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and the use of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (26) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (27) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation subject to a maximum of 1 mill; (28) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; and (29) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the city shall exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section only for the purposes of planning and zoning, code adoption and enforcement, parks and recreation, police and law enforcement services, fire and emergency services, and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. (c) In the event that the city desires to provide services in addition to those services enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, the city council shall pass a resolution specifically stating the services sought to be offered by the city and shall submit the approval of such resolution for ratification by the electors of the city in a referendum. If the electors of the city vote in favor of ratifying such resolution, then the city shall be authorized to exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of providing such services stated in such resolution and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. If the electors of the city disapprove such resolution, it shall immediately be null and void and of no force and effect.
SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
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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 governing authority of the city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and six councilmembers. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
(b)(1) The mayor shall be limited to serving three full, consecutive four-year terms of office. (2) Councilmembers shall be limited to serving three full, consecutive terms of office. (3) Persons who serve terms of less than four years as a result of being elected to an initial term of office under Article VIII of this charter or who fill an unexpired term shall not be considered to have served a full term of office for the purposes of this subsection.
SECTION 2.11. City councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial terms of office, the members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city, and the district from which he or she is elected, for 12 months prior to the date of the election of members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. (b) The city council seats shall be designated Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6. Candidates shall designate the post for which they are offering for election when qualifying for election. (c) For the purposes of electing members of the city council, the city is divided into three districts. Each district shall be represented by two posts. One member of the board shall be elected to each post by a majority of electors of the city voting at large. Post 1 and Post 2 shall represent District 1. Post 3 and Post 4 shall represent District 2. Post 5 and

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Post 6 shall represent District 3. The three numbered districts are described in Appendix B attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: H045 Plan Name: EastCobb-dist-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(d)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
(2) Any part of the City of East Cobb as described in Appendix B which is not included in any district described in this plan shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of City of East Cobb as described in Appendix B as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) If any area included within the descriptions of District 1, District 2, or District 3 is on the effective date of this Act within the municipal boundaries of another municipality or within a county other than Cobb County, such area shall not be included within the district descriptions of such districts.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Vacancies. The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon such person's failing or ceasing to reside in the city or upon the occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment by the remaining members of the city council if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, otherwise by an election as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) Suspension. Upon the suspension from office of mayor or councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension

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becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.
SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
(a) The mayor shall receive an initial salary of $9,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. Each councilmember shall receive an initial salary of $8,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. (b) The mayor and councilmembers may alter such compensation for their services as provided by law.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) Conflict of interest. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest.

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(c) Disclosure. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Use of public property. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (e) Contracts voidable and rescindable. Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Ineligibility of elected official. Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (g) Political activities of certain officers and employees. No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and city council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise. (h) Penalties for violation.
(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
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Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city.
SECTION 2.17. Organizational meetings.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor)(councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America."
SECTION 2.18. Meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the 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.

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SECTION 2.19. Rules of procedure.
(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.20. Quorum; voting.
The mayor and three councilmembers or four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any councilmember shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of four councilmembers or three councilmembers and the mayor shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. An abstention shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
SECTION 2.21. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of East Cobb..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any mayor or councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, that an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.23 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.22. Action requiring an ordinance.
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SECTION 2.23. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
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(a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of East Cobb, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.26. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
The mayor shall be elected at large by the voters of the city and except for the initial mayor elected pursuant to this charter, 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 date of election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of service. Vacancies in the office of mayor shall be addressed in the same manner as provided for councilmembers in Section 2.12 of this charter. The mayor shall forfeit the office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers.
SECTION 2.27. Mayor pro tempore.
By a majority vote, the councilmembers shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall serve a two-year term of office. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the councilmembers. The mayor pro tempore shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter.

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SECTION 2.28. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council, but shall vote only in the event of a tie; (2) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (6) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish.
SECTION 2.29. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council shall appoint a city manager, also known as "the manager," for an indefinite term and shall fix the manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.30. Removal of city manager.
(a) 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 council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; and (3) If the 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 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.

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(b) The manager may continue to receive a salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal.
SECTION 2.31. Acting city manager.
By letter filed with the city clerk, the city manager shall designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the 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 such designation 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.
SECTION 2.32. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer, the city manager shall:
(1) Appoint and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers the city manager appoints, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any department director or 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; (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 except for closed meetings held for the purposes of deliberating on the appointment, discipline, or removal of the city manager and have the right to take part in discussion, but the city manager may not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city 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 city manager's direction and supervision;

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(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 city manager deems desirable; and (9) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the mayor and city council.
SECTION 2.33. Council interference with administration.
Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the city council or its members 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 city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. The city council shall act in all matters as a body and no member shall seek individually to influence the official acts of the city manager or any other officer or employee of the city, or direct or request the appointment of any person to, or his or her removal from, any office or position of employment, or to interfere in any way with the performance of the duties by the city manager or other officers or employees.
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (d) There shall be a director of each department or agency who shall be its principal officer. Each director shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointed officers and directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be employees at will and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the mayor unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.

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SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office; such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All members of boards, commissions, or authorities of the city serve at will and may be removed at any time by the mayor and council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the mayor and council and other officers and

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employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of such person's position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of East Cobb.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall

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be appointed by the city council and shall serve a term as provided by law and 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 law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes.

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(f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Cobb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings.
ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
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Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial elections, there shall be a municipal general election biennially in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. There shall be elected a mayor and three councilmembers at one election and at every other election thereafter. The remaining councilmember seats shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices, and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Election by majority vote.
The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast by the electors of the city at large.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.15. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
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(a) The mayor or a councilmember or any appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Cobb County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Cobb County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of East Cobb.
ARTICLE VI. FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
(a) The city council by ordinance shall establish a millage rate for the city property tax which shall not exceed 1 mill, a due date, and the time period within which these taxes must be paid, unless a higher millage rate is recommended by resolution of the city council and subsequently approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the city by referendum. (b) The city council by ordinance may provide for the payment of these taxes by installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.

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SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business in this city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
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city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. 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 laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
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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 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.24. Budget ordinance.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 6.25. Operating budget.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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

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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 other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget provided for in Section 6.29 of this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.26. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The mayor or councilmembers 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. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Levy of taxes.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
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The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.29. Capital improvements.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the 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. Audits.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.31. Procurement and property management.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.19 of this charter.

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SECTION 6.32. 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 property.
(a) The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to sell and convey said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.34. Apportionment of revenue.
Except as otherwise agreed pursuant to Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the city is authorized to pay all revenues collected by Cobb County on behalf of the city to the county in exchange for continuation of services during the transition period provided in Section 8.11 of this charter and beyond, with the exception of the following revenues, which shall stay with the city:
(1) New revenues from utility franchise fees; (2) Fines collected in municipal court; and (3) Revenues generated from any additional millage of up to 1 mill above the millage rate imposed in the county special service district.

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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. Construction and definitions.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
ARTICLE VIII. REFERENDUM AND INITIAL ELECTIONS
SECTION 8.10. Referendum and initial election.
(a) The election superintendent of Cobb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of East Cobb for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the 2022 general primary election. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of East Cobb in Cobb County ( ) NO according to the charter contained in the Act be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in Section 8.11 of this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by Cobb County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of East Cobb shall reimburse Cobb County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services

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for such election and for the initial election of the mayor and councilmembers pursuant to this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of East Cobb to be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November, 2022, the qualified electors of the City of East Cobb shall be those qualified electors of Cobb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of East Cobb as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of East Cobb shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and holding the special election of the City of East Cobb to be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November, 2022, the election superintendent of Cobb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of East Cobb and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of East Cobb.
SECTION 8.11. Effective dates and transition.
(a) The provisions of this Act necessary for the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) Except as provided in Section 8.10 of this charter, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes at 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, except that the initial mayor or councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and by action of a quorum may prior to 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, meet and take actions binding on the city. (d) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Cobb County to the City of East Cobb. Accordingly there shall be a transition period beginning on the date the initial mayor and councilmembers take office under this charter, and ending at 12:00 Midnight on December 31, 2025. During such transition period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (e) During such transition period, Cobb County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which Cobb County provided in that area during the years 2021 and 2022 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60

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days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of East Cobb, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of East Cobb. During the transition period, the city shall remain within the Cobb County special services district, but shall be removed from such district at the conclusion of such period. Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of East Cobb shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city in the same manner as authorized immediately prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of East Cobb, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment, fine or forfeiture, or other moneys shall remain with Cobb County after July 1, 2023, until such time as Cobb County receives subsequent notice from the City of East Cobb that such authority shall be transferred to the City of East Cobb. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of East Cobb:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2023 and 2024; (7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and (9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of East Cobb shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Cobb County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city and the appropriate court or courts of Cobb County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by mutual agreement and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed Cobb County and the City of East Cobb may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of East Cobb. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of East Cobb during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Cobb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Cobb County. (h) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of East Cobb may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Cobb County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the

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county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of East Cobb commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of East Cobb shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section. (i) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (h) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (g) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of East Cobb shall be a full functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.
SECTION 8.12. Directory nature of dates.
It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
SECTION 8.13. Special election.
(a) The first election for the mayor and councilmembers shall be a special election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022. At such election, the first mayor and councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Thereafter, the time for holding a regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2025. The successors to the first mayor and initial councilmembers and future successors shall take office at the first organizational meeting in January immediately following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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(b) The initial councilmembers elected from Post 2, Post 4, and Post 6 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2025, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The initial mayor and councilmembers elected from Post 1, Post 3, and Post 5 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2027, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such initial mayor and councilmembers shall serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL REPEALER
SECTION 9.10. General repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF EAST COBB, GEORGIA
User: H045 Plan Name: EastCobb-2022 Plan Type: Local
District EASTCOBB County Cobb GA VTD Chestnut Ridge 01 VTD Dickerson 01 VTD Dodgen 01 VTD Eastside 01 VTD Fullers Park 01 Block 030332: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 Block 030366: 1001 2000 2001 2002 2003 VTD Hightower 01 VTD Mount Bethel 01 VTD Mount Bethel 03 VTD Mount Bethel 04 VTD Murdock 01 Block 030331: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011

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3012 3013 3014 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 VTD Pope 01
Block 030327: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3011
Block 030359: 1010 1011
VTD Roswell 01 Block 030335: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Block 030360: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
VTD Roswell 02 VTD Sewell Mill 01
Block 030358: 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008
VTD Sope Creek 01 VTD Sope Creek 03
Block 030352: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014
Block 030354: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 3000
excluding portion of block 3006 that is part of National Park excluding portion of block 3007 that is part of National Park VTD Timber Ridge 01 For the purposes of such plan, EastCobb-2021:
(1) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
APPENDIX B City Council Districts

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User: H045 Plan Name: EastCobb-dist-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Cobb GA VTD Chestnut Ridge 01 VTD Hightower 01 VTD Murdock 01 Block 030331: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 VTD Pope 01 Block 030327: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3011 Block 030359: 1010 1011 VTD Roswell 01 Block 030335: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 Block 030360: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VTD Roswell 02 Block 030331: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Block 030369: 2002 2003
District 002 County Cobb GA VTD Dickerson 01 VTD Dodgen 01 VTD Eastside 01 VTD Fullers Park 01 Block 030332: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 Block 030366: 1001 2000 2001 2002 2003 VTD Mount Bethel 01 Block 030370: 1004 1005 1006 3000 3002

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VTD Roswell 02 Block 030369: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006
VTD Sewell Mill 01 Block 030358: 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008
VTD Timber Ridge 01
District 003 County Cobb GA VTD Mount Bethel 01 Block 030319: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 Block 030337: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 Block 030370: 3004 VTD Mount Bethel 03 VTD Mount Bethel 04 VTD Sope Creek 01 VTD Sope Creek 03 Block 030352: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 Block 030354: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 3000 excluding portion of block 3006 that is part of National Park excluding portion of block 3007 that is part of National Park
APPENDIX C
CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
I, Representative Matt Dollar, Georgia State Representative from the 45th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2021 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of East Cobb, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36

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of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.

So certified this ___________ day of ________________, 2022.

________________________________ Honorable Matt Dollar Representative, 45th District Georgia State House of Representatives

Representative Setzler of the 35th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 841.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd E Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver E Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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On the motion, the ayes were 96, nays 62.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 789. By Representatives Prince of the 127th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Molly Howard; and for other purposes.
HR 790. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Park of the 101st, Kelley of the 16th, Jones of the 47th, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Georgia State University College of Law on its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 791. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Stephens of the 164th, Cooper of the 43rd, Newton of the 123rd and Belton of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 792. By Representatives Pruitt of the 149th, Houston of the 170th, Hatchett of the 150th, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation and recognizing February 15, 2022, as Aerospace Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 793. By Representative Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William C. "Chris" Jiles; and for other purposes.
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

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Seventeenth 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:

Alexander Allen Anderson Ballinger Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly E Boddie Bonner Bruce E Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns E Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, J E Collins Corbett Crowe

Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Fleming Frazier E Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb Holland Holly E Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mallow E Marin Martin Mathiak

Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon E Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R E Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Washburn Watson 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, Barr of the 103rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Clark of the 147th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dreyer of the 59th, Dukes of the 154th, Evans of

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the 57th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Mainor of the 56th, Moore of the 95th, Paris of the 142nd, Wade of the 9th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Mack Jackson, Representative, 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.
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 1340. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Glennville, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4003), so as to change the description of the wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1341. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3793), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1342. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Jones of the 25th, Dempsey of the 13th, Clark of the 147th and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt the sale or use of electricity used in the commercial mining of digital assets; 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 1343. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general duties, records, seal, and effect of seal on documentary evidence, so as to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to publish personal information of commissioned officers of the organized militia; to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to print and distribute laws and regulations regarding the organized militia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 1344. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state agencies not to discriminate in employment against servicemen's wives, so as to provide for updated language regarding spouses of armed forces service members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HB 1345. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personnel in relation to military affairs, so as to provide for state sponsored life insurance plan election for all Georgia National Guard personnel through the National Guard Association; to provide for a definition; to provide for an official sponsor for such insurance plan and related duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1346. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Martin of the 49th, Thomas of the 21st, Smith of the 18th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1347. By Representative Belton of the 112th:
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 prohibit the creation of new municipal corporations with the same name or a substantially similar name as that of existing municipal corporations; to provide for legislative findings and intention of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 1348. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Greene of the 151st, McLaurin of the 51st, Kausche of the 50th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
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 provide that vaping in restricted areas is a misdemeanor punishable by fine; to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to early care and learning, so as to provide that operators of early care and education programs shall post signs prohibiting vaping; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to smoke-free air, so as to revise the short title; to prohibit vaping in designated smoke-free areas; to provide for exemptions; to provide that "No Smoking" signs may include the words "or Vaping"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1349. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative declarations, ownership and custody of wildlife, preservation of hunting and fishing opportunities, promotion and right to hunt, trap, or fish, local regulation, and general offenses, so as to extend the date on which the Department of Natural Resources shall attempt to prevent net loss of land acreage available for hunting opportunities on department managed state owned lands; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 1350. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gunter of the 8th, Gravley of the 67th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate of wills, trusts, and administration of estates, generally, so as to require executors to send notices to beneficiaries regarding the filing of petitions to probate wills; to render unlawful the provision by executors of false information; to require judges of probate courts to verify such notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1351. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, Newton of the 123rd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th 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 assistance generally, so as to provide for pharmacy benefits management for the Medicaid program to be conducted by the Department of Community Health after a date certain; to provide for a cost calculation; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; 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 1352. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Efstration of the 104th, Stephens of the 164th and Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1353. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Efstration of the 104th, Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd and Jones of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issues of insanity and mental incompetency in pretrial proceedings, so as to provide that evaluations to determine whether there is a substantial probability that an accused will attain mental competency to stand trial be conducted on an outpatient basis for an accused who is charged with a misdemeanor offense; to provide that treatment to determine if an accused will attain competency within a 90 day period be provided on an outpatient basis for an accused who is charged with a misdemeanor offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1354. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Houston of the 170th, Efstration of the 104th and Hugley of the 136th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to create the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of such panel; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by such panel; to provide for evaluation of claims by such panel; to provide for notice of claims, forms, and hearings; to provide for such panel to make recommendations to such board; to provide for the deduction of monetary awards from sums recommended by such panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1355. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Drenner of the 85th, Gambill of the 15th, Newton of the 123rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to update provisions to comport with nationally recognized guidelines; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to abatement of lead poisoning hazards; to expand written advisement requirements; to expand applicability of provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a funding contingency; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1356. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Shannon of the 84th, Clark of the 108th, Oliver of the 82nd, Burnough of the 77th 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 disqualification of persons to serve as poll watchers under certain circumstances; to provide that poll watchers shall not view or attempt to view how an elector votes or has voted his or her ballot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1357. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gambill of the 15th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-984, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority to create and implement

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standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, so as to provide that the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral with respect to whether such programs are provided by for profit or not for profit entities and shall consider accredited teacher programs outside of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1358. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Bonner of the 72nd, Momtahan of the 17th 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, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1359. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th and Leverett of the 33rd:
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 sealing of ballots and unused security paper in secure containers; to provide for chain of custody documentation and procedures; to provide for storage of unused security paper; 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 Election Integrity.
HB 1360. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Gunter of the 8th, Hawkins of the 27th, Tarvin of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 6, relating to intangible recording tax; to remove a cross-reference; to amend Chapter 10 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Development Authority, so as to repeal Code Section 50-10-7, relating to certain notes exempt from intangible tax; to amend Chapter 13A of

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Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax tribunals, so as to remove cross-references; 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 1361. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
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 clarify that the Attorney General is to be served and heard in defense of all Acts of the General Assembly when challenged in any court action, not just statutes; to provide for the Attorney General to be a party as a matter of right; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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 1367. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd and Cameron of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Walker County, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2235), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1368. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Miller County; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for the composition of the board and a method for selection, resignation, and removal of its members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the qualifications, terms, succession, and compensation of members; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1369. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4238), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1370. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Liberty 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.

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

HB 1329 HB 1331 HB 1333 HB 1335 HB 1337 HB 1339 HB 1363 HB 1365 HR 768 HR 770 SB 281 SB 352 SB 463 SB 473 SB 476 SB 488

HB 1330 HB 1332 HB 1334 HB 1336 HB 1338 HB 1362 HB 1364 HB 1366 HR 769 HR 771 SB 343 SB 396 SB 464 SB 475 SB 482 SB 489

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Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 1244 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 387 Do Pass SB 457 Do Pass

SB 386 SB 437 SB 458

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
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 1300 Do Pass SB 415 Do Pass

SB 414 Do Pass SB 453 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:
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 1194 Do Pass HB 1232 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022

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 Open Rule

HR 664 HR 683

Property; conveyance of certain state owned property; authorize (Substitute)(SProp-Greene-151st) Property; granting of nonexclusive easements; authorize (SProp-Greene-151st)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 893 HB 969 HB 1021 HB 1044
HB 1059 HB 1147 HB 1275

Conservation and natural resources; extend date for hazardous waste fees (Substitute)(NR&E-Nix-69th) Insurance; update regulation of company holding systems (Ins-Smith-18th) Insurance; minimum nonforfeiture interest rate for individual deferred annuities; decrease (Ins-Lumsden-12th) Local government; creation of regional development authorities; provide (Substitute)(ED&T-Pirkle-155th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 50 0325S) Insurance; unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; provide for exclusions (Ins-Gambill-15th) Game and fish; hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; authorize (GF&P-Rhodes-120th) Local government; appointment and removal of municipal court judges; revise provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Rich-97th)

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Structured Rule
HB 1223 Sales and use tax; exemption for sale or lease of computer equipment of high-technology companies; extend sunset date (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
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1300. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4595), so as to revise the membership 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.
SB 414. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4295), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 415. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Education of Long County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3293), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L.

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2012, p. 4300), 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 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.

SB 453. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3889), so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP
Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J E Collins E Cooper

Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 140, nays 14.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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:

SB 84. 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 provide that certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 316. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Strickland of the 17th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide that a person 18 years old or older who commits the offense of stalking against a minor

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shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor; to provide for penalties; to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require local boards of education to provide notice to students and parents of students that some acts of bullying and cyberbullying can constitute criminal violations, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 341. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Au of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy 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 364. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; 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 84. 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 provide that certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; 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 Public Safety & Homeland Security.

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SB 316. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Strickland of the 17th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide that a person 18 years old or older who commits the offense of stalking against a minor shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor; to provide for penalties; to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require local boards of education to provide notice to students and parents of students that some acts of bullying and cyberbullying can constitute criminal violations, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 341. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Au of the 48th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy 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 Health & Human Services.
SB 364. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Jasperse of the 11th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Pruitt of the 149th, Hugley of the 136th, Clark of the 108th, and Holly of the 111th.

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 1021. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Williamson of the 115th, Hugley of the 136th, England of the 116th and Carson of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-28-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standard nonforfeiture provisions for individual deferred annuities, so as to decrease the minimum nonforfeiture interest rate for individual deferred annuities from 1 percent to 0.15 percent; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins E Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 2.

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

HB 1147. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Ridley of the 6th and Smith of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M

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Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J E Collins E Cooper

E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 17.

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

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

State Capitol Room 436 Atlanta, GA 30334

February 15, 2022

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

Mr. Clerk,

Please note that I wish to have my vote recorded for today, February 15, 2022 as:

HB 1021 Yes HB 1147 No

Respectfully,

/s/ Sharon Cooper Georgia State Representative, District 43 Chairman, House Health and Human Services Committee

SC/lm

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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:
HR 664. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Glynn County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of state owned real property located in Sumter 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 adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Glynn County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of state owned real property located in Sumter 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 certain real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 2.232 acres located in 6th G.M. District of Chatham County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated October 29, 1974, from Chatham County, Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 104-K, Page747, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 005955; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; and (4) Coastal Center for Development Services, Inc. is desirous of extending the current lease of the Property for 50 years; and

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(5) By official action dated October 14, 2021, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities declared the Property surplus to their current and future need; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 1.0 acre located in Land Lot 42, 16th Land District of DeKalb County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated June 30, 2004, from Robert Pattillo Properties, Inc. successor by name change to Rockdale Industries, Inc., a Georgia Corporation, being recorded in Deed Book 16327, Pages 598-601, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 010995; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the State Road and Tollway Authority and is located at 5290 Minola Dr. Lithonia, Georgia, being a portion of the Panola Road Park-and-Ride; and (4) By official action dated January 7, 2022, the State Road and Tollway Authority requested to seek legislation to surplus and convey a portion totaling approximately 1.0 acre of real property; 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 119.25 acres located in Land Lots 9, 10, 23 and 24, 14th District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated November 26, 1901, from the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 201, Page 651, 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 00621; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Public Safety and is located at 959 United Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia, being the Department of Public Safety Headquarters; and (4) Justice Federal Credit Union is currently leasing approximately 2,224 square feet (Premises); and (5) A new Headquarters is being built at the same address and the Premises will be moved to the new Headquarters once construction is complete and will be approximately 1,000 square feet; and (6) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of entering into a new lease for three years with an option to renew for another three years; and (7) By official action, the Department of Public Safety does not object to the leasing of the Property; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner or has an interest in a certain real property located in Glynn County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 350 acres located in 1356th G.M. District, of Glynn County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated August 28, 1934, from Cator Woolford, being recorded in Deed Book 4-S, Page 546, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Glynn County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 000692 (Property); and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and is located at 1 Youth Estate Drive, Brunswick, Georgia, being the former Youth Estate; and (4) The State of Georgia conveyed the above described Property to Youth Estate, Inc. (fka Boys Estate Inc.) on July 20, 1978, with a property use restriction for exclusive purpose of a charitable home for underprivileged youths and that, should the Property cease to be used for such purpose for a period of two years, the property is to revert to the State (Restrictions), and Parent and Child Development Services, Inc. (fka Youth Estate Inc.) conveyed the Property to Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc. with the same Restrictions; and (5) By letter, Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc. expressed an interest to acquire the Property free of the Restriction; and (6) By official action dated January 17, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources requested authorization to release the Restriction for fair market value; 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 0.926 of an acre located in Land Lot 166, 9th Land District of Hall County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Corrective Warranty Deed, dated March 1, 1991, from George D. Gowder, Jr. and Mary Virginia Gowder Sloan, being recorded in Deed Book 1571, Pages 164-165, 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 008078; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Agriculture and is located at 1195 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Gainesville, Georgia, being the Department's District Office; and (4) By official action dated October 18, 2021, the Department of Agriculture requested authorization to surplus and convey the approximately 0.926 of an acre of real property by competitive bid for fair market value, or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Sumter County, Georgia; and

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(2) Said real property is approximately 50.08 acres located in Land Lots 151 and 152, 27th Land District of Sumter County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated February 23, 1998, from Sumter County Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 513, Pages 225-227, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Sumter County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009117; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and is located at 300 McMath Mill Road, Americus, Georgia, being the Sumter Youth Development Center; and (4) By official action dated November 15, 2021, the Sumter County Board of Commissioners expressed its desire to acquire the above-described property for a public purpose and acknowledged that Sumter County Board of Commissioners shall not take, nor fail to take, any action which would cause any outstanding tax exempt bonds to be deemed private activity bonds or arbitrage bonds under the tax code and shall not use the above-described property for any nongovernmental purpose, or any purpose that would give rise to private business use, within the meaning of the tax code; and (5) By official action dated January 27, 2022, the Department of Juvenile Justice requested authorization to surplus and convey the approximately 50.08 acres of real property to Sumter County Board of Commissioners.
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 Chatham County, containing approximately 2.232 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 2. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to amend the lease of the above-described property with Coastal Center for Development Services, Inc., for an additional 50-year term under the same terms and conditions as the current lease, pursuant to which consideration is $1,000.00 annually, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as 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 lease, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 4. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 5. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE II SECTION 6.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in DeKalb County, containing approximately 1.0 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 7. 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 and such 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 8. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 9. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 10. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 11. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the State Road and Tollway Authority until the property is conveyed.

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ARTICLE III SECTION 12.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Fulton County, containing approximately 119.25 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 13. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a three-year term, with an option to renew for an additional three-year term, for fair market value and with such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 14. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 15. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 16. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of Department of Public Safety during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 17.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Glynn County, containing approximately 350 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 18. That the Restrictions may be released in the above-described real property and conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc., for fair market value and such other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 19. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 20. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 21. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance 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 22. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources until the property interest is conveyed.
ARTICLE V SECTION 23.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Hall County, containing approximately 0.926 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 24. 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 and such 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 25. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 26. 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 27. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance 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 28. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 29.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Sumter County, containing approximately 50.08 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 30. 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 Sumter County Board of Commissioners for $10.00, so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity and Sumter County Board of Commissioners does not take, nor fail to take, any action which would cause any outstanding tax exempt bonds to be deemed private activity bonds or arbitrage bonds under the tax code, and does not use the above-described property for any nongovernmental purpose, or any purpose that would give rise to private business use within the meaning of the tax code, any of which 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, 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 31. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 32. 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 33. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Sumter County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 34. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice until the property is conveyed.

ARTICLE VII SECTION 35.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 36. 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre
Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J E Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 140, nays 18.

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

HR 683. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Buckner of the 137th and Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow, Douglas, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas Counties; 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 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

HB 1223. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Smith of the 133rd and Rhodes of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald
McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 6.

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

HB 1275. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Leverett of the 33rd and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to revise provisions related to appointment and removal of municipal court judges; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to revise provisions related to appointment and removal of municipal court judges; to provide for vacancies in office; 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. Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, is amended in Code Section 36-32-2, relating to appointment of judges, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any general or local Act, the governing authority of each municipal corporation within this state having a municipal court, as provided by the Act incorporating the municipal corporation or any amendments thereto, is authorized to appoint a judge of such court. Any individual appointed as a judge under this Code section shall possess such qualifications as set forth in Code Section 36-32-1.1 and shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the governing authority of the municipal corporation. Any Notwithstanding the failure of the governing body of a municipal corporation to enter into a written agreement or enact an ordinance as provided for in this paragraph, any individual appointed as a judge under this Code section shall serve for a minimum term of one year from the date of appointment as reflected in the minutes of the municipal corporation, unless such municipal corporation's charter provides for a longer term, and until a successor is appointed or if the judge is removed from office as provided in Code Section 36-32-2.1. Such term shall be memorialized in a written agreement between such individual and the governing authority of the municipal corporation or in an ordinance or a charter. With respect to an individual serving as a municipal court judge in a consolidated government, the local Act shall determine the term of such judge. (2) Except as otherwise provided for in Code Section 36-32-2.1, in the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of a judge appointed under this Code section, the governing authority of the municipal corporation is authorized to appoint an individual to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term created by such vacancy, provided such individual is qualified by law to serve as a municipal court judge."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 36-32-2.1, relating to removal of judges, by revising subsections (c), (e), (g), and (h) as follows:
"(c)(1) Removal proceedings pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section may be initiated only by written petition setting forth the grounds for removal of a judge signed by one or more members of the governing authority of the municipal corporation. (2) A petition for removal shall state:
(A) The cause or causes for his or her termination in sufficient detail to enable him or her fairly to show any error that may exist therein; (B) The names of the known witnesses and a concise summary of the evidence to be used against him or her, and the names of any new witnesses shall be provided as soon as practicable; and

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(C) That the judge, upon request, shall be furnished with compulsory process or subpoena legally requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence as provided by law. (3) Upon submission of the petition to remove the judge to such governing authority, the governing authority may consider the petition and determine if the petition relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office of the judge and the rights and interests of the public. If it is determined at a public meeting by a majority vote of the governing authority of the municipal corporation that there is an adverse impact, the judge may be suspended immediately and without further action for up to 60 days pending the final determination pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section. A judge suspended pursuant to this subsection shall continue to receive the compensation from his or her office until the final determination on the petition or expiration of the suspension." "(e)(1)(A) Removal proceedings shall consist of an open and public hearing held by the governing authority of the municipal corporation, provided that the judge against whom such charges have been brought shall be furnished notice of the time and place where the hearing will be held and a copy of the charges at least ten 20 days prior to the hearing. (B) The notice required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and shall be deemed to be perfected by certified mail when the notice is deposited in the United States mail addressed to the last known address of the addressee with sufficient postage affixed to the envelope. (C) The judge shall be entitled to be represented by counsel at his or her expense and, upon request, shall be entitled to have subpoenas or other compulsory process issued for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence. Such subpoenas and compulsory process shall be issued in the name of the governing authority of the municipal corporation and shall be signed by the chief elected official or chief executive officer of the municipal corporation. In all other respects, such subpoenas and other compulsory process shall be subject to Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 24. (D) The hearing shall be recorded at the expense of the municipal corporation. Such recording should contain at least the audio and may contain video. The audio recording of the hearing shall be transcribed at the judge's expense if he or she requests certiorari review by the superior court. (E) The following oath or affirmation shall be administered to all witnesses by the presiding officer provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection;
'You do solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help you God.' (F) All questions relating to the admissibility of evidence or other legal matters shall be decided by the presiding officer provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection. The governing authority of the municipal corporation shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that removal is warranted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, and such governing authority shall have the right to open and

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to conclude arguments. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, hearings shall be governed by the same rules as govern the introduction of evidence in nonjury civil trials in the superior court. (G) At the conclusion of the hearing, the governing authority of the municipal corporation shall determine whether or not to remove the judge from office. The governing authority of the municipal corporation may adopt rules governing the procedures at such hearings, provided that such hearings comport with due process. The governing authority of the municipal corporation shall state the basis for its decision to remove or not remove the judge from office. Said decision and its basis shall be rendered at the hearing and shall be in writing. The right of certiorari from the decision to remove a judge from office shall exist, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the governing authority of the municipal corporation, or any portion of it, is situated. (2) The chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the governing authority of the municipal corporation, or any portion of it, is situated shall appoint a senior superior court judge or a senior state court judge to act as the presiding officer at a hearing conducted pursuant to this subsection. If the municipal corporation lies in two superior court circuits, the most senior chief judge of the circuits shall appoint such presiding officer. The governing authority of the municipal corporation shall be responsible for compensating the presiding officer for his or her services at a rate not to exceed $500.00 per diem, plus reasonable and necessary expenses." "(g) Any vacancy in a judgeship created by the removal of a judge pursuant to this Code section may be temporarily filled by the governing authority of the municipal corporation for a period not longer than 90 days by any individual qualified by law to serve as a municipal court judge. In the event that a vacancy in a judgeship is created by the removal of a judge pursuant to this Code section, the governing authority of the municipal corporation may fill such vacancy by appointing any individual qualified by law to serve as a municipal court judge for a period of not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days. If after the conclusion of the removal proceedings, including the appeal period, there is a vacancy for such judgeship, the governing authority of the municipal corporation may appoint a judge in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 36-32-2. (h) The provisions of this Code section shall expressly supersede any conflicting local law of this state; provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to a local Act creating a municipal court for a consolidated government."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J E Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 10.

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

Representative Gambill of the 15th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:

HB 1059. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 148th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and Taylor of the 173rd:

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 exclusions to unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; to allow an

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insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to implement a pilot program offering or providing a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or give a charitable donation under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 893. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to extend the sunset date for certain hazardous waste fees; 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 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to extend the sunset date for certain hazardous waste fees; 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 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, is amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 12-8-95.1, relating to hazardous waste management fees and hazardous substance reporting fees, as follows:
"(h) Unless fee requirements established in this Code section are reimposed by the General Assembly, no such fees shall be levied after July 1, 2022 2027."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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The following communication was received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
Atlanta, GA 30334
2/15/22
Mr. Clerk,
Please include my votes for the following bills on the Rules Calendar today:
HR 664 Yes HR 683 Yes HB 893 Yes HB 1021 Yes HB 1147 Yes HB 1275 Yes HB 1223 Yes
Local Calendar: HB 1300, SB 414, SB 415, SB 453
Mesha Mainor Representative, District 56
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 1044. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
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 definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

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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 quality jobs tax credit for such authorities; 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. 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 such department 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:

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(A) The operating expenses for all real property described in paragraph (5) of this subsection; and (B) The proceeds generated from ad valorem taxes assessed and collected on all such real property, excluding the 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 taxpayer whose qualified investment property, as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-7-40.17, is located on property as described in paragraph (5) of subsection (f) of this Code section shall be eligible for a tax credit for each new quality job at such location as provided by Code Section 48-7-40.17 for the lowest tier participating county within the regional development authority; provided, however, that the tax credit authorized by this paragraph shall be subject to all other conditions and limitations provided by Code Section 48-7-40.17."
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 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 industrial development authorities; to provide an enhancement for the quality jobs tax credit for such authorities; 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. 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 industrial 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 such department shall prescribe by rule and regulation.

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(c) A regional industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial development authority may be amended from time to time by appropriate concurrent joint resolutions of the regional industrial development authority and all of the participating counties. (f) Each regional industrial 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:
(A) The operating expenses for all real property described in paragraph (5) of this subsection; and (B) The proceeds generated from ad valorem taxes assessed and collected on all such real property, excluding the 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 industrial development authority. (h) A taxpayer whose qualified investment property, as such terms are defined in Code Section 48-7-40.17, is located on property as described in paragraph (5) of subsection (f) of this Code section shall be eligible for a tax credit for each new quality job at such location as provided by Code Section 48-7-40.17 for the lowest tier participating county within the regional industrial development authority; provided, however, that the tax credit authorized by this paragraph shall be subject to all other conditions and limitations provided by Code Section 48-7-40.17."
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:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 969. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Williams of the 148th, Erwin of the 28th, Gaines of the 117th and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to update the regulation of insurance company holding systems per direction from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; to provide for definitions; to provide guidelines for group capital calculation in insurance company holding systems; to provide guidelines for liquidity stress

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test framework in insurance company holding systems; to provide standards governing transactions within an insurance holding company system when an insurer is deemed to be in a hazardous financial condition; to provide protections for an affiliate in an insurance holding company system when a domestic insurer is subject to certain proceedings; to provide clarifications on confidentiality and to extend confidentiality protections to third-party consultants designated by the 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia
Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 163, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Dubnik of the 29th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and recommitted to the Committee on Higher Education:
SB 231. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Parent of the 42nd, Albers of the 56th, Halpern of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a pilot program to allow for certain adults to enroll in charter schools that provide instruction only for individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for an exception to the maximum age of eligibility for enrollment; to authorize local boards of education or the State Charter Schools Commission to approve charter schools that serve only individuals between ages 21 and 35 residing in this state who have not attained a high school diploma; to provide for funding for such charter schools; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for a repealer; 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 794. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2022, as International Black Aviation Day; and for other purposes.
HR 795. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black History Month; and for other purposes.
HR 796. By Representatives Robichaux of the 48th, McLaurin of the 51st, Martin of the 49th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Groveway Community Group and the "Telling Our Story" program; and for other purposes.
HR 797. By Representatives Robichaux of the 48th, McLaurin of the 51st, Martin of the 49th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Joel Ruff; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 466. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 604. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bartow County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $60,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older, in the amount of $80,000.00 of the appraised value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 75 years of age or older, and in the amount of the full appraised value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1190. 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 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3630), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1203. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Tift County, approved August 9, 1917 (Ga. L. 1917, p. 396), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4176), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1206. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Jefferson, Georgia, approved July 30, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 1019), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in

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office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1208. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Greene County, approved August 11, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 653), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 698), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 411), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3513), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1209. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Greene County, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 693), by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 417), and by an Act approved March 18, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3519), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1226. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Evans County, approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 220), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1227. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education for Evans County, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4782), as amended, 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1239. By Representative Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Baldwin County Board of Education, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3325), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 29, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3874), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1242. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the method of electing members for the Board of Education of Putnam County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2678), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 15, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3558), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1243. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Forsyth County, approved June 30, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964 Ex. Sess., p. 2225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 344), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1246. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Forsyth County Board of Education, approved March 24, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5052), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 352), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1264. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4159), so as to change the boundaries of the commissioner districts; to provide for certain definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1284. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Washington County, approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4169), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1286. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Washington County Board of Education, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4652), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4153), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1287. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Upson County, approved February 1, 1877 (Ga. L. 1877, p. 267), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3803), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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, A.M., Thursday, February 17, 2022, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, February 17, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 17, 2022

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

Majority Caucus Chairman

415 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 17, 2022

TO: The Clerk of the House

I was not present on January 11, 2022, the second day of the legislative session, because I was in required isolation as a result of a positive COVID test.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bonnie Rich

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton E Bennett Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, S Fleming

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly E Holmes Hugley Hutchinson E Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T

E Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan
E Neal Nix
E Oliver Parsons

E Setzler Shannon Sharper Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B
E Thomas, E Thomas, M

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Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Cooper

Frye Gaines Gambill Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden E Mallow

Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Schofield E Scoggins Scott Seabaugh

Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson E Williams, MF 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, Bentley of the 139th, Benton of the 31st, Beverly of the 143rd, Blackmon of the 146th, Cannon of the 58th, Clark of the 108th, Collins of the 68th, Dempsey of the 13th, Dreyer of the 59th, Evans of the 83rd, Frazier of the 126th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Gravley of the 67th, Hopson of the 153rd, Houston of the 170th, Howard of the 124th, Jackson of the 64th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Moore of the 95th, Moore of the 90th, Nelson of the 125th, Newton of the 123rd, Nguyen of the 89th, Paris of the 142nd, Park of the 101st, Parrish of the 158th, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 155th, Singleton of the 71st, Stephens of the 164th, Wade of the 9th, Washburn of the 141st, and Williams of the 168th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Executive Pastor Ricky Shepherd, Christ Chapel, Milner, 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 Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1371. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th and Campbell of the 171st:
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 provide for the creation of the Rural Health Advancement Commission; to provide for purpose, membership, terms, meetings, expenses, and powers; to provide for reporting; 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 1372. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Parsons of the 44th, Burns of the 159th and Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the provisions and short title of Chapter 9, the "Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1373. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Carpenter of the 4th and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require local governments or authorities operating parks and recreation facilities used by youth athletic organizations to ensure such parks and facilities are equipped with certain vessels for heat related injuries; 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 1374. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Bloomingdale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 798. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Lim of the 99th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Cannabis Waste Disposal and Recycling; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
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 1397. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4238), 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1398. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Crowe of the 110th and Henderson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Covington ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum,

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effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1399. By Representatives Holly of the 111th and Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Locust Grove ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of 100 percent 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1400. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Jackson of the 128th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Carpenter of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to state procurement laws; to revise the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; to provide for information to be provided to such committee; to revise the number of Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses that can be issued by the commission; to revise dates for the retrospective study of minority participation; to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to open records laws; to provide for third-party consultants; to provide for the issuance of certain licenses by a date certain; 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.

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

HB 1340 HB 1342 HB 1344 HB 1346

HB 1341 HB 1343 HB 1345 HB 1347

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HB 1348 HB 1350 HB 1352 HB 1354 HB 1356 HB 1358 HB 1360 HB 1367 HB 1369 SB 84 SB 341

HB 1349 HB 1351 HB 1353 HB 1355 HB 1357 HB 1359 HB 1361 HB 1368 HB 1370 SB 316 SB 364

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1040 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1215 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1295 Do Pass

HB 1217 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 650 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Chairman

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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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1307 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 839 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1186 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1219 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1276 Do Pass

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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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 389 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 397 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
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 1059 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1308 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1288 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1324 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
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 1362 HB 1364 HB 1366 SB 463 SB 473 SB 476 SB 489

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1363 HB 1365 SB 446 SB 464 SB 475 SB 488

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute 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, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary 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 974 HB 1294 HB 1346 HR 707

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1088 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1321 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1361 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 1183 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1188 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th 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 925 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 326 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Chairman
Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 500 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1034 Do Pass HB 1320 Do Pass

HB 896 Do Pass HB 1064 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 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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

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 369
SB 386 SB 387 SB 437
SB 457 SB 458

Board of Education of Gwinnett County; future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; provide (GAff-Efstration-104th) Dixon-45th Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County; description of the commissioner districts; change (GAff-Buckner-137th) Robertson-29th Meriwether County Board of Education; description of the education districts; change (GAff-Buckner-137th) Robertson-29th Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Mainor-56th) Albers-56th Richmond County and the City of Augusta; description of the commission districts; change (GAff-Newton-123rd) Burns-23rd County of Richmond; description of the school board districts; change (GAff-Newton-123rd) Burns-23rd

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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
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1362. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Irwin County, approved February 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3757), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4064), 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 and election of subsequent members; 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 1363. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 498), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1364. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Williams of the 37th, Thomas of the 39th 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 June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3869), 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.
HB 1365. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4219), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1366. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 434), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 504), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 446. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) of Section 2 as follows:
"(b) For the purpose of electing members of the board of education, the Warren County School District is divided into five education districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: Warren SB Plan Name: WarrenSB-2022 Plan Type: Local'.
(c)(1) For the purposes of such plan: (A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
(2) Any part of the Warren County School District which is not included in any district described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the Warren County School District which is described in subsection (b) of this section as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains

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the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. (a) Those members of the Board of Education of Warren County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (b) Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Education Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former education districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act.
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety the attachment thereto containing the descriptions of the four education districts which is identified as 'Plan: warrensb-2012 Plan Type: Local Administrator: Warren SB User: SE'.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
User: Warren SB Plan Name: WarrenSB-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Warren GA VTD 3011 - WARRENTON Block 970400: 1000 1001 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1044 1045 1046 1053 1054 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2017 Block 970500: 1109 1112 1113 1114 1115 1126 1135 1137 1152 2104 2105 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2118 2119 2145 2146 VTD 3012 - CAMAK Block 970500: 1116 1117 1118 1119 1124 1125 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1134 1136 1138 1139 1140 1142 1143

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VTD 3013 - NORWOOD Block 970500: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2027 2028 2029 2040 2041 2048 2054 2055 2056 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 2097 2098 2099 2100 2101 2102 2103 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2117 2120 2121 2122 2123 2124 2125 2136 2137 2138 2141 2144 2147
District 002 County Warren GA VTD 3011 - WARRENTON Block 970400: 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 3038 3039 3040 3045 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 3057 3058 3059 3060 3061 3082 3087 3088 Block 970500: 2139 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3020 3021 3022 3023 3027 3062 3063 3064 3065 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3076 VTD 3013 - NORWOOD Block 970500: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2057 2058 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 2131 2132 2133 2134 2135 2140 2142 2143 2148 VTD 3014 - BEALL SPRINGS VTD 3015 - RICKETSON Block 970400: 3089 3090 3091 3098 3099 3102 3103 3104
District 003 County Warren GA VTD 3011 - WARRENTON Block 970400: 1017 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2050 2051 2055

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2056 2057 2058 3041 3042 3043 3044 3046 3063 3064
District 004 County Warren GA VTD 3011 - WARRENTON Block 970400: 2018 2019 2020 2046 2047 2048 2049 2052 2053 2054 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 3000 3001 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3015 3022 3023 3035 3036 3037 3062 3065 3066 3072 3077 3078 3079 3080 3081 3182 Block 970500: 1147 1148 VTD 3015 - RICKETSON Block 970400: 3002 3003 3004 3005 3013 3014 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071 3073 3074 3075 3076 3083 3084 3085 3086 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3100 3101 3105 3106 3107 3108 3109 3110 3111 3112 3113 3114 3119 3120 3179 VTD 3016 - PAN HANDLE
District 005 County Warren GA VTD 3011 - WARRENTON Block 970500: 1073 1074 1075 1080 1081 1082 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1107 1108 1110 1111 1141 1144 1145 1146 1149 1151 1153 1155 VTD 3012 - CAMAK Block 970500: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1076 1077 1078 1079 1083 1089 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1120 1121 1122 1123 1132 1133 1150 1154
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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SB 463. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Henry County from districts, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4938), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts from which members of the Board of Education of Henry County are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 464. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 486), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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.
SB 473. By Senators Sims of the 12th and Summers of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503); so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members 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.
SB 475. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Wilkinson County, approved February 28, 1933 (Ga. L.

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1933, p. 777), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 476. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Wilkinson County, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3333), as amended, so as to change the description of the districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 488. 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, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 489. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D
Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche
Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R
Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver
Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 131, nays 18.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton N Bazemore
Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe
Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche
Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R
Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver
Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 111, nays 39.

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 Senate:

SB 374. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th and Kennedy of the 18th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, so as to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of all executive state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 438. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Strickland of the 17th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retention of contractual payments and creation of escrow accounts on contracts for installation, improvement, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer facilities, so as to change certain provisions relating to retainage of progress payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 445. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Hickman of the 4th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil and criminal penalty for violation of Section 610 of National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and regulations and final orders issued thereunder, so as to revise civil penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 461. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Strickland of the 17th, Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to add the offense of human trafficking as a bailable offense; 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:

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SB 454. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 388), as amended, 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 effective dates; 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 and House:
SB 503. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1124. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Clark of the 147th, Dickey of the 140th, Williams of the 148th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Houston County, approved March 31, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4185), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1126. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646) and by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4254), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current

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members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1205. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, restate, revise, reorganize, and modernize the law relating to the Board of Commissioners of Camden County, approved March 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3609), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3963), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1210. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Singleton of the 71st and Jackson of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Fayette County, approved March 9, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2431), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 2, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3501), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1228. By Representatives Camp of the 131st and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lamar County, approved March 8, 1943 (Ga. L. 1943, p. 1066), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4422), so as to reconstitute the board of commissioners; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1229. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved October 31, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3510), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of

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office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1230. By Representatives Camp of the 131st and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4416), so as to reconstitute the board of education; 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1245. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Greene, approved December 13, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871, p. 225), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 287), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts of Sumter County; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1247. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Camden County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4943), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3955), so as to provide new district boundaries; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1270. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Atkinson County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; to provide for the termination of said technology fee and

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dedication of residual funds to technology uses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1299. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Elbert County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Elbert County on and after January 1, 2023; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1311. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Lanier County; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the maintenance of said technology fee funds; 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.
HB 1313. By Representative Burchett of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Atkinson (now the Board of Commissioners of Atkinson County), approved July 23, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 380), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4395), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1315. 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 March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4400), 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 provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 374. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th and Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, so as to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of all executive state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 438. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Strickland of the 17th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retention of contractual payments and creation of escrow accounts on contracts for installation, improvement, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer facilities, so as to change certain provisions relating to retainage of progress payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 445. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Hickman of the 4th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil and criminal penalty for violation of Section 610 of National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and regulations and final orders issued thereunder, so as to revise civil penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 461. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Strickland of the 17th, Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to add the offense of human trafficking as a bailable offense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 466. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the Senate could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 454. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 388), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 503. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Greene of the 151st, Jackson of the 128th, Beverly of the 143rd, Martin of the 49th, McClain of the 100th, Jackson of the 64th, McLeod of the 105th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Powell of the 32nd, Watson of the 172nd, and England of the 116th.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 12:45 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 799. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tyler Jermaine Winns; and for other purposes.
HR 800. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION commending Regina Hewlett Norman, Liberty Point Elementary School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 801. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th and Erwin of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating John A. "Jack" and Kathleen M. "Kathy" Molnar upon the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 802. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Jackson of the 165th and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 803. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Ralston of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 134th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Louie I. Chance Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 804. By Representative Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism; and for other purposes.
HR 805. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th and Anderson of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as "The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia"; and for other purposes.

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HR 806. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erik Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 807. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Hill of the 3rd, Ridley of the 6th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending AstroTurf and recognizing March 21, 2022, as AstroTurf Day; and for other purposes.
HR 808. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Thomas of the 21st, Moore of the 95th, Gambill of the 15th and Moore of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 23, 2022, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 809. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Riley Kaye Carlyle, Appalachee High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 810. By Representatives England of the 116th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Atkinson, Appalachee High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 811. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ansley Carroll, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 812. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ella Ramsell, Winder Barrow High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 813. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Harris, Winder Barrow High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 814. By Representatives England of the 116th, Kirby of the 114th and Gaines of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Emily Guck, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 815. By Representatives Dreyer of the 59th, Rich of the 97th, Cannon of the 58th, Robichaux of the 48th, Park of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State University men's soccer team on its outstanding performance and appearance in the NCAA Tournament; and for other purposes.
HR 816. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael E. Holton Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 817. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th, Boddie of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry M. Dingle; and for other purposes.
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 387. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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

E Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly E Holmes
Hopson Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley
Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens
Tankersley Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 5.

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

SB 386. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County, approved December 14, 1871 (Ga. L. 1871-72, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4365), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide

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for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

E Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron N Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly E Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse N Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley
Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens
Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 7.

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

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SB 457. By Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of Richmond County and the City of Augusta, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3769), so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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:

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb
Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens
Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 63.

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

SB 458. By Senators Burns of the 23rd and Anderson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3756), so as to change the description of the school board districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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:

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Hogan N Holcomb
Holland E Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim N Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens
Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 97, nays 63.

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

SB 437. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Brass of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4374), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3635), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4374), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3635), is amended by revising Section 2 as follows:

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"SECTION 2. (a) For purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners, Fulton County is divided into six commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall be and correspond to those six numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'User: Legis Plan Name: FultonCCr-jtlegis-2022 Plan Type: Local'. The chairperson of the board of commissioners shall be elected at large. (b) For the purposes of such plan:
(1) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (c) Any part of Fulton County which is not included in any district described in subsection (a) of this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (d) Any part of Fulton County which is described in subsection (a) of this section as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (e) All members of the board of commissioners shall be qualified electors of Fulton County and shall be at least 21 years of age as of the date of taking office. All of such members shall have been residents of their respective districts for at least one year from the date of their taking office. The chairperson of the board of commissioners shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the entire county voting at the elections provided for in this Act. The commissioners from Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall be residents of their respective commissioner districts, and each such member shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors voting within the member's respective commissioner district at the elections provided for in this Act. Any person offering as a candidate for commissioner shall designate the commissioner district for which he or she is offering. All members of the board of commissioners shall be nominated and elected in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code.'"

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SECTION 2. (a) Those members of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (b) Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Commissioner Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such members of the board serving from those former commissioner districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act.
SECTION 3. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the regular election in 2022 of members of the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming effective without such approval; and this Act shall otherwise become effective January 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A User: Legis Plan Name: FultonCCr-jtlegis-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Fulton GA VTD AP01A VTD AP01B VTD AP01C VTD AP01D VTD AP01E VTD AP05 VTD AP09A VTD AP09B VTD AP12A VTD AP12B VTD AP14 VTD JC01 VTD JC02 VTD JC03A

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VTD JC03B VTD JC04A VTD JC04B VTD JC05 VTD JC06 VTD JC07 VTD JC08 VTD JC09 VTD JC10 VTD JC11 VTD JC12 VTD JC13A VTD JC13B VTD JC14 VTD JC15 VTD JC16 VTD JC18 VTD JC19 VTD RW03 VTD RW04 VTD RW05
Block 011421: 1007 1008 3000 3001 3002 4003 4006 4007 4008 4009
Block 011430: 1008 1009 1011 1012
Block 011431: 1003 1006
VTD RW06 VTD RW07A VTD RW08 VTD RW10
Block 011445: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016
VTD RW13 VTD RW17 VTD RW20 VTD RW21 VTD RW22A VTD RW22B VTD SS01 VTD SS17

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District 002 County Fulton GA VTD AP021 VTD AP022 VTD AP02B VTD AP03 VTD AP04A VTD AP04B VTD AP06 VTD AP07A VTD AP07B VTD AP10 VTD AP12C VTD AP12D VTD ML011 VTD ML012 VTD ML01B VTD ML021 VTD ML022 VTD ML023 VTD ML024 VTD ML03 VTD ML04A VTD ML04B VTD ML04C VTD ML05A VTD ML05B VTD ML05C VTD ML06A VTD ML06B VTD ML071 VTD ML072 VTD ML07A VTD MP01 VTD RW01 VTD RW02 VTD RW05 Block 011421: 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 4000 4001 Block 011646: 2009 Block 011647: 1016 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017

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

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb
Holland E Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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On the adoption of the Committee substitute, the ayes were 99, nays 59.

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:

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb
Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 97, nays 62.

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

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SB 369. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to education districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County, approved April 7, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 4058), as amended, so as to provide that future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb
Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim N Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 95, nays 61.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Cantrell of the 22nd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education:
HB 60. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Jasperse of the 11th, Clark of the 147th, Fleming of the 121st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of educational scholarship accounts; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualified education expenses; to provide for qualifications for students to participate in the account program; to establish certain requirements for participating schools and service providers; to provide for accounts and account funds; to establish a Parent Review Committee to review expenditures upon request; to authorize the Office of Student Achievement to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for annual testing of participating students; to provide for an annual report on the account program; 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 Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 22, 2022, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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 Anderson Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly E Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter E Clark, D E Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas E Drenner E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration England Evans, B Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T E Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard LaHood LaRiccia Leverett E Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin Mathiak Mathis

McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Prince Pruitt Rhodes Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler

Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Williams, A E Williams, MF E 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, Bruce of the 61st, Cameron of the 1st, Cheokas of the 138th, Dreyer of the 59th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 28th, Evans of the 57th, Gravley of the 67th, Holly of the 111th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Lim of the 99th, Martin of the 49th, Mitchell of the 106th, Neal of the 74th, Paris of the 142nd, Park of the 101st, Powell of the 32nd, Rich of the 97th, Tarvin of the 2nd, and Washburn of the 141st.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Chaplain David Thornton, Floyd County Sheriff's Office, 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.
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 1375. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Wilson of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Dreyer of the 59th and others:
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 eliminate cohabitation as a basis upon which to terminate the dependency of a spouse and cease workers' compensation payments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1376. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Rich of the 97th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to authorize food service establishments to serve patrons' pet dogs within designated outdoor areas of the establishment; to provide for rules and regulations to protect public health; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1377. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th, Smith of the 18th and Gunter of the 8th:
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 provisions relative to income taxes, so as to authorize private causes of action for equitable relief regarding the failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1378. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 32nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Ridley of the 6th, Tarvin of the 2nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, so as to remove places of worship from unauthorized locations a weapon or long gun may be carried; to provide for online application for weapons carry licenses and renewal licenses; to provide for relief; to amend Code Section 175-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions and disposition of personal property in custody of law enforcement agency; to amend Title 38 of the O.C.G.A., relating to military, emergency management, and veterans affairs; 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 1379. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Burchett of the 176th, Hogan of the 179th and Rhodes of the 120th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to establish the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Commission; to provide for definitions; to assign such commission to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for membership; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for duties; to authorize the acceptance of funds; to provide for the establishment of a grant program to support local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task forces relative to motor vehicle related crime prevention initiatives; to provide for standards and conditions for such grant program; to provide for recommendations and reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1380. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Smith of the 133rd, Burchett of the 176th and England of the 116th:
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 revise provisions related to the sunset and automatic repeal of an income tax credit for revitalization zones; to provide for a period of time after which certain qualifying actions or expenditures may occur or be completed; 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 1381. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1382. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62A-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to make such continuing education a prerequisite for OneGeorgia Authority funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1383. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Rich of the 97th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978," so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to provide for a conforming cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1384. By Representatives Jenkins of the 132nd, Camp of the 131st, Greene of the 151st, Jasperse of the 11th and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amendment and revision of codes generally, so as to require the department to amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1385. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Taylor of the 173rd, Rich of the 97th, Gaines of the 117th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise annexation reporting requirements to require the provision of reports to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; to require the submission of a digital shapefile with such reports; to provide for regional commissions to assist certain municipalities in the production of such digital files; 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 1386. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Smith of the 133rd, Corbett of the 174th, Seabaugh of the 34th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
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 sales and use taxation the sale or use of pipes necessary and integral to the manufacturing of potable water by a manufacturer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1387. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th and Bonner of the 72nd:
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 suspension of a motor vehicle registration upon failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded images; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1388. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Watson of the 172nd and Gullett of the 19th:
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 provide an alternative procedure for the designation of the official legal organ; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1389. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Nguyen of the 89th, Boddie of the 62nd, Allen of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to enact the "Georgia Safe Workplaces Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a right of action; to provide for

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affirmative defenses; to provide for determining factors regarding workplace harassment; to provide for a statute of limitations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1390. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Smith of the 18th, Boddie of the 62nd, Evans of the 57th, Tankersley of the 160th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to provide for a right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1391. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Leverett of the 33rd, Burchett of the 176th, Smith of the 18th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public defenders, so as to revise the compensation of public defenders and assistant public defenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1392. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Momtahan of the 17th, Fleming of the 121st, Jones of the 47th and others:
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 provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; 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 Election Integrity.

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HB 1393. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Washburn of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd, Crowe of the 110th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial emergency, so as to exempt evictions from tolling provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1394. By Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Gilligan of the 24th, Carpenter of the 4th, Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal the authority of the Department of Public Health and all county boards of health to require persons to submit to vaccinations against or other measures to prevent contagious or infectious diseases; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1395. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th and Gravley of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for first certificate of title for motor vehicles, so as to provide for acceptance of electronic copies of certificates of title issued in another state or country; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1396. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Gullett of the 19th, Gunter of the 8th, Barton of the 5th, Collins of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts, so as to create the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; to provide for definitions; to provide for the membership, powers, and duties of the council; to provide for funding of the council; to provide for the status of the council and its members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1401. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 18th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Wade of the 9th 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 that certain individuals challenging an elector's name appearing on the list of electors shall not be liable for such challenge; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1402. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Dunahoo of the 30th, Mathis of the 144th, Smith of the 18th, Wade of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to prohibit solicitation and acceptance of private donations by state and local governmental entities for election purposes; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1403. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th, Hatchett of the 150th, Newton of the 123rd, Ridley of the 6th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, so as to provide an exemption for acute care hospitals established in rural counties that meet certain criteria; 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 1404. By Representatives Pruitt of the 149th, Hatchett of the 150th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th 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 direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private

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institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1405. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Washburn of the 141st, Crowe of the 110th, Dreyer of the 59th, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local governments, so as to revise "The Zoning Procedures Law"; to revise provisions related to judicial review of zoning decisions; to revise definitions; to provide for requirements for zoning decisions by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to require review procedures for decisions made by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to provide for judicial review of zoning decisions; to require certain designations relating to appeals of quasi-judicial decisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1406. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Jones of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning for property annexed into municipality, so as to provide additional notice and hearing provisions for changes to zoning ordinances that revise single-family residential classifications and definition so as to authorize multifamily residential property uses; 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 818. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th, Barton of the 5th, Tarvin of the 2nd and Cameron of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby Lee Cook and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 819. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Fred Pulliam and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 1417. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th and Schofield of the 60th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of College Park ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for 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 1418. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as authorize a tax for public health care purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1371 HB 1373 HB 1397 HB 1399 HR 798

HB 1372 HB 1374 HB 1398 HB 1400 SB 374

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SB 438 SB 454 SB 466

SB 445 SB 461 SB 503

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 1340 Do Pass HB 1367 Do Pass HB 1370 Do Pass

HB 1341 Do Pass HB 1368 Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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

Modified Structured Rule

HB 1086 HB 1092 HB 1146 HB 1148

Health; influenza vaccinations for discharged patients; lower age to 50 (H&HS-Dempsey-13th) Georgia Women's CARE (Child Care Alternatives, Resources, and Education) Act, enact (H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Motor vehicles; law enforcement vehicles be equipped with primarily blue flashing or revolving lights; provide (PS&HS-Lott-122nd) Game and fish; possession of cervid carcasses; remove definitions; provisions (GF&P-Rhodes-120th)

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HB 1192 HB 1195

Social services; treatment services under Medicaid to persons with HIV; provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Local government; audits of funds may be conducted in accordance with statutory accounting principles; provide (Ins-Lumsden-12th)

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 1340. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Glennville, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4003), so as to change the description of the wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the 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 1341. By Representative Camp of the 131st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3793), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 1367. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd and Cameron of the 1st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Walker County, approved March 8,

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1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2235), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1368. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Miller County; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for the composition of the board and a method for selection, resignation, and removal of its members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the qualifications, terms, succession, and compensation of members; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1370. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Liberty 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.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton

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Y Barton Y Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes
Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett
Hawkins E Henderson E Hill
Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Meeks Metze
Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes
Rich Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L Smith, M
Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 143, nays 5.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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:

SB 331. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to prohibit the regulation of employee work hours, scheduling, and output by local government entities; to provide for exceptions; 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.
SB 346. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 360. By Senators McNeill of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Beach of the 21st, Miller of the 49th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents, and obstruction of investigation, so as to enact "Colton's Law"; to provide a short title; to provide for the protections for disabled minors; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to amend cross references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 404. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; 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:

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HB 826. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Reeves of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lost Mountain; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 331. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to prohibit the regulation of employee work hours, scheduling, and output by local government entities; to provide for exceptions; 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 Industry and Labor.
SB 346. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 360. By Senators McNeill of the 3rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Beach of the 21st, Miller of the 49th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents, and obstruction of investigation, so as to enact "Colton's Law"; to provide a short title; to provide for the protections for disabled minors; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to amend cross references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 404. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Kelley of the 16th, Hogan of the 179th et al., Carpenter of the 4th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Carter of the 92nd, and Bazemore of the 63rd.
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 Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Smith of the 70th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the arrests of pregnant women; to provide that women who have been arrested are offered pregnancy testing upon detention; to enact a provision regarding delayed sentencing for postpartum female inmates; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to revise

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provisions relating to the treatment of pregnant and postpartum female inmates; to provide for the reporting of certain information; to provide for a short title; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Holcomb
Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E 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 Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HB 1195. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 68th, Fleming of the 121st, Anderson of the 10th and Williams of the 145th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interlocal risk management agencies in local government, so as to provide that audits of funds may be conducted in accordance with statutory accounting principles; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor
Mallow

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Collins Y Cooper

E Hill Y Hitchens

E Marin Y Martin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

HB 1148. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Knight of the 130th and Ridley of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of cervid carcasses, so as to remove definitions; to amend which cervid parts may be brought in from outside of Georgia; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to restrict the movement or transport of cervid carcasses, or carcass parts, upon detection of chronic wasting disease in certain places; to provide for enforcement of violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea
Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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E Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E 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.

HB 1086. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Newton of the 123rd and Drenner of the 85th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to influenza vaccinations for discharged patients aged 65 and older, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age to 50 years old for hospitals to offer inpatients vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 3.

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

HB 1192. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Parrish of the 158th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Hawkins of the 27th and Gaines of the 117th:

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 require the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with HIV; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with HIV; to provide for implementation upon approval; 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. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-142.4. )a( On or before December 31, 2022, the department shall submit a waiver request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act to conduct a demonstration project to provide treatment services under Medicaid to persons in this state living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Such demonstration project shall be designed to provide more effective, early treatment of HIV to persons in this state by making available a package of services, including antiretrovirals. The eligibility criteria for recipients shall include having a diagnosis of HIV, an income of less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level, and no health insurance. (b) Upon approval of the waiver, the department shall take all necessary steps to implement the terms and conditions of the waiver."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon E Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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N Byrd Y Cameron E Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett
Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N
Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 136, nays 14.

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

HB 1146. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Collins of the 68th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and McDonald of the 26th:

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 vehicles operated by certain law enforcement to be equipped with flashing or revolving lights which are primarily blue in color; to remove a restriction relating to motor vehicles of the Georgia State Patrol; 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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley

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N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jenkins Jones, J
N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, 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 the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

SB 522. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3538), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1142. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and the existing school system in the County of Clarke, approved March 7, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 3057), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4248), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1214. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the composition of and manner of selection of the Clayton County board of education, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4431), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1250. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the description of commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1265. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Schofield of the 60th and Neal of the 74th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, approved February 8, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2064), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1285. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Muscogee County School District, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1086), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1300. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Jasper County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4595), so as to revise the membership of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1314. By Representative Camp 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), as amended, 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the Senate could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 522. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3538), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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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 State Planning & Community Affairs:
HB 1131. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Camp of the 131st, Mainor of the 56th and Gunter of the 8th:
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 Special Federal Funds Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, manner of appointment, and terms of office; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for its duties, powers, and authority; to provide for certain assistance and cooperation; to provide for certain reports; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education:
HB 1295. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Erwin of the 28th, Wade of the 9th and Dubnik of the 29th:
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 remove the needs development 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.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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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Modified Structured Rule

HB 1361

Civil practice; Attorney General is to be served and heard in defense of all Acts of the General Assembly when challenged in any court action; clarify (Judy-Leverett-33rd)

Structured Rule

HB 500

Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act; provide for a second round of funding and period for applications (Substitute)(W&M-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

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 1361. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:

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 clarify that the Attorney General is to be served and heard in defense of all Acts of the General Assembly when challenged in any court action, not just statutes; to provide for the Attorney General to be a party as a matter of right; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E 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.

Representative Leverett of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that HB 1361 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

HB 500. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Rhodes of the 120th and Watson of the 172nd:

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 a second round of funding and period for applications; to increase an application fee and provide for an annual maintenance fee; to change certain reporting requirements; 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.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
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 a second round of funding and period for applications; to increase an application fee and provide for an annual maintenance fee; to change certain reporting requirements; 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. Code Section 33-1-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act," is amended in subsection (b) by revising paragraphs (3) and (6) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(.1) '2022 allocation' means the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of subsection (e) of this Code section." "(3) 'Capital investment' means any equity investment in a rural fund by a rural investor that:
(A) Is acquired after July 1, 2017, at its original issuance solely in exchange for cash; (B) Has 100 percent of its cash purchase price used by the rural fund to make qualified investments in eligible businesses located in this state by the second anniversary of the initial credit allowance date; and (C) Is designated by the rural fund as a capital investment under this Code section and is certified by the department pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section. This term shall include any capital investment that does not meet the provisions of subsection (e)(1)(A) subparagraph (e)(1.3)(A) of this Code section if such investment was a capital investment in the hands of a prior holder." "(6) 'Eligible business' means a business that, at the time of the initial qualified investment in the company, has less than 250 employees and its principal business operations are located in one or more rural areas or qualified areas in this state, provided that such business: (A) Has less than 250 employees; and
(B)(i) Has its principal business operations in one or more rural areas in this state; and (ii)(A) Produces or provides any goods or services produced in Georgia normally used by farmers, ranchers, or producers and harvesters of aquatic products in their business operations, or to improve the welfare or livelihood of such persons;, or is (B) Is involved in the processing and marketing of agricultural products, farm supplies, and input suppliers;, or is

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(C) Is engaged in agribusiness as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture;, or is (D) Is engaged in manufacturing, health care, technology, transportation, or related services;, or (E) Is determined by the department to be an if not engaged in such industries, the department determines that such investment that will be beneficial to the rural area and the economic growth of the state. Any business which is classified as an eligible business at the time of the initial investment in said business by a rural fund shall remain classified as an eligible business and may receive follow-on investments from any rural fund, and such follow-on investments shall be qualified investments even though such business may not meet the definition of an eligible business at the time of such follow-on investments."
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by revising subsections (e) and (k) and by adding a new subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(e)(1) A rural fund that seeks to have an equity investment certified as a capital investment and eligible for credits under this Code section shall apply to the department. (1.1) For the first round of funding provided for in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the The department shall begin accepting applications within 90 days of July 1, 2017, and shall cease accepting applications on June 30, 2022. (1.2) For the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, the department shall begin accepting applications on August 1, 2022, and shall cease accepting applications after such second round of funding is exhausted. (1.3) The rural fund shall include the following in its application:
(A) The amount of capital investment requested; (B) A copy of the applicant's or an affiliate of the applicant's license as a rural business investment company under 7 U.S.C. Section 2009cc or as a small business investment company under 15 U.S.C. Section 681 and a certificate executed by an executive officer of the applicant attesting that such license remains in effect and has not been revoked; (C) Evidence that, as of the date the application is submitted, the applicant or affiliates of the applicant have invested at least $100 million in nonpublic companies located in rural areas within the United States; (D) An estimate of the number of jobs that will be created or retained in this state as a result of the applicant's qualified investments; (E) A business plan that includes a revenue impact assessment projecting state and local tax revenue to be generated by the applicant's proposed qualified investments prepared by a nationally recognized, third-party, independent economic forecasting firm using a dynamic economic forecasting model that analyzes the applicant's business plan over the ten years following the date the application is submitted to the department; and

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(F) A nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.00 for the first round of funding provided for in paragraph (6) of this subsection and $25,000.00 for the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, payable to the department. (2) Within 30 days after receipt of a completed application, the department shall grant or deny the application in full or in part. The department shall deny the application if: (A) The applicant does not satisfy all of the criteria described in paragraph (1) (1.3) of this subsection; (B) The revenue impact assessment submitted with the application does not demonstrate that the applicant's business plan will result in a positive economic impact on this state over a ten-year period that exceeds the cumulative amount of tax credits that would be issued to the applicant if the application were approved; or (C) The department has already approved the maximum amount of capital investment authority under paragraph (6) or paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, whichever paragraph is applicable. If the department denies any part of the application, it shall inform the applicant of the grounds for the denial. If the applicant provides any additional information required by the department or otherwise completes its application within 15 days of the notice of denial, the application shall be considered completed as of the original date of submission. If the applicant fails to provide the information or fails to complete its application within the 15 day period, the application remains denied and must be resubmitted in full with a new submission date. (3) If the application is complete, the department shall certify the proposed equity investment as a capital investment that is eligible for credits under this Code section, subject to the limitations contained in paragraph (6) or paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, whichever paragraph is applicable. The department shall provide written notice of the certification to the rural fund. (4) The department shall certify capital investments in the order that the applications were received by the department. Applications received on the same day shall be deemed to have been received simultaneously. (5) For applications that are complete and received on the same day, the department shall certify applications in proportionate percentages based upon the ratio of the amount of capital investments requested in an application to the total amount of capital investments requested in all applications. (6) For the first round of funding, the The department shall certify $100 million in capital investments pursuant to this Code section until the earlier of the date that such funds are exhausted, or June 30, 2022. (6.1) For the second round of funding, beginning on August 1, 2022, the department shall certify $100 million in capital investments pursuant to this Code section until such funds are exhausted. (7) Within 60 days of the applicant receiving notice of certification, the rural fund shall issue the capital investment to and receive cash in the amount of the certified amount from a rural investor. At least 50 percent of the rural investor's capital investment shall

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be composed of capital raised by the rural investor from sources, including directors, members, employees, officers, and affiliates of the rural investor, other than the amount of capital invested by the allocatee claiming the tax credits in exchange for such allocation of tax credits. The rural fund shall provide the department with evidence of the receipt of the cash investment within 65 days of the applicant receiving notice of certification. If the rural fund does not receive the cash investment and issue the capital investment within such time period following receipt of the certification notice, the certification shall lapse and the rural fund shall not issue the capital investment without reapplying to the department for certification. Lapsed certifications revert to the authority and shall be reissued pro rata to applicants whose capital investment allocations were reduced pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection and then in accordance with the application process." "(k)(1) Rural funds shall submit a report to the department within the first 15 business days after the second anniversary of the initial credit allowance date each capital investment that provides documentation of: as to the investment of 100 percent of the purchase price of such capital investment in qualified investments. Such report shall include:
(A) The location of each eligible business receiving a qualified investment; (B) Bank statements of such rural fund evidencing each qualified investment; (C) A copy of the written opinion of the department set forth in subsection (j) of this Code section or evidence that such business was an eligible business at the time of such qualified investment, as applicable; (D) The number of employment positions created and retained as a result of qualified investments; (E) The average annual salary of positions described in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph; and (F) Such other information required by the department. (2) Thereafter, rural funds shall submit an annual report to the department within 45 days of the beginning of the calendar year during the compliance period. The report shall include but is not limited to the following: (A) The number of employment positions created and retained as a result of qualified investments; and (B) The average annual salary of positions described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and (C) The rural fund's total eligible capital investments as a percentage of its total capital investments. (l) With respect to the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of subsection (e) of this Code section, each rural fund shall pay an annual maintenance fee of $7,500.00 to the department, beginning one year after the date of the initial credit allowance and annually thereafter for five years."

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin
Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Collins of the 68th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security and recommitted to the Committee on Retirement:
SB 84. 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 provide that certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 826. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Reeves of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Seabaugh of the 34th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lost Mountain; to provide a charter; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain;

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to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To incorporate the City of Lost Mountain; to provide a charter; to provide for boundaries and powers of the city; to provide a property owners' bill of rights; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for oaths, organization, meetings, quorum, voting, rules, and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide additional notice and hearing requirements; to provide for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for mayoral vetos and overrides; to provide for the office of city manager, appointment, removal, powers, and duties thereof; to prohibit council interference with administration; to provide for administrative affairs and responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney, a city clerk, and other personnel and matters relating thereto; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof and other matters relative to those judges; to provide for the court's jurisdiction, powers, practices, and procedures; to provide for the right of certiorari; to provide for elections; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for auditing, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations; to provide for city contracts and purchasing; to provide for the conveyance of property and interests therein; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.

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This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of Lost Mountain. The city and the inhabitants thereof are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style "City of Lost Mountain, Georgia," and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The boundaries of this city shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The boundaries of this city at all times shall be shown on a map, a written description, or 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 Lost Mountain, Georgia." Photographic, typed, or other copies of such map or description certified by the city clerk shall be admitted as evidence in all courts and shall have the same force and effect as with the original map or description. (b) The city council may provide for the redrawing of any such map by ordinance to reflect lawful changes in the corporate boundaries. A redrawn map shall supersede for all purposes the entire map or maps which it is designated to replace.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this city shall have the following powers:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted under this charter; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air-conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades; (4) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (5) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or outside the city and to make and carry out all

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reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (6) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of air quality, the restoration and maintenance of water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, the management of solid and hazardous waste, and other necessary actions for the protection of the environment; (7) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (8) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (9) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose; (10) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards, provided that the city shall not mandate that property owners use or utilize garbage, sanitation, and solid waste collection services provided by the city; (11) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the municipal court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (12) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (13) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (14) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (15) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (16) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and provide for its abatement whether on public or private property;

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(17) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (18) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and esthetically pleasing community; (19) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure which is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (20) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, and maintenance of parks and playgrounds, public grounds, recreational facilities, public buildings, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, and sport institutions, agencies, and facilities; and to regulate the use of public improvements; (21) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or make contracts for or impose taxes on public utilities and public service companies and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Georgia Public Service Commission; (22) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (23) Retirement. To provide and maintain a retirement plan for officers and employees of the city; (24) Roadways. To grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (25) Special areas of public regulation. To regulate or prohibit junk dealers, pawn shops, the manufacture, sale, or transportation of any intoxicating liquors, alcoholic beverages, and the use of firearms; to regulate the transportation, storage, and use of combustible, explosive, and inflammable materials, the use of lighting and heating equipment, and any other business or situation which may be dangerous to persons or property; to regulate and control the conduct of peddlers and itinerant traders, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and shows of any kind, by taxation or otherwise; and to license, tax, regulate, or prohibit professional fortunetelling, palmistry, adult bookstores, and massage parlors; (26) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements; (27) Taxes: ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation;

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(28) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes as may be allowed now or in the future by law; and (29) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the city shall exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section only for the purposes of planning and zoning, code adoption and enforcement, parks and recreation, and solid waste management services and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. (c) In the event that the city desires to provide services in addition to those services enumerated in subsection (b) of this section, the city council shall pass a resolution specifically stating the services sought to be offered by the city and shall submit the approval of such resolution for ratification by the electors of the city in a referendum. If the electors of the city vote in favor of ratifying such resolution, then the city shall be authorized to exercise the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of providing such services stated in such resolution and those items directly related to the provision of such services and for the general administration of the city in providing such services. If the electors of the city disapprove such resolution, it shall immediately be null and void and of no force and effect.
SECTION 1.13. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this charter. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 1.14. Property Owners' Bill of Rights.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this charter to the contrary, and to the maximum extent permitted by Georgia law, the mayor, city council, city manager, and all departments and employees of the city shall be guided by the provisions of this property owners' bill of rights. (b) In respect to all ordinances and the enforcement of codes, the owners of all properties of two or more acres located within the city shall be afforded the continued use and enjoyment of their property to the same extent as allowed under the ordinances, zoning code, land use plan, and written procedures of Cobb County that are in effect on the date the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter are certified. Examples of such rights shall include, but are not limited to:

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(1) Farming, the keeping of livestock, and other agricultural activities; (2) Outdoor burning of vegetative waste in a manner consistent with state law; (3) Recreational firearm uses and the lawful discharging of weapons; and (4) Hunting and fishing activities.
ARTICLE II. GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
SECTION 2.10. City council creation; number; election.
The governing authority of the 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 councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by this charter.
SECTION 2.11. City councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial terms of office, the members of the city council shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The term of office of each member of the city council shall begin on the first day of January immediately following the election of such member unless general law authorizes or requires the term to begin at the first organizational meeting in January or upon some other date. No person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the city, and the district from which he or she is elected, for 12 months prior to the date of the election of members of the city council; each shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of this city. (b) The city council seats shall be designated Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5, and Post 6. Candidates shall designate the post for which they are offering for election when qualifying for election. (c) For the purposes of electing members of the city council, the city is divided into three districts. Each district shall be represented by two posts. One member of the board shall be elected from each post. Post 1 and Post 2 shall represent District 1. Post 3 and Post 4 shall represent District 2. Post 5 and Post 6 shall represent District 3. The three numbered districts as described in the districting plan attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as "User: HD36 Plan Name: LostMtn-cc-2022 Plan Type: Local".
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(A) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (2) Any part of the City of Lost Mountain as described in Appendix B which is not included in any district described in this plan shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Lost Mountain as described in Appendix B as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) If any area included within the descriptions of District 1, District 2, or District 3 is on the effective date of this Act within the municipal boundaries of another municipality or within a county other than Cobb County, such area shall not be included within the district descriptions of such districts.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Vacancies. The office of councilmember shall become vacant upon such person's failing or ceasing to reside in the city or upon the occurrence of any event specified by the Constitution, Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy in the office of councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, by appointment if less than 12 months remain in the unexpired term, otherwise by an election as provided for in Section 5.14 of this charter and Titles 21 and 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) Suspension. Upon the suspension from office of councilmember in any manner authorized by the general laws of the State of Georgia, the city council or those remaining shall appoint a successor for the duration of the suspension. If the suspension becomes permanent, then the office shall become vacant and shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, as provided for in this charter.

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SECTION 2.13. Compensation and expenses.
(a) The mayor shall receive an initial salary of $9,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. Each councilmember shall receive an initial salary of $8,000.00 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the municipality. (b) The mayor and councilmembers may alter such compensation for their services as provided by law.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) Conflict of interest. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of that person's official duties or would tend to impair the independence of that person's judgment or action in the performance of that person's official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information, including information obtained at meetings which are closed pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which that person is engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of that person or others; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, thing, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to that person's knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, in business dealings with the governmental body by which that person is engaged; provided, however, that an elected official who is a candidate for public office may accept campaign contributions and services in connection with any such campaign; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which that person has a financial interest. (c) Disclosure. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such interest to the city council. The mayor or

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any councilmember who has a financial interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose such interest and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and that person shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Use of public property. No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (e) Contracts voidable and rescindable. Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render such contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (f) Ineligibility of elected official. Except where authorized by law, neither the mayor nor any councilmember shall hold any other elective or compensated appointive office in the city or otherwise be employed by said government or any agency thereof during the term for which that person was elected. No former councilmember and no former mayor shall hold any compensated appointive office in the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which that person was elected. (g) Political activities of certain officers and employees. No appointed officer and no employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any public office. No employee of the city shall continue in such employment upon election to any public office in this city or any other public office which is inconsistent, incompatible, or in conflict with the duties of the city employee. Such determination shall be made by the mayor and city council either immediately upon election or at any time such conflict may arise. (h) Penalties for violation.
(1) Any city officer or employee who knowingly conceals such financial interest or knowingly violates any of the requirements of this section shall be guilty of malfeasance in office or position and shall be deemed to have forfeited that person's office or position. (2) Any officer or employee of the city who shall forfeit that person's office or position as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be ineligible for appointment or election to or employment in a position in the city government for a period of three years thereafter.
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agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.16. General power and authority of the city council.
Except as otherwise provided by law or this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of this city.
SECTION 2.17. Organizational meetings.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each even-numbered year. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear) (affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of councilmember of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America."
SECTION 2.18. Meetings.
(a) The city council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be prescribed by ordinance. (b) Special meetings of the city council may be held on call of the mayor or three members of the city council. Notice of such special meeting shall be served on all other members personally, or by telephone personally, at least 48 hours in advance of the 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.
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(a) The city council shall adopt its rules of procedure and order of business consistent with the provisions of this charter and shall provide for keeping of a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record. (b) All committees and committee chairpersons and officers of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor shall have the power to appoint new members to any committee at any time.
SECTION 2.20. Quorum; voting.
Four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be by voice vote and the vote shall be recorded in the journal, but any councilmember shall have the right to request a roll-call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of four councilmembers, or the mayor and three councilmembers, shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. An abstention shall be counted as an affirmative vote.
SECTION 2.21. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance should be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, that an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided for in Section 2.23 of this charter. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall as soon as possible distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.
SECTION 2.22. Action requiring an ordinance.
(a) Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance. (b) In addition to any other notice or hearing provision of state law, prior to the adoption of any ordinance or resolution changing any rate of taxation, amending the city's land use plan, or approving the issuance of a general obligation or revenue bond the city shall:

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(1) Publish notice of such proposed action for two consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county; (2) Publish notice of such proposed action of any and all websites and social media accounts maintained by the city; and (3) Conduct two public hearings on the proposed actions.
SECTION 2.23. Emergencies.
(a) To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or public peace, the city council may convene on call of the mayor or three councilmembers and may promptly adopt an emergency ordinance, but such ordinance may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.24. Codes of technical regulations.
(a) The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such adopting ordinance shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally except that: (1) the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 2.21 of this charter for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be construed to include copies of any code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance; and (2) a copy of each adopted code of technical regulations, as well as the adopting ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the clerk pursuant to Section 2.25 of this charter.

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(b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.25. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(a) The clerk shall authenticate by the clerk's signature and record in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances adopted by the city council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly, together with all amendments thereto and such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the city council may specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as "The Code of the City of Lost Mountain, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.26. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.

The mayor shall be elected at large by the voters of the city 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 date of election. The mayor shall continue to reside in this city during the period of service. Vacancies in the office of mayor shall be addressed in the same manner as provided for councilmembers in Section 2.12 of this charter. The mayor shall forfeit the office on the same grounds and under the same procedure as for councilmembers. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms as mayor.
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By a majority vote, the councilmembers shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor pro tempore shall serve a two-year term of office. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the councilmembers. The mayor pro tempore shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter.
SECTION 2.28. Powers and duties of mayor.
(a) The mayor shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the city council, and shall vote only in the event of a tie; (2) Veto, approve, or fail to approve ordinances and resolutions of the city council as provided in subsection (b) of this section; (3) Be the head of the city for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the city and the chief advocate of policy; (4) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (5) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (6) Prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (7) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish.
(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 twothirds 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 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.

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SECTION 2.29. Mayor and mayor pro tempore term limits.
(a) The mayor shall be limited to two consecutive terms of office as mayor. (b) The mayor pro tempore shall be limited to two consecutive terms of office as mayor pro tempore. After being out of the office of mayor pro tempore for at least four years, a councilmember shall again be eligible to serve as mayor pro tempore.
SECTION 2.30. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council shall appoint a city manager, also known as "the manager," for an indefinite term and shall fix the manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of that person's executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.31. Removal of city manager.
(a) 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 council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; and (3) If the 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 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. (b) The manager may continue to receive a salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal.
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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 such designation 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.
SECTION 2.33. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under this charter. As the chief administrative officer, the city manager shall:
(1) Appoint and, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and administrative officers the city manager appoints, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. The city manager may authorize any department director or 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; (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 except for closed meetings held for the purposes of deliberating on the appointment, discipline, or removal of the city manager and have the right to take part in discussion but the city manager may not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city 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 city 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 city manager deems desirable; and (9) Perform other such duties as are specified in this charter or as may be required by the mayor and city council.
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Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the city council or its members 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 city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. The city council shall act in all matters as a body and no member shall seek individually to influence the official acts of the city manager or any other officer or employee of the city, or direct or request the appointment of any person to, or his or her removal from, any office or position of employment, or to interfere in any way with the performance of the duties by the city manager or other officers or employees.
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council by ordinance shall prescribe the functions or duties and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointed officers and directors of departments shall receive such compensation as prescribed by ordinance. (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 city manager, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointed officers and directors under the supervision of the mayor shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by the city council. All appointed officers and directors shall be employees at will and subject to removal or suspension at any time by the mayor unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance.
SECTION 3.11. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof. (b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided

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by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law. (c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority. (d) Except as otherwise provided by charter or by law, no member of any board, commission, or authority shall hold any elective office in the city. (e) Any vacancy on a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed in this charter for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law. (f) No member of a board, commission, or authority shall assume office until that person has executed and filed with the clerk of the city an oath obligating that person to perform faithfully and impartially the duties of that person's office; such oath shall be prescribed by ordinance and administered by the mayor. (g) All members of boards, commissions, or authorities of the city serve at will and may be removed at any time by the mayor and council unless otherwise provided by law. (h) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority of the city shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
The mayor and council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as may be authorized, and shall provide for the payment of such attorney or attorneys for services rendered to the city. The city attorney shall be responsible for providing for the representation and defense of the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the mayor and council and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; and shall perform such other duties as may be required by virtue of such person's position as city attorney.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council.

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SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees serve at will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 4.10. Creation; name.
There shall be a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Lost Mountain.
SECTION 4.11. Chief judge; associate judge.
(a) The municipal court shall be presided over by a chief judge and such part-time, fulltime, or stand-by judges as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as a judge on the municipal court unless that person shall have attained the age of 21 years and shall be a member of the State Bar of Georgia and shall possess all qualifications required by law. All judges shall be appointed by the city council and shall serve a term as provided by law and 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 law. (e) Before assuming office, each judge shall take an oath, given by the mayor, that such judge will honestly and faithfully discharge the duties of the judge's office to the best of the judge's ability and without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council journal required in Section 2.19 of this charter.
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The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing, as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as surety for the appearance of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for that person's appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, that person's bond shall be forfeited by the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and the defendant's sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
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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 Cobb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to such proceedings.
ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
All primaries and elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.11. Regular elections; time for holding.
Except as otherwise provided in Article VIII of this charter for the initial elections, there shall be a municipal general election biennially in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. There shall be elected three councilmembers at one election and at every other election thereafter. The remaining councilmember seats shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices, and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
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Councilmembers shall be elected by a majority vote of the votes cast by the electors of the city at large.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, that, if such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. In all other respects, the special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 5.15. Other provisions.
Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the city council shall, by ordinance, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."
SECTION 5.16. Removal of officers.
(a) A councilmember or any appointed officers provided for in this charter shall be removed from office for any one or more of the causes provided in Title 45 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (b) Removal of an officer pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be accomplished by one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as provided in this section shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Cobb County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Cobb County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Lost Mountain.

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ARTICLE VI. FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
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 installments or in one lump sum, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.
SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations, or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Licenses; permits; fees.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business in this city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity and, if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
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electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, that no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the city clerk. The city council may provide by ordinance for the registration within a reasonable time of all franchises previously granted. (b) If no franchise agreement is in effect, the city council has the authority to impose a tax on gross receipts for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations.
SECTION 6.15. Service charges.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect fees, charges, and tolls for services provided or made available within and outside the corporate limits of the city for the total cost to the city of providing or making available such services. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
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The city council by ordinance may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi. fas.; creation and priority of liens; making delinquent taxes and fees personal debts of the persons required to pay the taxes or fees imposed; revoking city permits for failure to pay any city taxes or fees; and providing for the assignment or transfer of tax executions.
SECTION 6.19. 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 laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken, provided that no general obligation bonds shall be issued by the city unless the issuance of such specific bond series is approved by the voters of the city at a referendum called for approval of such issuance.
SECTION 6.20. 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 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and must repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies, provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.

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SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government.
SECTION 6.24. Budget ordinance.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans. The city council shall also comply with the budgeting and auditing provisions of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A.
SECTION 6.25. Operating budget.
On or before a date fixed by the city council but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 other pertinent comments and information. The operating budget and the capital budget provided for in Section 6.29 of this charter, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and shall be open to public inspection.
SECTION 6.26. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The councilmembers may amend the operating budget proposed by the 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. The total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues. (b) The city council by ordinance shall adopt the final operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by said date, the amounts appropriated for operation for the then current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the ensuing fiscal year on a month-to-month basis, with all items prorated accordingly, until such time as the city council adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal year. Adoption of the budget shall take the form of an appropriations

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ordinance setting out the estimated revenues in detail by sources and making appropriations according to fund and by organizational unit, purpose, or activity as set out in the budget preparation ordinance adopted pursuant to Section 6.24 of this charter. (c) The amount set out in the adopted operating budget for each organizational unit shall constitute the annual appropriation for such, and no expenditure shall be made or encumbrance created in excess of the otherwise unencumbered balance of the appropriations or allotment thereof to which it is chargeable.
SECTION 6.27. Levy of taxes.
The city council shall levy by ordinance such taxes as are necessary. The taxes and tax rates set by such ordinance shall be such that reasonable estimates of revenues from such levy shall at least be sufficient, together with other anticipated revenues, fund balances, and applicable reserves, to equal the total amount appropriated for each of the several funds set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
SECTION 6.28. Changes in appropriations.
The city council by ordinance may make changes in the appropriations contained in the current operating budget at any regular meeting or special or emergency meeting called for such purpose, but any additional appropriations may be made only from an existing unexpended surplus.
SECTION 6.29. Capital improvements.
(a) On or before the date fixed by the city council, but not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the 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 budget. The city council shall not authorize an expenditure for the construction of any building, structure, work, or improvement unless the appropriations for such project are included in the capital budget, except to meet a public emergency as provided in Section 2.23 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than December 15 of each year. No appropriation provided for in a prior capital budget shall lapse until the purpose for which the appropriation was made shall have been accomplished or abandoned; provided, however, that the city manager may submit amendments to the capital budget at any time during the fiscal year,

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accompanied by recommendations. Any such amendments to the capital budget shall become effective only upon adoption by ordinance.
SECTION 6.30. Audits.
There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted auditing principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal governments may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of annual audit reports shall be available at printing costs to the public.
SECTION 6.31. Procurement and property management.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless: (1) It is in writing; (2) It is drawn by or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (3) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings pursuant to Section 2.19 of this charter.
SECTION 6.32. Purchasing.
The city council shall by ordinance prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city.
SECTION 6.33. Sale and lease of property.
(a) The city council may sell and convey or lease any real or personal property owned or held by the city for governmental or other purposes as now or hereafter provided by law. (b) The city council may quitclaim any rights it may have in property not needed for public purposes upon report by the city manager and adoption of a resolution, both finding that the property is not needed for public or other purposes and that the interest of the city has no readily ascertainable monetary value. (c) Whenever in opening, extending, or widening any street, avenue, alley, or public place of the city a small parcel or tract of land is cut off or separated by such work from a larger tract or boundary of land owned by the city, the city council may authorize the mayor to sell and convey said cut-off or separated parcel or tract of land to an abutting or adjoining property owner or owners where such sale and conveyance facilitates the

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highest and best use of the abutting owner's property. Included in the sales contract shall be a provision for the rights of way of said street, avenue, alley, or public place. Each abutting property owner shall be notified of the availability of the property and given the opportunity to purchase said property under such terms and conditions as set out by ordinance. All deeds and conveyances heretofore and hereafter so executed and delivered shall convey all title and interest the city has in such property, notwithstanding the fact that no public sale after advertisement was or is hereafter made.
SECTION 6.34. Apportionment of revenue.
Except as otherwise agreed pursuant to Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the city is authorized to pay all revenues collected by Cobb County on behalf of the city to the county in exchange for continuation of services during the transition period provided in Section 8.11 of this charter and beyond, with the exception of the following revenues, which shall stay with the city:
(1) New revenues from utility franchise fees; (2) Fines collected in municipal court; and (3) Revenues generated from any additional millage above the millage rate imposed in the county special service district.
ARTICLE VII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 7.10. Bonds for officials.
The officers and employees of this city, both elected and appointed, shall execute such surety or fidelity bonds in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the city council shall from time to time require by ordinance or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 7.11. Construction and definitions.
(a) Section captions in this charter are informative only and are not to be considered as a part thereof. (b) The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. (c) The singular shall include the plural, the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice versa.
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SECTION 8.10. Referendum and initial election.
(a) The election superintendent of Cobb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Lost Mountain for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the 2022 general primary. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Lost Mountain in Cobb County ( ) NO according to the charter contained in the Act be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in Section 8.11 of this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by Cobb County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of Lost Mountain shall reimburse Cobb County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services for such election and for the initial election of the councilmembers pursuant to this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of Lost Mountain to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, the qualified electors of the City of Lost Mountain shall be those qualified electors of Cobb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Lost Mountain as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of Lost Mountain shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and holding the special election of the City of Lost Mountain to be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022, the election superintendent of Cobb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Lost Mountain and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain.
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(a) The provisions of this Act necessary for the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) Except as provided in Section 8.10 of this charter, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes at 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, except that the initial councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and by action of a quorum may prior to 12:00 Midnight on January 1, 2023, meet and take actions binding on the city. (d) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Cobb County to the City of Lost Mountain. Accordingly there shall be a transition period beginning on the date the initial mayor and councilmembers take office under this charter, and ending at 12:00 Midnight on December 31, 2024. During such transition period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (e) During such transition period, Cobb County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which Cobb County provided in that area during the years 2021 and 2022 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Lost Mountain, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of Lost Mountain. During the transition period, the city shall remain within the Cobb County special services district, but shall be removed from such district at the conclusion of such period. Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of Lost Mountain shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city in the same manner as authorized immediately prior to the effective date of this section; provided, however, that upon at least 60 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Lost Mountain, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment, fine or forfeiture, or other moneys shall remain with Cobb County after July 1, 2023, until such time as Cobb County receives subsequent notice from the City of Lost Mountain that such authority shall be transferred to the City of Lost Mountain. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2023 and 2024;

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(7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and (9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of Lost Mountain shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Cobb County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city and the appropriate court or courts of Cobb County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by mutual agreement and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed Cobb County and the City of Lost Mountain may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of Lost Mountain. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of Lost Mountain during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Cobb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Cobb County. (h) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Cobb County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of Lost Mountain shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. Effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter, Cobb County shall not alter, amend, change, modify, or rezone the zoning or land use classification of, or issue any special use permit for, any property located within the territory of the City of Lost Mountain. Any amendment made by Cobb County to its zoning ordinance after the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 8.10 of this charter shall not apply to any property located within the territory of the City of Lost Mountain, and all such property shall be governed by the zoning ordinance and land use plan of Cobb County in place on the day the results of such referendum are certified until so amended or changed by the governing authority of the City of Lost Mountain. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section. (i) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (h) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (g) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of Lost Mountain shall be a full functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.

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SECTION 8.12. Directory nature of dates.
It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 8.10 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first election provided for in Section 8.13 of this charter on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
SECTION 8.13. Special election.
(a) The first election for councilmembers shall be a special election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 2022. At such election, the first councilmembers shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Thereafter, the time for holding regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2025. The successors to the first mayor and initial councilmembers and future successors shall take office at the first organizational meeting in January immediately following their election and shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (b) The initial councilmembers elected from Post 2, Post 4, and Post 6 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2025, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The initial councilmembers elected from Post 1, Post 3, and Post 5 shall serve a term of office ending on December 31, 2027, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such initial councilmembers shall serve four-year terms of office and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL REPEALER
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All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF LOST MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA
User: HD36 Plan Name: LostMtn-2022 Plan Type: Local
District LOSTMTN County Cobb GA VTD Cheatham Hill 02 Block 030251: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Block 030256: 1013 1020 1021 VTD Cheatham Hill 03 Block 030262: 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD Dowell 01 Block 030233: 3000 Block 030270: 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 VTD Durham 01 VTD Ford 01 VTD Frey 01 Block 030108: 2003 2005 Block 030244: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 VTD Harrison 01 VTD Hayes 01 Block 030265: 2000 VTD Kemp 01 VTD Kemp 02 VTD Kemp 03 VTD Lost Mountain 01

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VTD Lost Mountain 02 VTD Lost Mountain 03 VTD Lost Mountain 04 VTD Marietta 4C
Block 030257: 3015
VTD Mars Hill 01 Block 030108: 1012 1013 1015 1016
VTD McClure 01 Block 030108: 2004 2007 Block 030241: 2002 2003 2006
VTD Oregon 01 VTD Oregon 05 VTD Pine Mountain 01 VTD Pine Mountain 02
Block 030250: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Block 030256: 1006 1007 1008 1009
VTD Vaughan 01
For the purposes of such plan, LostMtn-2022: (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a "VTD" heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
APPENDIX B City Council Districts
User: HD36 Plan Name: LostMtn-cc-2022 Plan Type: Local

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District 001 County Cobb GA VTD Durham 01 VTD Ford 01 VTD Frey 01 Block 030108: 2003 2005 Block 030244: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 VTD Lost Mountain 02 Block 030236: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Block 030252: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 VTD Lost Mountain 04 Block 030244: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 VTD Mars Hill 01 Block 030108: 1012 1013 1015 1016 VTD McClure 01 Block 030108: 2004 2007 Block 030241: 2002 2003 2006 VTD Vaughan 01
District 002 County Cobb GA VTD Cheatham Hill 02 Block 030251: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Block 030256: 1013 1020 1021 VTD Harrison 01 VTD Hayes 01 Block 030265: 2000 VTD Kemp 01 VTD Kemp 03

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VTD Lost Mountain 02 Block 030252: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005
VTD Lost Mountain 03 Block 030276: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
VTD Lost Mountain 04 Block 030264: 1000 1001 1002
VTD Marietta 4C Block 030257: 3015
VTD Pine Mountain 01 VTD Pine Mountain 02
Block 030250: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1005 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Block 030256: 1006 1007 1008 1009
District 003 County Cobb GA VTD Cheatham Hill 03 Block 030262: 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD Dowell 01 Block 030233: 3000 Block 030270: 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 1013 VTD Kemp 02 VTD Lost Mountain 01 VTD Lost Mountain 03 Block 030268: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Block 030269: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1017 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 VTD Oregon 01 VTD Oregon 05

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APPENDIX C

CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

I, Representative Ginny Ehrhart, Georgia State Representative from the 36th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2021 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of Lost Mountain, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.

So certified this ___________ day of ________________, 2022.

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Honorable Ginny Ehrhart Representative, 36th District Georgia State House of Representatives

Representative Ehrhart of the 36th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 826.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye

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, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix E Oliver N Paris N Park

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre
Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson E Hill Y Hitchens

N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A E Williams, MF E Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 98, nays 64.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 824. By Representatives Nelson of the 125th, Hugley of the 136th, Burnough of the 77th, Alexander of the 66th and Smyre of the 135th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mae Battle for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

HR 825. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Barton of the 5th, Gaines of the 117th, Williamson of the 115th, Jackson of the 128th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Ray Lamb; and for other purposes.

HR 826. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th, Paris of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd and Mathis of the 144th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Tandy Walter Treadwell Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 827. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th and Hugley of the 136th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Alice Day; and for other purposes.

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HR 828. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Manning Thomas "Tom" Jeter III; and for other purposes.
HR 829. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Holland of the 54th, McLaurin of the 51st and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Punchline Comedy Club on its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 830. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Beverly of the 143rd and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas "Tom" M. Risko; and for other purposes.
HR 831. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ludell Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 832. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Prince of the 127th and Nelson of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Clyde Hill Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 833. By Representatives Holly of the 111th, Crowe of the 110th, Douglas of the 78th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Lewis-Ward of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cheri Hobson-Matthews on her outstanding public service as Henry County's County Manager; and for other purposes.
HR 834. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Moore of the 90th and Carter of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Eric George Vickers Sr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 835. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Robichaux of the 48th, Taylor of the 91st, Davis of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State University Panther Band; and for other purposes.
HR 836. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Harrison; and for other purposes.
HR 837. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jerry Konter; and for other purposes.
HR 838. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Smyre of the 135th, Nelson of the 125th, Scott of the 76th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Carolyn Helene Cooke for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 839. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Thomas of the 39th and Paris of the 142nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. David Eugene Rivers; and for other purposes.
HR 840. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Jackson of the 128th, Holcomb of the 81st, Hitchens of the 161st, Nix of the 69th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LCDR David Calvin Belton Sr., United States Navy (retired); and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, February 24, 2022, 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, February 24, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Twentieth 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 Anderson Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner E Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration E Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E E Jackson, M Jasperse E Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow E Marin Martin Mathiak

Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod E Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B E Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott

Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 Anulewicz of the 42nd, Douglas of the 78th, Gravley of the 67th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 155th, Ridley of the 6th, and Wiedower of the 119th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Jai S. Haithco, St. Philip AME 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 1407. 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 Dawson, approved April 2, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3536), so as to

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increase the terms of office for future mayors and councilmembers to four years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1408. 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), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to selection of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1409. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
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 change certain provisions related to workers' compensation benefits; to increase the compensation benefits for total disability and temporary partial disability; to increase the total compensation payable to a surviving spouse as a sole dependent at the time of death; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1410. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Alexander of the 66th and Burnough of the 77th:
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 that electors who are visually disabled may vote electronically; to provide a definition; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1411. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4,

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1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), as amended, so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2023, the district attorney of the judicial circuit within which Putnam County is located shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions brought in the State Court of Putnam County and shall perform the duties of the office of solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1412. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3664), as amended, so as to clarify the qualifications for participation in such health insurance program; to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 25 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents with Greene County funding such coverage as it does for active employees; to clarify who is covered under such provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1413. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to authorize local governments to establish and adopt commercial property assessed clean energy and storm resiliency (C-PACER) programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1414. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Williamson of the 115th, Blackmon of the 146th, Jasperse of the 11th, Knight of the 130th and others:
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 revise the definition and taxation of income of taxable nonresidents with respect to the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; to revise the allocation and

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apportionment of income from state certified productions for corporations; to require registration and location of intellectual property associated with a state certified production; 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 1415. By Representatives Hutchinson of the 107th, Hugley of the 136th, Thomas of the 39th, Paris of the 142nd and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding adoption, so as to provide that a legally separated spouse can petition for adoption of a child; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1416. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Clark of the 108th, Davis of the 87th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to require the Department of Education to provide certain information to parents and guardians of students completing the fifth and sixth grades regarding recommended adolescent vaccinations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1419. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Knight of the 130th, Setzler of the 35th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in public secondary schools in this state; to provide for the accreditation of public secondary schools and local school systems by recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for requirements for such accreditation; to prohibit the recognition of certain accrediting agencies by the state and others; to require the State Board of Education to establish assessment criteria, procedures, and

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other requirements for recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for construction; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1420. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Williams of the 145th, Holcomb of the 81st and Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for the collection of DNA from certain individuals at the time of arrest; to provide for the handling, use, and storage of such samples and analysis results; to provide for certain immunity for persons obtaining such samples; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1421. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Watson of the 172nd, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1422. By Representatives Gilligan of the 24th, Byrd of the 20th and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," so as to prohibit the transfer, sale, or assignment of certain tax credits on or after a certain date; 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 1423. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd and Holcomb of the 81st:
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 ensure that information and data contained in the state-wide automated child welfare information system is shared with foster providers and local school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1424. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Mitchell of the 88th, Gunter of the 8th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1426. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Gunter of the 8th, Scoggins of the 18th and Holcombe of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for pretrial proceedings in connection with an accused's claim of intellectual disability in criminal cases involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; to provide for postconviction,

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presentence proceedings in connection with an accused's claim of intellectual disability in criminal cases involving a capital offense in which the death penalty is sought; to provide for procedure and definitions; to change provisions relating to verdicts and jury charges in such cases; to provide for conforming cross-references in connection to speedy trial demands and the Supreme Court's review of pretrial proceedings in death penalty cases; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1427. By Representatives Moore of the 90th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bennett of the 94th, Tankersley of the 160th and Smith of the 70th:
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 provide for screening, training, and supervision of home health aides; to require certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide for backup home health aides; to require liability insurance coverage; to provide for responsibility of a home health agency for negligence and willful misconduct by home health aides; to provide that home health aides are subject to criminal background checks; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 1428. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
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.

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HR 820. By Representative England of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James J. Boss and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 821. By Representative England of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Seixas Milner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 822. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Rhodes of the 120th, DeLoach of the 167th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION stating Georgia's opposition to the shark fin trade; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HR 823. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Pharmacy Deserts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
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 1444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th, Smith of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplemental salary for the judges of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit, approved December 11, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 92), as amended, so as to change the supplemental salaries for such judges; to provide for the apportionment of such supplements among the counties in the circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1445. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3604), so as to revise provisions for staggering of terms of office for commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1446. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st, Evans of the 83rd and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1447. By Representative Fleming of the 121st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Grovetown, 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; 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 and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1375 HB 1377 HB 1379

HB 1376 HB 1378 HB 1380

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HB 1381 HB 1383 HB 1385 HB 1387 HB 1389 HB 1391 HB 1393 HB 1395 HB 1401 HB 1403 HB 1405 HB 1417 HR 818 SB 331 SB 360 SB 522

HB 1382 HB 1384 HB 1386 HB 1388 HB 1390 HB 1392 HB 1394 HB 1396 HB 1402 HB 1404 HB 1406 HB 1418 HR 819 SB 346 SB 404

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 1351 Do Pass

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

Representative Dickey of the 140th 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

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 140th
Chairman

Representative Carpenter of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment 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 508 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 72nd
Vice-Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th 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 1084 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1292 Do Pass

HB 1178 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1303 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Chairman

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 1349 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 120th
Chairman
Representative Taylor of the 173rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Governmental Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1085 Do Pass HB 1301 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 732 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1304 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1348 Do Pass HB 1355 Do Pass
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:

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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 1374 Do Pass SB 454 Do Pass SB 503 Do Pass

HB 1397 Do Pass SB 482 Do Pass

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

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 916 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1352 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 960 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1377 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 895 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman

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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 203 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1009 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1379 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 439 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1216 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1145 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 358 Do Pass

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

Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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:

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HB 997 Do Pass HB 1302 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1058 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 686 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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 Structured Rule

HB 389 HB 1008
HB 1059 HB 1088 HB 1186 HB 1215
HB 1217 HB 1233 HB 1276
HB 1307

Employment security; change definition of employment to include services performed by an individual for wages (Substitute)(I&L-Jones-25th) Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience; governance of program by board of directors of Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; provide (Substitute)(B&FAO-Hawkins-27th) Insurance; unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; provide for exclusions (Substitute)(Ins-Gambill-15th) Property; nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; authorize (Substitute)(Judy-Gunter-8th) Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; revise licensing provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-Houston-170th) Education; provision that reduced the amount of certain funding to state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; remove (Substitute) (Ed-Thomas-21st) Student Technology Protection Act; enact (Substitute)(Ed-Erwin-28th) Natural Resources, Department of; earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations; delay (Substitute)(GF&P-Rhodes-120th) Community Health, Department of; statistical reports data relating to state health plans be posted on department website; require (H&HS-Hawkins-27th) Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act; revise (EU&T-Houston-170th)

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HB 1321 Commerce; litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Burchett-176th)

Structured Rule

HB 896 HB 1320

Revenue and taxation; update population bracket and census date for a certain property tax exemption for certain leased property (W&M-Crowe-110th) Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; define terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law (W&M-Knight-130th)

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

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

Representative Paris of the 142nd moved that the following Bills of the Senate be removed from the Local Calendar and voted on separately:

SB 454. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 388), as amended, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 503. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore N Belton Y Bennett E Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration E Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill
Hitchens

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M N Jasperse E Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin N Martin

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince
Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V
Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 92.

The motion was lost.

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

HB 1374. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Bloomingdale; 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 1397. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4238), 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 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.
SB 454. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education for Bibb County, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 388), as amended, 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 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.
SB 482. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Paulding County Board of Education, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2381), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4621), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 503. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County, approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod E Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson

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Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hill Hitchens

E Marin Y Martin

N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 100, nays 62.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod E Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 98, nays 62.

The motion prevailed.

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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 and House:
SB 395. By Senator Hatchett of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Mountain Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 449. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Tippins of the 37th, Payne of the 54th, Kennedy of the 18th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 469. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require certain watercraft to have day and night visual distress signals on board when on coastal waters of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 840. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Dollar of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Vinings; to provide a charter; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Cobb County to the City of Vinings; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates; 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 1363. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 498), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1364. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Williams of the 37th, Thomas of the 39th 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 June 30, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3869), 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.
HB 1366. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Macon County, approved August 26, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 434), as amended, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 504), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of commissioners; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide

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for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 395. By Senator Hatchett of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Mountain Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 449. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Tippins of the 37th, Payne of the 54th, Kennedy of the 18th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 469. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Brass of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require certain watercraft to have day and night visual distress signals on board when on coastal waters of Georgia; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

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

Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Setzler of the 35th, Belton of the 112th, Moore of the 95th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Roberts of the 52nd, and Kendrick of the 93rd.

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 1307. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the "Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act" to require an excavator that strikes or damages a utility facility that carries gas or hazardous liquid to alert emergency services; to provide for definitions; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 3.

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

HB 1233. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Corbett of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12, Title 27, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, game and fish, and general provisions of the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to delay the earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations for which criminal violations may be established; to set certain requirements for weapons used for hunting migratory game birds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12, Title 27, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, game and fish, and general provisions of the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to delay the earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations for which criminal violations may be established; to set certain requirements for weapons used for hunting migratory game birds; to repeal creel and possession limits of certain bass species; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2, relating to the Environmental Protection Division, as follows:
"(5) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, for purposes of establishing criminal violations of the standards, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources as provided in this title, the term 'standards, rules, and regulations' shall mean those standards, rules, and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources in force and effect on January 1, 2021 2022."
SECTION 2. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended in Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, by revising Code Section 27-1-39, relating to the 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, 2021 2022."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 2, relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing, by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 27-2-6, relating to Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamps, as follows:
"(c) It shall be unlawful for any person who has attained the age of 16 years to hunt ducks, geese, or swans migratory game birds unless such person has in his or her possession a Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamp in addition to the required hunting license; provided, however, that a Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamp or a landowner Georgia waterfowl and migratory bird stamp shall be required for any resident of this state to hunt migratory birds on premises owned by him or her or his or her immediate family."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3, relating to general provisions of hunting, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 27-3-4, relating to legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, as follows:
"(4) Weapons for hunting small game shall be limited to shotguns with shot shell size of no greater than 3 1/2 inches in length with No. 2 lead shot or smaller or federally approved nontoxic shot size of F or smaller shot, .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms, air rifles, muzzleloading firearms, longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, and compound bows; provided, however, that in addition to the weapons listed in this paragraph, any center-fire firearm of .17 caliber or larger may be used for hunting fox and bobcat. For

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hunting migratory game birds, shotguns are limited to a capacity of not more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined. Further, the plug shall be of a single piece incapable of being removed through the loading end of the magazine. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall permit the taking of protected species;"

SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 27-4-10, relating to creel and possession limits and size restrictions, as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful to take in one day or to possess at any one time, except at a commercial storage facility or at one's place of abode, more than the creel and possession limits established by the board for that fish species; provided, however, that it shall be illegal to possess more than a total of 50 individuals of all fresh water species named in this Code section. It shall be unlawful to take from the waters of this state or to possess any fish species larger or smaller or in numbers greater than the limits established by the board in accordance with this Code section. The board shall establish creel and possession limits which shall be no greater than the following limits and shall establish sizes of fish species within the following ranges which may not be taken:

Species

Ranges of Sizes Within Which Fish May Not Be Taken

Maximum Daily Creel And
Possession Limit

(1) Genus micropterus (black

0 -- 24 inches

10

bass)

(2) Smallmouth bass

0 -- 18 inches

10

(3) Shoal bass

0 -- 18 inches

10

(4) Suwannee bass

0 -- 18 inches

10

(5) Spotted bass or Kentucky bass

0 -- 18 inches

10

(6) Redeye bass or Coosa

0 -- 12 inches

10

bass

(7)(2) Mountain trout

0 -- 24 inches

8

(8)(3) White bass

0 -- 36 inches

15

(9)(4) Striped bass

0 -- 36 inches

15

(10)(5) Striped white bass

0 -- 36 inches

15

hybrids

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(11)(6) Any one or

0 -- 10 inches

50

combination

of the species of bream

or sunfish

(12)(7) Walleye

0 -- 24 inches

15

(13)(8) Sauger

0 -- 24 inches

15

(14)(9) Chain pickerel

0 -- 24 inches

15

(15)(10) Grass pickerel

0 -- 12 inches

15

(16)(11) Redfin pickerel

0 -- 12 inches

15

(17)(12) Black crappie

0 -- 14 inches

30

(18)(13) White crappie

0 -- 14 inches

30

(19)(14) American shad

0 -- 30 inches

8

(20)(15) Hickory shad

0 -- 24 inches

8

(21)(16) Amberjack

0 -- 50 inches

5

(22)(17) Atlantic croaker

0 -- 10 inches

25

(23)(18) Atlantic sturgeon

0 -- 86 inches

1

(24)(19) Black drum

0 -- 36 inches

15

(25)(20) Black sea bass

0 -- 15 inches

15

(26)(21) Blue marlin

3

(27)(22) Bluefish

0 -- 20 inches

15

(28)(23) Cobia

0 -- 40 inches

5

(29)(24) Dolphin

0 -- 24 inches

15

(30)(25) Flounder (Paralicthys
spp.)

0 -- 15 inches

15

(31)(26) Gag grouper

0 -- 25 inches

5

(32)(27) King mackerel

0 -- 36 inches

5

(33)(28) Red drum

0 -- 36 inches

5

(34)(29) Red porgy

0 -- 20 inches

10

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(35)(30) Red snapper

0 -- 25 inches

5

(36)(31) Sailfish

3

(37)(32) Sand tiger shark

0 -- 140 inches

1

(38)(33) Sharks

0 -- 120 inches

2

(39)(34) Sheepshead

0 -- 20 inches

15

(40)(35) Small sharks

0 -- 54 inches

4

composite

(Atlantic sharpnose,

bonnethead, and spiny

dogfish)

(41)(36) Spanish mackerel

0 -- 20 inches

20

(42)(37) Spot

0 -- 10 inches

25

(43)(38) Spotted sea trout

0 -- 25 inches

15

(44)(39) Tarpon

0 -- 90 inches

1

(45)(40) Tripletail

0 -- 25 inches

5

(46)(41) Weakfish

0 -- 15 inches

15

(47)(42) White marlin

3 "

SECTION 6. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 52-7-26, relating to penalties, as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person who violates this article or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board as provided in this article, the term 'rules and regulations' means those rules and regulations of the board in force and effect on January 1, 2021 2022."
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.

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M E Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon
Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 4.

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

HB 1217. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, McDonald of the 26th, Mathiak of the 73rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the inclusion of methods for the promotion of the safe and

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appropriate use of technology and responsible digital citizenship in the comprehensive character education program; to repeal a provision regarding applicability; to provide for implementation; 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 amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for the inclusion of methods for the promotion of the safe and appropriate use of technology and responsible digital citizenship in the comprehensive character education program; to revise requirements for internet safety polices in public schools; to revise existing definitions and provide for new definitions; to require local boards of education and governing bodies of charter schools to annually submit acceptable-use policies and technology protection measures for review by the State Board of Education; to provide for compliance standards and specifications for technology protection measures used in public schools; to provide for the identification of providers of technology protection measures which meet or exceed such standards and specifications; to provide for the Department of Education to provide guidance and develop training programs to assist public schools; to provide for the withholding of state funds allotted for public schools that have not provided for adequate technology protection measures; to prohibit certain waivers; to repeal a provision regarding applicability; to provide for implementation; 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 "Student Technology Protection Act."
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended in Part 2, relating to competencies and core curriculum, by revising Code Section 20-2-145, relating to the comprehensive character education program, as follows:
"20-2-145. (a) The State Board of Education shall develop by the start of the 1997-1998 school year a comprehensive character education program for levels K-12. This comprehensive character education program shall be known as the 'character curriculum' and shall focus on the students' development of the following character traits: courage, patriotism, citizenship, honesty, fairness, respect for others, kindness, cooperation, self-respect, self-

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control, courtesy, compassion, tolerance, diligence, generosity, punctuality, cleanliness, cheerfulness, school pride, respect for the environment, respect for the creator, patience, creativity, sportsmanship, loyalty, perseverance, and virtue. Such program shall also address, by the start of the 1999-2000 2022-2023 school year, methods of discouraging bullying and violent acts against fellow students and methods of promoting the safe and appropriate use of technology and responsible digital citizenship. Local boards shall implement such a program in all grade levels at the beginning of the 2000-2001 20222023 school year and shall provide opportunities for parental involvement in establishing expected outcomes of the character education program. (b) The Department of Education shall develop character education program workshops designed for employees of local school systems."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Part 15, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by revising Code Section 20-2-324, relating to internet safety policies in public schools, as follows:
"20-2-324. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Acceptable-use policy' means a policy for Internet usage internet use adopted by a local board of education or governing body of a charter school that meets the requirements of this Code section. (2) 'Child pornography' means any visual depiction, including any live performance, photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-12-100, where:
(A) The production of the visual depiction involves a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; (B) The visual depiction is of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or (C) The visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct. computer depiction or other material depicting a child under the age of 18 years engaging in sexually explicit conduct or in the simulation of such conduct. (3) 'Harmful to minors' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 16-12100.1 means that quality of description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse, when it: (A) Taken as a whole, predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful, or morbid interest of minors; (B) Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and (C) Is, when taken as a whole, lacking in serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. (4) 'Identifiable minor' means a person:

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(A)(i) Who was a minor at the time the visual depiction was created, adapted, or modified; or (ii) Whose image as a minor was used in creating, adapting, or modifying the visual depiction; and (B) Who is recognizable as an actual person by such person's face, likeness, or other distinguishing physical characteristic or other recognizable physical feature. (4)(5) 'Internet' means a global network that connects computers via telephone lines, fiber networks, or both to electronic information the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet Protocol or its subsequent extensions; that is able to support communications using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol suite, its subsequent extensions, or other Internet Protocol compatible protocols; and that provides, uses, or makes accessible, either publicly or privately, high level services layered on the communications and related infrastructure described in this paragraph. (5) 'Obscene' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 16-12-80 (6) 'Obscene material' means material which meets the following requirements: (A) To the average person, applying contemporary community standards, taken as a whole, it predominantly appeals to the prurient interest, that is, a shameful or morbid interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; (B) The material taken as a whole lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value; and (C) The material depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined in divisions (i) through (v) of this subparagraph: (i) Acts of sexual intercourse, heterosexual or homosexual, normal or perverted, actual or simulated; (ii) Acts of masturbation; (iii) Acts involving excretory functions or lewd exhibition of the genitals; (iv) Acts of bestiality or the fondling of sex organs of animals; or (v) Sexual acts of flagellation, torture, or other violence indicating a sadomasochistic sexual relationship. (6) 'Sexually explicit conduct' has the meaning given to such term in Code Section 1612-100. (7) 'Technology protection measure' means a technology that blocks or filters electronic access to obscene materials, child pornography, or material that is harmful to minors. (b)(1) No later than January 1, 2007 October 1, 2022, each local board of education and governing body of a charter school shall adopt an acceptable-use policy for its school system. At a minimum, an acceptable-use policy shall contain provisions which are reasonably designed to: (1)(A) Prevent and prohibit students and employees of the school system from using any computer or computer networking equipment, technology or technology related service, and or communication services system or service operated, owned, or leased by the school or local school system from being used for accessing, sending,

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receiving, viewing, or downloading visual depictions of obscenity obscene materials, child pornography, or material that is harmful to minors; (2)(B) Establish appropriate measures to be taken by the school or local school system in response to:
(i) Students against students and school employees who willfully intentionally violate the acceptable-use policy, whether or not such student or school employee was, at the time of such violation, on school property, on a school bus, at a school related function, or elsewhere; provided, however, that such measures shall include disciplinary measures; and (ii) Any person who is not a student or school employee who violates the acceptable-use policy, whether or not such person was, at the time of such violation, on school property, on a school bus, at a school related function, or elsewhere; (C) Provide for administrative procedures to enforce the acceptable-use policy; (D) Provide for administrative procedures to address complaints regarding possible violations of the acceptable-use policy which, at a minimum, require that each complaint is responded to in writing by an appropriate school or local school system official; and (3)(E) Provide for expedited review and resolution of a claim that the application of the acceptable-use policy is denying a student or school employee access to material that is not within the prohibition prohibitions of the acceptable-use policy. (2) The acceptable-use policy provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection may include terms, conditions, and requirements deemed appropriate by the local board of education or governing body of a charter school to differentiate acceptable uses among elementary, middle, and high school students and among different age groups; provided, however, that the rationale for each method of differentiation such board or governing body chooses to include in its acceptable-use policy shall be articulated in the policy. (3) At least annually, each local board of education and governing body of a charter school shall provide a reasonable opportunity and procedure for parents of current students to restrict, in whole or in part, the internet use permitted for their children while at school. (c) A Each local board of education, governing body of a charter school, and local school superintendent shall take such steps as it deems appropriate as are necessary and appropriate to implement and enforce the acceptable-use policy, which shall include, but shall not be limited to:, providing for the adoption, use, and routine upgrading of technology protection measures which meet or exceed compliance standards and specifications established by the department. (1) Use of software programs reasonably designed to block access to visual depictions of obscenity, child pornography, and material that is harmful to minors; or (2) Selection of online servers that block access to visual depictions of obscenity, child pornography, and material that is harmful to minors. (d) Each school and local school system shall provide, upon written request of a parent or guardian, a copy of the acceptable-use policy adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of

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this Code section and information regarding the administrative procedures in effect to enforce such acceptable-use policy and to address complaints about such enforcement.
(e)(1)(A) By April 1 of each year, the department shall establish compliance standards and specifications for technology protection measures used by schools and local school systems. Such standards and specifications shall include, but shall not be limited to, provisions for:
(i) Notifications to be timely provided to appropriate school personnel when a computer or other electronic device that has been assigned to or is in use by a student accesses restricted internet sites or restricted materials, including, but not limited to, obscene materials, child pornography, or material that is harmful to minors; and (ii) Technology protection measures to be installed on each computer or other electronic device issued to students for off-campus use. (B) The department is authorized, in collaboration with the Department of Administrative Services, to identify a non-exclusive list of providers of technology protection measures that meet or exceed such standards and specifications; provided, however, that the department shall no less than annually require each such provider to verify that the technology protection measures it provides meet or exceed such standards and specifications. The department is authorized to provide information to schools and local school systems regarding state contracts with such providers of technology protection measures. (2)(A) The department shall provide guidance and technical assistance to assist schools and local school systems in complying with the requirements of this Code section. (B) No later than December 1, 2022, the department shall develop guidelines for the training of school personnel. The training guidelines shall include instruction in: (i) Implementing and complying with acceptable-use policies required by this Code section; (ii) Basic cyber security issues pertinent to schools, students, and educators, including, but not limited to, phishing; and (iii) Other current and emerging issues and topics which address the safe and secure use of technology by students and educators. The Attorney General and the department shall consult with and assist any local board of education in the development and implementation of an acceptable-use policy pursuant to this Code section. (f)(1) No later than January 31, 2007, Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year and each school year thereafter, by October 1 each local board of education and governing body of a charter school shall submit a copy of the acceptable-use policy adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section to the State Board of Education. Such submission shall also include the identification of any software program or online server the technology protection measures that is are being utilized used to block access to material in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section. (2) The State Board of Education shall review each acceptable-use policy and technology protection measure and any subsequent revisions submitted pursuant to

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paragraph (3) of this subsection. If the state board determines after review that a policy, technology protection measure, or revision is not reasonably designed to achieve the requirements of this Code section, the state board shall provide written notice to the local board of education or governing body of a charter school explaining the nature of such noncompliance, and the local board of education or governing body of a charter school shall have 30 days from the receipt of written notice to correct such noncompliance. The state board may provide an extension to the 30 day period on a showing of good cause. (3) No revision of an acceptable-use policy submission which has been approved by the state board pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be implemented until such revision is approved by the state board. If the state board fails to disapprove the revision within 60 days after the submission is received, the local board of education or governing body of a charter school may proceed with the implementation of the revision. (4) The state board shall be authorized to withhold a portion of the state funding allotment for a school or to a local school system if the local board of education that:
(A) Fails to timely submit an acceptable-use policy or technology protection measure in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection; (B) Submits an acceptable-use policy that is not reasonably designed to achieve the requirements of this Code section; or (C) Is not enforcing or is substantially disregarding its acceptable-use policy.; (D) Is using technology protection measures which do not meet or exceed standards and specifications established by the department to block access to material in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section; or (E) Is not using any technology protection measures to block access to material in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section. (5) If the state board disapproves an acceptable-use policy of a local board of education or any revision thereof or notifies the a local board of education or governing body of a charter school that it is subject to the withholding of funding pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the local board of education or governing body of a charter school may appeal the decision to the superior court of the county where the local board of education such board or governing body is situated. (g)(1) The state board shall be responsible for conducting investigations and making written determinations as to whether a local board of education or governing body of a charter school has violated the requirements of this Code section. (2) If the state board determines that a local board of education or governing body of a charter school is in violation of the requirements of this Code section, it shall direct the local board of education such board or governing body to acknowledge and correct the violation within 30 days and to develop a corrective plan for preventing future recurrences. (h)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, an administrator or supervisor of a school or local school system, or designee thereof, may disable the software program or online server that is being utilized technology

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protection measure that is being used to block access to material or take other reasonable steps for an adult or for a minor who provides written consent from his or her parent or guardian to enable access to the Internet internet for bona fide research or other lawful purpose. (2) Nothing in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be construed to permit any person to have access to material the character of which is illegal under federal or state law. (i) This Code section shall not be subject to waivers pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system, Code Section 20-2-244 for a local board of education, Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system, or Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school established pursuant to Article 31 or Article 31A of this chapter, a charter system, or schools within a charter system. A local board of education which is fulfilling the requirements of the federal Children's Internet Protection Act, P.L. 106-554, is not required to comply with 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, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr E Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod E Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 131, nays 26.

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

HB 1008. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hatchett of the 150th, Lott of the 122nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the higher education savings plan and Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE), respectively, so as to provide for the governance of the Georgia ABLE program by the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to revise the composition and chairperson of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to provide for the transfer of rights and obligations; 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 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the higher education savings plan and Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE), respectively, so as to provide for the governance of the Georgia ABLE program by the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to revise the composition and chairperson of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; to provide for the transfer of rights and obligations; 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 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the higher education savings plan, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-633, relating to creation of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan and a board of directors, as follows:
"(a)(1) There is created the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, as a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the state, for purposes of establishing and maintaining the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan Trust Fund and qualified tuition programs under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code as provided by this article. The plan shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the Governor as chairperson, the Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, the executive director of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities, the commissioner of community health, the state auditor, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the state revenue commissioner, the state treasurer, and three four directors who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and the at least one of whom shall be a person with a disability, a family member of a person with a disability, or a disability advocate. The state treasurer who shall act as administrative officer of the board. The board shall elect a chairperson from its membership. The state treasurer shall serve as vice chairperson of the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum, and the acts of the majority shall be the acts of the board. (2) Members of the board who are state officials or employees shall receive no compensation for their service on the board but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the board. Any members of the board who are not state officials or employees shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 for each day such member is members are in attendance at a meeting of the board. Expense allowances and other costs authorized in this paragraph shall be paid from moneys in the trust fund."
SECTION 2. Chapter 9 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE), is amended by revising Code Section 30-93, relating to definitions, as follows:
"30-9-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'ABLE account' means an account established and owned by an eligible individual pursuant to this chapter. (2) 'Board' means the board of directors of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20.

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(3) 'Corporation' means the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation created pursuant to Code Section 30-9-4. (4) 'Designated beneficiary' means the eligible individual who establishes an ABLE account or to whom an ABLE account is transferred. (5) 'Eligible individual' means an eligible individual as defined in Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. (6) 'Georgia ABLE program' or 'program' means a qualified ABLE program established pursuant to this chapter. (7) 'Internal Revenue Code' has the meaning provided in Code Section 48-1-2. (8) 'Participation agreement' means the agreement between the board and an eligible individual participating in the Georgia ABLE Program Trust Fund or his or her fiduciary. (9) 'Qualified ABLE Program' means a program established pursuant to Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. (10) 'Qualified disability expense' means an expense as defined in Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. (11) 'Trust fund' means the Georgia ABLE Program Trust Fund."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 30-9-4, relating to the creation of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation, board of directors, and membership, powers, duties, and administration, as follows:
"30-9-4. (a)(1) There is created the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation, as a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the state, for purposes of establishing and administering the Georgia ABLE Program. The Prior to the effective date of this Act, the corporation shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; the commissioner of community health; the state auditor; the director of the Office of Planning and Budget; the state revenue commissioner; the state treasurer; and three directors who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor, who shall include at least two persons who are persons with a disability, a family member of a person with a disability, or a disability advocacy professional; provided, however, that the board of directors of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation shall cease to exist on the effective date of this Act. The board shall elect a chairperson from its membership. The state treasurer shall act as administrative officer of the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum, and the acts of the majority shall be the acts of the board. On and after the effective date of this Act, the corporation shall be governed by the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan established pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Title 20. (2) Members of the board who are state officials or employees shall receive no compensation for their service on the board but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the board. Any

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members of the board who are not state officials or employees shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 for each day such member is in attendance at a meeting of the board. Expense allowances and other costs authorized in this paragraph shall be paid from moneys in the trust fund.
(2)(A) The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before the effective date of this Act by the board of directors of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation as it existed on the day prior to the effective date of this Act shall continue to exist; and none of these rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties are impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions of this chapter to the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan. In all such instances, the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall be substituted for the board of directors of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation, and the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall succeed to all such rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions. (B) All rules, orders, and actions adopted pursuant to this chapter by the board of directors of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation as it existed on the day prior to the effective date of this Act shall remain in full force and effect as rules, orders, and actions of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan unless amended, repealed, or superseded by rule, order, or action of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan. (C) All property, real and personal, funds, accounts receivable, liabilities, and obligations of the board of directors of the Georgia ABLE Program Corporation as it existed on the day prior to the effective date of this Act shall become the property, funds, accounts receivable, liabilities, and obligations of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan on the effective date of this Act. (b) The board shall have the authority necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter and the purposes and objectives of the trust fund, including, but not limited to, the authority to: (1) Have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; bring and defend actions; make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers; and make and amend bylaws; (2) Adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this chapter, subject to applicable federal laws and regulations; (3) Contract for necessary goods and services; employ necessary personnel; engage the services of consultants and other qualified persons and entities for administrative and technical assistance in carrying out its responsibilities under this chapter; and contract with state or federal departments or agencies, upon such terms, for such consideration, and for such purposes as it deems advisable; (4) Solicit and accept gifts, including bequests or other testamentary gifts made by will, trust, or other disposition grants, loans, and other funds or aid from any endowment or

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other public or private source or participate in any other way in any federal, state, or local governmental program in carrying out the purposes of this chapter; (5) Define the terms and conditions under which payments may be withdrawn or refunded from an ABLE account or the trust fund established under this chapter and impose reasonable charges for a withdrawal or refund; (6) Regulate the receipt of contributions or payments to the trust fund; (7) Require and collect fees and charges to cover the reasonable costs of administering ABLE accounts and impose a 10 percent penalty on the earnings portion included within a withdrawal of funds for nonqualified disability expenses or for entering into a participation agreement on a fraudulent basis; (8)(7) Procure insurance against any loss in connection with the property, assets, and activities of the trust fund or the corporation; (9)(8) Establish other policies, procedures, and criteria and perform such other acts as necessary or appropriate to implement and administer this chapter; and (10)(9) Authorize the state treasurer to carry out any or all of the powers and duties enumerated in this chapter for efficient and effective administration of the program and trust fund. (c) The corporation is assigned to the Department of Administrative Services for administrative purposes only."

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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr E Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E E Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1088. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Hogan of the 179th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for existing contractual obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for

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notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; 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 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"44-3-206. (a) An owners' association may foreclose its lien upon a time-share estate in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 44-3-109 or may foreclose its lien under a power of sale that such owners' association shall have under this Code section in order to sell a time-share estate for the purpose of paying any or all unpaid assessments and other charges owed by the owner of such time-share estate.
(b)(1) In order for an owners' association to foreclose its lien upon a time-share estate under a power of sale, a notice of sale shall be:
(A) Accomplished in writing sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the property address of the owner most recently provided to the owners' association no later than 30 days prior to the date of the proposed sale and shall be deemed given on the official postmark day or the day on which it is received for delivery by a commercial delivery firm; (B) Provided in writing to any lien holder, sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; and (C) Provided by advertising the time, place, and terms of said sale in a newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements are published in the county where the development is located, once a week during the four calendar weeks immediately preceding the calendar week of the date of such sale. (2) Any sale pursuant to this subsection shall occur on a legal sale day within the legal hours of sale at the legal place of sale in the county where the development is located. (c) A sale undertaken as authorized by this Code section shall divest the owner of all right, title, interest, and equity that such owner has in or to the time-share estate and shall vest fee simple title to the time-share estate in the purchaser or purchasers at said sale. The proceeds of said sale shall be applied first in accordance with the lien priorities set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 44-3-109, after which any remaining proceeds shall be applied to the payment in full of such unpaid assessments and other charges and next to the payment of all expenses actually incurred by the owners' association in connection with said proceedings, including attorneys' fees, and any remaining proceeds shall be paid to the owner. The owners' association may bid at said sale and purchase the time-share estate. (d) For the purpose of carrying out and effectuating the power of sale authorized by this Code section, the owners' association shall be constituted the true and lawful attorney-in-

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fact of such owner to sell such time-share estate, as provided in this Code section, and convey the same to the purchaser or purchasers at said sale in as full and ample a manner as such owner could do in person. The power and agency hereby granted are coupled with an interest and are irrevocable by death or otherwise."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal N 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

HB 896. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for property tax exemptions, so as to update the population bracket and census date for a certain property tax exemption for certain leased property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin
Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1215. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Wade of the 9th, Jones of the 47th, Carson of the 46th, Gullett of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-2089 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding for state charter schools, so as to remove a provision that reduced the amount of certain funding provided to state charter schools that offer virtual instruction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise and provide for certain definitions; to provide for students to withdraw without penalty from a local school in the school system in which such student resides and enroll in a charter school with available classroom space; to require local boards of education to adopt a universal, streamlined transfer process that allows for such transfers; to require local boards of education to periodically adjust the calculated amount of allocated local revenue based upon collected local revenues; to repeal certain reporting requirements for the Department of Audits and Accounts regarding certain charter schools that offer virtual instruction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2062, relating to definitions under the Charter Schools Act of 1998, as follows:

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"20-2-2062. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Charter' means a performance based contract between a local board and a charter petitioner, the terms of which are approved by the local board and by the state board in the case of a local charter school,; between the state board and a charter petitioner, the terms of which are approved by the state board in the case of a state chartered special school,; or between a local board and the state board, the terms of which are approved by the state board in the case of a charter system. By entering into a charter, a charter petitioner and local board shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound to all the provisions of this article as if such terms were set forth in the charter. (1.1) 'Charter attendance zone' means all or any portion of the local school system in which the charter school is located and may include all or any portion of other local school systems if the charter school is jointly authorized pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-2063. (2) 'Charter petitioner' means a local school, local board of education, private individual, private organization, or state or local public entity that submits or initiates a petition for a charter. The term 'charter petitioner' does not include home study programs or schools, sectarian schools, religious schools, private for profit schools, private educational institutions not established, operated, or governed by the State of Georgia, or existing private schools. On and after July 1, 2013, a charter for a local charter school, if approved, shall be a three-party agreement between a charter petitioner, a local board of education, and the State Board of Education, and the charter petitioner for such local charter school shall be a party other than the local board of education. (3) 'Charter school' means a public school that:
(A) Operates is operating under the terms of a charter that is subject to the provisions of this article or Article 31A of this chapter; (B) Operates under the supervision and direction of a charter school governing board; (C) Has a school code assigned by the Department of Education; and (D) Is the subject of a school report card prepared and distributed by the Office of Student Achievement as provided in Code Section 20-14-34. (3.1) 'Charter school governing board' or 'governing board' means the governing board of the nonprofit organization that is involved in school-level governance of the local charter school and that is subject to the training requirements provided for in Code Section 20-2-2072. (3.1)(3.2) 'Charter system' means a local school system that is operating under the terms of a charter pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2063.2. (4) 'Conversion charter school' means a charter school that existed as a local school prior to becoming a charter school. (4.1) 'Educationally disadvantaged students' means all or a subset of the following: students who are economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, limited English proficient students, neglected or delinquent students, and homeless students, as

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each such subset is defined by the State Board of Education in accordance with federal education guidelines and regulations. (5) 'Faculty and instructional staff members' means all certificated personnel assigned to the school on a full-time basis and all paraprofessionals assigned to the school on a full-time basis. The term 'paraprofessional' shall have the same meaning as set out in Code Section 20-2-204. (5.1) 'Governing council' means a school level council of parents, teachers, administrators, and others who are involved in school level governance within a charter system. (5.2) 'High school cluster' means a high school and all of the middle and elementary schools which contain students who matriculate to such high school. The schools in a high school cluster may include charter schools, local schools, or a combination of both. (6) 'Local board' means a county or independent board of education exercising control and management of a local school system pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution. (7) 'Local charter school' means a conversion charter school or start-up charter school that is authorized by a local board and the state board to operate operating under the terms of a charter between approved by the charter petitioner, and the local board, and the state board. (8) 'Local revenue' means local taxes budgeted for school purposes in excess of the local five mill share, combined with any applicable equalization grant and budgeted revenues from any of the following: investment earnings, unrestricted donations, and the sale of surplus property; but exclusive of revenue from bonds issued for capital projects, revenue to pay debt service on such bonds and local option sales tax for capital projects. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent a local board from including a local charter school in projects specified in the ballot language of a local option sales tax or bond referendum. (9) 'Local school' means a public school in Georgia that is under the management and control of a local board. (10) 'Local school system' means the system of public schools established and maintained by a local board within its limits pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution. (11) 'Petition' means a proposal to establish a charter school or a charter system. (12) 'QBE formula earnings' means funds earned for the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Code Section 20-2-161, including the portion of such funds that are calculated as the local five mill share in accordance with Code Section 20-2-164. (12.1) 'School level governance' means decision-making authority in personnel decisions, financial decisions, curriculum and instruction, resource allocation, establishing and monitoring the achievement of school improvement goals, and school operations. (13) 'Special school' means a school whose creation is authorized pursuant to Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph VII of the Constitution.

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(14) 'Start-up charter school' means a charter school that did not exist as a local school prior to becoming a charter school. (15) 'State board' means the State Board of Education. (16) 'State chartered special school' means a charter school created as a special school that is operating authorized by the state board to operate under the terms of a charter between the charter petitioner and the state board. (17) 'System charter school' means a school within a charter system."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-2066, relating to admission enrollment, and withdrawal of students under the Charter Schools Act of 1998, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)(1) A student may withdraw without penalty from a charter school at any time and enroll in a local school in the school system in which such student resides as may be provided for by the policies of the local board. A student who is suspended or expelled from a charter school as a result of a disciplinary action taken by a charter school shall be entitled to enroll in a local school within the local school system in which the student resides, if, under the disciplinary policy of the local school system, such student would not have been subject to suspension or expulsion for the conduct which gave rise to the suspension or expulsion. In such instances, the local board shall not be required to independently verify the nature or occurrence of the applicable conduct or any evidence relating thereto. (2) A student may withdraw without penalty from a local school in the school system in which such student resides at any time and enroll in a charter school with available classroom space in accordance with the enrollment provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, by revising subsections (c) and (c.3) as follows:
"(c) In addition to the earnings set out in subsection (b) of this Code section, local revenue shall be allocated to a local charter school on the same basis as for any local school in the local school system; provided, however, that the calculation of such allocation of local revenue shall be adjusted at least semiannually based upon collected local revenues. In the case of a start-up charter school, local revenue earnings shall be calculated as follows:
(1) Determine the total amount of state and local five mill share funds earned by students enrolled in the local start-up charter school as calculated by the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Part 4 of Article 6 of this chapter including any funds for psychologists and school social workers but excluding 5 percent of system-wide funds for central administration and excluding any categorical grants not applicable to the charter school; (2) Determine the total amount of state and local five mill share funds earned by all students in the public schools of the local school system, including any charter schools

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that receive local revenue, as calculated by the Quality Basic Education Formula but excluding categorical grants and other non-QBE formula grants; (3) Divide the amount obtained in paragraph (1) of this subsection by the amount obtained in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and (4) Multiply the quotient obtained in paragraph (3) of this subsection by the school system's local revenue. The product obtained in paragraph (4) of this subsection shall be the amount of local funds to be distributed to the local start-up charter school by the local board; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall preclude a charter petitioner and a local board of education from specifying in the charter a greater amount of local funds to be provided by the local board to the local start-up charter school if agreed upon by all parties to the charter. Local funds so earned shall be distributed to the local start-up charter school by the local board. Where feasible and where services are provided, funds for construction projects shall also be distributed to the local start-up charter school as earned. In all other fiscal matters, including applicable federal allotments, the local board shall treat the local start-up charter school no less favorably than other local schools located within the applicable school system and shall calculate and distribute the funding for the start-up charter school on the basis of its actual or projected enrollment in the current school year according to an enrollment counting procedure or projection method stipulated in the terms of the charter. The local school system shall distribute to each local charter school the proportionate amount of federal funds for which such local charter school is eligible under each federal program, including, but not limited to, funds earned pursuant to Title I, Title II, and Title III of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act and pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; provided, however, that a local charter school and a local board of education may mutually collaborate and agree upon specific ways for some or all of the charter school's proportionate amount of federal funds to be provided by the local school system through in-kind services, with the terms of such mutual agreement to be included in the charter. Local charter schools shall use any federal funds received pursuant to this subsection for the purposes of the federal program for which they were earned." "(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:

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(A) Upon upon receipt of any additional federal funds received pursuant to state reallocation of federal funds and distributed to local charter schools.; and (B) At least semiannually based upon collected local revenues. 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 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, including, but not limited to, adjustments as provided for in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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 4. Said chapter is further amended in Article 31, the "Charter Schools Act of 1998," by repealing Code Section 20-2-2076, relating to annual report on state chartered special schools that offer virtual instruction, requirements, and publication on website.
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Article 31A, relating to state charter schools, by repealing Code Section 20-2-2093, relating to annual report on state charter schools that offer virtual instruction, minimum requirements, and publication on website.
SECTION 6. 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 (e) as follows:
"(e) This Code section shall not apply to charter schools; provided, however, that each local board of education shall adopt a universal, streamlined transfer process that allows for transfers pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 20-2-2066."
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod E Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal N Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 113, nays 45.

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

18 Capitol Square Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Suite 411-H
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Mr. William Reilly Clerk's Office 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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February 24, 2022
The purpose of this letter is to request a change of the recorded vote from yes to no on House bill 1215. The error occurred when I was voting on the bill and at the same time reviewing another piece of legislation.
Upon noticing the error I am now requesting that the record be changed to reflect the vote that represents the constituency in my district.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Winfred Dukes State Representative Winfred Dukes District 154
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Square, 611-F Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Clerk Reilly,
I write to respectfully ask that my vote on House Bill 1215, which took place on the 20th Legislative Day, be changed from a YEA to a NAY.
Please let me know if there are any issues or concerns in changing my vote on this bill on the public record.
Thank you,
Rep. Sam Park
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 608-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I am changing my vote on HB 1215 to a vote of "No."
/s/ Rep. Derek Mallow HD 163

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HB 1186. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 28th, Cooper of the 43rd, Lott of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state speech-language pathology and audiology licensing, so as to allow persons who are not licensed audiologists to use otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response technology as part of a screening process for the initial identification of communication disorders in individuals up to age 22, subject to certain conditions; to provide for compliance with certain notifiable disease reporting 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 Article 1 of Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state speech-language pathology and audiology licensing, so as to allow persons who are not licensed audiologists to use otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response technology as part of a screening process for the initial identification of communication disorders in individuals up to age 22, subject to certain conditions; to provide for compliance with certain notifiable disease reporting 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 1 of Chapter 44 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state speech-language pathology and audiology licensing, is amended in Code Section 4344-7, relating to license required, exemptions, and posting license, by revising subsection (h) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) A person who is not licensed as an audiologist may perform nondiagnostic electrophysiologic screening of the auditory system, using otoacoustic emissions or auditory brainstem response technology, as part of a planned and organized screening effort for the initial identification of communication disorders in infants under the age of three months in persons from birth through 22 years of age, provided that:
(1) The person not licensed as an audiologist has completed a procedure specific training program directed by an audiologist licensed under this chapter; (2) The screening equipment and protocol used are fully automated and the protocol is not accessible for alteration or adjustment by the person not licensed as an audiologist;

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(3) The results of the screening are determined automatically by the programmed test equipment, without discretionary judgment by the person not licensed as an audiologist, and are only reported as 'pass or fail' or 'pass or refer'; (4) An audiologist licensed under this chapter is responsible for the training of the person not licensed as an audiologist, the selection of the screening program protocol, the determination of administration guidelines, the periodic monitoring of the performance of the person not licensed as an audiologist, and the screening program results; and (5) The participation of the person not licensed as an audiologist in such an automated screening program is limited to the recording of patient demographic information of the individual being screened; the application of earphones, electrodes, and other necessary devices; the initiation of the test; the recording of the results; and the arrangement of the referral for those who do not pass the screening to an audiologist licensed under this chapter for follow-up evaluation." "(l) All persons subject to the provisions of this Code section shall be required to comply with notifiable disease reporting requirements promulgated by the Department of Public Health pursuant to Code Section 31-12-2."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y 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 Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45

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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1059. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 148th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and Taylor of the 173rd:

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 exclusions to unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to implement a pilot program offering or providing a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or give a charitable donation under certain conditions; 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for exclusions to unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to implement a pilot program offering or providing a value-added product or service under

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certain conditions; 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 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:
"33-24-59.31. The following shall not be construed as an unfair trade practice under subsection (b) of Code Section 33-6-4 or an unlawful inducement under subsection (c) of Code Section 339-36:
(1) An insurer or insurance producer, by or through employees, affiliates, or third-party representatives, may offer or provide a value-added product or service at no or reduced cost when such product or service is not specified in the policy of insurance when:
(A) The value-added product or service relates to the insurance coverage; (B) The value-added product or service is offered in a manner that is not unfairly discriminatory, and the availability of the value-added product or service is based on documented objective criteria that is maintained by the insurer or insurance producer and produced upon request by the Commissioner; (C) The cost to the insurer or insurance producer for offering or providing the valueadded product or service is reasonable in comparison to the premiums or insurance coverage for the policy class; and (D) The value-added product or service is primarily designed to:
(i) Provide loss mitigation or loss control; (ii) Reduce claim costs or claim settlement costs; (iii) Provide education about liability risks or risk of loss to persons or property; (iv) Monitor or assess risk, identify sources of risk, or develop strategies for eliminating or reducing risk; (v) Provide post-loss services; or (vi) Encourage behavioral changes to reduce the risk of death or disability of a customer or potential customer that is a policyholder, potential policyholder, certificate holder, potential certificate holder, insured, potential insured or applicant; and (2) When an insurer or insurance producer does not have sufficient evidence but has a good-faith belief that the value-added product or service meets the criteria in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of this Code section, the insurer or insurance producer may offer or provide a value-added product or service in a manner that is not unfairly discriminatory as part of a pilot program for no more than a year. An insurer or insurance producer must notify the Commissioner prior to implementing the pilot program and may proceed with such program unless the Commissioner objects in writing within 21 days of notice."

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall apply to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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 E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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

HB 1276. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Parrish of the 158th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to require that statistical reports containing data relating to state health plans be posted on the department website; to provide for a definition; to provide for content of the reports; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson
Hill Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 1.

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

HB 1320. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th 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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to revise provisions for granting the extension of time for returns; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill 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 E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 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 334. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Leverett of the 33rd, Kelley of the 16th, Burchett of the 176th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Gullett of the 19th moved that the House insist on its position in amending the Senate substitute to HB 334 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 Gunter of the 8th, Efstration of the 104th and Gullett of the 19th.

Representative Burchett of the 176th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

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HB 1321. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hitchens of the 161st, Evans of the 57th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Anulewicz of the 42nd moved that the following Bills of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Industry and Labor and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 1389. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Nguyen of the 89th, Boddie of the 62nd, Allen of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to enact the "Georgia Safe Workplaces Act"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for a right of action; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for determining factors regarding workplace harassment; to provide for a statute of limitations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1390. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Smith of the 18th, Boddie of the 62nd, Evans of the 57th, Tankersley of the 160th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to provide for a right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Smith of the 133rd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Transportation and recommitted to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications:

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HB 1372. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Parsons of the 44th, Burns of the 159th and Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the provisions and short title of Chapter 9, the "Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act"; 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 389. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Burchett of the 176th, Holly of the 111th, Gilligan of the 24th, Park of the 101st 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 846. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Carter of the 92nd, Drenner of the 85th, Taylor of the 91st and Moore of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Renee Cail for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 847. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Kausche of the 50th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
HR 848. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Kendrick of the 93rd and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2022, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes
HR 849. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Williams of the 145th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Washburn of the 141st, Smith of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's railroaders and recognizing March 1, 2022, as Georgia Railroaders Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 850. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burnough of the 77th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, LaRiccia of the 169th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing February 28, 2022, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 851. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Jones of the 53rd, Metze of the 55th, Jackson of the 165th, Hopson of the 153rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for its 109 years of service and recognizing March 2, 2022, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 852. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Dempsey of the 13th, Rich of the 97th, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Parks Stamper; and for other purposes.

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HR 853. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smyre of the 135th, Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tara W. Askew; and for other purposes.
HR 854. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roy Poole Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 855. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Burchett of the 176th, Ralston of the 7th, Rich of the 97th, Leverett of the 33rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Justice David E. Nahmias; and for other purposes.
HR 856. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Greene of the 151st, Lott of the 122nd and Newton of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of May 1, 2022, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week; and for other purposes.
HR 857. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Thomas of the 65th, Nelson of the 125th, Burnough of the 77th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Teresa Smith for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 858. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caroline Morrison, Cartersville City Schools' 2021-2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 859. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending Caden Wolf, Woodland High School's 20212022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 860. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Kerry Hammond, Emerson Elementary School's 2021-2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 861. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Diane Morgan, recipient of this year's local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award; and for other purposes.
HR 862. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Gerdau; and for other purposes.
HR 863. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tim Abbott; and for other purposes.
HR 864. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Southern Cove; and for other purposes.
HR 865. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mindy Surrett, Cartersville City Schools' 2021-2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 866. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th, Taylor of the 91st, Shannon of the 84th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Valerie Boyd; 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 28, 2022, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 28, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 28, 2022

Twenty-First Legislative Day

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

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns E Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H

Clark, J Cooper Corbett E Crowe DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier E Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse E Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mallow Marin Mathiak Mathis

McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze E Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Shannon E Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V E Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Collins of the 68th, Davis of the 87th, Dreyer of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Lim of the 99th, Mainor of the 56th, Martin of the 49th, Paris of the

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142nd, Petrea of the 166th, Thomas of the 39th, Williams of the 37th, and Williamson of the 115th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Faith Leader Carolyn Randolph, Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church, 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 1429. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Lott of the 122nd and Fleming of the 121st:
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 provide for a local election to exclude residential short-term rentals from certain taxes levied on rooms, lodgings, and

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accommodations; to provide for terms and conditions; to define a term; 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 1430. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for vacancies; to repeal specific acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1431. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Rincon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1432. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Dawson County, approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4680), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of the fifth member of the board; to conform the appointment process for the other members of the board with state law; to provide for staggered terms of the board; to revise the duties of the election supervisor; to provide for the appointment and duties of a chairperson and secretary of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1433. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 70th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advisory board created and membership relative to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to

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revise and update the composition of the advisory board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1434. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Rich of the 97th, Stephens of the 164th, Holcomb of the 81st, Gaines of the 117th and others:
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 provide for an exemption from county and municipal excise taxes on rooms, lodgings, or accommodations for charges paid by hotel/motel vouchers certified by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1435. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, Gaines of the 117th, LaHood of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap; to provide for evaluation; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1436. By Representatives Smith of the 41st, Cooper of the 43rd and LaHood of the 175th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, so as to require long-term care facilities post certain notice on their websites; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:

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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 revise the rates of taxation on 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 1438. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Wiedower of the 119th, Barton of the 5th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to public-private partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure 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 Transportation.
HB 1439. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Gullett of the 19th, Anderson of the 10th, Blackmon of the 146th, Ballinger of the 23rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal annexation of territory, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to authority, procedures, identification, and status of lands relative to municipal deannexation; to provide for municipal deannexation of property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for facilities and services; to provide for special tax districts for outstanding general obligation bonded indebtedness; to provide for deannexation dispute resolution; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1440. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, McClain of the 100th, Schofield of the 60th and Nguyen of the 89th:

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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 is independent of the hiring organization in connection with the performance of such services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1441. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gaines of the 117th and Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to exempt a certified peace officer employed by a licensed private detective business or private security business as an independent contractor from requirements of such chapter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1442. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that all contracts for healthcare coverage or services under the state health benefit plan contain provisions that ensure that laboratory services are available at in-network rates within 50 miles or one hour of a plan member's place of business or residence; 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 1443. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gambill of the 15th, Hagan of the 156th, Cameron of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to provide that mobile food service establishments that have active permits may operate in the county of origin and in one or more

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counties other than its county of origin without obtaining an additional permit; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice to other counties prior to operation; to provide for communication between the county of origin and other counties; to provide for inspections of mobile food service establishments by other counties; to provide for written notice of remedial measures upon failure of an inspection; to provide for violation fines and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1448. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Greene of the 151st, Fleming of the 121st, Carson of the 46th and Mainor of the 56th:
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 enforcement of laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle with an expired, revoked, canceled, or suspended registration using recorded images to be penalized by a civil monetary penalty; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts; to amend Code Section 35-1-22, relating to prohibition on law enforcement retaining license plate data obtained from automated license plate recognition systems, limited use of data, and public disclosure prohibited, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1449. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Hawkins of the 27th and Knight of the 130th:
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 provided as public assistance under social services, so as to provide for the Department of Community Health to contract directly with dental care administrators to cover dental services for recipients of medical assistance under Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids programs; to require the Department of Community Health to competitively bid out such contracts and limit such contracts to a minimum of two but no more than three dental care administrators; to provide for requirements, including disclosures and reports, for dental care administrators; to provide for an amendment or waiver to the state plan if necessary; 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 1450. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Tankersley of the 160th, Camp of the 131st, Hagan of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dogs, so as to provide protections for dogs kept outdoors; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for standards of care; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for preemption; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1451. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st and Gilligan of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals for which a license or permit is required, so as to exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1452. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Smith of the 18th, Sainz of the 180th, Gravley of the 67th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dating violence protective orders, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1453. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Gravley of the 67th, Frye of the 118th, Smyre of the 135th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
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 provisions regarding access to medical cannabis; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to transfer the operation and maintenance of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for the term of validity of a

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registration card; to direct the board to contract with a third party for operation of the registry; 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 Health & Human Services.
HB 1454. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Park of the 101st, Smith of the 41st, Kausche of the 50th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal certain provisions allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1455. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Mallow of the 163rd and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Ports Authority, so as to provide for powers of the authority; to expand the arrest authority of officers of the Georgia Ports Authority in certain circumstances; to provide for additional powers and duties of such officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1456. By Representatives Shannon of the 84th, Holly of the 111th, Nguyen of the 89th, Cannon of the 58th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-182 of the O.C.G.A., relating to establishment of Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, purpose, duties and responsibilities, board of directors, perpetual existence, power and authority, operation, and regulation, so as to provide for assistance to locally managed public safety answering points for the voluntary collection and dissemination of information relating to mental health conditions and alternate emergency contacts; to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title

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46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1457. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Evans of the 57th, Alexander of the 66th, McLaurin of the 51st, Lim of the 99th and others:
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 provide for employees to maintain the same pay and benefits of employment when their attendance is required for jury duty or for other judicial proceeding; to prohibit employers from requiring employees to take paid or unpaid leave for such attendance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1458. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Schofield of the 60th, Nelson of the 125th, Alexander of the 66th, Lim of the 99th and others:
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 prohibit discrimination based on age, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and source of income; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1459. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd, Leverett of the 33rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Singleton of the 71st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal income taxes in their entirety; to completely revise sales and use taxes; to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide a short title; 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.

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HB 1460. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Anderson of the 10th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft generally, so as to provide for restrictions on operation of wake boats; to provide for a maximum wake boat weight on certain lakes; to provide an exception; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 1461. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Jones of the 47th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Thomas of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to allow school systems to participate in the dispute resolution process; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 841. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Senator Robert Alvin Rowan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 842. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Williams of the 168th, Nix of the 69th, Mitchell of the 88th, Clark of the 147th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives; to establish a standard salary for state Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of the median household income in Georgia; to authorize salary supplements to be paid to state Senators and Representatives elected to serve as officers in the General Assembly; to

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provide for exceptions; 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 Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HR 843. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Park of the 101st, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th and Kennard of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: 2022-2025 and encouraging the Georgia Department of Health to work with the Georgia Department of Community Health to enhance HIV prevention for Medicaid beneficiaries; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 844. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Kelley of the 16th, Benton of the 31st, Byrd of the 20th, Cantrell of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing condemnation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau using the Emergencies Act to end truckers' Freedom Convoy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HR 845. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Sainz of the 180th and Anderson of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of county governing authorities elected from singlemember districts shall represent no more than 50,000 residents; to authorize the General Assembly to increase the size of such governing authorities, notwithstanding local constitutional amendments or other law to the contrary; to provide for the automatic increase in the size of county governing authorities to maintain such representation ratio; to provide districts, initial terms, and elections of new members of such governing authorities; to authorize subsequent local legislation; 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.

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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 Committee:
HB 1463. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty 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 1465. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, approved March 4, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2239), as amended, so as to change the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1466. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Dougherty 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 1468. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 681), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4755), so as to provide for the immediate termination of the terms of office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide

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initial terms for successors to the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for a special election to elect a new mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1469. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3940), as amended, so as to fully replace the current charter; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1470. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Gilmer 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 1471. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to divide the County of Stephens into school districts, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3875), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1472. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to 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.

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

HB 1407 HB 1409 HB 1411 HB 1413 HB 1415 HB 1419 HB 1421 HB 1423 HB 1425 HB 1427 HB 1444 HB 1446 HR 820 HR 822 SB 395 SB 469

HB 1408 HB 1410 HB 1412 HB 1414 HB 1416 HB 1420 HB 1422 HB 1424 HB 1426 HB 1428 HB 1445 HB 1447 HR 821 HR 823 SB 449

Representative Dickey of the 140th 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 1150 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1175 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 140th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 522 Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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 Structured Rule

HB 1056 HB 1182
HB 1219 HB 1271 HB 1274 HB 1288 HB 1294

Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; authority to make alternative investments; repeal certain restrictions (Ret-Hill-3rd) Local government; disposition of property acquired for lake projects do not apply if any portion of such lake was constructed; provide provisions (GAff-Taylor-173rd) Georgia Board of Dentistry; revise composition (Substitute) (H&HS-Houston-170th) Property; covenants which infringe upon owners' right to display United States and Georgia flags; prohibit (Substitute)(Judy-Burchett-176th) State government; antisemitism; provide definition (Judy-Carson-46th) State Employees' Assurance Department; assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits; provide (Substitute)(Ins-Taylor-173rd) Property; timing of sending notice when an abandoned mobile home has been determined to be derelict; provide (Judy-Corbett-174th)

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HB 1308 HB 1346

Insurance; allow plan sponsor to consent on behalf of an enrollee to electronic delivery of all communication (Substitute)(Ins-Williams-148th) Courts; clerks of superior courts; provide for construction (Substitute)(Judy-Ballinger-23rd)

Structured Rule

HB 1064 Income tax; certain retirement income for military service; provide exemption (W&M-Petrea-166th)

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 Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 522. By Senator Robertson of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Harris County, approved January 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3538), as amended, so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 Y Anderson E Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Y Moore, B Neal
Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 139, nays 8.

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 bills of the Senate and House:

SB 397. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Tippins of the 37th, Payne of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 25, 40, 42, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, education, fire protection and safety, motor vehicles and traffic, penal institutions, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to update and replace terminology related to general educational development (GED) diplomas; to provide for state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas; to update the minimum standards and requirements for such diplomas to be established

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by the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 435. By Senators Harbin of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for Georgia public schools or participating private schools whose students or teams compete against a Georgia public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person of one gender to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for persons of the opposite gender; to provide for exceptions; to provide for private rights of action and awards of attorney fees; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 505. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-23, 38-3-181, and 46-5-138.2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to basic training course for communications officers, definitions relative to emergency communications authority, and "director" defined and training and instruction, respectively, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for the establishment of continuing education units for communications officers; to provide for a definition; to require certain training for directors of public safety answering points; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1028. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th, Dollar of the 45th, Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cobb County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3516), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5570), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the manner of election; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1154. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Dollar of the 45th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3893), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 477. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 120. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones II of the 22nd, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 218. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Pirkle of the 155th and Taylor of the 173rd:
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

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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.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 391. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4672), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 437. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 188081, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), so as to provide that future elections for the office of county commissioner shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 446. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4007), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 472. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to change the description of the election districts for members of the Public Service Commission; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 546. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 547. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Carrollton Independent School System under the management and control of the Carrollton Board of Education, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4504), so as to change the description of the education wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 548. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Carrollton, 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; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 549. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Carrollton, approved September 9, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 474), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3542), so as to change the description of the election wards for the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1312. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Berrien County, approved April 5, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3044), as amended, so as to provide for 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 1340. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Glennville, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 4003), so as to change the description of the wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1341. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3152), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3793), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the

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continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1365. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and LaRiccia of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of education of Coffee County, approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2441), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4219), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1367. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd and Cameron of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Walker County, approved March 8, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2235), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1368. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Miller County; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for the composition of the board and a method for selection, resignation, and removal of its members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the qualifications, terms, succession, and compensation of members; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 397. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Tippins of the 37th, Payne of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 25, 40, 42, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, education, fire protection and safety, motor vehicles and traffic, penal institutions, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to update and replace terminology related to general educational development (GED) diplomas; to

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provide for state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas; to update the minimum standards and requirements for such diplomas to be established by the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 435. By Senators Harbin of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for Georgia public schools or participating private schools whose students or teams compete against a Georgia public school to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that permit a person of one gender to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for persons of the opposite gender; to provide for exceptions; to provide for private rights of action and awards of attorney fees; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for 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 Health & Human Services.
SB 505. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-23, 38-3-181, and 46-5-138.2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to basic training course for communications officers, definitions relative to emergency communications authority, and "director" defined and training and instruction, respectively, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for the establishment of continuing education units for communications officers; to provide for a definition; to require certain training for directors of public safety answering points; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SR 477. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Robertson of the 29th, Harbison of the 15th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment.
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 Committee:
SB 546. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education and school superintendent of the Carroll County School District, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3945), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3780), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office; 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.
SB 547. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Carrollton Independent School System under the management and control of the Carrollton Board of Education, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4504), so as to change the description of the education wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 548. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Carrollton, 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; 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.

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SB 549. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Carrollton, approved September 9, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 474), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3542), so as to change the description of the election wards for the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Kausche of the 50th, Williams of the 168th et al., Leverett of the 33rd et al., Campbell of the 171st, and LaHood of the 175th et al.

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 1274. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Wilensky of the 79th, Efstration of the 104th, Kausche of the 50th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide for the definition of antisemitism; to require state agencies and departments to consider such definition when determining whether an alleged act was motivated by discriminatory antisemitic intent; to provide for limitations and construction; to provide 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 Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

N Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M

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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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

E Mitchell, B Mitchell, R
Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal N 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 141, nays 19.

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

HB 1064. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Smith of the 134th, Bonner of the 72nd, Newton of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to exclude from Georgia taxable net income certain retirement income received from certain military service; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Gilligan of the 24th and Prince of the 127th were excused from voting on HB 1064.

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1271. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Sainz of the 180th and Scoggins of the 14th:

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 covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association which infringe upon a lot owner's right to display the United States and Georgia flags; to provide for

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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 Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to prohibit covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association which infringe upon a lot owner's right to display the United States flag; 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. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by revising subsection (a) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 44-3-231, relating to powers and duties of association and legal actions against agent or employee of association, to read as follows:
"(a) Except to the extent prohibited by the instrument and subject to any restrictions and limitations specified therein, the association shall have the power to:
(1) Employ, retain, dismiss, and replace agents and employees to exercise and discharge the powers and responsibilities of the association; (2) Make or cause to be made additional improvements on and as a part of the common area; and (3) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, grant Grant or withhold approval of any action by one or more lot owners or other persons entitled to occupancy of any lot if such action would change the exterior appearance of any lot, or any structure thereon, or of any other portion of the development or elect or provide for the appointment of an architectural control committee to grant or withhold such approval." "(i) The association shall not, through the adoption or amendment of an instrument or through decision-making processes, prohibit a lot owner or a person with a right to exclusive possession from displaying the official flag of the United States of America through the use of an attachment to the structure of a building, provided that any such flag is not larger than four and one half feet by six feet. This subsection shall not be construed to affect any instrument recorded or amended before July 1, 2022, or any decision made by an appointed or elected architectural control committee before such date."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (d) of Code Section 44-5-60, relating to effect of zoning laws, covenants and scenic easements for use of public, renewal of certain covenants, and costs, as follows:
"(6) No covenant adopted after July 1, 2022, shall prohibit the display of the official flag of the United States of America through the use of an attachment to the structure of a building, provided that any such flag is not larger than four and one half feet by six feet."

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A
Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Mallow
Y Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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 1346. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Martin of the 49th, Thomas of the 21st, Smith of the 18th and Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for 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. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-6-52, relating to practice of law restricted, as follows:
"15-6-52. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the The clerks of the superior courts are prohibited from practicing law in their own or another's name, as a partner or otherwise, in any court except in their own case. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit in any way the ability of a clerk of a superior court to serve as or offer advice in his or her role as a judge advocate or in any other military role in an active duty or reserve component of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States Space Force, United States National Guard, Georgia National Guard, Georgia Air National Guard, Georgia Naval Militia, the Georgia

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State Defense Force, or in the National Guard or Air National Guard of any state or territory of the United States."

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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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 501 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 28, 2022

ATTN: The Honorable Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House Re: Missed Vote for HB 1346 and HB 1271

Let it be known on this day, February 28, 2022 I was away from my voting machine during the vote. However, my votes should reflect on the record as follows:

HB 1346 YES

HB 1271 YES

Thank you.

Sincerely,

/s/ Philip Singleton

28 Feb. 2022

Representative Philip Singleton

Date

House District 71

HB 1056. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd, Gravley of the 67th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to repeal certain restrictions and requirements concerning the authority to make alternative investments for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to increase the percentage of alternative investments allowable for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1219. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Jasperse of the 11th, Parrish of the 158th, Tankersley of the 160th and Newton of the 123rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative

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to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to revise the composition of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; 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 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to revise the composition of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; 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 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, is amended by revising Code Section 43-11-2, relating to creation of and composition of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, qualifications and voting rights of members, terms of office, vacancies, and enjoining violations as follows:
"43-11-2. (a) A board to be known as the Georgia Board of Dentistry is created. The board shall consist of 11 17 members to be appointed and commissioned by the Governor as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.
(b)(1) Nine Thirteen members of the board shall be dentists and shall be appointed as follows: The members of the board who are dentists serving on July 1, 1981, shall continue to serve out their respective terms of office. As each such member's term of office subsequently expires, the Governor shall appoint a new member who shall be a practicing dentist licensed by this state. The Georgia Dental Association may, at each annual meeting, nominate four reputable practicing dentists for each expired or next expiring board member's term; and, from each group of four dentists so nominated, the Governor may appoint one as the new member of said board. (2) One member of the board shall be a dental hygienist who is not a dentist, who is a resident of this state, and who is a practicing dental hygienist in this state Two members of the board shall be dental hygienists who are not dentists, who are residents of this state, and who are practicing dental hygienists in this state and shall be appointed by the Governor. No one shall be eligible as a dental hygienist member of the board unless he or she is a citizen of this state and has lawfully practiced as a dental hygienist for five or more years at the time of his or her appointment and is not financially interested in, nor connected with, any dental college or dental hygiene school. If such a member ceases to be a resident of this state or ceases practicing in this state, that position on the

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board shall be deemed vacated. The Georgia Dental Hygienists Association may nominate four reputable dental hygienists who are not dentists for each expired or expiring term; and, from each group of four dental hygienists so nominated, the Governor may appoint one as the new member of the board. (3) One member of the board shall be a citizen of this state who is not a dentist or a dental hygienist and shall be appointed by the Governor. (4) One member of the board shall be a resident of this state who has direct knowledge of the education of dental students in this state and shall be appointed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. (4)(5) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (6) and (7) of this subsection, the The term of office of each member of the board shall be for five years and until the appointment and qualification of a successor. (5)(6) Each vacancy on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. (6) The term of the initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be for a term of two years beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1980. (7) The term of the initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection shall be for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1982. (c) No one shall be eligible as a dentist member of the board unless he or she is a citizen of this state and has lawfully engaged in the practice of dentistry for five or more years at the time of his or her appointment and is not financially interested in, nor connected with, any dental college. (d)(1) The dental hygienist member members of the board may vote only on matters relating to dental hygiene, administration, and policy which do not directly relate to practical or scientific examination of dentists for licensing in this state. (2) The citizen member of the board who is not a dentist or dental hygienist appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section may vote only on matters relating to administration and policy which do not directly relate to practical and scientific examination of dentists and dental hygienists for licensing in this state. (e) The board may bring an action to enjoin any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity who without being licensed or registered to do so by the board engages in or practices the profession of dentistry. The proceeding shall be filed in the county in which such person resides or, in the case of a firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity where the firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity maintains its principal office. Unless it shall be made to appear that such person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity so engaging in or practicing dentistry is licensed or registered, the injunction shall be issued, and such person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity shall be perpetually enjoined from such activities throughout the state. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain the equitable relief provided in this subsection that the board allege and prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. It is declared that such

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unlicensed activities as are mentioned in this chapter are a menace and a nuisance dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare."

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard E Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 1308. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Taylor of the 173rd, Gambill of the 15th, Houston of the 170th, Jones of the 25th 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 allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of an enrollee to the electronic delivery of all communications related to the plan; to allow the enrollee an opportunity to refuse to agree to receive mailings electronically; 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of an enrollee to the electronic delivery of all communications related to the plan and the health insurance identification card for such plan; to allow the enrollee an opportunity to refuse to agree to receive mailings electronically; 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 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:
"33-24-14.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) '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 healthcare services, including a vision or dental benefit plan. (2) 'Plan sponsor' means a person, other than a regulated entity, who establishes, adopts, or maintains a health benefit plan that covers residents of this state, including a plan established, adopted, or maintained by an employer or jointly by an employer and one or more employee organizations, an association, a committee, a joint board of trustees, or any similar group of representatives who establish, adopt, or maintain a plan.

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(b) The plan sponsor of a health benefit plan may, on behalf of a party enrolled in the plan, provide the consent to the mailing of all communications related to the plan by electronic means otherwise required by paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 and to the electronic delivery of any health insurance identification card required by Code Section 33-24-57.1. (c) Before consenting on behalf of a party, a plan sponsor must confirm that the party routinely uses electronic communications during the normal course of employment. (d) Before providing delivery by electronic means, the insurer for the health benefit plan must:
(1) Provide the party an opportunity to opt out of delivery by electronic means; and (2) Document that the remaining conditions under paragraphs (4) through (9) of subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 are satisfied."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2022, and shall apply to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp 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
Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1182. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or disposition of county real property generally, right of certain counties to make private sale, and right of county to negotiate and consummate private sales of recreational set-asides, so as to provide that provisions regarding the disposition of property acquired for lake projects do not apply if any portion of such lake was constructed; 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.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 10.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 404 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 28, 2022

Re: Rep. Erick Allen vote on HB 1182

Dear Clerk,

I am writing to have the journal reflect a NO vote by Rep. Erick Allen on HB 1182 which was voted on 2/28/22.

Regards,

/s/ Erick E. Allen Representative Erick E. Allen

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HB 1294. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th, LaHood of the 175th and Ridley of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-113 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government agent to assess abandoned mobile home, lien on intact mobile home, derelict mobile homes, notice, and governmental immunity, so as to provide for the timing of sending notice by a landowner when an abandoned mobile home has been determined to be derelict; 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 159, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1288. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Williams of the 145th, Bentley of the 139th, Dempsey of the 13th, Collins of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Employees' Assurance Department, so as to provide for the assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits to pay for funeral services of a deceased individual who was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or Georgia Judicial Retirement System; 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 19 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Employees' Assurance Department, so as to provide for the assignment of certain group term life insurance benefits to pay for funeral services of a deceased individual who was a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, Georgia Legislative Retirement System, or Georgia Judicial Retirement System; 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. Chapter 19 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Employees' Assurance Department, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-19-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'funeral services' means the observances, services, or ceremonies held for dead human bodies and includes any service relating to the transportation, embalming, cremation, and interment of a dead human body. (b) Group term life insurance benefit payments due from the retired and vested inactive members trust fund or the active members fund established by subsection (b) of Code Section 47-19-10 to a named beneficiary shall be assignable by such named beneficiary to a person licensed by the State Board of Funeral Service to practice embalming or

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funeral directing solely in order to pay the cost of funeral services for the deceased individual who granted such right or benefit to such named beneficiary. (c) To make the assignment authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section, the named beneficiary shall authorize such assignment in writing on a form to be prescribed by the board of directors and shall attach to such form a notarized copy of the contract between said beneficiary and the licensed funeral director or embalmer who is providing the funeral services and a copy of the former member's death certificate. (d) The State Employees' Assurance Department shall pay or cause to be paid any sum assigned in accordance with this Code section in the method or manner provided for in the contract for funeral services but only to the extent that such sums are owed to the person who completed the assignment."

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

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Collins of the 68th, and Williams of the 145th were excused from voting on HB 1288.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain E McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins Y Cooper

Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N
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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 389. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Burchett of the 176th, Holly of the 111th, Gilligan of the 24th, Park of the 101st 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.

HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
SB 120. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones II of the 22nd, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 120.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Buckner of the 137th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:
HB 1421. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Watson of the 172nd, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 869. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Rhodes of the 120th, Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Georgia Bulldogs and inviting Head Coach Kirby Smart to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 870. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Pirkle of the 155th, Watson of the 172nd and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION commending Scotty Raines, Georgia's 2022 Farmer of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 871. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Yearta of the 152nd, Campbell of the 171st, Meeks of the 178th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 2022 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 872. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oliver Morton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
HR 873. By Representative Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge J. Mike Greene upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 874. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jalen Johnson as a Southwest Georgia African American Leader; and for other purposes.
HR 875. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Kyle Owen Rex, a member of Boy Scout Troop 714; and for other purposes.
HR 876. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Yearta of the 152nd, Campbell of the 171st, Meeks of the 178th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Armond Morris upon the grand occasion of his retirement; 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 1, 2022

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 Anderson Anulewicz Barr Barton Bazemore Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Cooper Corbett E Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor

Marin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A E Neal Nelson E Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade 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, Carter of the 92nd, Gravley of the 67th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Kirby of the 114th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Mallow of the 163rd, Martin of the 49th, McLaurin of the 51st, Moore of the 95th, Oliver of the 82nd,

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Paris of the 142nd, Pirkle of the 155th, Singleton of the 71st, Washburn of the 141st, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Minister Verdell Jones, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Richmond Hill, 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 1462. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th, Rhodes of the 120th, LaHood of the 175th, Tarvin of the 2nd 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 reporting of residential property sales to the board of registrars by the tax receiver or tax commissioner; to provide for the

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investigation of a possible change of residency or loss of eligibility to vote as a result of such sale of such property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1464. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th, Smith of the 70th, Rich of the 97th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
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 provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; 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 Election Integrity.
HB 1467. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Smith of the 134th, Bruce of the 61st, Taylor of the 173rd, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to define certain terms; to provide for powers and duties of the department with regard to minority owned, women owned, and rural business enterprises; to designate a state-wide advocate; to provide for duties; to provide for provisions for state contracts; to provide for a state-wide disparity study; to provide for contents; to provide for the structure of procurement contracts; to provide for purposes, rules, and regulations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for waivers; to provide for certification; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1473. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of trains at crossings, so as to prohibit the operation of a train in a manner that occupies

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or blocks a street, road, or highway grade crossing longer than a certain amount of time; to provide for exceptions; to provide for immunity from penalty in certain instances; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1474. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Rich of the 97th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Wade of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide for a minimum course of study in career readiness education for students in grades six through 12 to include instruction and training experiences focused on employability and career readiness skills; to provide for legislative findings; to direct the Department of Education to develop, assemble, and make available instructional resources and materials concerning employability and career readiness skills, career exploration, and career oriented learning experiences; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 867. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 868. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Shannon of the 84th, Burnough of the 77th, Park of the 101st, Roberts of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that all elections shall be free and fair; to provide that no power shall interfere with the free exercise of the right of sufferage; 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 Rules.

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HR 877. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Setzler of the 35th, Jones of the 25th, Wilkerson of the 38th and Smith of the 41st:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Education to dedicate personnel, funds, and other resources to state-wide outreach efforts to promote and improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 1429 HB 1431 HB 1433 HB 1435 HB 1437 HB 1439 HB 1441 HB 1443 HB 1449 HB 1451 HB 1453 HB 1455 HB 1457 HB 1459 HB 1461 HB 1465 HB 1468 HB 1470 HB 1472 HR 842 HR 844 SB 397 SB 505 SB 547 SB 549

HB 1430 HB 1432 HB 1434 HB 1436 HB 1438 HB 1440 HB 1442 HB 1448 HB 1450 HB 1452 HB 1454 HB 1456 HB 1458 HB 1460 HB 1463 HB 1466 HB 1469 HB 1471 HR 841 HR 843 HR 845 SB 435 SB 546 SB 548 SR 477

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 1408 Do Pass HB 1412 Do Pass HB 1447 Do Pass

HB 1411 Do Pass HB 1445 Do Pass SB 466 Do Pass

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

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 1383 Do Pass HB 1396 Do Pass

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 202 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 594 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 01, 2022

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 Structured Rule

HB 974 HB 1009 HB 1188 HB 1194 HB 1292 HB 1303 HR 732

Property; deeds; require electronic filing (Substitute)(Judy-Gullett-19th) Motor vehicles; use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo; authorize (Substitute)(MotV-Jones-25th) Criminal procedure; each act of child molestation charged as a separate offense; provide (JudyNC-Lott-122nd) Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and carriers; update reference date (MotV-Crowe-110th) Education; prohibit students who participate in 4-H sponsored activities or programs from being counted as absent from school (Ed-Jasperse-11th) Education; transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program (Ed-Dickey-140th) Local government; date temporary loans are payable from end of calendar year to fiscal year; change - CA (Substitute)(GAff-Martin-49th)

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Structured Rule
HB 1302 Income tax; one-time tax credit for taxpayers who filed returns for both 2020 and 2021 taxable years; provide (Substitute)(W&M-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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1408. 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), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to selection of the mayor pro tempore; 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 1411. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), as amended, so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2023, the district attorney of the judicial circuit within which Putnam County is located shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions brought in the State Court of Putnam County and shall perform the duties of the office of solicitor-general of the state 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.

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HB 1412. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3664), as amended, so as to clarify the qualifications for participation in such health insurance program; to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 25 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents with Greene County funding such coverage as it does for active employees; to clarify who is covered under such 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.
HB 1445. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3604), so as to revise provisions for staggering of terms of office for commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in 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 1447. By Representative Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Grovetown, 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; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 466. By Senator Jones of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, 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 provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 155, nays 6.

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 259. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and Harper of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise data base prohibition; to provide for a definition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 319. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Hickman of the 4th 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, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to

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parking for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, so as to specify that each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; 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 259. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise data base prohibition; to provide for a definition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 319. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Hickman of the 4th 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, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms;

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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 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.
SB 472. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to change the description of the election districts for members of the Public Service Commission; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.
SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, so as to specify that each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; to provide for related matters; 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 Wilson of the 80th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Metze of the 55th, Smith of the 18th, Scott of the 76th, Allen of the 40th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, and Mitchell of the 106th.
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 1292. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Mathis of the 144th, Erwin of the 28th, England of the 116th and Pirkle of the 155th:

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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, so as to prohibit students who participate in 4-H sponsored activities or programs from being counted as absent from school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; 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 Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson E Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre
Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser
Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HB 1303. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Pirkle of the 155th, Erwin of the 28th, Bentley of the 139th 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 transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program; to require schools to employ an agricultural education teacher; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson E Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Martin

Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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.

The House stood at ease.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Pursuant to HR 869, the House congratulated the Georgia Bulldogs and recognized Head Coach Kirby Smart.

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 1302. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Lott of the 122nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, McDonald of the 26th and others:

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 a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a one-time tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years; 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:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-20.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'qualified taxpayer' means an individual taxpayer who filed an individual income tax return for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years by the due date for filing the income tax return for the 2021 taxable year, including any extensions which have been granted. Such term shall not include any:
(1) Nonresident alien individual; (2) Individual who was claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer for federal or Georgia income tax purposes for the 2020 taxable year; or (3) Estate or trust. (b)(1) Once a qualified taxpayer files an individual income tax return for tax year 2021, the department shall automatically credit such qualified taxpayer with a one-time refund amount equal to the lesser of:
(A) The qualified taxpayer's 2020 individual income tax liability as properly reported on Line 16 of the 2020 Georgia Form 500 or Line 4 of the 2020 Georgia Form 500EZ; or (B) An amount, which is based on such taxpayer's filing status for the 2020 taxable year, equal to:
(i) In the case of a single taxpayer or a married taxpayer filing a separate return, $250.00; (ii) In the case of a head of household, $375.00; or (iii) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, $500.00. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, in the case of any taxable nonresident or part-year resident whose tax was prorated as provided by Code Section 48-7-85, the amount of the refund credit determined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be prorated based on the ratio of income taxable to Georgia as properly reported on Schedule 3, Line 9 of the Georgia Form 500 for the 2020 taxable year. (3) In no event shall the department credit pursuant to this Code section any taxpayer with a refund greater than the taxpayer's individual income tax liability as properly reported on Line 16 of the 2020 Georgia Form 500 or Line 4 of the 2020 Georgia Form 500EZ. (c) The refunds and credits provided for in this Code section shall not constitute taxable income for Georgia individual income tax purposes. (d) Any refunds due under this Code section to a taxpayer shall be either electronically transmitted or sent by check to such taxpayer, based on the taxpayer's refund instructions, if any, as indicated on the taxpayer's tax year 2021 return, provided that such refund shall first be credited against any outstanding liability existing at the time the refund provided for in this Code section is to be issued.

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(e) In no event shall the amount of a refund or credit provided for in this Code section accrue interest for the benefit of the taxpayer or be paid or credited to the taxpayer with interest. (f) Any amount due to be refunded or credited to a taxpayer pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the setoff debt collection provisions of Article 7 of this chapter. (g) The commissioner may promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce
Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson E Newton E Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, MF 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 18.

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

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 389. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Burchett of the 176th, Holly of the 111th, Gilligan of the 24th, Park of the 101st 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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to 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 considerations as to whether an individual has been, and will continue to be, free from control and direction over the performance of services performed for wages; to provide for the Department of Labor to consider evidence submitted in response to an investigation

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when making a determination as to whether an employing unit has properly classified an individual's service as employment; to provide for an exception to the definition of employment for certain network companies under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil penalties for improper classifications under certain circumstances; to provide for the deposit and use of any such civil penalties collected; 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 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, is amended in Code Section 34-8-35, relating to the definition of employment applicable to the "Employment Security Law," by revising subsection (f), adding a new paragraph to subsection (n), and adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(f) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, services Services performed by an individual for wages shall be deemed to be employment subject to this chapter unless and until it is shown that:
(1)(A) Such individual has been, and will continue to be, free from control or direction over the performance of such services, both under the individual's contract of service and in fact, as demonstrated by whether the individual:
(i) Is not prohibited from working for other companies or holding other employment contemporaneously; (ii) Is free to accept or reject work assignments without consequence; (iii) Is not prescribed minimum hours to work or, in the case of sales, does not have a minimum number of orders to be obtained; (iv) Has the discretion to set his or her own work schedule; (v) Receives only minimal instructions and no direct oversight or supervision regarding the services to be performed, such as the location where the services are to be performed and any requested deadlines; (vi) When applicable, has no territorial or geographic restrictions; and (vii) Is not required to perform, behave, or act or, alternatively, is compelled to perform, behave, or act in a manner related to the performance of services for wages which is determined by the Commissioner to demonstrate employment, in accordance with this Code section and such rules and regulations as the Commissioner may prescribe; and (B) Such individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business; or (2) Such individual and the services performed for wages are the subject of an SS-8 determination by the Internal Revenue Service, which decided against employee status." "(16.1)(A) Services performed by or facilitated through a network company, provided that the network company has a written contract with the individual, with

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which said network company is in compliance, that expressly states that the network company shall not:
(i) Unilaterally prescribe specific dates, times of day, or a minimum number of hours during which an individual is required to be logged into the network company's online enabled application or platform; (ii) Terminate such contract for not accepting, and shall not require an individual to accept, any specific transportation service request or delivery service request for services as a condition of maintaining access to the network company's online enabled application or platform; provided, however, that such network company may require, as part of such contract, a certain percentage of transportation service requests or delivery service requests to be accepted; (iii) Restrict an individual from performing transportation or delivery services through other network companies, except while the individual is performing services through the network company; and (iv) Contractually restrict an individual from working in any other lawful occupation or business. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Ride share network service' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 40-1-190. (ii) 'Network company' means a ride share network service or a business entity that maintains an online enabled application or platform used to facilitate delivery services in this state;" "(o) When determining whether an employing unit has properly classified an individual's service as 'employment' as defined in this Code section, the department shall make a determination demonstrated by evidence timely submitted in response to an investigation conducted by the department. The department shall make such determination based upon the totality of the circumstances as applied to the provisions of this Code section that include and exclude certain services as 'employment.' (p) This Code section shall not apply to Chapter 9 of this title."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"34-8-257. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other penalties, fines, or offenses prescribed under this chapter, an employing unit that fails to properly classify an individual as required by subsection (f) of Code Section 34-8-35 shall pay to the Commissioner a civil penalty. For employing units with less than 100 employees, as determined by the Commissioner, the civil penalty shall be in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for each individual such employer has not properly classified. For employing units with 100 or more employees, as determined by the Commissioner, the civil penalty shall be in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 for each individual such employer has not properly classified. In determining the amount of the civil penalty to be imposed, the

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Commissioner shall consider such factors as the number of individuals not properly classified and the frequency of improper classifications by such employing unit. (b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to deposit all funds received pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section into the general fund of the state treasury in compliance with Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act.' It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to the appropriations process, that an amount equal to the amount deposited into the general fund of the state treasury as provided in this subsection be appropriated each year to the department for the purpose of enforcing subsection (f) of Code Section 34-8-35. (c) The department may assess the employing unit found to be in violation of subsection (f) of Code Section 34-8-35:
(1) An amount sufficient to cover the reasonable expense of investigation conducted by the department; and (2) Interest at the rate of 1 percent per month on any delinquent fine or assessment until such fine or assessment has been paid. Such interest shall commence on the day the fine or assessment becomes delinquent. (d) The Commissioner may waive any penalty, fine, or assessment provided for in 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson E Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 6.

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

HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Wilensky of the 79th was excused from voting on HB 961.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton

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Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower
Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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 974. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Gunter of the 8th, Scoggins of the 14th, Jones of the 25th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to require electronic filing; to provide for the effect of a missing or incorrect tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to require certain information on the first page of security deeds; to provide for an effective date; 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 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, so as to provide for electronic filing; to provide for the effect of a missing or incorrect tax parcel identification number on a recorded instrument; to provide for construction; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to require certain information on the first page of security deeds; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recordation and registration of deeds and other instruments, is amended by revising Code Section 442-2, relating to duty of clerk to record certain transactions affecting real estate and personal property, priority of recorded instruments, and effect of recording on rights between parties to instruments, as follows:
"44-2-2. (a)(1) The clerk of the superior court shall file, index on a computer program designed for such purpose, and permanently record, in the manner provided constructively in Code Sections 15-6-61 and 15-6-66, the following instruments conveying, transferring, encumbering, or affecting real estate and personal property: (A) Deeds; (B) Mortgages; (C) Liens as provided for by law; and (D) Maps or plats relating to real estate in the county; and (E) State tax executions and state tax execution renewals as provided for in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 48. (2) As used in this subsection, the term 'liens' shall have the same meaning as provided described in Code Sections 15-19-14, 44-14-320, and 44-14-602 and shall include all liens provided by state or federal statute. (3) When indexing liens, the clerk shall index the names of parties in the manner provided by such rules and regulations adopted by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 15-6-61 as authorized by Code Section 15-6-97. (4) When indexing maps or plats relating to real estate in the county, the clerk of the superior court shall index the names or titles provided in the caption of the plat.
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parties who have acquired a transfer or lien binding the same property and who are acting in good faith and without notice shall take effect only from the time they are filed for record in the clerk's office. (c) Any instrument required to be recorded pursuant to this chapter shall be electronically filed with the clerk of the superior court. (d) The clerk of the superior court shall make available a public computer terminal which provides a filer with access to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority's electronic filing portal. (e) The presence of an incorrect tax parcel identification number, or the absence of a tax parcel identification number, on a recorded instrument shall not:
(1) Void or render voidable such instrument; (2) Affect the validity, enforceability, or priority of such instrument; or (3) Affect any notice, constructive or otherwise, provided by the recordation of such instrument. (c)(f) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to affect the validity, enforceability or force, or priority of any deed, mortgage, judgment, or lien of any kind between the parties thereto; provided, however, that the office of the clerk of the superior court shall accept original paper filings for recordation by delivery in person."
SECTION 2. Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, is amended by revising Code Section 44-14-63, relating to recording of deeds to secure debt and bills of sale to secure debt and effect of failure to record, as follows:
"44-14-63. (a) Every deed to secure debt shall be recorded in the county where the land conveyed is located. Every bill of sale to secure debt shall be recorded in the county where the maker, if a resident of this state, resided at the time of its execution and, if a nonresident, in the county where the personalty conveyed is located. Deeds to secure debt or bills of sale to secure debt not recorded shall remain valid against the persons executing them. (b) A deed to secure debt shall not be recorded unless it includes the mailing address of the grantee thereof. following information on the first page:
(1) The date of the document; (2) The names of the signatories of the document; (3) The grantee's mailing address; (4) Map and parcel identification information, if applicable; (5) The original loan amount or the amount of any outstanding principal and additional advance pursuant to a loan modification; (6) The initial maturity date or dates for such debt; (7) The amount, if any, of the intangible recording tax imposed on such deed to secure debt; (8) The amount, if any, of the intangible recording tax imposed for an additional advance pursuant to a security deed modification agreement or other additional advance secured by a security deed; and

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(9) If no intangible tax is imposed, a citation to the authority providing for an exemption of such tax. (c) Failure to comply with this provision Code section shall not be a defense to any foreclosure or grounds to set aside any foreclosure of any deed to secure debt."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett N Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson E Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Marin Y Martin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

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

HB 1009. By Representative Jones of the 25th:

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 authorize the use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo within this state; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide requirements for the operation of personal delivery devices; to exempt personal delivery devices from requirements imposed on motor vehicles and other self-propelled vehicles; to require personal delivery device operators to obtain insurance; to provide for limitations on adoption of certain rules, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the operation of personal delivery devices upon highways and sidewalks; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations for such operation; to provide for standards for parking such devices; to prohibit the transport of hazardous materials by such devices; to provide for equipment standards for such devices; to provide for insurance and monitoring standards; to provide for procedures for reporting of accidents by such devices; to provide for penalties; to provide for issuance of citations; to provide for jurisdiction and authority to hear cases relative to such citations; to provide for power of local authorities relative to regulation of such devices; to provide local authorities with authorization to enact ordinances or resolutions relating to certain vehicles within designated areas under their jurisdiction and under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (33), (43.1), (43.2), and (57) and adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(33) 'Motor vehicle' means every vehicle which is self-propelled other than a personal delivery device, an electric assisted bicycle, or an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD)." "(43.1) 'Personal delivery device' means a powered vehicle that utilizes an automated driving system to transport cargo, is not designed to transport passengers, and has a maximum unladen weight of 500 pounds. (43.2) 'Personal delivery device operator' means a person or an agent of a person that exercises control or monitoring over the operation of a personal delivery device; provided, however, that a person or an agent of a person shall not be considered a personal delivery operator solely because such person or agent:
(A) Requests or receives the delivery or services of a personal delivery device; (B) Arranges for or dispatches the requested services of a personal delivery device; or (C) Stores, charges, or maintains a personal delivery device. (43.1)(43.3) 'Personal transportation vehicle' or 'PTV' means: (A) Any motor vehicle having no fewer than three wheels and an unladen weight of 1,300 pounds or less and which cannot operate at more than 20 miles per hour if such vehicle was authorized to operate on local roads by a local authority prior to January 1, 2012. Such vehicles may also be referred to as 'motorized carts' in such local ordinances; and (B) Any motor vehicle:
(i) With a minimum of four wheels; (ii) Capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour; (iii) With a maximum gross vehicle unladen or empty weight of 1,375 pounds; and (iv) Capable of transporting not more than eight persons. The term does not include mobility aids, including electric personal assistive mobility devices, power wheelchairs, and scooters, that can be used indoors and outdoors for the express purpose of enabling mobility for a person with a disability. The term also does not include any all-terrain vehicle or multipurpose off-highway vehicle. (43.2)(43.4) 'Personal transportation vehicle path' or 'PTV path' means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of this state or a local political subdivision thereof designated for use by personal transportation vehicle drivers." "(57) 'Sidewalk' means that portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a railway, and the adjacent property lines, primarily intended for use by pedestrians."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to special provisions for certain vehicles, by revising Part 2A, relating to personal assistive mobility devices, as follows:
"Part 2A
40-6-320. (a) Electric personal assistive mobility devices and personal delivery devices may be operated on highways and on sidewalks where a 48 inch clear path is maintained for access for persons with disabilities, provided that any person operating such a device devices shall have the same rights and duties as prescribed for pedestrians in Article 5 of this chapter and except as otherwise provided in this part.
(b)(1) No person shall operate any electric personal assistive mobility device on the roadway of any highway unless:
(1)(A) The maximum speed limit of the roadway is 35 miles per hour or less; or (2)(B) The roadway has a separately striped bicycle lane and the device is operated within the bicycle lane. (2) Operation of a personal delivery device upon any highway shall be with due regard to safety and traffic considerations and limited to: (A) Highways which are not limited-access highways with a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less; and (B) The bicycle lane, shared use path, shoulder, or as close as practicable to the extreme right of the roadway unless crossing a roadway at a crosswalk or intersection or avoiding an object or a parked vehicle. (c) When traveling on any roadway of a highway, a person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device shall travel in the same direction authorized for motor vehicle traffic on such roadway and shall yield the right of way to all vehicles.
40-6-321. Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device on a sidewalk or roadway shall comply with the requirements of this part or any local ordinance regulating the use of such devices pursuant to Code Section 40-6-371 and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with, and shall yield the right of way to, persons traveling on foot. A personal delivery device shall emit a sound when within two feet of a vehicle or person on foot.
40-6-322. (a) No person shall operate an electric personal assistive mobility device at a speed greater than seven miles per hour when traveling on any sidewalk or 15 miles per hour elsewhere; provided, however, that a county or municipal governing authority or the commissioner of transportation may further restrict the speed of such devices in locations

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where pedestrian traffic is congested and there is a significant speed differential between pedestrians and operators of such devices. (b) Operation of a personal delivery device shall be limited to:
(1) A speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour when upon a bicycle lane, shoulder, or roadway; (2) A speed of no greater than 10 miles per hour when upon a sidewalk or within a crosswalk, shared use path, or safety zone; and (3) A speed of no less than 3.5 feet per second when within a crosswalk.
40-6-323. (a) An electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device may be parked on a sidewalk unless otherwise prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device or local ordinance; provided, however, that in no case shall an electric personal assistive mobility device be parked on any sidewalk in such a manner as to prevent the movement of a wheelchair. (b) An electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device shall not be parked on any roadway in such a manner as to prevent the movement of a legally parked motor vehicle. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a personal delivery device operator or any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall be subject to the same parking restrictions as provided for motor vehicles under Part 1 of Article 10 of this chapter. All violations of parking restrictions shall be deemed the responsibility of a personal delivery device operator or the owner of such an electric personal assistive mobility device; and, for purposes of parking restrictions, the owner of an electric personal mobility device and a personal delivery device operator shall be deemed to be in control of the device at the time of a parking violation involving such device, and no evidence of actual control by such owner need be proven as an element of the offense.
40-6-324. No person shall carry or transport any hazardous materials on an electric personal assistive mobility device or a personal delivery device. Oxygen carried for personal medical reasons shall not be deemed a hazardous material for purposes of this Code section.
40-6-325. (a)(1) Any electric personal assistive mobility device, when operated on any highway or sidewalk, shall be equipped with front: (A) Front, rear, and side reflectors which shall be visible from a distance of 300 feet when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights on a motor vehicle; a (B) A system that when employed will enable the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and, if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, a

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(C) A lamp emitting a white light which, while the device is in motion, illuminates the area in front of the operator for a distance of 300 feet, if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. (2) Any personal delivery device, when operated on any highway or sidewalk, shall be equipped with: (A) A braking system that enables the device to come to a controlled stop; (B) Lights upon the front and rear of the device that are visible under normal atmospheric conditions from at least 500 feet on all sides of the device, if the device is operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise; and (C) A unique identification number and a contact phone number for the personal delivery device operator; provided, however, that nothing in this subparagraph shall subject a personal delivery device to motor vehicle registration requirements of Chapter 2 of this title or any local ordinance or regulation requiring registration of such devices. (b) No person under the age of 16 years shall operate an electric assistive personal mobility device on any highway; provided, however, that a person under the age of 16 years may operate an electric assistive personal mobility device on any sidewalk if such person is wearing protective headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets required by Code Section 40-6-296.
40-6-326. Any person who is under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or any drug to a degree which renders him or her a hazard shall not operate any electric personal assistive mobility device on any highway or sidewalk. Violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $500.00.
40-6-327. (a) A personal delivery device shall be monitored by an individual who is capable of exercising control over the navigation and operation of the personal delivery device at any point in time such device is operating upon highways or sidewalks. (b) A personal delivery device operator shall maintain general liability coverage for any personal delivery device operated upon a highway or sidewalk of this state of at least $100,000.00 for damages arising from the operation of the personal delivery device.
40-6-328. When an accident involves a personal delivery device, the requirements of Code Sections 40-6-270, 40-6-271, 40-6-272, 40-6-273, and 40-6-273.1 shall be satisfied if such personal delivery device remains on the scene of such accident as required by law and the personal delivery device operator promptly contacts a local law enforcement agency and communicates the information required by this chapter.

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40-6-329. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this part relating to an electric personal assistive mobility device other than Code Section 40-6-326 shall not be guilty of a criminal offense or a moving traffic violation for purposes of Code Section 40-5-57 but shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty not to exceed $500.00. (b) Any violation of this part by a personal delivery device shall not be a criminal offense or a moving traffic violation for purposes of Code Section 40-5-57 but shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty not to exceed $500.00. Any citation for a violation of this part or any other laws or ordinances relating to the operation of a personal delivery device shall be issued to the personal delivery device operator by use of the information displayed on the unique identification marker on the device. (c) Any court having jurisdiction over violations relating to the operation of a motor vehicle shall have jurisdiction over cases arising under this part and shall be authorized to impose the civil monetary penalty provided by this Code section. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the provisions of law governing jurisdiction, procedure, defenses, adjudication, appeal, and payment and distribution of penalties otherwise applicable to violations relating to the operation of a motor vehicle shall apply to enforcement under this Code section; provided, however, that any appeal from a superior or state court shall be by application in the same manner as that provided by Code Section 5-6-35.
40-6-329.1. (a) Except as otherwise provided for in this article and subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, local authorities shall not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to:
(1) Design, manufacture, or maintenance of a personal delivery device; (2) Licensing, registration, or certification of a personal delivery device; (3) Any additional taxation upon a personal delivery device other than any property tax charges, business license fees, or occupation tax surcharges otherwise authorized by law; (4) Insuring a personal delivery device beyond the requirements set forth in Code Section 40-6-327; (5) Types of cargo that may be transported by a personal delivery device; (6) Operations of personal delivery devices; or (7) Use of or restricted access to any sidewalk, crosswalk, or public highway. (b) For the purpose of assuring the safety of individuals using highways and sidewalks, a local authority shall be authorized to enact ordinances prohibiting hours of operation of personal delivery devices upon sidewalks and highways under their jurisdiction, provided that restrictions do not prohibit the operation of personal delivery devices between sunrise and sunset. A local authority shall be further authorized to enact ordinances prohibiting the operation of personal delivery devices upon the property of schools, hospitals, and sidewalks immediately adjacent to stadiums, coliseums, or buildings owned, operated or leased by the federal government, the State of Georgia or its agencies

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or authorities, or any political subdivision of the state, provided that such property or sidewalk is owned by the local authority. A local authority shall provide for public hearing prior to passage of any ordinance pursuant to this subsection. (c) For purposes of this Code section, a highway shall be considered under the jurisdiction of a local authority when it is part of the county or municipal road system of such local authority designated pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 32."

SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-6-371.1. A local authority shall be authorized to enact and enforce any ordinance or resolution necessary to operate and regulate autonomous vehicles, personal delivery devices, personal transportation vehicles, and other emerging mobility technologies for testing, demonstrating, and deploying on sidewalks, crosswalks, and local roads in a geographically limited area within that local authority's jurisdiction to the extent such ordinance or resolution is not preempted by state law. For purposes of this Code section, a highway shall be considered under the jurisdiction of a local authority when it is part of the county or municipal road system of such local authority designated pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 32."

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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore N Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter N Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver N Paris Y Park Y Parrish E Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes N Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 112, nays 53.

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

HB 1188. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Smith of the 18th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler
Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D
Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson E Newton
Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 604-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 1, 2022

Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk's Office 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

RE: Voting Machine Malfunction on HB 1188

Dear Mr. Reilly:

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While in session my voting machine malfunctioned during the HB 1188. I wanted to vote yes for HB 1188. Please have the journal reflect my vote of yes for HB 1188.
Thank you kindly,
/s/ Edna Jackson District 165
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 1194. By Representative Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HR 732. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Rhodes of the 120th, Jones of the 25th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are payable from the end of the calendar year to the end of the county's, municipality's, or other political subdivision's fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 882. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Morgan's Jewelers; and for other purposes.
HR 883. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:

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A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Josh Boyd, Newnan High School's 2022 Music Educator of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 884. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Jenkins of the 132nd and Singleton of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Norma Haynes for being named the 2022 Coweta Citizen of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 885. By Representative Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Dr. Angela Williams for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 886. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Dreyer of the 59th, Burnough of the 77th, Alexander of the 66th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Denise Summers; and for other purposes.
HR 887. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Georgia Association of Educators on the occasion of its 155th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 888. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Carter of the 92nd, Park of the 101st, Moore of the 95th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honors College at Georgia State University on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; and for the purposes.
HR 889. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Jones of the 47th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 48th anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 890. By Representatives Prince of the 127th, Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DeAndra L. Brown, head coach of the Griffin High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 891. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Mathiak of the 73rd and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rudolph Bullard; and for other purposes.
HR 892. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry F. Dillard Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 893. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles "Charlie" Robert Crisp; 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 3, 2022, 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 3, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Twenty-Third Legislative Day

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

The House stood at ease until 10:15 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 Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton E Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J

Cooper Corbett E Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly E Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor E Mallow Marin Martin

Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower 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 Collins of the 68th, Dreyer of the 59th, Dukes of the 154th, Evans of the 83rd, Kirby of the 114th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Benny Tate, Rock Springs Church, Milner, 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 1475. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Elbert County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1476. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Colbert, approved February 14, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2417), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3909), and an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3994), so as to revise provisions regarding staggered, four-year terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers; to designate city council posts; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1477. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
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 relative to coroners, so as to require coroners to meet or employ an individual who meets the qualifications of a medical examiner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1478. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfer of vehicle to or from dealer, records to be kept by dealers, electronic filing, and application for title where dealer located, so as to provide for the submission of certificates of title to the Department of Revenue by motor vehicle dealers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1479. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Houston of the 170th, Burns of the 159th and Dickey of the 140th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1480. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Byrd of the 20th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security benefits, so as to provide eligibility for unemployment benefits for voluntary separation from employment for certain immunocompromised individuals and for individuals who choose not to undergo employer mandated COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of continued employment; to provide for a definition; 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 Industry and Labor.
HB 1481. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates, so as to provide for standards for issuance of dealer license plates; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1482. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Corbett of the 174th, Yearta of the 152nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Dubnik of the 29th and others:
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local school systems and criteria for eligibility, so as to revise the eligibility criteria for project specific capital outlay grants for low-wealth school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1483. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Hatchett of the 150th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide for licensure by endorsement in social work; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1484. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Gravley of the 67th, Cooper of the 43rd, 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 a three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) under the Medicaid program; to provide for agreements; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1485. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, DeLoach of the 167th, Greene of the 151st, Jenkins of the 132nd and Evans of the 57th:
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 the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act," so as to prohibit the permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills if construction of any portion of such landfill site will be located within a 1.5 mile radius of any perennial stream where the Tallapoosa darter (Etheostoma tallapoosae), a species protected pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, the "Endangered

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Wildlife Act of 1973," may be found; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1486. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Sainz of the 180th, Ridley of the 6th, Hill of the 3rd and Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt sales of tangible personal property used for or in the renovation or expansion of certain aquariums; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1487. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Evans of the 83rd, Drenner of the 85th, Schofield of the 60th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th 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 the quality of services to low income customers to be examined by the Public Service Commission when determining just and reasonable rates and charges of utilities; to require utilities to make certain quarterly filings concerning their residential customers; to provide for certain utilities to allocate a portion of their revenue above the authorized target return to a Georgians First Fund, to be used to assist low and fixed income customers; to provide for definitions; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 878. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Pirkle of the 155th, Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th and Corbett of the 174th:
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.

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HR 879. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION urging the 117th Congress and the Georgia congressional delegation to support the United States Innovation and Competition Act and the America COMPETES Act of 2022; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HR 880. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Smith of the 18th, Thomas of the 65th, Kirby of the 114th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging support of urban farming by local governments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 881. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Belton of the 112th, Williams of the 168th, Wade of the 9th, Erwin of the 28th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging each public school in this state to study the Civil Rights Era and related subjects described herein to affirm the commitment of the free peoples of this state to reject bigotry, to champion equal protection under the law as a foundational principle of our republic, and to act in opposition to injustice wherever it may occur; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 894. By Representatives Camp of the 131st and Lim of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be entitled to specifically appropriate all unanticipated federal funding allocated to the state for a fiscal year if the sum of all such funds exceeds $100 million for a fiscal year; 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 Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HR 895. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Electric Vehicle Charging Tariffs; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

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 1517. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Beverly of the 143rd, Boddie of the 62nd, Scott of the 76th and McClain of the 100th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the creation and administration of a family and medical leave insurance program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.

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

HB 1462 HB 1467 HB 1474 HR 868 SB 259 SB 472

HB 1464 HB 1473 HR 867 HR 877 SB 319 SB 479

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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1343 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1344 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Clark of the 147th
Chairman

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

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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 1372 Do Pass

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

Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 1381 Do Pass HB 1385 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1406 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1382 Do Pass HB 1405 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 346 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 937 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1042 Do Pass HB 1453 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1013 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1279 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 256 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1043 Do Pass HB 1319 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 Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 849 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1409 Do Pass

HB 1331 Do Pass SB 331 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
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 has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1430 Do Pass HB 1465 Do Pass HB 1471 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman
Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 906 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman
Representative Gaines of the 117th District, Chairman of the Committee on Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment 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 472 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gaines of the 117th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 830 Do Pass HB 1378 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1358 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1455 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 68th
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 884 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1193 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1400 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 1039 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1280 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 03, 2022

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 508
HB 916
HB 1150 HB 1216
HB 1324
HB 1348 HB 1349
HB 1355

Commerce and trade; commercial recordings, musical performances, and audiovisual works; provide protections (CA&E-Carpenter-4th) Superior and State Court Appellate Practice Act; enact (Substitute) (Judy-Leverett-33rd) Freedom to Farm Act; enact (Substitute)(A&CA-Dickey-140th) Traffic offenses; enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; provide (Substitute)(PS&HS-McDonald-26th) Health and insurance; clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given (Substitute)(Ins-Camp-131st) Georgia Smoke-free Air Act; revise (H&HS-Rich-97th) Natural Resources, Dept. of; attempt to prevent net loss of land acreage available for hunting on state owned lands; extend date (GF&P-Ridley-6th) Childhood Lead Exposure Control Act; revise (H&HS-Dempsey-13th)

Structured Rule

HB 997 HB 1058

Ad valorem tax; timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; provide exemption (W&M-Watson-172nd) Income tax; affiliated corporations file separate or consolidated returns; provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Williamson-115th)

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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1430. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for vacancies; to repeal specific acts; to 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 1465. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, approved March 4, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2239), as amended, so as to change the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1471. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to divide the County of Stephens into school districts, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3875), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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

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

Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett
Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow
Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade
Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 150, nays 9.

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

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate recedes from its disagreement to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 120. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones II of the 22nd, Tillery of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; 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:
SB 337. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hickman of the 4th and others:
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.
SB 456. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th 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 requirements relating to the use of abortion-inducing drugs; to provide for definitions; to prohibit abortioninducing drugs in school facilities or on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 496. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to

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require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 500. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 511. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th 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 revise certain deadlines for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements; to revise provisions for certain automatic judgements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 514. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that no local board of education, local school superintendent, or school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel shall make or enforce any rule that requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of such student may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule; to provide that a parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status; 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 1361. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
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 clarify that the Attorney General is to be served and heard in defense of all Acts of the General Assembly when challenged in any court action, not just statutes; to provide for the Attorney General to be a party as a matter of right; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 337. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hickman of the 4th and others:
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.
SB 456. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th 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 requirements relating to the use of abortion-inducing drugs; to provide for definitions; to prohibit abortioninducing drugs in school facilities or on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 496. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 500. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 511. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th 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 revise certain deadlines for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements; to revise provisions for certain automatic judgements; 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 514. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that no local board of education, local school superintendent, or school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel shall make or enforce any rule that requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of such student may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule; to provide that a parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status; 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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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Hagan of the 156th, Burchett of the 176th et al., Holly of the 111th, and Dukes of the 154th.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 517. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th, Newton of the 123rd, Belton of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the inclusion of earned interest in the calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; to require that student scholarship organization audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to increase the limit available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter "S" corporations, or partners in a partnership; 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 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the inclusion of earned interest in the calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; to require that student scholarship organization audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; to provide for the expansion of the scope of such audits; to provide for a deadline by which such audits shall be reported to the Department of Revenue; to require that student scholarship organizations immediately notify the Department of Education if the Department of Revenue ceases preapproving contributions to student scholarship organizations; to require student scholarship organizations to annually submit copies of Form 990s to the Department of Revenue; to provide that student scholarship organizations are solely responsible for verifying student eligibility; to provide for expansion of public reporting requirements; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to

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provide for qualified education tax credits to be used by certain insurance companies against certain tax liability; to provide for conditions and limitations; to increase the limit available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter "S" corporations, or partners in a partnership; 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.
Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2A-2, relating to requirements for student scholarship organizations, as follows:
"20-2A-2. Each student scholarship organization:
(1) With respect to the first $1.5 million of its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants, must including interest earned on deposits and investments of scholarship funds or tuition grants, shall obligate at least 92 percent of such revenue for scholarships or tuition grants; with respect to its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants in excess of $1.5 million and up to and including $10 million, must including interest earned on deposits and investments of scholarship funds or tuition grants, shall obligate at least 94 percent of such revenue for scholarships and or tuition grants; with respect to its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants in excess of $10 million and up to and including $20 million, must including interest earned on deposits and investments of scholarship funds or tuition grants, shall obligate at least 95 percent of such revenue for scholarships and or tuition grants; and, with respect to its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants in excess of $20 million, must including interest earned on deposits and investments of scholarship funds or tuition grants, shall obligate at least 96 percent of such revenue for scholarships and or tuition grants. On or before the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which a student scholarship organization receives revenues from donations and obligates them for the awarding of scholarships or tuition grants, the student scholarship organization shall designate the obligated revenues for specific student recipients. Once the student scholarship organization designates obligated revenues for specific student recipients, in the case of multiyear scholarships or tuition grants, the student scholarship organization may distribute the entire obligated and designated revenues to a qualified school or program to be held in accordance with Department of Revenue rules for distribution to the specified recipients during the years in which the recipients are projected in writing by the private school to be enrolled at the qualified school or

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program. In making a multiyear distribution to a qualified school or program, the student scholarship organization shall require that if the designated student becomes ineligible or for any other reason the qualified school or program elects not to continue disbursement of the multiyear scholarship or tuition grant to the designated student for all the projected years, then the qualified school or program shall immediately return the remaining funds to the student scholarship organization. Once the student scholarship organization designates obligated revenues for specific student recipients, in the case of multiyear scholarships or tuition grants for which the student scholarship organization distributes the obligated and designated revenues to a qualified school or program annually rather than the entire amount, if the designated student becomes ineligible or for any other reason the student scholarship organization elects not to continue disbursement for all years, then the student scholarship organization shall designate any remaining previously obligated revenues for a new specific student recipient on or before the end of the following calendar year. The maximum scholarship amount given by the student scholarship organization in any given year shall not exceed the average state and local expenditures per student in fall enrollment in public elementary and secondary education for this state. The Department of Education shall determine and publish such amount annually, no later than January 1; (1.1) In awarding scholarships or tuition grants, shall consider financial needs of students based on all sources, including the federal adjusted gross income from the federal income tax return most recently filed by the parents or guardians of such students, as adjusted for family size. If the parents or guardians of a student have not filed a federal income tax return in either of the two calendar years immediately preceding the year of application, the student scholarship organization shall consider the financial need of the student based on proof of employment income of the parents or guardians from the 30 consecutive days closest to when the applicant submitted the scholarship application and on any other sources of income, including, but not limited to, unemployment benefits, social security benefits, and child support benefits; (2) Shall Must maintain separate accounts for scholarship funds and operating funds. Until obligated revenues are designated for specific student recipients, the student scholarship organization shall hold the obligated revenues in a bank or investment account owned by the student scholarship organization and over which it has complete control; provided, however, that interest earned on deposits and investments of scholarship funds and tuition grants shall be included in the calculation of the minimum obligations provided for in paragraph (1) of this Code section; (3) Shall Must have an independent board of directors with at least three members; (4) May transfer funds to another student scholarship organization; (5) Within 120 days after the completion of the student scholarship organization's fiscal year, shall Must conduct an audit of its accounts by an independent certified public accountant within 120 days after the completion of the student scholarship organization's fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards verifying that it the student scholarship organization has complied with all requirements of this Code section chapter, including, but not limited to, scholarship fund management

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requirements, operational fund management requirements, other financial requirements, student eligibility requirements, school qualification requirements, and other scholarship management requirements. Within 60 days of completion of such audit, each Each student scholarship organization shall provide a copy of such audit to the Department of Revenue in accordance with Code Section 20-2A-3. Notwithstanding Code Sections 20-2A-7, 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, if the copy of the audit submitted fails to verify that the student scholarship organization obligated its annual revenue received from donations for scholarships or tuition grants, including interest earned on deposits and investments of such funds, as required under paragraph (1) of this Code section; that obligated revenues were designated for specific student recipients within the time frame required by paragraph (1) of this Code section; and that all obligated and designated revenue distributed to a qualified school or program for the funding of multiyear scholarships or tuition grants complied with all applicable Department of Revenue rules, then the Department of Revenue shall post on its website the details of such failure to verify. Until any such noncompliant student scholarship organization submits an amended audit, which, to the satisfaction of the Department of Revenue, contains the verifications required under this Code section, the Department of Revenue shall not preapprove any contributions to the noncompliant student scholarship organization; (5.1) In addition to the audit required by paragraph (5) of this Code section, in 2023, the state auditor shall issue an economic analysis report on the performance of this tax credit to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee. An economic analysis shall include, but not be limited to, a good faith estimate, on both a direct and indirect basis, as to the:
(A) Net change in state revenue; (B) Net change in state expenditures, which shall include, but not be limited to, costs of administering the tax credit; (C) Net change in economic activity; and (D) Net change in public benefit; and (6) Shall Must annually submit notice to the Department of Education in accordance with department guidelines of its participation as a student scholarship organization under this chapter.; provided, however, that the student scholarship organization shall immediately notify the Department of Education if the Department of Revenue has temporarily or permanently ceased preapproving contributions to the student scholarship organization in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (5) of this Code section; (7) Shall annually submit to the Department of Revenue a copy of its most recent Form 990 filed with the United States Internal Revenue Service; and (8) Shall be solely responsible for verifying the eligibility of students for participation in the program provided for in this chapter."

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SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is amended further by revising Code Section 20-2A-3, relating to taxation reporting requirements for student scholarship organizations, as follows:
"20-2A-3. (a) Each student scholarship organization must shall report annually to the Department of Revenue, on a date determined by the Department of Revenue, subject to the time limits provided for in paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2, and on a form provided by the Department of Revenue, the following information:
(1) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; (2) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (3) The total number and dollar value of scholarships awarded to eligible students; (4) The total number of scholarship recipients whose family's adjusted gross income falls:
(A) Under 125 percent of the federal poverty level; (B) Between 125 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level; (C) Between 250 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level; and (D) Above 400 percent of the federal poverty level; (5) The average scholarship dollar amount by adjusted gross income category as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection; and (6) A list of donors, including the dollar value of each donation and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. Such report shall also include a copy of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2. The Department of Revenue shall post on its website the information received from each student scholarship organization pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection and the report of the student scholarship organization's most recent audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2, except that no information of confidential taxpayer information contained in such audit report shall be posted or otherwise disclosed to the public by the Department of Revenue. (b) Except for the allowable information included in the report of the audit conducted pursuant to paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2A-2 and the information reported pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section, all information or reports provided by student scholarship organizations to the Department of Revenue shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether it relates to the donor or the student scholarship organization."
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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, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to a qualified education tax credit, as follows:
"48-7-29.16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Business enterprise' means any insurance company or the headquarters of any insurance company required to pay the tax provided for in Code Section 33-8-4. (1)(2) 'Eligible student' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2A-1. (2)(3) 'Qualified education expense' means the expenditure of funds by the taxpayer or business enterprise during the tax year for which a credit under this Code section is claimed and allowed to a student scholarship organization operating pursuant to Chapter 2A of Title 20 which are used for tuition and fees for a qualified school or program. (3)(4) 'Qualified school or program' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-2A-1. (4)(5) 'Student scholarship organization' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2A-1. (b) An individual taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education expenses as follows: (1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount expended or $1,000.00 $2,500.00 per tax year, whichever is less; (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount expended or $2,500.00 $5,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; or (3) Anything to the contrary contained in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection notwithstanding, in the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, the amount expended or $10,000.00 $25,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; provided, however, that tax credits pursuant to this paragraph shall only be allowed for the portion of the income on which such tax was actually paid by such member of the limited liability company, shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or partner in a partnership. (c) A corporation or other entity shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified education expenses in an amount not to exceed the actual amount expended or 75 percent of the corporation's income tax liability, whichever is less. (c.1) A business enterprise shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 33-8-4 in an amount equal to its qualified education expenses or 75 percent of the business enterprise's state insurance premium tax liability owed pursuant to Code Section 33-8-4, whichever is less; provided, however, that the amount of such credit shall not exceed $1 million. (d)(1) The tax credit shall not be allowed if the taxpayer or business enterprise designates the taxpayer's its qualified education expense for the direct benefit of any

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particular individual, whether or not such individual is a dependent of the taxpayer or business enterprise. (2) In soliciting contributions, a student scholarship organization shall not represent, or direct a qualified private school to represent, that, in exchange for contributing to the student scholarship organization, a taxpayer or business enterprise shall receive a scholarship for the direct benefit of any particular individual, whether or not such individual is a dependent of the taxpayer or business enterprise. The status as a student scholarship organization shall be revoked for any such organization which violates this paragraph. (e) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit allowed to any taxpayer or business enterprise under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the such taxpayer's income tax liability or such business enterprise's state insurance premium tax liability owed pursuant to Code Section 33-8-4, provided that any. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or business enterprise against the up to its succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or business enterprise against prior years' tax liability. (f)(1) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed:
(A) Fifty-eight million dollars for the tax year ending on December 31, 2018; (B) One hundred million dollars for tax years beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2028; and (C) Fifty-eight million dollars for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2029, and for all subsequent tax years. (1.1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section to all business enterprises for state insurance premium tax liability owed pursuant to Code Section 33-8-4 combined exceed 5 percent of the annual cap provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection for any year. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits on a first come, first served basis. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a student scholarship organization shall notify a potential donor of the requirements of this Code section. Before making a contribution to a student scholarship organization, the taxpayer or business enterprise shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the department, of the total amount of contributions that the taxpayer or business enterprise intends to make to the student scholarship organization. The commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate the requested amount within 30 days after receiving the request from the taxpayer or business enterprise and shall provide notice to the taxpayer or business enterprise and the student scholarship organization of such preapproval, denial, or proration which shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer or business enterprise. In order to receive a tax credit under this Code section, the taxpayer or business enterprise shall make the contribution to the student scholarship organization within 60 days after receiving notice from the department that the requested amount was preapproved. If the taxpayer or business enterprise does not comply with this paragraph, the commissioner shall not include this

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preapproved contribution amount when calculating the limit prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection or the additional limitation specific to business enterprises prescribed in paragraph (1.1) of this subsection. The department shall establish a web based donation approval process to implement this subsection. (4) Preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of this subsection or the additional limitation specific to business enterprises prescribed in paragraph (1.1) of this subsection. The department shall maintain an ongoing, current list on its website of the amount of tax credits available under this Code section. (5) Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department shall not take any adverse action against donors to student scholarship organizations if the commissioner preapproved a donation for a tax credit prior to the date the student scholarship organization is removed from the Department of Education list pursuant to Code Section 20-2A-7, and all such donations shall remain as preapproved tax credits subject only to the donor's compliance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (6) In addition to the reporting requirements in Code Section 20-2A-3, each student scholarship organization shall file an annual report with the department showing any fees or assessments retained by the student scholarship organization during the calendar year. (g)(1) In order for the taxpayer to claim the student scholarship organization tax credit under this Code section, a letter of confirmation of donation issued by the student scholarship organization to which the contribution was made shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return or a business enterprise's tax return provided for in Code Section 33-8-6.
(2)(A) However, in the event the taxpayer files an electronic return permitted by this chapter, such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments when the data is transmitted to the department. In the event the taxpayer files an electronic return and such confirmation is not attached because the Internal Revenue Service does not, at the time of such electronic filing, allow electronic attachments to the Georgia return, such confirmation shall be maintained by the taxpayer and made available upon request by the commissioner. (B) With respect to a business enterprise's tax return provided for in Code Section 33-8-6, the Commissioner of Insurance is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the manner in which such letters of confirmation of donations shall be filed in the case of tax returns filed electronically. (3) The letter of confirmation of donation shall contain the taxpayer's or business enterprise's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the contribution, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the credit. (h)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section with respect to any amount deducted from taxable net income by the taxpayer or business enterprise as a charitable

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contribution to a bona fide charitable organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) The amount of any scholarship received by an eligible student or eligible prekindergarten student shall be excluded from taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes. (i) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the tax provisions of this Code section."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2021; provided, however, that Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2022, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Carson of the 46th et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 517 (LC 49 0545S) by replacing line 18 with the following: in a partnership; to revise the aggregate annual limits of the tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability;
By replacing lines 231 through 241 with the following: (f)(1) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed: (A) Fifty-eight million dollars for the tax year ending on December 31, 2018; (B) For 2019 through 2022, $100 million per year; One hundred million dollars for tax years beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2028; and (C) For 2023, $120 million; Fifty-eight million dollars for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2029, and for all subsequent tax years. (D) For 2024, $140 million; (E) For 2025, $160 million; (F) For 2026, $180 million; (G) For 2027 through 2032, $200 million; and (H) For 2033 and all subsequent years, $100 million per year. (1.1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section to all business enterprises for state insurance premium tax liability owed pursuant

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to Code Section 33-8-4 combined exceed: (A) For 2023, $6 million; (B) For 2024, $7 million; (C) For 2025, $8 million; (D) For 2026, $9 million; (E) For 2027 through 2032, $10 million per year; and (F) For 2033 and all subsequent years, $5 million.

By replacing lines 308 through 310 with the following: This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022; provided, however, that Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

Representative Carson of the 46th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 517.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly N Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes
Hopson Houston Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A
Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

N Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 66.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Carson of the 46th moved that HB 517 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly N Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett
Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson
Houston Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A
Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 63.

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The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:
SB 554. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 555. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 559. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2132), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3828), so as to change the description of the election districts for the members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 560. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of

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Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide for a code of conduct for board members and a duty to abide by the same; to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 570. By Senator Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), so as to provide for seven education districts; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1362. By Representative Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Irwin County, approved February 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3757), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4064), 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 and election of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 439. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Sainz of the 180th, Williams of the 145th and Gravley of the 67th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and ignition interlock devices, respectively, so as to require the installation of ignition interlock devices in motor vehicles as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock device providers, so as to revise a definition; to require ignition interlock device service providers to provide free and reduced services upon receipt of an ignition interlock device reduced fee voucher issued by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for penalties;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:
HB 1379. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Burchett of the 176th, Hogan of the 179th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to establish the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Commission; to provide for definitions; to assign such commission to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for membership; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for duties; to authorize the acceptance of funds; to provide for the establishment of a grant program to support local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task forces relative to motor vehicle related crime prevention initiatives; to provide for standards and conditions for such grant program; to provide for recommendations and reporting; 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 1058. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Wiedower of the 119th, Knight of the 130th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-21, relating to income taxation of corporations, so as remove the requirement that affiliated corporations file separate income tax returns with this state unless the Department of Revenue has requested or preapproved the filing of consolidated returns; to authorize Georgia affiliated groups to elect to file separate or consolidated income tax returns; to provide for the effect of such elections; to provide for tax liability, allocation, and apportionment; to make such election irrevocable for five years; to authorize affiliated groups that have filed consolidated returns to continue under the current law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as remove the requirement that affiliated corporations file separate income tax returns with this state unless the Department of Revenue has requested or preapproved the filing of consolidated returns; to authorize Georgia affiliated groups to elect to file separate or consolidated income tax returns; to provide for the effect of such elections; to provide for tax liability, allocation, and apportionment; to make such election irrevocable for five years; to authorize affiliated groups that have filed consolidated returns to continue under the current law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-7-21, relating to income taxation of corporations, by revising division (7)(A)(i) of subsection (b) and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(A)(i) Affiliated corporations which file a consolidated federal income tax return must file separate income tax returns with this state unless they have prior approval or have been requested elect to file a consolidated return as provided in paragraph (7.1) of this subsection. by the department. The commissioner shall by regulation provide the time period within which the permission must be requested. A request for permission beyond such time period will not be considered and will result in the filing of separate income tax returns for the applicable year." "(7.1)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Georgia affiliated group' means a group of corporations of which each member:
(I) Is a member of an affiliated group as defined in 26 U.S.C. Section 1504, provided that such affiliated group files a federal consolidated corporate income tax return; (II) Is subject to taxation under this chapter; (III) Is subject to taxation in Georgia, even after the application of Public Law 86-272 (15 U.S.C. Sections 381-384); (IV) Has the same taxable year; (V) Was a member of the affiliated group for the entire taxable year or was a member of the affiliated group for a portion of the taxable year if the member was subject to taxation under subsection (a) of this Code section during the entire portion of the taxable year during which it was not a member of the federal consolidated group; (VI) Apportions Georgia taxable income or loss separately for each corporation, unless the member is subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-31; (VII) Allocates taxable income or loss separately for each corporation in accordance with Code Section 48-7-31;

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(VIII) Computes apportionable income or loss utilizing separate apportionment factors for each corporation in accordance with Code Section 48-7-31, unless the member is subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-31; and (IX) Combines and reports taxable income or loss on a single return for the Georgia affiliated group which includes all members of the affiliated group included on the federal consolidated corporate income tax return that are eligible under this Code section to be included in the Georgia affiliated group. (ii) 'Georgia consolidated return' means a Georgia corporate income tax return filed on behalf of the members of a Georgia affiliated group in accordance with this Code section pursuant to the election made under this subsection. (B) A Georgia affiliated group may elect to file a Georgia consolidated return on an originally filed return, including extensions, if applicable. Under no circumstances may the department compel a taxpayer to file a Georgia consolidated return if the taxpayer has not so elected. (C) For purposes of allocation and apportionment, each member of a Georgia affiliated group shall be considered a separate taxpayer, and any taxable loss of a member of a Georgia affiliated group shall be deductible against the taxable income of any other member of the Georgia affiliated group only if and to the extent such loss is apportioned and allocated to Georgia. (D) The tax liability of the Georgia affiliated group shall be determined by applying the rate specified in subsection (a) of this Code section to the group's taxable income. The separate taxable income or loss of each corporation in the Georgia affiliated group shall be included in the consolidated taxable income or loss to the extent that its taxable income or loss is separately apportioned or allocated to the State of Georgia, as computed and determined in accordance with this chapter. (E) Each corporation in a Georgia affiliated group that files a Georgia consolidated return shall be jointly and severally liable for the group's Georgia income tax liability with respect to the taxable year, except that any corporation which was not a member of the Georgia affiliated group for the entire taxable year shall be jointly and severally liable only for the portion of the tax liability attributable to that part of the year during which the corporation was a member, prorated on a daily basis. (F) The election provided for in this subsection is irrevocable and is binding on both the department and the Georgia affiliated group for a period of five years without modification, notwithstanding the powers granted to the department under this title. At the end of the five-year period of filing a Georgia consolidated return, the taxpayer's election shall be automatically terminated. Upon the automatic termination of such election, the taxpayer may reelect to file a Georgia consolidated return. (G) Notwithstanding subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, due to the material change in the law and the procedure for qualification as a member of a Georgia affiliated group, a Georgia affiliated group filing a Georgia consolidated return under the provisions of this paragraph prior to the amendment by this Act shall have the option either to terminate its election with respect to tax years after the period covered by the

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last Georgia consolidated return due under this Code section or to continue filing a Georgia consolidated return under the previous criteria. (H) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as allowing or requiring the filing of combined income tax returns under the unitary business concept. (I) The department shall promulgate regulations interpreting the provisions of this paragraph."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-51, relating to corporation returns, contents, consolidated returns of two or more corporations, returns by receivers, trustees, and assignees, and collection, as follows:
"Every corporation subject to taxation under this chapter shall make a return stating specifically the items of its gross income and the deductions and credits allowed by this chapter. The income of two or more corporations shall not be included in a single return except pursuant to an election made under Code Section 48-7-21 or with the express consent of the commissioner. When a receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, or assignee is operating the property or business of a corporation, the receiver, trustee, or assignee shall make returns for the corporation in the same manner and form as the corporation is required to make returns. Any tax due on the basis of returns made by a receiver, trustee, or assignee shall be collected in the same manner as if collected from the corporation of whose business or property he or she has custody and control."

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 taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dubnik Dukes
Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley
Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF 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 1348. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Greene of the 151st, McLaurin of the 51st, Kausche of the 50th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:

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 provide that vaping in restricted areas is a misdemeanor punishable by fine; to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to early care and learning, so as to provide that operators of early care and education programs shall post signs prohibiting vaping; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to smoke-free air, so as to revise the short title; to prohibit vaping in designated smoke-free areas; to provide for exemptions; to provide that "No Smoking" signs may include the words "or Vaping"; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene E Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod
Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R E Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF 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 12.

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

HB 508. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Gaines of the 117th, Moore of the 95th, Reeves of the 34th and Frye of the 118th:

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 protections for commercial recordings, musical performances, and audiovisual works; to prohibit the deceptive practice of musical performance groups advertising and appearing as the recording group without the recording

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group's permission or denoting that it is a salute or tribute performance; to provide for definitions; to specify violations; to require certain websites or online services to properly identify third-party commercial recordings or audiovisual works; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil and criminal penalties and causes of action; to provide for a short title; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene E Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF 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 1.

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

HB 1355. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Drenner of the 85th, Gambill of the 15th, Newton of the 123rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lead poisoning prevention, so as to update provisions to comport with nationally recognized guidelines; to revise definitions; to revise provisions relating to abatement of lead poisoning hazards; to expand written advisement requirements; to expand applicability of provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a funding contingency; to 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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 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 910. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1349. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Watson of the 172nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative declarations, ownership and custody of wildlife, preservation of hunting and fishing opportunities, promotion and right to hunt, trap, or fish, local regulation, and general offenses, so as to extend the date on which the Department of Natural

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Resources shall attempt to prevent net loss of land acreage available for hunting opportunities on department managed state owned lands; to 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
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.

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HB 1324. By Representatives Camp of the 131st, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services and insurance, respectively, so as to clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services and insurance, respectively, so as to clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) This state recognizes a "prudent layperson" standard with regard to the need for emergency care; (2) Insurance companies operating in this state are required to adhere to that standard; (3) Patients in this state have had emergency medical claims denied due to insurers' failure to adhere to the prudent layperson standard as intended; (4) The federal court system has recognized that this standard is not intended to look to the diagnosis that a patient receives. Rather, the only relevant considerations are the patient's symptoms and whether a prudent layperson would think that emergency medical attention is necessary based on those symptoms; (5) This legislative body has intended and continues to intend that the prudent layperson standard be applied in the same manner; (6) In order to better protect Georgians seeking emergency care, legislation is needed not to change the meaning but to clarify the intended application of the prudent layperson standard in this state; and (7) Nothing in this Act is intended to 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. Section 1001, et seq.

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SECTION 2. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 31-11-81, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(1) 'Emergency condition' means any medical physical or mental condition of a recent onset and severity, including but not limited to severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, 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."
SECTION 3. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising Code Section 33-6-34, relating to unfair claims settlement practices, by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (14), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (15), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(16) Failure to comply with any insurer requirement relating to emergency services or care in Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 31, Article 1 of Chapter 20A of this title, Chapter 20E of this title, Chapter 21A of this title, Code Section 33-24-59.27, and Chapter 30 of this title."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-20A-3, relating to definitions regarding managed health care plans, as follows:
"(1) 'Emergency services' or 'emergency care' means those physical or mental health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, 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."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-20E-2, relating to application to insurers and definitions regarding surprise billing, as follows:
"(5) 'Emergency medical services' means medical physical or mental health care services rendered after the recent onset of a medical or traumatic condition, sickness,

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or injury exhibiting acute symptoms of sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, 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."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 33-21A-2, relating to definitions regarding Medicaid care management organizations, as follows:
"(4) 'Emergency health care services' means physical or mental health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, 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."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-24-59.27, relating to right to shop for insurance coverage, disclosure of pricing information, and notice, as follows:
"(2) 'Emergency services' means those physical or mental health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, 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."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-30-22, relating to definitions regarding preferred provider arrangements, as follows:
"(1) 'Emergency services' or 'emergency care' means those physical or mental health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and sufficient severity, including, but not limited to, severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, that would lead a prudent layperson, possessing an average

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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."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 165, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 916. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Wilensky of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to provide for a unified procedure for appealing decisions of a lower judicatory to a superior or state court; to repeal and reserve Chapter 4 of said title, relating to certiorari to superior court; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes; to correct cross-references and remove obsolete or improper references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, so as to provide for a unified procedure for appealing decisions of a lower judicatory to a superior or state court; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for superior and state court appellate jurisdiction and related exceptions; to provide for the preemption of certain laws; to provide for a uniform appellate procedure to superior and state courts; to clarify the standard of review; to provide for appeals to a jury; to provide for the permissibility of equitable practices and procedures not prescribed; to provide for standardized general procedures for appeals to superior and state court; to provide for petitions for review, responses, replies, and amendments thereto; to provide for the management of court proceedings and other related matters; to provide for service of process; to provide for deadline extensions; to provide for limited grounds for dismissal; to provide for transfer when venue or jurisdiction is improper; to provide for the record on appeal; to provide for transmission of the record; to provide for notice of a petitioner confined to jail; to provide for remand; to provide for the payment of costs and related exceptions; to provide for bonds and related security; to provide for procedures after review; to provide for dismissal or withdrawal and the effects thereof; to provide for damages for frivolous appeals and defenses in civil cases; to provide for the recovery of costs; to repeal and reserve Chapter 4 of said title, relating to certiorari to superior court; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes; to correct cross-references and remove obsolete or improper references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I. SECTION 1-1.
Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, is amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 3, relating to appeals to superior or state court, and enacting a new Chapter 3 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 3
5-3-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Superior and State Court Appellate Practice Act.'
5-3-2. (a) The General Assembly finds that many appeals from a lower judicatory to a superior or state court result in dismissal on complex procedural grounds and not a decision on the merits. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this chapter to:
(1) Provide a single, modern, and uniform procedure called a 'petition for review' for appealing a decision made by a lower judicatory to a superior or state court, as authorized by the laws and the Constitution of this state; (2) Increase access to justice through the greater resolution of appeals on the basis of substantive issues rather than on complex procedural grounds; and (3) Retain the limited appellate jurisdiction of state courts prescribed in the Constitution of Georgia and Code sections outside of this chapter. (c) Consistent with the laws and the Constitutions of Georgia and the United States, the courts shall: (1) Construe the provisions of this chapter broadly so as to render decisions based on the merits of each case and avoid dismissal of any case or refusal to consider any points raised therein unless such dismissal or refusal is expressly required by statute; (2) Construe any petition for review filed under this chapter according to its substance, merit, and function and not merely its style, form, or title; and (3) Not construe this chapter to expand the limited appellate jurisdiction of state courts prescribed in the Constitution of Georgia and Code sections outside of this chapter.
5-3-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Article 6 probate court' means a probate court with expanded jurisdiction as provided in Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15. (2) 'Clerk' means a clerk of court or an individual who acts as the functional equivalent of a clerk of court if a lower judicatory does not have an official clerk of court.

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(3) 'Decision' means any formal or informal adjudication, decision, determination, judgment, order, ruling, or other act of a judicatory that is judicial or quasi-judicial in nature. (4) 'Final judgment' means a decision of a lower judicatory in a case that is no longer pending in a lower judicatory in which a petitioner has:
(A) Exhausted all appeals or administrative remedies available in the lower judicatory; and (B) Satisfied all conditions precedent to appeal provided by law, including, but not limited to, the conditions provided for in Code Section 33-2-26. (5) 'Judicatory' means any court, official, board, tribunal, commission, municipal or county authority, council, or similar body exercising judicial or quasi-judicial powers authorized by law. The term 'judicatory' shall include an arbitrator, administrative law judge, mediator, or similar adjudicator authorized by law to act on behalf or at the request of any public official or body. (6) 'Lower judicatory' means any judicatory: (A) Inferior in authority to the superior and state courts; and (B) Subject to the appellate jurisdiction of the superior or state courts as provided by the laws and the Constitution of this state. (7) 'Perfect' or 'perfected' means to take all legal steps needed to complete service of process. (8) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, other organization, or other entity. (9) 'Petition for review' means any request for review of a final judgment filed in a reviewing court by a petitioner, including, but not limited to, any request for review formerly titled as a petition for writ of certiorari, petition for writ of mandamus, petition for writ of prohibition, or notice of appeal. (10) 'Reporting' shall have the same meaning as the term 'court reporting' as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 15-14-22. (11) 'Respondent' means a person who is adverse to the petitioner and a party to the dispute underlying the final judgment rendered by the lower judicatory. Except for reasons other than having rendered the final judgment under review, the term 'respondent' shall not include any judge, official, or member of the lower judicatory that rendered the final judgment under review. If there is no party adverse to the petitioner, the respondent shall be: (A) For quasi-judicial decisions rendered by a state official, board, tribunal, commission, authority, council, or similar body, the respondent shall be the State of Georgia; (B) For quasi-judicial decisions rendered by a municipal official, board, tribunal, commission, authority, council, or similar body, the respondent shall be the corresponding municipality; and (C) For quasi-judicial decisions rendered by a county or local school system official, board, tribunal, commission, authority, council, or similar body, the respondent shall be the corresponding county or local school system.

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(12) 'Reviewing court' means a superior or state court reviewing a final judgment pursuant to this chapter.
5-3-4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the superior and state courts shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over a final judgment of a lower judicatory. (b) The superior courts shall not have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over any state court. The state courts shall not have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over any superior court. In addition, neither a superior court nor a state court shall have appellate jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter over the following courts or matters:
(1) Juvenile courts; (2) The Municipal Court of Columbus; (3) The Civil Court of Macon-Bibb County; (4) The Civil Court of Richmond County; (5) The Georgia State-wide Business Court; (6) A civil case in an Article 6 probate court; (7) An order appointing a temporary administrator; and (8) Any other court from which an appeal directly to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court is authorized. (c) Except as provided in subsection (g) of Code Section 5-3-17, this chapter shall preempt any local law or any locally enacted law, ordinance, regulation, rule, or procedure in conflict with this chapter governing an appeal of a final judgment to a reviewing court.
5-3-5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section or otherwise provided by law, a reviewing court shall:
(1) Review only matters raised in the record of the proceeding in the lower judicatory; (2) Accept the findings of fact and credibility of the lower judicatory unless they are clearly erroneous; (3) Accept a decision regarding an issue within the sound discretion of the lower judicatory unless such a decision was an abuse of discretion; (4) Determine whether the final judgment was sustained by sufficient evidence; and (5) Review questions of law de novo. (b) A reviewing court shall conduct a de novo proceeding under this chapter if a de novo proceeding is specified by law. Cases reviewed under this subsection shall be heard by the reviewing court without a jury unless a jury trial is ordered by the reviewing court and authorized by law. (c) A demand for a jury trial under this chapter shall be filed in the reviewing court within 30 days after filing a petition for review.

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5-3-6. (a) A petitioner invokes the appellate jurisdiction of a reviewing court under this chapter by filing a petition for review with the clerk of the reviewing court. (b) The consent of the lower judicatory shall not be required for the filing of a petition for review.
5-3-7. (a) Except as otherwise prescribed by law, superior and state court appellate practices and procedures not prescribed in this chapter shall be governed by the applicable superior or state court rules and orders of the reviewing court not in conflict with this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of Code Section 485-311, a petitioner shall file a petition for review with the clerk of the reviewing court within 30 days after the final judgment of the lower judicatory is:
(1) Signed and notice of the final judgment has been provided to all parties, if the lower judicatory does not have a clerk; or (2) Filed or recorded, whichever first occurs, if the lower judicatory has a clerk. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, all parties to the proceedings in the lower judicatory are parties in the reviewing court. (d) Except for reasons other than having rendered the final judgment under review, any judge, official, or member of a lower judicatory that rendered the final judgment under review shall not be a party, defendant, or respondent in a petition for review. To correct such error, the reviewing court shall: (1) Require a petitioner to amend the petition for review; or (2) Upon the reviewing court's own motion, order the erroneously named judge, official, or member of a lower judicatory dismissed. (e) Except as otherwise required by law, a petition for review shall contain in substantially similar form the following: (1) A caption stating the name of the petitioner and the name of the respondent, if any; (2) The title 'PETITION FOR REVIEW TO SUPERIOR COURT' or 'PETITION FOR REVIEW TO STATE COURT' below the caption; (3) A body that includes the following:
(A) The statement: '(name of petitioner), the petitioner named above, petitions the (Superior or State) Court of (name of county) for review of the final judgment rendered by (name of lower judicatory) on (date) with the following case number designated by the lower judicatory: (lower judicatory case number).'; (B) A concise statement of the final judgment being appealed; (C) A brief statement describing any existing recording, transcript, or other record of evidence in the lower judicatory; and (D) If the case before the lower judicatory is a criminal case, then a brief statement of the offense and sentence prescribed by the lower judicatory, if any, including whether the petitioner is confined in jail or otherwise incarcerated pending the appeal; and (4) The name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address, if any, of:

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(A) The attorney for the petitioner; or (B) The petitioner, if the petitioner is not represented by an attorney. (f) Failure to provide the information required by subsection (e) of this Code section shall be an amendable defect, and such defect shall be cured as directed by the reviewing court. (g) The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition for review on all parties within five days after filing the petition for review in the reviewing court. (h) The petitioner shall serve the lower judicatory with a copy of the filed petition for review within five days after filing the petition for review in the reviewing court. The copy of the petition for review served on the lower judicatory shall contain the case number assigned by the reviewing court. If the lower judicatory has a clerk, the copy of the petition for review shall be deemed served on the lower judicatory by service of a copy of the petition for review on the clerk.
5-3-8. (a) The respondent shall file a response to a petition for review with the reviewing court within 30 days after being served with a copy of the petition for review. If a de novo proceeding is required as specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 5-3-5, the response shall include any counterclaim, cross appeal, defense, or third-party claim asserted by the respondent. (b) A cross appeal or counterclaim shall not require a response, unless one is required by order of the court, and shall automatically stand denied. (c) A reply, if any, shall be filed by the petitioner within 30 days after being served with a copy of the respondent's response. If a de novo proceeding is required as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 5-3-5, the petitioner's reply shall include any counterclaim, cross appeal, defense, or third-party claim asserted by the petitioner. (d) A party may amend a petition for review, response, or reply under this chapter as a matter of course and without leave of the reviewing court at any time before the entry of a pretrial order or before a hearing on the merits is held by the reviewing court, whichever shall first occur. Thereafter, a party may amend a petition for review, response, or reply only by leave of the reviewing court or by written consent of each adverse party. Such leave shall be freely given by the reviewing court if justice so requires. (e) A party shall serve a copy of any pleading filed with the reviewing court on all parties to the proceeding.
5-3-9. (a) The reviewing court may issue such orders and writs as may be necessary to aid in its jurisdiction and manage court proceedings under this chapter. (b) The reviewing court shall grant continuances and enter such other orders as may be necessary to permit a just and expeditious review of a petition for review. (c) After a petition for review is filed in the reviewing court, the reviewing court shall:
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(d) If there is more than one party plaintiff or party defendant in the case before the lower judicatory, any one or more of such parties may file a petition for review pursuant to this chapter regardless of whether other parties join in or consent to such petition for review; provided, however, that upon appeal, all parties in the case before the lower judicatory shall be bound by the final decision of the reviewing court; and provided, further, that, if damages are awarded upon such appeal, the damages shall only be recovered against the party appealing and the appealing party's security, if any, and not against a party failing or refusing to appeal. (e) The monetary limitation provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-2 shall not apply to any decision rendered by the reviewing court under this chapter.
5-3-10. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, service of process under this chapter shall be made in the following manner:
(1) A party's attorney or agent authorized to receive service shall be served with any document, unless:
(A) Direct service on a party is ordered by the reviewing court; or (B) A specific manner of service is otherwise required by law; (2) Service of any document shall be made in person, by mail, or electronically if consent to electronic service is given as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section; (3) Proof of service shall be shown by: (A) Acknowledgment of the attorney or party served; or (B) A certificate of service from the attorney, party, or other person perfecting service; (4) The certificate of service provided for in this subsection shall: (A) Be attached to the original of the document to be served; (B) Be taken as prima-facie proof of service; and (C) Read substantially as follows: 'I do certify that (number of copies) of the attached document(s) have been furnished to (name of party served) by (delivery, mail, or email) on (date delivered, mailed, or emailed)'; (5) Service of any document may be perfected either before or after filing such service with the clerk. If service is made by mail, it shall be deemed perfected on the day it was deposited in the mail. If service is perfected by mail, three days shall be added to any deadline required for a response, to allow for mailing; (6) If the address of any party is unknown and the party is not represented by an attorney of record, service may be perfected on the party by mail directed to the last known address of the party; and (7) Service may be waived or acknowledged either before or after filing. (b) A person may consent to being served with pleadings electronically in a petition for review as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 9-11-5.

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5-3-11. (a) Any party requesting a filing deadline extension from the reviewing court shall do so before the expiration of the existing filing period in effect, whether prescribed or extended. (b) The reviewing court shall only grant one filing deadline extension not to exceed 30 days for the filing of a petition for review under subsection (b) of Code Section 5-3-7. The reviewing court may grant such filing deadline extensions for other documents as may be necessary to permit a just and expeditious review of a petition for review. (c) The clerk of the reviewing court shall promptly serve all parties and the clerk of the lower judicatory with a copy of:
(1) Any extension granted under this Code section; and (2) The corresponding motion filed to request such extension.
5-3-12. (a) Except for a final decision on the merits, a reviewing court shall not dismiss a petition for review unless the reviewing court finds one or more of the following:
(1) The petition for review was not filed within the time prescribed or extended; (2) The reviewing court lacks jurisdiction; (3) The question presented by the petitioner is moot; (4) The absence of a justiciable controversy; (5) The failure of a petitioner to prosecute; or (6) The failure of a petitioner to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any court rule or order. (b) The reviewing court shall not immediately dismiss a petition for review because of any defect in the petition for review, bond, or affidavit of indigence, or because of the failure of the lower judicatory to transmit any document. (c) The reviewing court shall give the petitioner a reasonable opportunity to amend a petition for review, bond, or affidavit of indigence for the purpose of curing any defect. The reviewing court may impose such filing deadlines for amendments under this subsection as may be necessary to permit a just and expeditious review of a petition for review. (d) The reviewing court shall not immediately dismiss a petition for review for failure to perfect service on any party if the party obligated to perfect service shows due diligence in attempting to timely perfect service.
5-3-13. (a) A petitioner shall file a petition for review in the superior or state court where venue and jurisdiction are proper as prescribed by the laws and the Constitution of this state. (b) Upon a finding by a lower judicatory, a reviewing court, the Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court that venue is improper or jurisdiction is lacking for any petition for review, the clerk of the applicable court shall promptly transfer a petition for review to a court where venue and jurisdiction are proper in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the transferring court.

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5-3-14. (a) In civil cases and misdemeanor criminal cases, a lower judicatory may require the audio or video recording, reporting, or transcribing of the evidence and proceedings in the lower judicatory on terms prescribed by the lower judicatory. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, in civil cases where a transcript of the evidence and proceedings in the lower judicatory has not been prepared and a transcript is necessary to conduct a review under this chapter, the petitioner shall prepare a transcript at the petitioner's expense from recollection or otherwise only if the petitioner is financially able to pay the costs of transcribing. (c) In civil cases, a lower judicatory may require the parties to share the cost of reporting or transcribing the evidence and proceedings in the lower judicatory; provided, however, that a lower judicatory shall not require a party to share such costs if that party is financially unable to pay. If the lower judicatory determines that any or all of the parties are financially unable to pay such costs, the lower judicatory, in its discretion, may authorize the trial of the case to go unreported. (d) Any party shall have the right to have any criminal or civil case in a lower judicatory reported or transcribed at the party's own expense. (e) If a proceeding in a lower judicatory is reported, the court reporter shall report and transcribe all:
(1) Motions; (2) Colloquies; (3) Objections; (4) Rulings; (5) Evidence, whether admitted or stricken on objection or otherwise; (6) Copies or summaries of all documentary evidence; (7) The charge of the court; and (8) Other proceedings before the court. (f) If a proceeding in a lower judicatory is reported, the lower judicatory shall ensure that all matters listed in subsection (e) of this Code section are included in any transcript or record transferred to the reviewing court. (g) If matters in a lower judicatory are not reported, such as objections to oral argument, misconduct of the jury, or other like instances, and a party requests a transcript of such matters, the lower judicatory shall order a transcript be prepared from recollection or otherwise and included as a part of the record transferred to the reviewing court. (h) A transcript of the proceedings in a lower judicatory shall not be reduced to narrative form unless all parties agree; but if the transcript of the evidence and proceedings is not available and the transcript is prepared from recollection, such a transcript may be prepared in narrative form. (i) If a court reporter transcribes the evidence and proceedings in the lower judicatory, the court reporter shall complete the transcript and file the original and one copy of the transcript with the clerk of the lower judicatory along with the court reporter's certificate attesting to its correctness. Upon filing of the transcript by the court reporter, the transcript shall become part of the record.

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(j) The clerk of the lower judicatory shall ensure that a true copy of the transcript of the evidence and proceedings in the lower judicatory is included in the record transmitted to the reviewing court under this chapter. (k) If the parties cannot agree regarding whether the transcript or record truly or fully discloses what transpired in the proceedings in the lower judicatory, the lower judicatory shall schedule a hearing with notice to all parties to resolve the dispute and conform the record to the truth. (l) A transcript of evidence and proceedings that is prepared from recollection with an attached statement that all parties agree to its contents shall carry the same authority as a transcript prepared by a court reporter; but if the parties cannot agree regarding the correctness of a transcript prepared from recollection, the lower judicatory shall decide whether it is correct. If the lower judicatory is unable to recall what transpired in the case under review, the lower judicatory shall issue a decision stating that fact. The lower judicatory's decision under this subsection is final and not subject to review. (m) If anything material to any party is omitted from or misstated in the record under review, the parties may stipulate, or the lower judicatory may direct, that the omission or misstatement be corrected before or after the record is transmitted to the reviewing court. The clerk of the lower judicatory shall promptly transmit to the reviewing court any correction of the record made after the record is transmitted to the reviewing court. (n) The lower judicatory may transmit a supplemental record to the reviewing court. (o) The lower judicatory or the reviewing court may order the clerk of the lower judicatory to send up any original documents, exhibits, or other items in the case under review. The reviewing court shall return such original documents, exhibits, or other items to the lower judicatory after the final disposition of the case under review. (p) If a lower judicatory does not allow a party to file a document for inclusion in the record for a petition for review, such party may file the document in the reviewing court with an attached notation of the lower judicatory's disallowance. In such case, the document shall become part of the record under review. (q) If all parties agree, in lieu of a transcript of the evidence and proceedings in the lower judicatory, they may file in the lower judicatory a stipulation of the case showing how the question under review arose and was decided along with a statement of facts. In such cases, the parties shall provide sufficient information in the stipulation and statement of facts to enable the reviewing court to conduct a review. Such stipulation and statement of facts must be approved by the lower judicatory prior to transmission to the reviewing court as part of the record.
5-3-15. (a) Upon being served with a copy of the petition for review and unless otherwise ordered by the reviewing court, the clerk of the lower judicatory shall retain the original of the corresponding record and transmit a true copy of the record to the reviewing court within 30 days, or within fewer days if otherwise required by law, after the copy of the petition for review is served on the clerk of the lower judicatory.

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(b) If known or reasonably believed to be the case, the clerk in the lower judicatory shall notify the reviewing court if a petitioner in a criminal case is confined in jail or otherwise incarcerated at the time the record is transmitted from the lower judicatory. Such notice shall accompany the record transmitted from the lower judicatory. (c) If no record is available for transmission to the reviewing court, the clerk of the lower judicatory shall notify the lower judicatory accordingly so that further action may be taken pursuant to this chapter. (d) If the clerk of the lower judicatory does not transmit the record to the reviewing court within 30 days after being served with a copy of the petition for review, the petitioner shall notify the reviewing court, which then shall order the clerk of the lower judicatory to promptly transmit the record or state the reason for the delay.
5-3-16. (a) The payment of all costs accrued in a lower judicatory shall not be required in order to file a petition for review under this chapter. (b) Except to the extent prohibited by law, no petition for review shall be heard in a reviewing court unless the petitioner:
(1) Pays all unpaid costs owed to the lower judicatory within 30 days after receiving notice of such costs; or (2) Files an affidavit of indigence with the reviewing court stating that the petitioner is unable to pay the costs owed to the lower judicatory because of indigence. (c) No appeal shall be dismissed by a reviewing court because of nonpayment of the costs owed to a lower judicatory unless the petitioner has been ordered by the reviewing court to pay such costs and has failed to comply with such order. (d) An executor, administrator of an estate, or other trustee, when defending an action in such capacity or when solely defending an estate's title, may file a petition for review without paying costs as required by this Code section and without giving a bond and security as provided in Code Section 5-3-17; provided, however, that, if a judgment is obtained against an executor, administrator of an estate, or other trustee and not the assets of the estate, then the executor, administrator of an estate, or other trustee shall pay such costs as required by this Code section and give security if required under Code Section 53-17. (e) Unless the petitioner in a civil case files an affidavit of indigence with the reviewing court stating that the petitioner is unable to pay the costs owed to the lower judicatory because of indigence, the petitioner in a civil case shall obtain and file with the reviewing court a certificate of payment of costs from the lower judicatory certifying that the petitioner has paid all costs owed to the lower judicatory. Such certificate shall be: (1) Filed in the reviewing court within five days after issuance by the lower judicatory; and (2) Signed by a judge, clerk, official, member, or other designated representative of the lower judicatory.

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5-3-17. (a) Except to the extent prohibited by law, the filing of a petition for review under this chapter shall act as supersedeas and shall suspend but not vacate a final judgment of a lower judicatory. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, a supersedeas bond need not be given by a petitioner under this chapter.
(c)(1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 5-3-16 or otherwise prohibited by law, the reviewing court may require that a supersedeas bond be given with good security while a petition for review is under review. (2) In criminal cases where a bond is required pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the lower judicatory shall order that the petitioner be released from custody upon the giving of a bond by the petitioner. (d) If a petitioner fails to give a bond when a bond is required, the supersedeas provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall cease unless the petitioner files with the reviewing court an affidavit stating that because of indigence the petitioner is unable to give a bond. (e) A bond set pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed the total amount of damages, fines, fees, penalties, and surcharges imposed by the lower judicatory in the case under review. (f) Bonds given pursuant to this chapter are subject to the following requirements: (1) If a person has been convicted of any criminal or quasi-criminal offense or a violation of any ordinance, bond shall be payable to the state unless such conviction is in a municipal court, in which case it shall be payable to the municipality under which such court exists. This paragraph shall not apply to constitutional city courts or state courts; (2) In civil cases, the petitioner shall make a bond payable to the respondent; (3) The petitioner must agree under oath to personally appear and abide by the final judgment, decision, order, or sentence in the case; (4) If a secured bond is required, the person providing security shall swear under oath that he or she can fulfill the bond obligation; and (5) The giving of a bond shall be consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the laws and the Constitution of this state, including, but not limited to, Code Section 17-6-1. (g) A bond may be forfeited in the same manner as any other bond in any court having jurisdiction, except that a bond payable to a municipality may be forfeited as prescribed in a municipal ordinance of such municipality. (h) A supersedeas provided for in this Code section shall suspend the final judgment of the lower judicatory until the petition for review is decided or dismissed by the reviewing court or by an appellate court upon appeal, provided that the petitioner applies for and procures the necessary writs for reviewing the decision complained of within the time prescribed. (i) If a petition for review is filed by a petitioner's attorney, the petitioner's attorney shall be authorized to sign the name of the petitioner to the supersedeas bond. In such cases,

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the petitioner shall be bound by the supersedeas bond as though the petitioner had personally signed it. (j) An action may be brought on the bond given under this chapter in any court having jurisdiction. (k) A valid bond may replace or be amended to replace a void bond or no bond at all at any time under this Code section. (l) A petitioner's surety, if any, shall be bound by the judgment in a petition for review. A surety compelled to pay off a debt or damages for which judgment is entered under this chapter shall only have recourse against the surety's principal. (m) When several partners or joint contractors bring or defend a claim, any one of the partners or joint contractors may file a petition for review in the name of the firm or joint contractors and sign the name of the firm or joint contractors to a bond if a bond is required by the reviewing court. Such petition for review and bond shall be binding on the firm and the joint contractors as though they had signed it themselves.
5-3-18. (a)(1) After a petition for review is reviewed under this chapter, the reviewing court shall render a final decision: (A) Entering a judgment upon the petition for review; (B) Ordering dismissal of the petition for review; (C) Remanding a petition for review back to the lower judicatory with instructions; or (D) A combination thereof. (2) If the final decision rendered pursuant to this Code section is a judgment upon the petition for review, it shall be in writing and specify whether the reviewing court is affirming, reversing, or vacating the final judgment of the lower judicatory. (3) If the final decision rendered pursuant to this Code section remands the petition for review back to the lower judicatory, it shall provide instructions to the lower judicatory for further proceedings.
(b) The clerk of the reviewing court shall serve a copy of the reviewing court's final decision regarding a petition for review on the clerk of the lower judicatory and on all parties named in the petition for review within five days after the date such decision was rendered. The clerk of the lower judicatory shall promptly notify each judge, official, or member of the lower judicatory who rendered the final judgment appealed of any final decision served on the clerk of the lower judicatory. If the lower judicatory does not have a clerk, then the clerk of the reviewing court shall serve a copy of the reviewing court's final decision on each judge, official, or member of the lower judicatory who rendered the final judgment appealed. (c) A final decision by the reviewing court under this chapter may be appealed to the appropriate appellate court as prescribed by law.
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provision of law, the dismissal or withdrawal of a petition for review under this chapter shall:
(1) Dismiss the petition for review; (2) Not dismiss the petitioner's underlying case from the lower judicatory or vacate the final judgment of the lower judicatory; and (3) Reinstate the final judgment of the lower judicatory as if the petition for review had not been filed. (b) This Code section shall apply to all cases appealed under this chapter regardless of the standard of review applied under Code Section 5-3-5.
5-3-20. Reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses of litigation may be assessed for frivolous actions or defenses in a petition for review as provided in Code Section 9-1514.
5-3-21. (a) If a petition for review is sustained and a final decision regarding the case is made by the reviewing court, the petitioner may have judgment entered for the sum recovered by the petitioner in the lower judicatory, the costs paid to obtain the petition for review, and the costs in the reviewing court. (b) If a petition for review is returned to the lower judicatory for a new hearing, the petitioner shall have judgment entered for the costs in the reviewing court only, leaving the costs paid to obtain the petition for review to be awarded upon the final judgment of the lower judicatory after the new hearing. (c) If a petition for review is dismissed and a final decision regarding the case is made by the reviewing court, the respondent in a petition for review may have judgment entered in the reviewing court against the petitioner and the petitioner's security for the sum recovered by the respondent, together with the costs in the reviewing court. (d) If a petition for review is returned to the lower judicatory and the lower judicatory decides the case in favor of the respondent, then the security on the petition for review bond shall be included in the lower judicatory's final judgment."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 4, relating to certiorari to superior court, and designating said chapter as reserved.
PART II. SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 3-2-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seizure of contraband by commissioner and agents regarding alcoholic beverages, proceedings upon seizure, hearing on entitlement to seized items, appeals, and disposition of items upon which taxes have been paid, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:

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"(e) An appeal from the commissioner's order may be taken to the Superior Court of Fulton County by filing with the commissioner, within 15 days from the date of the decision, a notice of appeal to copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County. The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5 except as provided otherwise in this Code section. The appeal shall be based upon the record made before the commissioner.; and the commissioner, upon the filing of a notice of appeal, The commissioner shall transmit the record and appropriate documents to the superior court within 30 days from after the date of the filing of notice of appeal the petition for review is received. The superior court shall review the record for errors of law, violation of constitutional or statutory provisions, violation of the statutory authority of the agency, lawfulness of the procedure, lack of any evidence to support the decision, and arbitrariness and abuse of discretion. However, the court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the hearing officer as to the weight of evidence on questions of fact."
SECTION 2-2. Code Section 4-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigations by dog control officer, notice to owner, hearings, determinations by hearing authority, and judicial review, is amended by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) Judicial review of the authority's final decision may be had in accordance with Code Section 15-9-30.9. Judicial review of a probate court's final decision shall be in accordance with Code Section 5-3-2 5-3-4 and costs shall be paid as provided in Code Section 5-3-22 5-3-16."
SECTION 2-3. Code Section 10-1-787 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to finality of arbitrator's decision under the 'Georgia Lemon Law,' appeals by manufacturers, and time for compliance with arbitrator's decision, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The decision of the arbitrator or arbitrators is final unless a party to the arbitration, within 30 days of entry of the decision, appeals the decision to the superior court. A party who appeals a decision shall follow the procedures set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 5, and any appeal shall be de novo; however, the decision of the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be admissible in evidence."
SECTION 2-4. Code Section 10-14-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial appeal of order of Secretary of State regarding cemetery and funeral services, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a)(1) An appeal may be taken from any order of the Secretary of State resulting from a hearing held in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 10-14-23 by any person adversely affected thereby to the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, by serving on the Secretary of State, within 20 days after the date of entry of such order, a

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written notice of appeal copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County and signed by the petitioner, signed by the appellant, stating:
(1)(A) The order from which the appeal is taken; (2)(B) The ground upon which a reversal or modification of such order is sought; and (3)(C) A demand for a certified transcript of the record of such order. (2) The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5 except as provided in this Code section. (b) Upon receipt of such notice of appeal petition for review, the Secretary of State shall, within ten days thereafter, make, certify, and deliver to the appellant clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County a transcript of the record of the order from which the appeal is taken, provided that the appellant petitioner shall pay the reasonable costs of such transcript. The appellant shall, within five days after receipt of such transcript, file such transcript and a copy of the notice of appeal with the clerk of the court. Said notice of appeal petition for review and transcript of the record shall constitute appellant's petitioner's complaint. Said complaint shall thereupon be entered on the trial calendar of the court in accordance with the court's normal procedures."
SECTION 2-5. Code Section 12-3-194.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to police and legislative powers of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, appointment of peace officers, jurisdiction and venue of park offenses, and sale of confederate memorabilia, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) For purposes of this Code section, the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction and authority to hear and try those offenses occurring within the limits of Stone Mountain Park which violate the ordinances of the association and to punish violations of such ordinances, all in the manner and to the extent prescribed in Article 4 of Chapter 10 of Title 15. The State Court of DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction and authority to hear and try all cases removed from the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County for jury trial by any defendant charged with one or more violations of the ordinances of the association. The Superior Court of DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction to review all convictions by certiorari petition for review to the superior court. The proceedings on such petitions for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5. The jurisdiction and authority of the courts of DeKalb County provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to and not in limitation of the jurisdiction and authority of such courts as may be now or hereafter provided."
SECTION 2-6. Code Section 12-3-236.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption and enforcement of ordinances and resolutions of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
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punish violations of such ordinances, all in the manner and to the extent prescribed in Article 4 of Chapter 10 of Title 15. The State Court of Glynn County shall have jurisdiction and authority to hear and try all cases removed from the Magistrate Court of Glynn County for jury trial by any defendant charged with one or more violations of the ordinances of the authority. The Superior Court of Glynn County shall have jurisdiction to review all convictions by certiorari petition for review to the superior court. The proceedings on such petitions for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5. The jurisdiction and authority of the courts of Glynn County provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to and not in limitation of the jurisdiction and authority of such courts as may be now or hereafter provided."
SECTION 2-7. Code Section 15-6-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of superior court judges generally, is amended by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) To grant for their respective circuits writs of certiorari, supersedeas, quo warranto, mandamus, habeas corpus, and bail in actions ex delicto;"
SECTION 2-8. Code Section 15-9-120 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding probate court jury trials and appeals, is amended by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Civil case' means those civil matters: (A) Over which the judge of the probate court exercises judicial powers; (B) Within the original, exclusive, or general subject matter jurisdiction of the probate court; and (C) Which, if not for this article and Code Section 5-6-33, could be appealed to superior court for a de novo investigation with the right to a jury trial under Code Sections 5-3-2 5-3-4 and 5-3-29 5-3-5."
SECTION 2-9. Code Section 15-10-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no jury trials in magistrate courts and appeal from magistrate courts, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, appeals may be had from judgments returned in the magistrate court to the state court of the county or to the superior court of the county and the same provisions now provided for by general law for appeals contained in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 5 shall be applicable to appeals from the magistrate court, the same to be a de novo appeal. The provisions of said Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 5 shall also apply to appeals to state court. (2) No appeal shall lie from a default judgment or from a dismissal for want of prosecution after a nonappearance of a plaintiff for trial. Any voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff or by order of the court for want of prosecution shall be without prejudice except that the filing of a second such dismissal shall operate as an adjudication upon

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the merits. Review, including review of a denial of a postjudgment motion to vacate a judgment, shall be by certiorari petition for review to the state court of that county or to the superior court of that county."
SECTION 2-10. Article 4 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to violation of ordinances of counties and state authorities, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-65, relating to certiorari to superior court from magistrate court, as follows:
"15-10-65. Review of convictions shall be by certiorari petition for review to the superior court."
SECTION 2-11. Code Section 15-14-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to destruction of court reporter notes, how authorized, petition, grounds, notice, and order, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The petition shall certify one of the following: (1) That the action is a civil action in which no notice of appeal petition for review has been filed, that the court reporter has not been requested or ordered to transcribe the evidence and other proceedings, and that a period of not less than 37 months has elapsed since the last date upon which a notice of appeal petition for review in the action could have been filed; or (2) That the action is one in which the court reporter has been requested or ordered pursuant to law to transcribe the evidence and other proceedings, that the record has been transcribed, and that a period of not less than 12 months has elapsed from the date upon which the remittitur from the appeal has been docketed in the trial court."
SECTION 2-12. Code Section 15-21A-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to additional filing fees, application fee for indigent defense services, and remittance of funds, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) In addition to all other legal costs, there shall be charged to the filing party and collected by the clerk an additional filing fee of $15.00 in each civil action or case filed in the superior, state, recorder's, mayor's, and magistrate courts except that municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions shall be exempt from such fee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such fee shall apply to all adoptions, certiorari petitions for review, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature. Any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the enumerated courts and to which a number is assigned shall be subject to such fee, whether such matter is contested or not."

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SECTION 2-13. Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial operations fund fee and collection and reporting procedure, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) In addition to all other legal costs, there shall be charged to the filing party and collected by the clerk an additional filing fee of $125.00, to be known as a judicial operations fund fee, in each civil action or case filed in a superior court except that the state, including, but not limited to, its departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, public corporations, and authorities, municipalities, counties, and political subdivisions shall be exempt from such fee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such fee shall apply to all adoptions, certiorari petitions for review, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature. Any matter which is docketed upon the official dockets of the superior court and to which a number is assigned shall be subject to such fee, whether such matter is contested or not; provided, however, that the judicial operations fund fee shall not apply to the issuance of certificates of appointment and reappointment of notaries public."
SECTION 2-14. Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) No appeal bond shall be granted to any person who has been convicted of murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, home invasion in any degree, aggravated child molestation, child molestation, kidnapping, trafficking in cocaine or marijuana, aggravated stalking, or aircraft hijacking and who has been sentenced to serve a period of incarceration of five years or more. The granting of an appeal bond to a person who has been convicted of any other felony offense or of any misdemeanor offense involving an act of family violence as defined in Code Section 19-13-1, or of any offense delineated as a high and aggravated misdemeanor or of any offense set forth in Code Section 40-6391, shall be in the discretion of the convicting court. Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition for review or petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition for review or petition or application is filed so specifies."
SECTION 2-15. Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition of right to flood roads and highways under eminent domain, is amended by revising Code Section 22-3-44, relating to appeal to superior court, as follows:
"22-3-44. Within 30 days after the award of condemnation is made pursuant to Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of this title or pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 2 of this title, any party may appeal to the superior court of the county in which the public roads or highways lie by filing a petition for review with the judge of the probate court of the county a written

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notice of appeal. Within ten days after his receipt of the notice, the judge shall transmit the notice to the superior court. The trial on such an appeal shall be de novo. The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5."
SECTION 2-16. Code Section 31-6-44.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judicial review regarding the certificate of need program under state health planning and development, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In the event a party seeks judicial review, the proceedings for such review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5 except as provided otherwise in this Code section. If a party seeks judicial review, the department shall, within 30 days of the filing of the notice of appeal with after being served with a copy of the petition for review filed in the superior court, transmit certified copies of all documents and papers in its file together with a transcript of the testimony taken and its findings of fact and decision to the clerk of the superior court to which the case has been appealed. The case so appealed may then be brought by either party upon ten days' written notice to the other before the superior court for a hearing upon such record, subject to an assignment of the case for hearing by the court; provided, however, that, if the court does not hear the case within 120 days of the date of docketing in the superior court, the decision of the department shall be considered affirmed by operation of law unless a hearing originally scheduled to be heard within the 120 days has been continued to a date certain by order of the court. In the event a hearing is held later than 90 days after the date of docketing in the superior court because same has been continued to a date certain by order of the court, the decision of the department shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court disposing of the issues on appeal has been entered within 30 days after the date of the continued hearing. If a case is heard within 120 days from the date of docketing in the superior court, the decision of the department shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court dispositive disposing of the issues on appeal has been entered within 30 days of the date of the hearing."
SECTION 2-17. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding acquisition of property for transportation purposes, is amended in Code Section 32-3-11, relating to power of judge to set aside, vacate, and annul declaration of taking, issuance and service on condemnor of rule nisi, and hearing, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) If the condemnee desires to raise such questions as are outlined in subsection (b) of this Code section, the same shall be done by proper pleadings, in the form of a petition for review addressed to the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction thereof, filed in the same proceedings not later than 30 days subsequent to the date of service upon the condemnee of the declaration of taking. The presiding judge shall thereupon cause a rule nisi to be issued and served upon the condemnor, requiring him or her to show cause at a time and place designated by the judge why the title acquired by the declaration of

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taking should not be vacated and set aside in the same way and manner as is now provided for setting aside deeds acquired by fraud. Such hearing shall be had not earlier than 15 days from the time of service of the rule nisi upon the condemnor, nor later than 60 days from the date of filing of the declaration of taking, and with the right of appeal by either party, as in other cases. A petition for review filed pursuant to this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 5, except to the extent any such provision is in conflict with any provision of this article."
SECTION 2-18. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 32-3-14, relating to filing a notice of appeal, as follows:
"32-3-14. If the owner, or any of the owners, or any person having a claim against or interest in the property is dissatisfied with the amount of compensation as estimated in the declaration of taking and deposited in court, as provided for in Code Section 32-3-7, such person or persons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to the filing of the declaration and the deposit of the fund into court, but not later than 30 days following the date of the service as provided for in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9, to file with the court a notice of appeal petition for review, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings."
SECTION 2-19. Said article is further amended in Code Section 32-3-16, relating to appeal to jury, evidence to be heard on appeal, and subsequent review of issues not brought before jury, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) After the notice of appeal petition for review has been filed as provided in Code Section 32-3-14, it shall be the duty of the court at the next term thereof, which shall convene not earlier than 30 days subsequent to the date of service, as provided for in Code Sections 32-3-8 and 32-3-9, to cause an issue to be made and tried by a jury as to the value of the property or interest taken and the consequential damages to property or interests not taken, with the same right to move for a new trial and file a notice of appeal petition for review as in other cases at law, provided that an interlocutory award has not become final pursuant to Code Section 32-3-15." "(c) If, for any reason, the issues made by the filing of the notice of appeal petition for review provided for in this Code section are not tried by a jury as to the value of the property or interest taken and the consequential damages to the property or interests not taken, at the next term of the court after the filing of such appeal, such fact shall not be cause for dismissal of the appeal and the issues made by such appeal shall be subject to trial at any future term of the court."

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SECTION 2-20. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 32-3-17.1, relating to decisions upon questions of law, power of judge to give necessary orders and directions, and jury trial in open court only, as follows:
"32-3-17.1. All questions of law arising upon the pleadings or in any other way arising from the cause, subsequent to the filing of the declaration of taking and the deposit of the fund, and subsequent to the filing of notice of appeal a petition for review, if any, shall be passed on by the presiding judge who may, from time to time, make such orders and give such directions as are necessary to speed the cause, and as may be consistent with justice and due process of law; but no jury trial shall be had except in open court."
SECTION 2-21. Code Section 33-2-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleading and procedure of judicial review and powers of a reviewing court generally, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) The form of proceeding for judicial review shall be by a petition for review in the Superior Court of Fulton County, a copy of which shall be served upon the Commissioner immediately. The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 5, except to the extent any such provision is in conflict with any provision of this title." "(c) The petition for review or other pleading in which judicial review shall be sought shall plainly specify the action complained of and shall set forth the relief sought and, without excessive detail, the facts and circumstances supporting the petitioner's right to such relief."
SECTION 2-22. Code Section 33-6-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of cease and desist orders, issuance of orders providing for other relief, change in orders, and date on which orders appealable, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The Commissioner may, at any time before the serving of notice of appeal a copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County upon him or her, as provided for in Code Section 33-6-11, or after the expiration of the time allowed by law for the serving of the notice petition for review, if no notice petition for review has been thus served, amend or set aside in whole or in part any order issued by him the Commissioner under this Code section whenever in his the Commissioner's opinion the facts and circumstances surrounding the case have so changed as to require the action or if the public interest shall so require. No change of an order in a manner unfavorable to the person charged or to the parties at interest shall be made except after notice and opportunity for hearing. The date of the Commissioner's last order shall be the point of time from which it may be reviewed by appeal."

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SECTION 2-23. Code Section 34-9-105 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when workers' compensation award deemed final, appeal to superior court, grounds for setting aside decisions, and appeal to Court of Appeals, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Either party to the dispute may, within 20 days from the date of any such final award or within 20 days from the date of any other final order or judgment of the members of the board, but not thereafter, appeal from the decision in such final award or from any other final decision of the board to the superior court of the county in which the injury occurred or, if the injury occurred outside the state, to the superior court of the county in which the original hearing was held, in the manner and upon the grounds provided in Chapter 3 of Title 5, except to the extent any such provision is in conflict with any provision of this Code section. Said appeal A copy of the petition for review shall be filed with served on the clerk for the board in writing stating generally the grounds upon which such appeal is sought. In the event of an appeal, the board shall, within 30 days of the filing such service of the notice of appeal with the board, transmit certified copies of all documents and papers in its file together with a transcript of the testimony taken and its findings of fact and decision to the clerk of the superior court to which the case is appealable, as provided in this subsection. The case so appealed may then be brought by either party upon ten days' written notice to the other before the superior court for a hearing upon such record, subject to an assignment of the case for hearing by the court; provided, however, that, if the court does not hear the case within 60 days of the date of docketing in the superior court, the decision of the board shall be considered affirmed by operation of law unless a hearing originally scheduled to be heard within the 60 days has been continued to a date certain by order of the court. In the event a hearing is held later than 60 days after the date of docketing in the superior court because same has been continued to a date certain by order of the court, the decision of the board shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court disposing of the issues on appeal has been entered within 20 days after the date of the continued hearing. If a case is heard within 60 days from the date of docketing in the superior court, the decision of the board shall be considered affirmed by operation of law if no order of the court dispositive disposing of the issues on appeal has been entered within 20 days of the date of the hearing."
SECTION 2-24. Code Section 36-15-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional costs in county court cases, amount, determination of need as prerequisite to collection, and collection in certain criminal cases, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) For the purpose of providing funds for those uses specified in Code Section 36-157, a sum not to exceed $5.00, in addition to all other legal costs, may be charged and collected in each action or case, either civil or criminal, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all adoptions, certiorari petitions for review, applications by

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personal representatives for leave to sell or reinvest, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of civil or criminal or quasicriminal nature, filed in the superior, state, probate, and any other courts of record, except county recorders' courts or municipal courts. The amount of such additional costs to be charged and collected, if any, in each such case shall be fixed by the chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which such county is located. Such additional costs shall not be charged and collected unless the chief judge first determines that a need exists for a law library in the county. The clerk of each and every such court in such counties in which such a law library is established shall collect such fees and remit the same to the treasurer of the board of trustees of the county law library of the county in which the case was brought, on the first day of each month. Where fees collected by the treasurer have been allocated for the purpose of establishing or maintaining the codification of county ordinances, the allocated amount shall in turn be remitted by the treasurer to the county governing authority for said purpose on a monthly basis or as otherwise agreed by the treasurer and the county governing authority. The county ordinance code provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 36-15-7 shall be maintained by the county governing authority. When the costs in criminal cases are not collected, the cost provided in this Code section shall be paid from the fine and bond forfeiture fund of the court in which the case is filed, before any other disbursement or distribution of such fines or forfeitures is made."
SECTION 2-25. Code Section 36-32-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal of municipal judges, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) Removal proceedings shall consist of an open and public hearing held by the governing authority of the municipal corporation, provided that the judge against whom such charges have been brought shall be furnished a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, the governing authority of the municipal corporation shall determine whether or not to remove the judge from office. The governing authority of the municipal corporation may adopt rules governing the procedures at such hearings, provided that such hearings comport with due process. The right of certiorari from the to appeal a decision to remove a judge from office shall exist., and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the The decision to remove a judge from office pursuant to this Code section shall be appealed by filing a petition for review in the superior court of the circuit in which the governing authority of the municipal corporation is situated. Such appeals shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5."
SECTION 2-26. Article 3 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal enforcement boards created prior to January 1, 2003, is amended by revising Code Section 36-74-48, relating to appeals to superior court, as follows:

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"36-74-48. An aggrieved party, including the local governing body, may appeal a final administrative order of an enforcement board to the superior court of the county in which the subject property is located. Such an appeal shall be in the form of a writ of certiorari petition for review governed by Chapter 4 3 of Title 5 and shall be heard on the record. An appeal A petition for review shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed."
SECTION 2-27. Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, is amended by revising Code Section 37-3-150, relating to right to appeal orders of probate court, juvenile court, or hearing examiner, payment of costs of appeal, right to subsequent appeal, and right to legal counsel on appeal, as follows:
"37-3-150. The patient, the patient's representatives, or the patient's attorney may appeal any order of the probate court or hearing officer rendered in a proceeding under this chapter to the superior court of the county in which the proceeding was held, except as otherwise provided in Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, and may appeal any order of the juvenile court rendered in a proceeding under this chapter to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. The appeal to the superior court shall be made in the same manner as appeals from the probate court to the superior court, except that the appeal shall be heard before the court sitting without a jury as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court. The appeal from the order of the juvenile court to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court shall be as provided by law but shall be heard as expeditiously as possible. The patient must pay all costs upon filing any appeal authorized under this Code section or must make an affidavit that he or she is unable to pay costs. The patient shall retain all rights of review of any order of the superior court, the Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court, as provided by law. The patient shall have a right to counsel or, if unable to afford counsel, shall have counsel appointed for the patient by the court. The appeal rights provided to the patient, the patient's representatives, or the patient's attorney in this Code section are in addition to any other appeal rights which the parties may have, and the provision of the right for the patient, the patient's representatives, or the patient's attorney to appeal does not deny the right to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to appeal under the general appeal provisions of Code Sections 5-3-2 and 5-3-3 Section 53-4."
SECTION 2-28. Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, is amended by revising Code Section 37-4-110, relating to appeal rights of clients, their representatives, or attorneys, payment of costs of appeal, right of client to subsequent appeal and to legal counsel on appeal, as follows:

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"37-4-110. The client, the client's representatives, or the client's attorney may appeal any order of the probate court or administrative law judge rendered in a proceeding under this chapter to the superior court of the county in which the proceeding was held, except as otherwise provided in Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, and may appeal any order of the juvenile court rendered in a proceeding under this chapter to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. The appeal to the superior court shall be made in the same manner as appeals from the probate court to the superior court, except that the appeal shall be heard before the court sitting without a jury as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court. The appeal from the order of the juvenile court to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court shall be as provided by law but shall be heard as expeditiously as possible. The client must pay all costs upon filing any appeal authorized under this Code section or must make an affidavit that he or she is unable to pay costs. The client shall retain all rights of review of any order of the superior court, the Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court as provided by law. The client shall have a right to counsel or, if unable to afford counsel, shall have counsel appointed for the client by the court. The appeal rights provided to the client, the client's representatives, or the client's attorney in this Code section are in addition to any other appeal rights which the parties may have, and the provision of the right for the client, the client's representatives, or the client's attorney to appeal does not deny the right to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to appeal under the general appeal provisions of Code Sections 5-3-2 and 5-3-3 Section 5-3-4."
SECTION 2-29. Chapter 7 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospitalization and treatment of alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers, is amended by revising Code Section 37-7-150, relating to right to appeal orders of probate court, juvenile court, or hearing examiner, payment of costs of appeal, right of patient to subsequent appeal, and right of patient to legal counsel on appeal, as follows:
"37-7-150. The patient, the patient's representatives, or the patient's attorney may appeal any order of the probate court or hearing officer rendered in a proceeding under this chapter to the superior court of the county in which the proceeding was held, except as otherwise provided in Article 6 of Chapter 9 of Title 15, and may appeal any order of the juvenile court rendered in a proceeding under this chapter to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. The appeal to the superior court shall be made in the same manner as appeals from the probate court to the superior court, except that the appeal shall be heard before the court sitting without a jury as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court. The appeal from the order of the juvenile court to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court shall be as provided by law but shall be heard as expeditiously as possible. The patient must pay all costs upon filing any appeal authorized under this Code section or must make an affidavit that he or she is unable to pay costs. The patient shall retain all rights of review of any

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order of the superior court, the Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court, as provided by law. The patient shall have a right to counsel or, if unable to afford counsel, shall have counsel appointed for the patient by the court. The appeal rights provided to the patient, the patient's representatives, or the patient's attorney in this Code section are in addition to any other appeal rights which the parties may have, and the provision of the right for the patient, the patient's representatives, or the patient's attorney to appeal does not deny the right to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to appeal under the general appeal provisions of Code Sections 5-3-2 and 5-3-3 Section 53-4."
SECTION 2-30. Code Section 38-3-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal rights of adversely affected parties relative to judicial emergencies and cost of appeal borne by state, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) A notice of appeal petition for review shall be filed no later than 45 days after the expiration of the judicial emergency order, or any modification or extension of a judicial emergency order, from which an appeal is sought. A notice of appeal petition for review shall be filed with the clerk of a superior court in any jurisdiction affected by the order and shall be served upon:
(1) The authorized judicial official who issued the order; (2) The parties to any criminal proceeding or civil litigation in which the appellant is involved which would be affected by the appeal; (3) The district attorney of the county in which the notice of appeal petition for review is filed; and (4) All other parties in any criminal proceeding or civil litigation which would be affected by the appeal; provided, however, that service in this regard shall be accomplished by publishing notice of the filing of the appeal in the newspaper which is the legal organ for the county in which the notice of the appeal petition for review is filed."
SECTION 2-31. Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals regarding prosecution of traffic offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-13-28, relating to appeal to superior court and bond, as follows:
"40-13-28. Any defendant convicted under this article shall have the right of appeal to the superior court. The provisions of Code Sections 5-3-29 and 5-3-30 subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 5-3-5 and subsection (e) of Code Section 5-3-9 shall not apply to appeals under this Code section. Otherwise, the appeal shall be entered as appeals are entered from the probate court to the superior court, provided that the defendant shall be entitled to bail and shall be released from custody upon giving the bond as is provided for appearances in criminal cases in the courts of this state. Such bond shall have the same conditions as appearance bonds in criminal cases. The appeal to the superior court shall

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not be a de novo investigation before a jury but shall be on the record of the hearing as certified by the judge of that court who presided at the hearing below."
SECTION 2-32. Code Section 41-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county or municipal ordinances relating to unfit buildings or structures, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Where the abatement action does not commence in the superior court, review of a court order requiring the repair, alteration, improvement, or demolition of a dwelling, building, or structure shall be by direct appeal to a de novo proceeding in the superior court under Code Section 5-3-29 Sections 5-3-4 and 5-3-5."
SECTION 2-33. Chapter 17 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988," is amended in Code Section 43-17-4, relating to bonding requirements for registered paid solicitors and deposits in lieu of bond, by revising subsections (c) and (d) as follows:
"(c) Such deposits shall be held for the benefit of all persons to whom the applicant is liable for damages under this chapter for a period of two years after such applicant's registration has expired or been revoked; provided, however, that such deposits shall not be released at any time while there is pending against the applicant an action (including any direct appeal of such action, or an appeal based on a petition for certiorari jurisdiction, or a petition for review), of which the Secretary of State has notice, in a court of competent jurisdiction in which it is alleged that the applicant is liable for damages under this chapter. Such deposits shall not be released except upon application to and the written order of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall have no liability for any such release of any deposit or part thereof made by him or her in good faith. The Secretary of State may designate any regularly constituted state depository having trust powers domiciled in this state as a depository to receive and hold any such deposit. Any such deposit so held shall be at the expense of the applicant. Such depository shall give to the Secretary of State a proper trust and safekeeping receipt upon which the Secretary of State shall give an official receipt to the applicant. The State of Georgia shall be responsible for the safekeeping and return of all deposits made pursuant to this Code section. So long as the applicant complies with this chapter, the applicant may demand, receive, bring an action for, and recover the income from the securities deposited or may exchange and substitute for the letter of credit or securities deposited or a part thereof, with the approval of the Secretary of State, a letter of credit or securities of the kinds specified in subsection (b) of this Code section of equivalent or greater value. No judgment creditor or other claimant of the applicant shall levy upon any deposit held pursuant to this Code section or upon any part thereof, except as specified in this subsection. Whenever any person shall file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in which it is alleged that the applicant is liable for damages under this chapter, such person, in order to secure his or her recovery, may give notice to the Secretary of State

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of such alleged liability and of the amount of damages claimed, after which notice the Secretary of State shall be bound to retain, subject to the order of the Superior Court of Fulton County, as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, a sufficient amount of the deposit to pay the judgment in the action. (d) In the event that the applicant prevails in such action and in the event that such deposits have been held by the Secretary of State for a period of at least two years after the applicant's registration has expired or been revoked, then such deposits shall be released to the applicant; provided, however, that such deposits shall not be released at any time while there is pending against the applicant an action (including any direct appeal of such action, or an appeal based on a petition for certiorari jurisdiction, or a petition for review), of which the Secretary of State has notice, in a court of competent jurisdiction in which it is alleged that the applicant is liable for damages under this chapter. If a judgment is rendered in such action by which it is determined that the applicant is liable for damages under this chapter and the applicant has not paid the judgment within ten days of the date the judgment became final or if the applicant petitions the Supreme Court of the United States to take certiorari jurisdiction over such action and the applicant has not paid the judgment within ten days of the date the Supreme Court of the United States denies certiorari jurisdiction or within ten days of the date the Supreme Court of the United States affirms the judgment, then such person may petition the Superior Court of Fulton County for an order directing the Secretary of State to reduce such deposit or a portion thereof sufficient to pay the judgment to cash or its equivalent and to pay such judgment to the extent the judgment may be satisfied with the proceeds of the deposit. If there shall remain any residue from the deposit and if at least two years have passed since the expiration or revocation of the applicant's registration, the Secretary of State shall pay such residue to the applicant, taking his receipt for the residue, which shall be filed and recorded with the other papers of the case, unless there is pending against the applicant an action (including any direct appeal of such action, or an appeal based on a petition for certiorari jurisdiction, or a petition for review), of which the Secretary of State has notice, in a court of competent jurisdiction in which it is alleged that the applicant is liable for damages under this chapter, in which case the Secretary of State shall hold or dispose of such residue in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the holding or disposing of the entire deposit. If more than one final judgment is rendered against the applicant for violation of this chapter, the judgment creditors shall be paid in full from such deposit or residue thereof, to the extent the deposit or residue is sufficient to pay the judgments, in the order in which the judgment creditors petitioned the Superior Court of Fulton County."
SECTION 2-34. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-17-17, relating to appeals, as follows:
"43-17-17. (a) An appeal may be taken from any order of the Secretary of State resulting from a hearing held in accordance with Code Section 43-17-16 by any person adversely affected

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thereby to the Superior Court of Fulton County by serving the Secretary of State, within 20 days after the date of entry of such order, a written notice of appeal, copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County and signed by the appellant petitioner, stating:
(1) The order from which the appeal is taken; (2) The ground upon which a reversal or modification of the order is sought; and (3) A demand for a certified transcript of the record of the order. (b) Upon receipt of the notice of appeal petition for review, the Secretary of State shall, within ten days thereafter, make, certify, and deliver to the appellant Superior Court of Fulton County a transcript of the record of the order from which the appeal is taken, provided that the appellant shall pay the reasonable costs of such transcript. The appellant, within five days after receipt of the transcript, shall file such transcript and a copy of the notice of appeal with the clerk of the court. The notice of appeal petition for review and transcript of the record shall constitute appellant's complaint. The complaint shall thereupon be entered on the trial calendar of the court. (c) If the order of the Secretary of State shall be reversed, the reviewing court shall by its mandate specifically direct the Secretary of State as to his any further action to be taken by the Secretary of State in the matter, including the making and entering of an order or orders in connection therewith and the conditions, limitations, or restrictions to be therein contained."
SECTION 2-35. Article 3 of Chapter 7 or Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant dispossessory proceedings, is amended by revising Code Section 447-56, relating to appeal and possession and payment of rent pending appeal, as follows:
"44-7-56. (a) Any judgment by the trial court shall be appealable pursuant to Chapters 2, 3, 6, and 7 of Title 5, provided that any such appeal shall be filed within seven days of the date such judgment was entered and provided, further, that, after. (b) An appeal made pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall proceed as follows:
(1) A copy of the petition for review filed in the reviewing superior or state court or the notice of appeal is shall be filed with the clerk of the trial court within seven days after the date the judgment was entered in the trial court;, the (2) The clerk shall immediately notify the trial judge of the petition for review or notice of appeal, and the trial judge may, within 15 days after the same is filed in the trial court, supplement the record with findings of fact and conclusions of law which will be considered as a part of the order of the judge in that case.; (3) If the judgment of the trial court is against the tenant and the tenant appeals this judgment, the tenant shall be required to notify the trial court of his or her appeal and pay into the registry of the reviewing superior or state court all sums found by the trial court to be due for rent in order to remain in possession of the premises.; and

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(4) The tenant shall also be required to pay all future rent as it becomes due into the registry of the trial reviewing superior or state court pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 44-7-54 until the issue has been finally determined on appeal."
SECTION 2-36. Code Section 44-7-115 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure of liens on abandoned or intact mobile homes, is amended by revising paragraph (8) as follows:
"(8) Any order issued by the magistrate court shall be appealable pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 5, provided that any such appeal shall be filed within seven days of after the date such order was entered and provided, further, that, after the notice of appeal petition for review is filed with the clerk of the trial reviewing superior or state court, the clerk of such court shall immediately notify the magistrate court of the notice of appeal petition for review. If the order of the magistrate court is against the responsible party and the responsible party appeals such order, the responsible party shall be required to pay into the registry of the reviewing superior or state court all sums found by the magistrate court to be due in order to remain in possession of the mobile home. The responsible party shall also be required to pay all future rent into the registry of the reviewing superior or state court as it becomes due in such amounts specified in paragraph (2) of this Code section until the issue has been finally determined on appeal."
SECTION 2-37. Code Section 47-14-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payments to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia from fees collected in certain civil actions and for recording of instruments pertaining to real estate, records, audit of records, use of sums remitted, and failure of clerk to remit, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) as follows:
"(a) In addition to all other legal costs, the sum of $1.00 shall be charged and collected in each civil suit, action, case, or proceeding filed in the superior courts or in any other court of this state in which a clerk eligible for membership in this retirement fund is clerk, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all adoptions, charters, certiorari petitions for review, applications by a personal representative for leave to sell or reinvest, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature, filed in the superior courts or other such courts." "(e) The sum of $1.00 shall be paid out of the fees charged and collected pursuant to Title 15 in each civil suit, action, case, or proceeding filed in the superior courts or in any other court of this state in which a clerk eligible for membership in this retirement fund is clerk and shall be remitted to the board as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such fees shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all adoptions, charters, certiorari petitions for review, applications by a personal representative for leave to sell or reinvest, trade name registrations, applications for

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change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature filed in the superior courts or other such courts."
SECTION 2-38. Code Section 47-16-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payments to the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia from fees collected in civil actions, duty to record and remit sums collected, and penalties on delinquent amounts, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) In addition to all other legal costs, the sum of $1.00 shall be charged and collected in each civil action, case, or proceeding, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all adoptions, charters, certiorari petitions for review, applications by personal representative for leave to sell or invest, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature filed in the superior courts. The clerks of the superior courts shall collect such fees, and the fees so collected shall be remitted to the board quarterly or at such other time as the board may provide. It shall be the duty of the clerks of the superior courts to keep accurate records of the amounts due the board under this subsection, and such records may be audited by the board at any time. The sums remitted to the board under this subsection shall be used only for the purposes provided for in this chapter. (b) In addition to all other legal costs, the sum of $1.00 shall be charged and collected in each civil action, case, or proceeding, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all adoptions, charters, certiorari petitions for review, applications by personal representative for leave to sell or invest, trade name registrations, applications for change of name, and all other proceedings of a civil nature filed in the state courts and magistrate courts of this state in which the sheriff of the superior court also fulfills the function as sheriff of such inferior court. The clerks of such state courts and magistrate courts shall collect such fees, and the fees so collected shall be remitted to the board quarterly or at such other time as the board may provide. It shall be the duty of the clerks of such state courts and magistrate courts to keep accurate records of the amounts due the board under this subsection, and such records may be audited by the board at any time. The sums remitted to the board under this subsection shall be used only for the purposes provided for in this chapter."
SECTION 2-39. 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 paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (g) as follows:
"(2) An appeal by the taxpayer as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be effected by emailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal petition for review. An appeal by the county board of tax assessors shall be effected by giving notice a petition for review to the taxpayer. The notice petition for review given to the taxpayer shall be dated and shall contain the

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name and the last known address of the taxpayer. The notice of appeal petition for review shall specifically state the grounds for appeal. The notice petition for review shall be mailed or filed within 30 days from the date on which the decision of the county board of equalization, hearing officer, or arbitrator is delivered pursuant to subparagraph (e)(6)(D), paragraph (7) of subsection (e.1), or division (f)(3)(C)(ix) of this Code section. Within 45 days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of appeal petition for review and before certification of the appeal to the the petition for review is filed in superior court, the county board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer notice that a settlement conference, in which the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer shall confer in good faith, will be held at a specified date and time which shall be no later than 30 days from the notice of the settlement conference, and notice of the amount of the filing fee for a petition for review, if any, required by the clerk of the superior court. A taxpayer may appear for the settlement conference in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The county board of tax assessors, in their discretion and with the consent of the taxpayer, may alternatively conduct the settlement conference by audio or video teleconference or any other remote communication medium. The taxpayer may exercise a one-time option to reschedule the settlement conference to a different date and time acceptable to the taxpayer during normal business hours. After a settlement conference has convened, the parties may agree to continue the settlement conference to a later date. If at the end of the 45 day review period the county board of tax assessors elects not to hold a settlement conference, then the appeal shall terminate and the taxpayer's stated value shall be entered in the records of the board of tax assessors as the fair market value for the year under appeal and the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to such value. If the taxpayer chooses not to participate in the settlement conference, he or she may not seek and shall not be awarded fees and costs at such time when the appeal is settled petition for review is reviewed in superior court. If at the conclusion of the settlement conference the parties reach an agreement, the settlement value shall be entered in the records of the county board of tax assessors as the fair market value for the tax year under appeal and the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to such value. If at the conclusion of the settlement conference the parties cannot reach an agreement, then written notice shall be provided to the taxpayer that the filing fees for the superior court must be paid by the taxpayer by submitting to the county board of tax assessors a check, money order, or any other instrument payable to the clerk of the superior court within 20 days of the date of the conference, with a copy of the check delivered to the county board of tax assessors. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the amount of the filing fee for an appeal under this subsection shall be $25.00. An appeal under this subsection shall not be subject to any other fees or additional costs otherwise required under any provision of Title 15 or under any other provision of law. Immediately following payment of such $25.00 filing fee by the taxpayer to the clerk of the superior court, the clerk shall remit the proceeds thereof to the governing authority of the county which shall deposit the proceeds into the general fund of the county. Within 30 days of receipt of proof of payment the taxpayer's

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payment made out to the clerk of the superior court, or, in the case of a petition for review filed by the county board of tax assessors, within 30 days of giving notice of the petition for review to the taxpayer, the county board of tax assessors shall certify to file with the clerk of the superior court the notice of appeal petition for review and any other papers specified by the person appealing, including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors, the county board of equalization, the hearing officer, or the arbitrator. Immediately following payment of such $25.00 filing fee to the clerk of the superior court, the clerk shall remit the proceeds thereof to the governing authority of the county which shall deposit the proceeds into the general fund of the county. All papers and information certified to filed with the clerk shall become a part of the record on appeal to the superior court. At the time of certification the filing of the appeal petition for review, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and his or her attorney of record, if any, with a copy of the notice of appeal petition for review filed in the superior court and with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Such service shall be effected in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-5. No discovery, motions, or other pleadings may be filed by the county board of tax assessors in the appeal until such service has been made. (3) The appeal shall constitute a de novo action. The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. Upon a failure of the board of tax assessors to meet such burden of proof, the court may, upon motion or sua sponte, authorize the finding shall find that the value asserted by the board of tax assessors is unreasonable incorrect and authorize the determination of the final value of the property.
(4)(A) The appeal shall be placed on the court's next available jury or bench trial calendar, at the taxpayer's election, following the filing of the appeal unless continued by the court. If only questions of law are presented in the appeal, the appeal shall be heard as soon as practicable before the court sitting without a jury. Each hearing before the court sitting without a jury at the taxpayer's election shall be held within 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court unless continued by the court for a period not to exceed 90 days.
(B)(i) The county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization, the hearing officer, or the arbitrator, as applicable, in compiling the tax digest for the county.
(ii)(I) If the final determination of value on appeal is less than the valuation thus used, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to adjust the taxpayer's tax bill to reflect the final value for the year in question. (II) If the final determination of value on appeal causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer, it shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (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

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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. (iii) If the final determination of value on appeal is greater than the valuation set by the county board of equalization, hearing officer, or arbitrator, as applicable, causes an increase in taxes, and creates an additional billing, it shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section."

PART III. SECTION 3-1.

This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2023, and shall apply to petitions for review filed in superior or state court on or after such date.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey 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
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HR 732. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Rhodes of the 120th, Jones of the 25th and Jones of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are payable from the end of the calendar year to the end of the county's, municipality's, or other political subdivision's fiscal year; 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 Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

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HB 328. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Parsons of the 44th and Hawkins of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone service general provisions, so as to establish a one-time right of way permit fee and reduce annual right of way use fees as due compensation paid to municipal authorities by telephone companies that do not have retail, end user customers located within the boundaries of the municipal authority; to provide certain notice requirements; to establish a civil penalty; 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 328 (LC 36 4712S) by replacing lines 268 and 269 with the following:
(18)(19) If a telephone company does not have retail, end user customers located within the boundaries of a municipal authority, then the payment following shall apply:
By replacing lines 281 and 282 with the following: for the use of its rights of way effective January 1, 2022, for telephone companies that provide any broadband services to any location within the boundaries of a municipal authority, payment at the rate of 5 per linear foot annually shall be considered due compensation, and for telephone companies that do not provide any broadband services to any location within the boundaries of a municipal authority, payment at the rate of 19 per linear foot annually shall be considered the payment of due compensation. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'broadband services' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 50-40-1;
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Momtahan of the 17th offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate amendment to HB 328 (AM 36 0876) by deleting lines 1 through the end and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Amend HB 328 (LC 36 4712S) by replacing lines 281 and 282 with the following:
for the use of its rights of way effective January 1, 2023, for telephone companies that provide any broadband services to any location within the boundaries of a municipal authority, payment at the rate of 5 per linear foot annually shall be considered due compensation, and for telephone companies that do not provide any broadband services to any location within the boundaries of a municipal authority, payment at the rate of 19 per linear foot annually shall be considered the payment of due

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compensation. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'broadband services' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 50-40-1;

By replacing line 291 with the following: December 31, 2022.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Holland of the 54th was excused from voting on HB 328.

Representative Momtahan of the 17th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House, to HB 328.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky
Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 111, nays 54. The motion prevailed. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 899. By Representative Lewis-Ward of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Yolanda Leduc for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 900. By Representative Lewis-Ward of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Kim McNair for 30 years of dedication and education to empower women to make decisions for themselves and take control of their lives; and for other purposes.
HR 901. By Representative Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Keisha Jones for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 902. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, McClain of the 100th, Clark of the 108th, Park of the 101st, Mitchell of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Norma Jean Martin; and for other purposes.
HR 903. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Linda Parker; and for other purposes.
HR 904. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Mary Jo Buxton on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.

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HR 905. By Representative Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph "Citizen Joe" Sawyer on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 906. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Moore of the 95th and Lim of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phillip Ventimiglia, the Technology Association of Georgia's 2022 Public Tech Leader of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 907. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Bentley of the 139th and Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Alison L. ShumakeReynolds for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; 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 1216. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Collins of the 68th, Powell of the 32nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for enhanced penalties for fleeing or eluding a police officer during the commission of certain crimes or under certain circumstances; to prohibit the use of a blue light to impersonate a law enforcement officer; 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 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for enhanced penalties for fleeing or eluding a police officer during the commission of certain crimes or under certain

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circumstances; to prohibit the use of a blue light to impersonate a law enforcement officer; 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 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-6-395, relating to fleeing or attempting to elude police officer and impersonating law enforcement officer, as follows:
"40-6-395. (a) It shall be unlawful for any driver of a vehicle willfully to fail or refuse to bring his or her vehicle to a stop or otherwise to flee or attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle or police officer when given a visual or an audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop. The signal given by the police officer may be by hand, voice, emergency light, or siren. The officer giving such signal shall be in uniform prominently displaying his or her badge of office, and his or her vehicle shall be appropriately marked showing it to be an official police vehicle.
(b)(1) Any person convicted of violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section upon a first, second, or third conviction thereof shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor and upon a fourth or subsequent conviction thereof shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished as follows:
(A) Upon the first conviction shall be fined not less than $500.00 $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and the fine shall not be subject to suspension, stay, or probation, and imprisoned for not less than ten 30 days nor more than 12 months. Any period of such imprisonment in excess of ten 30 days may, in the sole discretion of the judge, be suspended, stayed, or probated; (B) Upon the second conviction within a ten-year period of time, 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, shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 $2,500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and the fine shall not be subject to suspension, stay, or probation, and imprisoned for not less than 30 90 days nor more than 12 months. Any period of such imprisonment in excess of 30 90 days may, in the sole discretion of the judge, be suspended, stayed, or probated; and for purposes of this paragraph, previous pleas of nolo contendere accepted within such ten-year period shall constitute convictions; and (C) Upon the third or subsequent conviction within a ten-year period of time, 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, shall be fined not less than $2,500.00 $4,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and the fine shall not be subject to suspension, stay, or probation, and imprisoned for not less than 90 180 days nor more than 12 months. Any period of such imprisonment in excess of 90 180 days

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may, in the sole discretion of the judge, be suspended, stayed, or probated; and for purposes of this paragraph, previous pleas of nolo contendere accepted within such ten-year period shall constitute convictions; and (D) Upon the fourth or subsequent conviction within a ten-year period of time, 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, shall be fined not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 and imprisoned for not less than 12 months nor more than ten years. (2) For the purpose of imposing a sentence under this subsection, a plea of nolo contendere shall constitute a conviction. (3) If the payment of the fine required under subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection will impose an economic hardship on the defendant, the judge, at his or her sole discretion, may order the defendant to pay such fine in installments and such order may be enforced through a contempt proceeding or a revocation of any probation otherwise authorized by this subsection. (4) Notwithstanding the limits set forth in any municipal charter, any municipal court of any municipality shall be authorized to impose the punishments provided for in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection upon a conviction of violating this subsection such subparagraphs or upon conviction of violating any ordinance adopting the provisions of this subsection such subparagraphs. (5)(A)(c) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section who, while fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle or police officer: (i)(1) Operates his or her vehicle in excess of 20 miles an hour above the posted speed limit; (ii)(2) Strikes or collides with another vehicle or a pedestrian; (3) Is the proximate cause of an accident; (iii)(4) Flees in traffic conditions which place the general public at risk of receiving serious injuries; (iv)(5) Commits a violation of: (A) Code Section 40-6-144; (B) Subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-163; (C) Subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-251; (D) Subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-390; (E) Subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-390.1; or (F) Subsection paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-391; or (v)(6) Leaves the state shall be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000.00 or nor more than $10,000.00 and imprisonment for not less than one year 12 months nor more than five ten years or both. (B)(d) Following adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for a violation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph (b)(1)(D) or subsection (c) of this Code section, the sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld, and the charge shall not

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be reduced to a lesser offense, merged with any other offense, or served concurrently with any other offense. (c)(e) It shall be unlawful for a person:
(1) To impersonate a sheriff, deputy sheriff, state trooper, agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police officer, or any other authorized law enforcement officer by using a motor vehicle, or motorcycle, or blue light designed, equipped, or marked so as to resemble a motor vehicle, or motorcycle, or blue light belonging to any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency; or (2) Otherwise to impersonate any such law enforcement officer in order to direct, stop, or otherwise control traffic."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

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

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B
Neal N Nelson
Newton N Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Gilliard N Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 95, nays 62.

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

HB 1150. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th, 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 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 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 provide for and remove definitions; to limit the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations may be sued for a nuisance; 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 "Freedom to Farm Act."

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SECTION 2. 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, is amended as follows:
"41-1-7. (a) It is the declared policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural and forest land and facilities for the production or distribution of food and other agricultural products, including without limitation forest products. When nonagricultural land uses extend into agricultural or agriculture-supporting industrial or commercial areas or forest land or when there are changed conditions in or around the locality of an agricultural facility or agricultural support facility, such operations often become the subject of nuisance actions. As a result, such facilities are sometimes forced to cease operations. Many others are discouraged from making investments in agricultural support facilities or farm improvements or adopting new related technology or methods. It is the purpose of this Code section to reduce losses of the state's agricultural and forest land resources by limiting the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations or agricultural support facilities may be deemed to be a nuisance. (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agricultural area' means any land which is, or may be, legally used for an agricultural operation under applicable zoning laws, rules, and regulations at the time of commencement of the agricultural operation of the agricultural facility at issue and throughout the first year of operation of such agricultural facility. Any land which is not subject to zoning laws, rules, and regulations at the time of commencement of an agricultural operation of an agricultural facility and throughout the first year of operation of such agricultural facility shall be deemed an 'agricultural area' for purposes of this Code section. (2) 'Agricultural facility' includes, but is not limited to, any land, building, structure, pond, impoundment, appurtenance, machinery, or equipment which is used for the commercial production or processing 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. (3)(2) 'Agricultural operation' means:
(A) The plowing, tilling, or preparation of soil at an agricultural facility; (B) The planting, growing, fertilizing, harvesting, or otherwise maintaining of crops as defined in Code Section 1-3-3 and also timber and trees that are grown for purposes other than for harvest and for sale; (C) The application of pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals, compounds, or substances to crops, weeds, or soil in connection with the production of crops, timber, livestock, animals, or poultry; (D) The breeding, hatching, raising, producing, feeding, keeping, slaughtering, or processing of livestock, hogs, equines, chickens, turkeys, poultry or other fowl

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normally raised for food, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits, or similar farm animals for commercial purposes; (E) The production and keeping of honeybees, the production of honeybee products, and honeybee processing facilities; (F) The production, processing, or packaging of eggs or egg products; (G) The manufacturing of feed for poultry or livestock; (H) The rotation of crops, including without limitation timber production; (I) Commercial aquaculture; (J) The application of existing, changed, or new technology, practices, processes, or procedures to any agricultural operation; and (K) The operation of any roadside market. (3.1)(3) 'Agricultural support facility' means any food processing plant or forest products processing plant together with all related or ancillary activities, including trucking; provided, however, that this term expressly excludes any rendering plant facility or operation. (4) 'Changed conditions' means any one or more of the following: (A) Any change in the use of land in an agricultural area or in an industrial or commercial area affecting an agricultural support facility; (B) An increase in the magnitude of an existing use of land in or around the locality of an agricultural facility or agricultural support facility and includes, but is not limited to, urban sprawl into an agricultural area or into an industrial or commercial area in or around the locality of such facility, or an increase in the number of persons making any such use, or an increase in the frequency of such use; or (C) The construction or location of improvements on land in or around the locality of an agricultural facility or agricultural support facility closer to such facility than those improvements located on such land at the time of commencement of the agricultural or agricultural support operation or the agricultural facility or agricultural support facility at issue and throughout the first year of operation of said facility. 'Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation,' or 'CAFO,' means the same as that term is used pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Section 122.23. (4.1)(5) 'Food processing plant' means a commercial operation that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes, or stores food for human consumption and does not provide food directly to a consumer. (4.2)(6) 'Forest products processing plant' means a commercial operation that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes, or stores any forest product or that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes, or stores any building material made from gypsum rock. (4.3)(7) 'Rendering plant' has the meaning provided by Code Section 4-4-40. (5) 'Urban sprawl' means either of the following or both: (A) With regard to an agricultural area or agricultural operation:
(i) The conversion of agricultural areas from traditional agricultural use to residential use; or

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(ii) An increase in the number of residences in an agricultural area which increase is unrelated to the use of the agricultural area for traditional agricultural purposes. (B) With regard to an agricultural support facility: (i) The conversion of industrial or commercial areas to residential use; or (ii) An increase in the number of residences in an industrial or commercial area which increase is unrelated to the use of the industrial or commercial area for traditional industrial or commercial purposes. (8) 'Swine feeding operation' means a lot or facility where swine have been, are, or will be stabled, confined, fed, or maintained for a total of at least 45 days in any 12 month period, and which does not sustain crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues in the normal growing season, and operates as a CAFO, as that term is defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of 40 C.F.R. Section 122.23. (c) No agricultural facility, agricultural operation, any agricultural operation at an agricultural facility, agricultural support facility, or any operation at an agricultural support facility shall be or shall become a nuisance, either public or private, as a result of changed conditions in or around the locality of such facility or operation if the facility or operation has been in operation for one year or more. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply when a nuisance results from the negligent, improper, or illegal operation of any such facility or operation. (d) For purposes of this Code section, the established date of operation is the date on which an agricultural operation or agricultural support facility commenced operation. If the physical facilities of the agricultural operation or the agricultural support facility are subsequently expanded or new technology adopted, the established date of operation for each change is not a separately and independently established date of operation and the commencement of the expanded operation does not divest the agricultural operation or agricultural support facility of a previously established date of operation. (e) For purposes of this Code section, the commencement of operation of a swine feeding operation or a CAFO as that term is defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of 40 C.F.R. Section 122.23, shall create a separate and independent established date of operation. The provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section shall not apply to a swine feeding operation or CAFO when a nuisance results from the negligent, improper, or illegal operation of any such operation."
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 Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N
Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 102, nays 62.

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

Representative Watson of the 172nd moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Ways & Means:

HB 997. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem

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taxes for timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; 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.

The motion prevailed.

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 03, 2022

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

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

HB 960 Office of the Inspector General; establish (Substitute)(Judy-Leverett-33rd) HB 1175 Georgia Raw Dairy Act; enact (Substitute)(A&CA-Pirkle-155th)

Structured Rule

HR 594

County and municipal governing authorities; grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; provide - CA (Substitute)(W&M-Smith-70th)

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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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 960. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Barr of the 103rd, Oliver of the 82nd and Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Governor, so as to establish the Office of the Inspector General; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties; to provide certain powers; to provide procedures for the application of the duties and powers of such office; to provide a duty to report certain actions; 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 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Governor, so as to establish the Office of the Inspector General; to provide for definitions; to provide for duties; to provide certain powers; to provide procedures for the application of the duties and powers of such office; to provide a duty to report certain actions; 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 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Governor, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
45-12-210. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Abuse' means the intentional, wrongful, or improper use or destruction of state resources. (2) 'Agency' shall have the same meaning as provided for in paragraph (2) of Code Section 50-4-1. (3) 'Corruption' means an intentional act of fraud, waste, or abuse or the use of public office for personal or pecuniary gain for oneself or another.

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(4) 'Employee' means any person in the executive branch of state government who is employed by an agency, including agency heads, directors, and commissioners. (5) 'Fraud' means an act of intentional or reckless deceit to mislead or otherwise deceive. (6) 'Inspector general' means the inspector general created by this article or his or her designee. (7) 'Office' means the Office of the Inspector General created by this article. (8) 'Officer' means any person appointed to any agency, board, authority, bureau, commission, or council in the executive branch of state government. (9) 'Official' means any person elected to office within the executive branch of government. (10) 'Peace officer' shall have the same meaning as provided for in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2. (11) 'Waste' means a reckless or grossly negligent act that causes state funds to be spent in a manner that was not authorized or represents significant inefficiency and needless expense.
45-12-211. (a) There is created the Office of the Inspector General, for which purpose shall be to investigate the management and operation of agencies. The office shall be assigned to the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only, as described in Code Section 50-4-3. The jurisdiction, authorization, powers, and duties granted to the office in this article shall be in addition to, and not in contravention of, any and all jurisdiction, authorization, powers, and duties of the Attorney General or any other state or local law enforcement agency. (b) The Governor shall appoint an inspector general. The initial appointment shall expire on June 30, 2022, and all subsequent appointments shall be for terms of six years, with the first such appointment beginning on July 1, 2022, and expiring on June 30, 2028. In the event of a vacancy for any reason except the expiration of the term of office, the Governor shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of that term. The inspector general shall be eligible to serve one or more successive terms. The Governor shall have the authority to remove the inspector general from office for good cause after providing to the inspector general written notice. Removal of the inspector general shall be effective upon the date upon which such notice is signed by the Governor or, at the election of the Governor, upon any subsequent date specified in the notice. (c) The inspector general shall have jurisdiction over any official, officer, employee, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency in the executive branch of state government. (d) The inspector general shall establish the organization structure appropriate to carrying out the responsibilities and functions of the office and shall have the power to employ, promote, and remove such assistants, employees, and personnel as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the office.

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45-12-212. The inspector general shall have the following duties:
(1) Receive and investigate complaints from any source alleging fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption that has been committed or is being committed against an agency of the state; (2) Investigate acts that may constitute violations of Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 committed by officers, officials, or employees of agencies; (3) Investigate acts that may constitute violations of Chapter 10 of Title 45 committed by officers, officials, or employees of agencies; (4) Investigate retaliation claims regarding officers, officials, or employees of agencies submitted pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 45-1-4; (5) Report suspected acts of fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption against or within an agency to the Governor and, as appropriate, other state or federal entities with jurisdiction over the matter; (6) Upon conclusion of an investigation that results in a finding of fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption, issue a report or letter to the office of the Governor as requested and, subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 45-12-214, release to the public any such report unless the public release of such report would compromise a pending criminal investigation known to the inspector general or otherwise be exempt from disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-72; (7) Instruct and educate agencies on the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption; conduct evaluations and audits of relevant agency policies and procedures implicated by any investigation; and create a remedial action plan to prevent recurrences of fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption; (8) Close an investigation when he or she concludes there is insufficient evidence that a violation has occurred. Closure by the inspector general shall not bar him or her from reopening the investigation if circumstances warrant; (9) Act as a liaison with outside agencies and agencies of the government of the United States to promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency in state government; (10) Act as a liaison and monitor the activities of internal affairs units, inspectors general, and offices of professional standards within agencies; provided, however, that the inspector general shall not have supervisory authority over any such units, inspectors general, or offices; (11) Conduct special investigations and management reviews of agencies at the request of the Governor; and (12) Other duties assigned by the Governor that are consistent with this article and that involve or concern the management, operation, or personnel of agencies.
45-12-213. (a) Agencies shall cooperate with any investigation conducted pursuant to this article. (b) In any agency where fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption is detected, the agency shall take remedial steps to prevent recurrences of similar conduct, including the

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implementation of the remedial action plan described in paragraph (7) of Code Section 45-12-212. (c) With the Governor's approval, the inspector general shall have access to all records available to the Governor pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph X of the Constitution of Georgia. (d) The inspector general shall be authorized to enter upon the premises of any agency at any time, without prior announcement, if necessary for the successful completion of an investigation. In the course of an investigation, the inspector general shall be authorized to question any official, officer, or employee serving in the agency and may inspect and copy any books, records, or papers in the possession of the agency, taking care to preserve the confidentiality of information contained in responses to questions or the books, records, or papers that are made confidential by law.
45-12-214. (a) The knowing failure of any official, officer, or employee to comply with an investigation made pursuant to this article or the knowing provision of false information during an investigation may be cause for discipline, up to and including termination by the agency, so long as such official, officer, or employee is subject to termination or other discipline by such agency. (b) No agency, officer, or official shall take action against an official, officer, or employee for disclosing or threatening to disclose the existence of any activity constituting waste, fraud, abuse, or corruption to the inspector general, unless the disclosure or threatened disclosure was made with knowledge that the disclosure was false or was made with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. (c) Any report disclosed by the office pursuant to Code Section 50-18-70, et seq., or otherwise may differ from the complete written report in that the inspector general shall have the discretion to redact or otherwise protect the names of complainants and witnesses, or other facts that, if not redacted, might compromise the identity of a complainant or witness.
45-12-215. (a) In performing any investigation authorized by this article, the inspector general shall be authorized to administer oaths, examine witnesses under oath, and issue any subpoenas necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all books, records, papers, and tangible items that constitute or contain evidence which the inspector general finds reasonably relevant or material to the investigation.
(b)(1) Service of any subpoena issued under this article shall be made by any designated person.
(2)(A) Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpoena to that person. (B) Subpoenas may also be served upon a natural person by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and the return receipt shall constitute prima facie proof of service.

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(C) Service upon a natural person may also be made by serving his or her counsel of record. (3) Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation by delivering the subpoena to an officer, to a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. (4) A subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness may be served at any place within this state. (c) In the case of a refusal to obey any issued subpoena, the inspector general or his or her designee may request that the Attorney General petition the superior court within any jurisdiction where the investigation is carried on, where the subpoenaed person resides, or where the subpoenaed person carries on business or may be found to compel compliance with the subpoena. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person to appear before the court at a specified time and place and then and there show cause why he or she has not attended, answered questions under penalty of perjury, or produced the requested items as required. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the inspector general, the court shall enter an order that the person named in the subpoena appear at the time and place fixed in the order and answer questions under penalty of perjury or produce the requested items as required. Upon failure to obey the order, the person shall be subject to contempt of court. All process in any such case may be served at any place within this state. Nothing in this Code section limits or alters a person's existing rights or protections under state or federal law.
45-12-216. (a) For the purposes of this article, the inspector general shall have the authority to employ peace officers. (b) Persons employed full time or part time for the purpose of conducting potential criminal investigations under this article shall be certified peace officers and shall have all the powers of a certified peace officer of this state, including but not limited to the power to obtain, serve, and execute search warrants. Such Georgia certified peace officers shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and are specifically required to complete the training required for peace officers by that chapter. Such certified peace officers shall be authorized, upon completion of the required training, with the written approval of the inspector general, and notwithstanding Code Sections 16-11-126 and 16-11-129, to carry firearms of a standard police issue when engaged in detecting, investigating, or preventing crimes under this article."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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HB 1175. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Camp of the 131st, Campbell of the 171st, Jenkins of the 132nd and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products and animals producing them; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to milk and milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide 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 amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such product and animals producing it; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to provide for and require permits related to producing and handling raw milk for human consumption; to provide for violations of such standards; to require release of certain records at the request of the Commissioner of Agriculture; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to milk and milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide 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 Raw Dairy Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
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26-2-450. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (3) 'Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption' means raw milk for human consumption produced by a permitted raw milk for human consumption producer, which meets all health, safety, and labeling standards of this article. (4) 'Raw milk for human consumption' means fluid whole milk in its natural state from healthy cows, or other hoofed animals, which is intended for human consumption and has been produced under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by or pursuant to this article.
26-2-451. Raw milk for human consumption which is in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered by the producer directly to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption. No raw milk may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered for the purpose of human consumption for wholesale purposes or if it is not in compliance with this article or the standards or rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to this article.
26-2-452. (a) The Commissioner is charged with the responsibility of enforcing this article. (b) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative:
(1) To inspect or cause to be inspected, as often as may be deemed practicable, all places where raw milk for human consumption produced, manufactured, kept, handled, stored, or sold; (2) To prohibit the production, sale, or distribution of unclean or unwholesome raw milk for human consumption; (3) To condemn for food purposes all unclean or unwholesome raw milk for human consumption, wherever found; (4) To take samples anywhere of any raw milk for human consumption or imitation thereof and cause the same to be analyzed or satisfactorily tested; (5) To weigh and test raw milk for human consumption; and (6) To compile and publish in print or electronically annually, or at such shorter intervals as he or she may desire, statistics and information concerning all phases of the raw dairy industry in this state.
26-2-453. The Commissioner shall have the power to adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations to implement and enforce this article; provided, however, that all rules and regulations shall be of uniform application; and provided, further, that all rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia

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Administrative Procedure Act.' The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Rules and regulations to provide for the labeling of raw milk for human consumption in such manner so as to indicate that said raw milk complies with this article and the rules and regulations promulgated under this article; (2) Rules and regulations to prescribe the specifications of all glassware, including, but not limited to, bottles, pipettes, test tubes, and burrettes, and such other instruments as may be used in the testing of raw milk for human consumption; and (3) Rules and regulations to prescribe the specifications for the installation and operation of recording thermometers on bulk farm tanks.
26-2-454. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person who does not possess a permit from the department to manufacture, have in storage, sell or offer for sale therein, or offer to give away any raw milk for human consumption. (b) Only a person who complies with the requirements of this article shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. Permits shall not be transferable to other persons or locations. (c) Each producer and distributor of raw milk for human consumption shall hold a valid permit issued by the department prior to beginning operation. No permit shall be issued until all parts of the operation meet the requirements of this article. (d) Application for all licenses and permits provided for in this article shall be made to the Commissioner on such forms as he or she may prescribe. All licenses shall be valid for a period of one year unless revoked or suspended as provided in this article. All licenses shall be renewable upon submission of all required application forms. The Commissioner may deny, refuse, suspend, or revoke any license, after notice and a hearing, for any violation of or failure to comply with this article or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder; provided, however, that the hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
26-2-455. (a) Raw milk for human consumption shall be examined by the department as often as necessary to determine that it is not adulterated or misbranded. The department may, upon written notice to the owner or person in charge, place a hold order on any raw milk for human consumption that it determines, or has probable cause to believe, to be unwholesome or otherwise adulterated or misbranded. Under a hold order, raw milk for human consumption shall be permitted to be suitably stored. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or alter a hold order, notice, or tag placed on raw milk for human consumption by the department, and neither such milk nor the containers thereof shall be relabeled, repacked, reprocessed, altered, disposed of, or destroyed without permission of the department except on order by a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) When the freezing point of milk is greater than -0.525 degrees Celsius, the farm shall be notified that apparently the raw milk contains added water. If a second violation of

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this freezing point standard occurs within two years, an observed milking or operation of processing shall be conducted and samples analyzed. The freezing point obtained from raw milk collected during the observation shall be used to determine a definite freezing point from the individual farm. A violation of the determined freezing point for a specific operation by over 3 percent within two years of setting the standard shall call for a twoday permit suspension or equivalent. (c) When raw milk for human consumption is found to be adulterated by the presence of drugs, pesticides, herbicides, or other poisonous substances, it shall be impounded and additional samples analyzed. Raw milk for human consumption found to be adulterated shall be disposed of until analysis shows the product not to be adulterated. If testing reveals raw milk for human consumption positive for drug residues, the raw milk shall be disposed of in a manner that removes it from the human and animal food chain. The department shall immediately suspend the producer's Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption permit, or equally effective measures shall be taken, to prevent the sale of raw milk for human consumption containing drug residues, and a penalty shall be imposed. Future sales are prohibited until subsequent testing reveals the milk is free of drug residue. The Grade 'A' producer's permit may be reinstated to allow the sale of raw milk for human consumption when a representative sample taken from the producer's raw milk is no longer positive for drug residue. Whenever a drug residue test is positive, a recall shall be initiated and an investigation shall be made to determine the cause. The farm inspection must be completed by the department to determine the cause of the residue and actions taken to prevent future violations, including on-farm changes in procedures necessary to prevent future occurrences as recommended by the department.
26-2-456. (a) All Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption shall be bottled, packaged, and sealed at the same location where produced. (b) All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk for human consumption shall be labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as amended, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 and regulations developed thereunder, the Code of Federal Regulations, and in addition shall comply with the applicable requirements of this Code section. (c) All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk for human consumption shall be conspicuously marked with:
(1) The words 'Grade A Raw' on the exterior surface. Acceptable locations shall include the principal display panel, the secondary or informational panel, or the cap or cover; (2) The identity of the farm where packaged. This identity shall include the name, address, and permit number; (3) The following information statement, in print no smaller than 12 point font, shall be included on the package: 'This is a raw milk product that is not pasteurized'; and (4) The common name of the hoofed mammal producing the milk shall precede the name of the milk when the product is made from other than cattle's milk.

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(d) The department shall not permit the use of any misleading marks, words, or endorsements upon the label. The department may permit the use of registered trade designs or similar terms on the bottle cap or label, when, in its opinion, they are not misleading and are not used to obscure the required labeling. Descriptive labeling terms must not be used in conjunction with the Grade 'A' designation or name of the raw milk and must not be false or misleading.
26-2-457. (a) Samples of raw milk for human consumption may be taken for scientific examination for public health purposes, at any reasonable time or place, and examined bacteriologically or for any other public health reason by agents of the department. (b) Samples of raw milk for human consumption shall be collected and tested prior to a permit being issued. (c) The department shall collect samples to obtain satisfactory pathogenic testing results prior to:
(1) Receiving a permit and beginning production or distribution; or (2) Reinstatement of a permit that has been suspended because of positive results of testing for pathogenic organisms in association with a suspected outbreak of disease. (d) During any consecutive six months, at least four samples of raw milk for human consumption shall be collected from each producer in at least four separate months, except when three months show a month containing two sampling dates separated by at least 20 days. These samples shall be obtained under the direction of the department or shall be taken from each producer under the direction of the department and delivered in accordance with this Code section. (e) Required bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, and cooling temperature checks shall be performed on raw milk for human consumption. In addition, drug tests on each producer's milk shall be conducted at least four times during any consecutive six months. (f) When multiple samples of the same raw milk for human consumption are collected from the same producer from multiple tanks on the same day, the laboratory results shall be averaged arithmetically by the department and recorded as the official results for that day. This is applicable for bacterial, including standard plate count and coliform, somatic cell count, and temperature determinations only. (g) Whenever two of the last four consecutive bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, coliform determinations, or cooling temperatures, taken on separate days exceed the standard for the milk required by this article, the department shall send a certified or hand-delivered written notice thereof to the person concerned. This notice shall be in effect so long as two of the last four consecutive samples exceed the standard. An additional sample shall be taken within 21 days of the sending of such notice, but not before the lapse of three days. Immediate suspension of permit shall be implemented whenever the standard is violated by three of the last five bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, coliform determinations, or cooling temperatures. (h) When sampling for pathogenic organisms is conducted in association with a suspected outbreak of disease, and the samples test positive for pathogenic organisms,

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the department shall immediately suspend the permit. The permit shall remain suspended until a representative sample containing a minimum of two consecutive milkings are found to be free of pathogenic organisms. (i) Samples shall be analyzed at an official or appropriate officially designated laboratory. All sampling procedures and required laboratory examinations shall be in substantial compliance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products (SMEDP) of the American Public Health Association, and the latest edition of Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) International. Such procedures, including the certification of sample collectors, and examinations shall be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation of Milk Laboratories. (j) All violations of bacteria, somatic cell counts, coliform, and cooling temperature standards shall be followed promptly by inspection to determine and correct the cause.
26-2-458. (a) All Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption shall be produced to conform with the following chemical, bacteriological, and temperature standards of this Code section:
(1) Raw milk for human consumption shall be cooled to 10 degrees Celsius or less within four hours or less, of the commencement of the first milking, and to 7 degrees Celsius or less within two hours after milking, provided that the blend temperature after the first and subsequent milkings does not exceed 10 degrees Celsius. All finished, processed, and packaged raw milk for human consumption shall be maintained at 7 degrees Celsius or less after processing, during storage, and during transportation; (2) Individual producer milk shall not exceed bacteria limits of 20,000 per mL; (3) No positive results on drug residue detection methods required by the department; (4) Individual producer milk shall not exceed a somatic cell count of 500,000 per mL, except individual producer goat milk shall not exceed 1,000,000 per mL; (5) Coliform counts shall not exceed 10 per milliliter; and (6) Individual producer milk shall not contain any organisms of Escherichia coli, including, but not limited to, the 0157:H7 strain, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, or Campylobacter. Pathogenic testing for such organisms shall be conducted with samples taken by the department:
(A) Quarterly; (B) Prior to permitting; and (C) In association with any outbreak of a foodborne disease. (b) No process or manipulation other than appropriate refrigeration shall be applied to raw milk for human consumption for the purpose of removing or deactivating microorganisms.
26-2-459. All Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption shall be produced to conform with the following sanitation requirements of this Code section:

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(1) Lactating animals which show evidence of the secretion of milk with abnormalities in one or more quarters, based upon bacteriological, chemical, or physical examination, shall be milked last or with separate equipment and the milk shall be discarded; (2) Lactating animals that have been treated with, or have consumed, chemical, medicinal or radioactive agents, which are capable of being secreted in the milk and which, in the judgment of the department, may be deleterious to human health, shall be milked last or with separate equipment and the milk disposed of as the department may direct; (3) Milk from lactating animals being treated with medicinal agents, which are capable of being secreted in the milk, shall not be offered for sale for such period as is recommended by the attending veterinarian or as indicated on the package label of the medicinal agent; (4) Milk from lactating animals treated with or exposed to insecticides not approved for use on dairy animals by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall not be offered for sale; (5) The department may require additional tests for the detection of milk with abnormalities as it deems necessary; (6) Bloody, stringy, off-colored milk, or milk that is abnormal to sight or odor shall be handled and disposed of as to preclude the infection of other lactating animals and the contamination of milk utensils; (7) Lactating animals secreting milk with abnormalities shall be milked last or in separate equipment which effectively prevents the contamination of the wholesome supply. Milking equipment used on animals with abnormalities in their milk shall be maintained clean to reduce the possibility of re-infecting or cross-infection of the dairy animals; (8) Equipment, utensils, and containers used for the handling of milk with abnormalities shall not be used for the handling of milk to be offered for sale, unless they are first cleaned and effectively sanitized; (9) Processed animal waste derivatives used as a feed ingredient for any portion of the total ration of the lactating dairy animal shall:
(A) Be properly processed in accordance with at least those requirements contained in the Model Regulations for Processed Animal Wastes developed by the Association of American Feed Control Officials; and (B) Not contain levels of deleterious substances, harmful pathogenic organisms, or other toxic substances which are secreted in the milk at any level that may be deleterious to human health; and (10) Unprocessed poultry litter and unprocessed recycled animal body discharges shall not be fed to lactating dairy animals.
26-2-460. (a) All raw milk for human consumption within the State of Georgia shall be from healthy animals. Raw milk from unhealthy animals shall not be offered for sale, be given away, or combined with other milk.

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(b) All animals producing raw milk for human consumption shall be tested for brucellosis and tuberculosis every 12 months. Animals showing positive by lesions or a positive test shall be reported to the department, and:
(1) Shall be separated, and kept separate, from the remainder of the herd; (2) A certificate, identifying each animal, signed by a licensed veterinarian and the director of the laboratory making the test, shall be filed with the department; (3) Shall be retested by a licensed veterinarian at a frequency specified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and test results shall be filed with the department; and (4) Disposition of diseased animals shall be conducted in accordance with guidelines published by the USDA and shall be reported to the department. (c) For diseases other than brucellosis and tuberculosis, the department shall require such physical, chemical, or bacteriological tests as it deems necessary. The diagnosis of other diseases in dairy animals shall be based upon the findings of a licensed veterinarian. Any diseased animal disclosed by such test shall be disposed of as the department directs. (d) Animals shipped into Georgia for the purpose of milking shall be tested for tuberculosis and brucellosis within 30 days prior to being brought into the state. Brucellosis testing shall not be required for any cattle that have been vaccinated for brucellosis and are under 30 months of age. (e) Records supporting the tests required in this Code section shall be available to the department and be validated with the signature of a licensed veterinarian.
26-2-461. Each producer of raw milk for human consumption shall develop and maintain procedures for the notification of regulatory officials, consumer notification, and product recall, and shall implement any of these procedures as necessary with respect to any product for which the producer or the department knows or has reason to believe circumstances exist that may adversely affect its safety for the consumer. If the department determines, based upon representative samples, risk analysis, information provided by the producer, and other information available to the department, that the circumstances present an imminent hazard to the public health and that a form of consumer notice or product recall can effectively avoid or significantly minimize the threat to public health, the department may order the producer to initiate a level of product recall or, if appropriate, issue a form of notification to customers. The producer shall be responsible for disseminating the notice in a manner designed to inform customers who may be affected by the problem.
26-2-462. (a) The Commissioner shall be charged with the enforcement of this article and shall have the power and authority, in connection with this and other provisions dealing with milk, food, or food products, to revoke or cancel the permit or license of any person doing business in this state who violates the laws of this state or the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto.

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(b) The enforcement methods authorized by this article shall be cumulative of those provided otherwise by law, and the same are not superseded by this article.
26-2-463. (a) Any person operating under this article shall furnish, upon the request of the Commissioner, such data and statistics as he or she may require. (b) All persons operating under this article shall keep complete and accurate records of their operations, and the Commissioner shall have free access to all such records.
26-2-464. Any person, firm, or corporation subject to this article or the other milk laws of this state who violates any of said provisions or any valid rules and regulations made thereunder may be enjoined from such continued violation. The Commissioner is authorized to apply for, and for cause shown the superior court having jurisdiction of the defendant in any such action may grant, injunctive relief, by interlocutory injunction, permanent injunction, or temporary restraining order, as the circumstances may warrant. The proceeding may be maintained notwithstanding the pendency of any civil action and notwithstanding the pendency of or conviction in a criminal proceeding arising from the same transaction. Such action may be maintained without bond. The purpose of this Code section is to create a statutory cause of action by way of injunction, and the Commissioner is authorized to bring such proceedings in the same form and manner and in the same court as other equitable proceedings may be brought. This remedy is not exclusive but is cumulative of other remedies afforded to protect the consuming public from unwholesome products which are economic frauds.
26-2-465. It shall be unlawful:
(1) To handle raw milk for human consumption in unclean or unsanitary places or in an unsanitary manner; (2) To keep, store, or prepare for market any raw milk for human consumption in the same building or enclosure where any hide or fur or any cow, horse, nontraditional livestock, hog, or other livestock is kept; (3) To handle or ship raw milk for human consumption in unclean or unsanitary vessels; (4) To expose raw milk for human consumption to flies or to any contaminating influence likely to convey pathogenic or other injurious bacteria; (5) To use or possess any branded or registered raw milk for human consumption can or container for any purpose other than the handling, storing, or shipping of raw milk for human consumption; provided, however, that no person other than the rightful owner thereof shall use or possess any can, bottle, or other receptacle if such receptacle shall be marked with the brand or trademark of the owner. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the temporary possession by a business involved in the normal processing, distribution, or retail sale of dairy products of any can, bottle, or other receptacle which

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is marked with the brand or trademark of another person or entity prior to its return to the rightful owner in the normal course of business, or if purchased from the rightful owner; (6) To sell or offer for sale raw milk for human consumption that is not pure and fresh and handled with clean utensils; (7) To sell or offer for sale raw milk for human consumption from diseased or unhealthy animals or which was handled by any person suffering from or coming in contact with persons affected with any contagious disease; (8) To sell or offer for sale any raw milk for human consumption which shall have been exposed to contamination or into which shall have fallen any unsanitary articles or any foreign substance which would render the raw milk unfit for human consumption; or (9) To sell or offer for sale raw milk for human consumption which do not comply with the standards and requirements of this article or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
26-2-466. Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 3. Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to milk and milk products, is amended by revising Code Section 26-2-231, relating to definitions, as follows:
"26-2-231. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Georgia. (2) 'Cream tester' means any person who performs the act of sampling or testing milk, cream, or other dairy products, the test of which is to be used as a basis for making payment for said products. (3) 'Dairy manufacturing plants' means creameries, condenseries, public dairies, butter factories, cheese factories, ice cream factories, and other like factories, and any other concerns that manufacture dairy products for sale at either retail or wholesale; provided, however, that the term dairy manufacturing plant shall not include a retail frozen dessert packager which is otherwise permitted as a food service establishment pursuant to Article 13 of this chapter. (4) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (5) Reserved. (6) Reserved. (7) 'Manufactured milk products' means those milk products, including condensed, evaporated, concentrated, sterilized, or powdered milk, made from raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes and processed in such a manner and under such conditions as to remove or sterilize, as far as is possible, any contaminated matter contained in the raw milk from which the products were manufactured, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed to ensure that result.

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(8) Reserved. (9) Reserved. (10) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, firm, company, or corporation. (11) 'Public dairies' means any place where milk and cream are purchased from producers and sold or kept for sale, either at wholesale or retail. (12) 'Raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes' means fluid whole milk in its natural state from healthy cows, which milk has not been produced and handled in compliance with the requirements for Grade A milk. (13) Reserved. (14) 'Ungraded milk' means all fluid whole milk in its natural state, which milk fails to meet the requirements of Grade A milk or, raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes as defined in this article, or raw milk for human consumption, as provided for in Article 18 of this chapter. (b) Unless otherwise defined in this article, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in the May, 2001, Amended Version of the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service -- Food and Drug Administration and supplements thereto: (1) 'Grade A buttermilk'; (2) 'Grade A chocolate milk'; (3) 'Grade A milk, pasteurized'; (4) 'Grade A modified solids milk'; (5) 'Grade A skim milk'; (6) 'Grade A whole milk'; (7) 'Pasteurization'; and (8) 'Raw cow's milk.' (c) Unless otherwise defined in this article, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 'Frozen Desserts,' 21 C.F.R. Sec. 135.3, 21 C.F.R. Sec. 135.110 -- 135.160 (1979): (1) 'Ice cream'; (2) 'Frozen custard'; (3) Reserved; (4) 'Sherbet'; and (5) 'Water ices.'"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 26-2-242, relating to standards and requirements as to sale of milk and milk products generally, labeling, and sale of ungraded milk, raw whole milk, condensed or evaporated milk, as follows:
"26-2-242. (a) Milk and milk products which are in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption, provided the container in which the milk or milk product is sold, offered for sale, or

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delivered has affixed thereto or printed thereon labels approved by the Commissioner. No milk or milk product may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered for the purpose of human consumption if it is not in compliance with this article or the standards or rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to this article unless such product complies with the standards and requirements of Article 18 of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. (b) The sale, offering for sale, or delivery of ungraded milk is prohibited except as provided in Article 18 of this chapter. (c) No raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes may be offered for sale in this state to anyone except processors and manufacturers properly licensed and inspected to manufacture and process manufactured milk products. (d) It shall be unlawful to sell, keep for sale, or offer for sale any condensed or evaporated milk, concentrated milk, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened evaporated milk, sweetened concentrated milk, sweetened evaporated skimmed milk, or any of the fluid derivatives of any of them, to which shall have been added any fat or oil other than milk fat, either under the name of the products or articles or the derivatives thereof, or under any fictitious or trade name whatsoever."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 26-2-243, relating to intermingling of Grade A milk or milk products with other grades, inspections, permit requirements, and enforcement powers of Commissioner, as follows:
"(b) No person producing, handling, processing, manufacturing, or dealing in milk or milk products, which person produces, receives, distributes, or in any manner handles Grade A raw whole milk, Grade A pasteurized whole milk, or Grade A milk products, shall receive, store, handle, distribute, or otherwise allow raw milk for human consumption or raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes to be introduced upon the premises where the operations are conducted. At all times, such person shall be subject to inspection by the Commissioner and shall hold a Grade A permit, issued by the Commissioner, to deal in Grade A milk and Grade A milk products and shall conduct business pursuant to the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the Commissioner made thereunder, to the end that milk products shall be handled only in the manner provided for in this article and that inferior quality milk not be sold to the consuming public as superior quality milk."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of Code Section 26-2-249, relating to unlawful acts, as follows:
"(12) To sell or offer for sale milk, cream, butter, cheese, ice cream, or other dairy products which do not comply with the standards and requirements of this article or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder except raw milk for human consumption which complies with the standards and requirements of Article 18 of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder."

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SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 62.

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

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HR 594. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Greene of the 151st, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that county and municipal governing authorities shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; 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 of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the governing authorities of counties, municipalities, and consolidated governments and the board of education of each independent and county school system shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; to provide for implementing legislation; 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 VII, Section I of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (a) of Paragraph III and adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(a) All taxes shall be levied and collected under general laws and for public purposes only. Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), and (h) of this Paragraph, all taxation shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax." "(h) The governing authority of each county, municipality, and consolidated government and the board of education of each independent and county school system in this state shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties within its jurisdiction which are severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and which are located within a nationally declared disaster area. The General Assembly shall provide by general law for the eligibility, procedures for obtaining, and all other matters regarding such temporary tax relief."
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:

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"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the governing authority of each county, municipality, and consolidated government and the board of education of each independent and county school system in this state shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties within its jurisdiction which are severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

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

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

N Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce
Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard
Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald E McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze N Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal N Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 112, nays 30.

The Resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Smith of the 70th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HR 594.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 1194. By Representative Crowe of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Hitchens of the 161st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:

HB 439. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Sainz of the 180th, Williams of the 145th and Gravley of the 67th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and ignition interlock devices, respectively, so as to require the installation of ignition interlock devices in motor vehicles as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock device providers, so as to revise a definition; to require ignition interlock device service providers to provide free and reduced services upon receipt of an ignition interlock device reduced fee voucher issued by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for penalties;

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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 Schofield of the 60th moved that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Resolution could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee.

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

Y Alexander E Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton E Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett
Bentley N Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce
Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns
Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell E Cannon
Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins Y Cooper

N Corbett E Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer
Dubnik Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration Ehrhart E England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Gilligan Glanton N Gravley Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson N Hill Hitchens

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S N Jones, T
Kausche Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Mainor E Mallow E Marin N Martin

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod
Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson N Newton E Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt
Rhodes N Rich
Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield
Scoggins

Y Scott N Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V
Smyre Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M VACANT 45 Y Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 57, nays 72.

The motion was lost.

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Representative Hawkins of the 27th moved that the Rules be temporarily suspended in order that a Bill could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee.

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

N Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns
Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer
Dubnik Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Y Gravley Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kausche Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Kirby Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield
Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 93, nays 43.

The motion was lost.

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 Committee:

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SB 554. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 555. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 559. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2132), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3828), so as to change the description of the election districts for the members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 560. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide for a code of conduct for board members and a duty to abide by the same; to revise provisions relating to the

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compensation of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 570. By Senator Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), so as to provide for seven education districts; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 909. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th and Neal of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Pat Pullar for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 910. By Representative Taylor of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marshall David Almand; and for other purposes.
HR 911. By Representative Taylor of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Doris Renea Howard for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
HR 912. By Representative Taylor of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black Voters Matter; and for other purposes.

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HR 913. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Kelley of the 16th, Prince of the 127th, Hitchens of the 161st and Evans of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 27, 2022, as Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June 2022 Georgia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 914. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Bentley of the 139th, Jasperse of the 11th, Jackson of the 165th and Rich of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholars on Academic Recognition Day for 2022; 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 Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1371 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 768 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
Chairman
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, March 4, 2022

Twenty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock, A.M., this day.

The House stood at ease until 9:45 o'clock, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room #507 C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To the Clerk,

I would like to change my March 3, 2022 vote on HR 594 from NO to YES.

I am voting YES to HR 594

Thank you,

/s/ Gregg Kennard State Representative, District 102

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

Alexander Allen Anderson E Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie

Collins Cooper Corbett E Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration

Hawkins Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly E Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M

Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Moore, A Neal Nelson Newton

Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley

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Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J

Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Jasperse Jenkins E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden E Mallow Marin

Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson 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 Dukes of the 154th, Gravley of the 67th, Henderson of the 113th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Jones of the 47th, Kirby of the 114th, LewisWard of the 109th, Mainor of the 56th, Momtahan of the 17th, Moore of the 95th, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 155th, Thomas of the 39th, Werkheiser of the 157th, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend George Dillard, Peachtree City Christian Church, Peachtree City, 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 1488. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham, approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3859), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the composition and elections of the City of Pelham 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 1489. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for certain actions occurring within the fire districts of the county to be approved by the local board of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1490. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Rich of the 97th, Jones of the 47th, Lim of the 99th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
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 afford employees time off to vote on days of advance voting in addition to election days; to provide that employers may request that an employee

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provide proof that he or she presented himself or herself at the polling place; to provide that polling officers and absentee ballot clerks provide electors such proof upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1491. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Powell of the 32nd, Stephens of the 164th, Gullett of the 19th, Ridley of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to "The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001" and the "Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015"; 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 1492. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1493. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1494. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Martin of the 49th, Anderson of the 10th, Momtahan of the 17th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electrical service, so as to require certain disclosures prior to the sale or lease of distributed energy generation systems; to require a person installing such system to be licensed as an electrical contractor; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1495. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 610), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1496. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Rich of the 97th, Anderson of the 10th, Dickey of the 140th, Gaines of the 117th and others:
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, so as to authorize a sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate the livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual instead of selling it at auction or killing it; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1497. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent

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effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1498. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements as to extraordinary motions for new trial generally, notice of filing of motion, limitations as to number of extraordinary motions in criminal cases, and DNA testing, so as to provide for remedies where evidence has been lost or destroyed by the state; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide that court clerks maintain and store all physical evidence introduced in felony trials after conviction; to provide for the preservation and documentation of certain evidence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1499. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 108th, Rich of the 97th, McClain of the 100th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3718), so as to provide for an additional judge for the State Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1500. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Burns of the 159th, Watson of the 172nd, Powell of the 32nd and Williamson of the 115th:
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.

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Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1501. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Williamson of the 115th and Hatchett of the 150th:
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 repeal certain provisions relating to employment certificate requirements for minors; to prohibit requiring such certificates of employment; to provide for definitions; to provide for the issuance of certificates of age upon request; to provide requirements for the issuance of certificates of age, blank forms, and authorized issuing officers; to authorize the employment of minors for certain work; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1502. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Collins of the 68th, Dempsey of the 13th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to require that persons convicted of driving under the influence reimburse the jurisdiction that incurred the costs of drawing and testing the person's blood; 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 1503. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Drenner of the 85th, Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to repeal a provision allowing for the recovery of financing costs for the construction of nuclear generation plants from Georgia's electric service customers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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HB 1504. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Schofield of the 60th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 106th, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for definitions; to create the Office of the Department of Corrections Ombudsman; to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for an ombudsman; to provide for such person's powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for a Corrections Oversight Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for inspections and reports; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for forms and hotlines for filing of complaints and inquiries; to provide for the investigation of complaints and resolution thereof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 1505. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th, Scoggins of the 14th and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to impersonating a public officer or employee, so as to provide for the offense of impersonating an officer of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1506. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Park of the 101st and Nguyen of the 89th:
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 November 22 shall be designated "Kimchi 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 State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1507. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Kelley of the 16th, Alexander of the 66th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend a former local constitutional amendment, (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2511), which former local constitutional amendment was continued in effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia and which provided that the homestead of each resident of the Paulding County School District who is 65 years of age or over, regardless of income, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied by or on behalf of the Paulding County School District, including ad valorem taxation to pay interest on or to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of such homestead minus any applicable exemptions otherwise provided by this Constitution on such homestead for educational purposes, 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 1508. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Gunter of the 8th, Gravley of the 67th, Gaines of the 117th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
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 expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment; to revise and to provide for definitions; to revise circumstances for when reasonable efforts by DFCS are not required; to revise requirements for nonreunification hearings; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1509. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mallow of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide an effective date; 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 1510. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mallow of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, 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 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1511. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Greene of the 151st, Mathis of the 144th, Jenkins of the 132nd and Evans of the 57th:
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 the "Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act," so as to prohibit the permitting of new municipal solid waste landfills if construction of any portion of such landfill site will require the filling of any perennial stream where the Tallapoosa darter (Etheostoma tallapoosae), a species protected pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, the "Endangered Wildlife Act of 1973," may be found; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1512. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Benton of the 31st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to revise provisions for the protection of government monuments, plaques, statues, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to expand provisions to cover certain privately owned monuments; to provide for interested parties for the protection of moments and for standing regarding the same; to provide for injunctive relief, expenses, and attorney's fees; to authorize the Attorney General and district attorneys to represent interested parties in actions to protect monuments; to provide that particularized or personal concrete injury are not required to bring an action to protect a monument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 1513. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th and Lim of the 99th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the designation of a nonprofit organization to govern high school athletics in this state; to provide that such organization shall not be considered a state agency but shall be governed by laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; to provide for definitions; to provide for a governing structure; to provide requirements for a board of directors; to authorize independent audits; to provide for the submission of audit reports to the Board of Education; to provide for a representative assembly; to provide for a public liaison advisory committee; to provide for due process and appeals; to provide for amendments to the bylaws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1514. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th and Bennett of the 94th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physical therapists, so as to revise the definition of "physical therapy" to include ordering diagnostic imaging and using ultrasound; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1515. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Martin of the 49th, Dempsey of the 13th, Jackson of the 128th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
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 revise the definition of approved school to include schools which were previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, are now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and meet other requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1516. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the continuation in office of the members of the authority; to provide for membership, appointment, and qualifications; to repeal provisions relating to joint operation between the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; to revise the corporate purposes and general powers; to provide for jurisdiction of actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment.
HB 1518. By Representatives Paris of the 142nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 60th:
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 community 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 Health & Human Services.
HB 1519. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Newton of the 123rd, Jasperse of the 11th, Hawkins of the 27th and Hatchett of the 150th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit insurers from unilaterally changing network participation contracts impacting coverage, access to, or costs of ancillary services; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care.

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HB 1520. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cooper of the 43rd, Bentley of the 139th, Dempsey of the 13th 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 create the Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; 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.
HR 896. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Clark of the 147th, Bonner of the 72nd, Prince of the 127th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Alternative PostTraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Resources for Veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
HR 897. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Quinton Rush and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 898. By Representative Metze of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HR 908. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Beverly of the 143rd, Boddie of the 62nd, Scott of the 76th and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; to authorize the dedication of

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certain revenues to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1530. By Representatives Neal of the 74th, Nix of the 69th, Hogan of the 179th, Evans of the 57th, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide for HOPE small business grants; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1531. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Petrea of the 166th, Newton of the 123rd, Lott of the 122nd and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to revise provisions relating to minimum staffing requirements in assisted living communities and memory care centers; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HR 920. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th, Beverly of the 143rd, Smith of the 134th and others:
A RESOLUTION condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 1475 HB 1477 HB 1479 HB 1481 HB 1483 HB 1485 HB 1487 HR 878 HR 880 HR 894 SB 337 SB 496 SB 511 SB 554 SB 559 SB 570

HB 1476 HB 1478 HB 1480 HB 1482 HB 1484 HB 1486 HB 1517 HR 879 HR 881 HR 895 SB 456 SB 500 SB 514 SB 555 SB 560

Representative Dubnik of the 29th 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 1295 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1357 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills 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 1407 HB 1432 HB 1463 HB 1469 HB 1472 SB 548

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1431 HB 1444 HB 1466 HB 1470 SB 547 SB 549

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1438 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Wiedower of the 119th
Vice-Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 04, 2022

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

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

HB 1 HB 1084 HB 1178 HB 1183 HB 1351 HB 1352 HB 1377

Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act; enact (Substitute)(HEd-Bonner-72nd) Education; curricula or training programs which encourage certain concepts; prevent use of (Substitute)(Ed-Wade-9th) Parents' Bill of Rights; enact (Substitute)(Ed-Bonner-72nd) Criminal procedure; increase time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Gunter-8th) Community Health, Department of; pharmacy benefits management for Medicaid program; provide (SCQHC-Knight-130th) Property; provide for handling of certain wills (Substitute) (Judy-Smith-133rd)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 2036S) Income tax; equitable relief regarding failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; authorize private causes of action (Substitute)(Judy-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

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

HB 1407. 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 Dawson, approved April 2, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3536), so as to increase the terms of office for future mayors and councilmembers to four years; 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 1431. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Rincon; 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 1432. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Dawson County, approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4680), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of the fifth member of the board; to conform the appointment process for the other members of the board with state law; to provide for staggered terms of the board; to revise the duties of the election supervisor; to provide for the appointment and duties of a chairperson and secretary of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th, Smith of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplemental salary for the judges of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit, approved December 11, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 92), as amended, so as to change the supplemental salaries for such judges; to provide for the apportionment of such supplements among the counties in the circuit; 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 1463. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty 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.

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HB 1466. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Dougherty 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 1469. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3940), as amended, so as to fully replace the current charter; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1470. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Gilmer 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 1472. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; 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.
SB 547. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Carrollton Independent School System under the management and control of the Carrollton Board of Education, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4504), so as to change the description of the education wards; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 548. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Carrollton, 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; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 549. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Carrollton, approved September 9, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, p. 474), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3542), so as to change the description of the election wards for the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill E Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 147, nays 11.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

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SB 403. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to enact the "Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 504. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the significant role that Native American tribes have played in Georgia and dedicating a tree on the state capitol grounds in their honor; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 403. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to enact the "Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SR 504. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the significant role that Native American tribes have played in Georgia and dedicating a tree on the state capitol grounds in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
Representative Smith of the 70th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:

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HR 594. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Greene of the 151st, Dempsey of the 13th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that county and municipal governing authorities shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris
Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 147, nays 9.

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The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Nix of the 69th, Williams of the 145th, and Cantrell of the 22nd.
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 1183. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for an increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 17-6-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions not warranting forfeiture of bond for failure to appear and remission of forfeiture, so as to clarify bond forfeiture 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. Code Section 17-6-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions not warranting forfeiture of bond for failure to appear and remission of forfeiture, is amended by revising subsections (d) and (e) as follows:
"(d) In cases in which subsection (e) of this Code section is not applicable, on application filed within 120 days from the payment of judgment, the court shall order remission under the following conditions:
(1) Provided the bond amount has been paid within 120 days after entry of the judgment and the delay has not prevented prosecution of the principal and upon application to the court filed within 120 days from the payment of judgment with prior notice to the prosecuting attorney of such application, said court shall direct remission of 95 percent of the bond amount remitted to the surety if the principal is produced or otherwise

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appears before the court that has jurisdiction of the bond within such 120 day period following payment of the judgment;. (2) Provided the bond amount has been paid within 120 days after the entry of judgment and the delay has not prevented prosecution of the principal, should Should the surety, within two years of the principal's failure to appear, locate the principal in the custody of the sheriff in the jurisdiction where the bond was made or in another jurisdiction causing the return of the principal to the jurisdiction where the bond was made, apprehend, surrender, or produce the principal, if the apprehension or surrender of the principal is substantially procured or caused by the surety, or if the location of the principal by the surety causes the adjudication of the principal in the jurisdiction in which the bond was made, the surety shall be entitled to a refund of 50 percent of the bond amount. The application for 50 percent remission shall be filed no later than 30 days following the expiration of the two-year period following the date of judgment; or (2)(3) Remission shall be granted upon condition of the payment of court costs and of the expenses of returning the principal to the jurisdiction by the surety. (e)(1) If, within 120 days from payment entry of the judgment, the surety surrenders the principal to the sheriff or responsible law enforcement officer, or said surrender has been denied by the sheriff or responsible law enforcement officer, or the surety locates the principal in custody in another jurisdiction, the surety shall only be required to pay costs and 5 percent of the face amount of the bond, which amount includes all surcharges. If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court, by the presentation of competent evidence from the sheriff or the holding institution, that said surrender has been made or denied or that the principal is in custody in another jurisdiction or that said surrender has been made and that 5 percent of the face amount of the bond and all costs have been tendered to the sheriff, the court shall direct that the judgment be marked satisfied and that the writ of fieri facias be canceled.
(2)(A) The court shall direct that the judgment be marked satisfied and that the writ of fieri facias be canceled, if within 120 days from payment entry of the judgment, the surety:
(i) Tenders an amount equal to 5 percent of the face amount of the bond and all costs to the sheriff; and (ii) Provides, in writing, the court and the prosecuting attorney for the court that has jurisdiction of the bond with competent evidence giving probable cause to believe that the principal is located in another jurisdiction within the United States and states that it will provide for the reasonable remuneration for the rendition of the principal, as estimated by the sheriff; and (B) The prosecuting attorney for the court that has jurisdiction of the bond: (i) Declines, in writing, to authorize or facilitate extradition; or (ii) Within ten business days of the notice provided pursuant to division (2)(A)(ii) of this subsection, fails to enter the appropriate extradition approval code into the computerized files maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Crime Information Center, thereby indicating an unwillingness to extradite the principal."

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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:

Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T
Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 04, 2022

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

Pursuant to House 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

SB 472

Public Service Commission; description of the election districts for members; change (L&CR-Rich-97th) 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

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 472. By Senator Kennedy of the 18th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to organization and members of the Public Service Commission, so as to change the description of the election districts for members of the Public Service Commission; to provide for manner of election and terms of office; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon
Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 68.

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

Representative Gaines of the 117th moved that SB 472 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 96, nays 68.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Wilkerson of the 38th asked for a ruling from the Chair whether every Bill should be able to be reconsidered prior to being transmitted to the Senate.

The Chair ruled that the Rules of the House provide that a notice of motion to reconsider must be taken up immediately and that the motion to immediately transmit the Bill to the Senate was taken up in a timely manner.

HB 1178. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 28th, Wade of the 9th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the

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fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for appeals; to provide for construction; to prohibit certain waivers; 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 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education or other governing body, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to require school and school system governing bodies to adopt policies or regulations that promote parental involvement in public schools; to provide for policy or regulation requirements; to provide for a process by which parents shall have access to certain information; to provide for appeals; to provide for construction; to prohibit certain waivers; 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 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-786. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Parents' Bill of Rights.' (b) The General Assembly finds that it is a fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children. The General Assembly further finds that important information relating to a minor child should not be withheld, either inadvertently or purposefully, from his or her parent, including information relating to the minor child's education. (c) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Governing body' shall have the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-167.1. (2) 'Instructional material' means instructional materials and content, as defined by the State Board of Education pursuant to Code Section 20-2-1010, and locally approved

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instructional materials and content, as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-21017. (3) 'Minor child' means a person who is less than 18 years of age and who has not been emancipated by operation of law or by court order pursuant to Code Section 15-11-727 or as otherwise provided by law. (4) 'Parent' means a person who has legal authority to act on behalf of a minor child as a natural or adoptive parent or a legal guardian. (5) 'Review period' means the first two weeks of each nine-week grading period of the school year; provided, however, that for schools that do not implement nine-week grading periods, the term 'review period' means the first two weeks of each grading period of the school year. (d) No state or local government entity, governing body, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof may infringe on the fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing and education of his or her minor child without demonstrating that such action is reasonable and necessary to achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by less restrictive means. (e)(1) All parental rights are reserved to the parent of a minor child in this state without obstruction or interference from a state or local government entity, governing body, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof, including, but not limited to:
(A) The right to direct the upbringing and the moral or religious training of his or her minor child; (B) The right to review all instructional materials intended for use in the classroom of his or her minor child; (C) The right to apply to enroll his or her minor child in a public school or, as an alternative to public education, a private school, including a religious school, a home study program, or other available options, as authorized by law and subject to applicable enrollment requirements; (D) The right to access and review all records relating to his or her minor child, including, but not limited to, current grade reports and attendance records, unless otherwise prohibited by law; (E) The right to access information relating to promotion and retention policies and high school graduation requirements; (F) The right to provide written notice that photographs or video or voice recordings of his or her child are not permitted, subject to applicable public safety and security exceptions; and
(G)(i) The right to request, in writing, from the local school superintendent or school principal the information provided for in this Code section. The local school superintendent or school principal shall produce such information for inspection within a reasonable amount of time not to exceed three business days of receipt of a request. In those instances where some, but not all, information requested is available for inspection within three business days, the local school superintendent or school principal shall make available within that period such information that is available for inspection. In any instance where some or all of such information is

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unavailable within three business days of receipt of the request, and such information exists, the local school superintendent or school principal shall, within such time period, provide the requester with a description of such information and a timeline for when the information will be available for inspection and shall provide the information or access thereto as soon as practicable but in no case later than 30 days of receipt of the request. (ii) If the local school superintendent or school principal denies a parent's request for information or does not provide existing responsive information within 30 days, the parent may appeal such denial or failure to respond to the governing body. The governing body must place such appeal on the agenda for its next public meeting. If it is too late for such appeal to appear on the next meeting's agenda, the appeal must be included on the agenda for the subsequent meeting. (iii) A parent aggrieved by the decision of the governing body may appeal such decision to the State Board of Education as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-1160. (2) Unless such rights have been waived or terminated as provided by law, parents have inalienable rights that are more comprehensive than those listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. This Code section does not prescribe all rights of parents. Unless otherwise required by law, the rights of a parent of a minor child shall not be limited or denied. (f) Each governing body shall, in consultation with parents, teachers, and administrators, develop and adopt a policy or regulation to promote parental involvement in the public schools. Such policy or regulation shall be posted on each governing body's public website, and a copy of such policy or regulation shall be available for review on site upon request by a parent. Such policy or regulation shall include: (1) Procedures for a parent to review records relating to his or her minor child; (2)(A) Procedures for a parent to learn about his or her minor child's courses of study, including, but not limited to, parental access to instructional materials intended for use in the classroom. Instructional materials intended for use in his or her minor child's classroom shall be made available for parental review during the review period. If such instructional materials are not made available by a school or local school system for review online, then they shall be made available for review on site upon a parent's request made during the review period. (B) Procedures for a parent to object to instructional materials intended for use in his or her minor child's classroom or recommended by his or her minor child's teacher; (3) Procedures for a parent to withdraw his or her minor child from the school's prescribed course of study in sex education if the parent provides a written objection to his or her minor child's participation. Such procedures must provide for a parent to be notified in advance of such course content so that he or she may withdraw his or her minor child from the course; and (4) Procedures for a parent to provide written notice that photographs or video or voice recordings of his or her child are not permitted, subject to applicable public safety and security exceptions.

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(g) This Code section does not and shall not be construed to: (1) Authorize a parent of a minor child in this state to engage in conduct that is unlawful or to abuse or neglect his or her minor child in violation of the law; (2) Prohibit a judge or officer of a court of competent jurisdiction, law enforcement officer, or any agent of a state or local government entity that is responsible for child welfare from acting in his or her official capacity within the reasonable and prudent scope of his or her authority; (3) Prohibit a court of competent jurisdiction from issuing an order that is otherwise permitted by law; or (4) Apply to a parental action or decision that would end life.
(h) This Code section shall not be subject to waiver pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system, Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system, Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school, or Code Section 20-2-244."

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 N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 68.

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

HB 1352. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Efstration of the 104th, Stephens of the 164th and Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; 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 Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; 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 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, is amended by adding two new subsections to Code Section 44-12-192, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(3.1) 'Claimant' means the person on whose behalf a claim is filed.

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(3.2) 'Claimant's designated representative' means a person who has successfully registered with the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-209, relating to rent due on safe-deposit boxes, notice of opening of box and sealing of contents when contents deemed abandoned, and delivery to commissioner, as follows:
"44-12-209. (a) If the rental due on a safe-deposit box has not been paid for one year, the lessor shall send a notice by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last known address of the lessee stating that the safe-deposit box will be opened and its contents stored at the expense of the lessee unless payment of the rental is made within 30 days. If the rental is not paid within 30 days from the mailing of the notice, the holder shall provide written notification to the commissioner of the drilling date not less than 30 days prior to this time. The commissioner may designate a representative to be present during the opening of the safe-deposit box. The safe-deposit box shall be opened in the presence of an officer of the lessor. The contents shall be sealed in a package by the officer who shall write on the outside the name of the lessee and the date of the opening. The officer shall execute a certificate reciting the name of the lessee, the date of the opening of the safe-deposit box, and a list of its contents. The certificate shall be included in the package and a copy of the certificate shall be sent by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last known address of the lessee. The package shall then be placed in the general vaults of the lessor at a rental not exceeding the rental previously charged for the safe-deposit box. (b) If the contents of the safe-deposit box have not been claimed within two years of the mailing of the certificate, the lessor may send a further notice to the last known address of the lessee stating that, unless the accumulated charges are paid within 30 days, the contents of the safe-deposit box will be delivered to the commissioner as abandoned property under the provisions of Code Section 44-12-214. (c) The lessor shall submit to the commissioner a verified inventory of all of the contents of the safe-deposit box upon delivery of the contents of the safe-deposit box or such part thereof as shall be required by the commissioner under Code Section 44-12-214, but the lessor shall not deduct from any cash of the lessee in the safe-deposit box an amount equal to accumulated charges for rental but shall submit to the commissioner a verified statement of such charges and deductions. If there is no cash, or insufficient cash to pay accumulated charges, in the safe-deposit box, the commissioner shall remit to the lessor the charges or balance due, up to the value of the property in the safe-deposit box delivered to him the commissioner, less any costs or expenses of sale; but, if the charges or balance due exceeds the value of such property, the commissioner shall remit only the value of the property, less costs or expenses of sale. Any accumulated charges for safedeposit box rental paid by the commissioner to the lessor shall be deducted from the value of the property of the lessee delivered to the commissioner. (d) On and after January 1, 1991, a A copy of this Code section shall be printed on every contract for rental of a safe-deposit box.

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(e) If a will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument is included among the contents of a safe-deposit box or other safekeeping repository delivered to the commissioner, the commissioner shall:
(1) Retain each original will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument; provided, however, that, upon request, the commissioner shall:
(A) Deliver any will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument to the testator or settlor upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of such testator or settlor; (B) Deliver any will or codicil of a deceased testator to the probate court having jurisdiction of such testator's estate in the same circumstances under which a financial institution would deliver such will or codicil to such probate court pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-356 upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the testator; (C) Permit the removal of such will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument in the same circumstances under which a financial institution would permit the removal thereof pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 7-1-356; and (D) Deliver any trust instrument or amendment to a trust instrument to the trustee of the trust upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the settlor, satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of the trustee, and a certification of trust by the trustee made under oath and containing all of the information set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 5312-280; and (2) Upon request and upon payment of reasonable charges therefor, provide a true and correct photostatic or certified copy of: (A) Any will or codicil to any person upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the testator and satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of such person showing that, with respect to such will or codicil, such person is an interested person within the meaning of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-5-2 or is a registered claimant's designated representative pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239; and (B) Any trust instrument or amendment to a trust instrument to any person upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the settlor and satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of such person showing that, with respect to such trust or amendment, such person is a trustee, trust director, or qualified beneficiary, as such terms are defined in Code Sections 53-12-2 and 5312-500, or is a registered claimant's designated representative pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-218, relating to disposition of funds received as proceeds of sales and administrative expenses, as follows:

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"44-12-218. All funds received under this article, including the proceeds from the sale of abandoned property under Code Section 44-12-217, shall be deposited by the commissioner in the general fund; provided, however, that the commissioner may deduct moneys necessary to cover the direct administrative expenses required to identify, locate, secure, and transmit abandoned property prior to depositing such funds; provided, further, that such administrative expenses shall not be less than 1 percent of the funds deposited annually. Before making a deposit he or she shall record the name and last known address of each person appearing from the holders' reports to be entitled to the abandoned property and of the name and last known address of each insured person or annuitant and, with respect to each policy or contract listed in the report of an insurance corporation company, its number, the name of the corporation, and the amount due."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-220, relating to claims for property paid or delivered to commissioner, procedure, and destruction of records after seven years, as follows:
"44-12-220. (a) A person, excluding another state, claiming including a claimant's designated representative, who claims an interest in any property paid or delivered to the commissioner may file with him the commissioner a claim on a form prescribed by him the commissioner and verified by the claimant or the claimant's designated representative. This subsection shall not apply to claims made by another state. (b) The commissioner shall consider each claim within 90 days after it is filed and give written notice to the claimant or, if the person is utilizing the services of a designated representative, to the claimant's designated representative if the claim is denied in whole or in part. The notice may be given by mailing it to the claimant's designated representative, if any, or to the claimant's last address, if any, stated in the claim as the address to which notices are to be sent. If no address for notices is stated in the claim, the notice may be mailed to the last address, if any, of the claimant as stated in the claim. No notice of denial need be given if the claim fails to state either the last address to which notices are to be sent or the address of the claimant. (c) If a claim is allowed, the commissioner shall pay over or deliver to the claimant the property or the amount the commissioner actually received or the net proceeds if it has been sold by the commissioner. If the claim is made by a claimant's designated representative, the commissioner shall pay over or deliver to the claimant the balance remaining after deduction and payment of the amount due to the claimant's designated representative by the commissioner; provided, however, that any payments made directly to the claimant's designated representative shall be made only after a claim has been approved, if the claimant's designated representative is registered pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239, and if the claimant's designated representative provides proof to the commissioner of an agreement authorized by Code Section 44-12-239. The owner is not

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entitled to receive income or other increments accruing after remittance to the commissioner. (d) The commissioner may, after seven years following the receipt of property, destroy such records related to the property as deemed necessary; and after said seven-year period any claim relating to such property must be fully substantiated by a claimant, without recourse to such records shall maintain an electronic copy of all records related to the property. Certified electronic copies of documents that are stored electronically pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed an original pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 24."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-221, relating to judicial review of decision of commissioner, as follows:
"44-12-221. (a) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner or whose claim the commissioner has failed to act upon within 90 days after the filing of the claim may appeal such decision or lack of decision to the Superior Court of Fulton County. The proceeding shall be brought within 90 days after the decision of the commissioner or within 180 days of the filing of the claim if the commissioner fails to act. The appeal shall be tried de novo without a jury. The record on appeal shall be limited to the evidence before the commissioner; provided, however, that the court may allow a party to supplement the record for good cause. (b) In rendering a determination regarding the merits of an unclaimed property claim, the commissioner shall rely on the applicable statutes, regulations, and decisions of relevant courts. The commissioner shall consider evidence that would be admissible in contested cases arising under the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act' as set forth in Code Section 50-13-15. In any proceeding for determination of a claim to property, the burden shall be upon the claimant to establish entitlement to the property by a preponderance of evidence."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-224, relating to agreement and fees for recovery or assistance in recovery of property reported and delivered to commissioner, as follows:
"44-12-224. (a) All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of property reported and delivered to the commissioner under this article shall be unenforceable for 24 months after the date of payment or the delivery of property to the commissioner written in at least ten-point type, shall describe the services to be performed, and shall state the estimated aggregate value of the property, if known, the percentage and estimated amount to be paid as compensation for services, and the estimated amount the owner will receive after compensation is deducted, in a format substantially similar to the following:
$________________ Estimated dollar value of the unclaimed property, if known

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#________________ Number of unliquidated shares $________ /_______ % Estimated compensation expressed as a dollar amount and percentage (If the actual value of the unclaimed property paid is less than shown above, the amount of compensation will be reduced to reflect the percentage of unclaimed property that is paid.) $________________ Estimated net amount to be paid to claimant(s), if known (PENDING will appear when claimant's interest is pending judicial determination.) The agreement must be signed by the claimant, and electronic signatures shall be permitted pursuant to Code Section 10-12-7. (b) The fees charged by any person, firm, or corporation to recover or assist in the recovery for and on behalf of a claimant of property reported and delivered to the commissioner under this article shall not exceed 10 percent of the value of the property recovered. All funds or property located by a person to be compensated by the payment of such a fee shall be paid or delivered directly to the owner and may not be paid or delivered to the person to receive the fee whether pursuant to a duly executed power of attorney or otherwise. Contracts authorized by this Code Section shall not allow for payment to a claimant's designated representative to exceed 30 percent of the unclaimed property's value. The 30 percent compensation limit shall not apply if a judicial order, judgment, or decree to document entitlement provides otherwise or if an owner sells the unclaimed property to a third-party purchaser. To receive compensation, a claimant's designated representative must be registered with the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239, unless exempt."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-225, relating to confidentiality of information or records required by this article, as follow:
"44-12-225. Any information or records required to be furnished to the commissioner shall be confidential except as otherwise necessary in the proper administration of this article. Confidential information includes social security numbers, federal tax identification numbers, and holder account numbers."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code Section to read as follows:
"44-12-239. (a) Upon written request, the commissioner shall provide a registered claimant's designated representative the following account information in a searchable and sortable electronic or digital format for all unclaimed accounts:
(1) Name of the apparent owner. If the property is from an insurance policy, provide the name of the insured and beneficiary, including the beneficiary's relation to the insured, if applicable;

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(2) Last known address of the apparent owner. If the apparent owner is the insured under an insurance policy, the address of the beneficiary, if applicable; (3) Owner account relation/vesting codes utilized by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators; (4) Cash amount; (5) Unliquidated securities or mutual funds account; number of shares, name of the issuer of the security or mutual funds account, and Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number, if available; (6) Safe-deposit box contents with descriptions utilized by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators; (7) Property type descriptions utilized by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators; (8) Date of last activity; (9) Year property was reported to the commissioner; and (10) Holder's name and contact information. (b) To receive unclaimed property account information and to receive compensation for services, a claimant's designated representative must register with the commissioner on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner and pay a $1,200.00 fee to the commissioner. The registration shall have a four-year term and may be renewed if the claimant's designated representative continues to meet the applicable criteria. Upon renewal, a claimant's designated representative shall pay a renewal fee of $1,200.00. To register, a claimant's designated representative shall provide the commissioner with a primary business address and telephone number; the name, telephone number, and email address of the individual who will be the primary point of contact with the commissioner; and a document granting the commissioner or his or her designee authority to conduct a criminal background check. A claimant's designated representative is ineligible for registration if, within the immediately preceding ten years, the representative, or the representative's officer, owner, or employee who performs or directs services, was convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, or fraud, or a verdict finding a breach of fiduciary duty. (c) A claimant's designated representative who receives unclaimed property information from the commissioner is prohibited from distributing such information except for the purpose of soliciting owners of unclaimed property to offer claim services. Any violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor, and the commissioner may refer a suspected violation to the Attorney General for prosecution. (d) The registration requirement imposed by subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to an attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia or a person representing an active corporate entity seeking to recover the entity's unclaimed property. (e) A registered claimant's designated representative is authorized to submit claims and respond to requests for additional information on behalf of an apparent owner and to receive information related to accounts claimed directly from the commissioner."

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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 Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for the handling of certain wills; to provide for definitions; to provide for administrative expenses of the commissioner; to provide for a claimant's designated representative; 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 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, is amended by adding two new subsections to Code Section 44-12-192, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(3.1) 'Claimant' means the person on whose behalf a claim is filed. (3.2) 'Claimant's designated representative' means a person who has successfully registered with the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-209, relating to rent due on safe-deposit boxes, notice of opening of box and sealing of contents when contents deemed abandoned, and delivery to commissioner, as follows:
"44-12-209. (a) If the rental due on a safe-deposit box has not been paid for one year, the lessor shall send a notice by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last known address of the lessee stating that the safe-deposit box will be opened and its contents stored at the expense of the lessee unless payment of the rental is made within 30 days. If the rental is not paid within 30 days from the mailing of the notice, the holder shall provide written notification to the commissioner of the drilling date not less than 30 days prior to this time. The commissioner may designate a representative to be present during the opening of the safe-deposit box. The safe-deposit box shall be opened in the presence of an officer of the lessor. The contents shall be sealed in a package by the officer who shall write on the outside the name of the lessee and the date of the opening. The officer shall execute a certificate reciting the name of the lessee, the date of the opening of the safe-deposit box, and a list of its contents. The certificate shall be included in the package and a copy of the certificate shall be sent by registered mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last

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known address of the lessee. The package shall then be placed in the general vaults of the lessor at a rental not exceeding the rental previously charged for the safe-deposit box. (b) If the contents of the safe-deposit box have not been claimed within two years of the mailing of the certificate, the lessor may send a further notice to the last known address of the lessee stating that, unless the accumulated charges are paid within 30 days, the contents of the safe-deposit box will be delivered to the commissioner as abandoned property under the provisions of Code Section 44-12-214. (c) The lessor shall submit to the commissioner a verified inventory of all of the contents of the safe-deposit box upon delivery of the contents of the safe-deposit box or such part thereof as shall be required by the commissioner under Code Section 44-12-214, but the lessor shall not deduct from any cash of the lessee in the safe-deposit box an amount equal to accumulated charges for rental but shall submit to the commissioner a verified statement of such charges and deductions. If there is no cash, or insufficient cash to pay accumulated charges, in the safe-deposit box, the commissioner shall remit to the lessor the charges or balance due, up to the value of the property in the safe-deposit box delivered to him the commissioner, less any costs or expenses of sale; but, if the charges or balance due exceeds the value of such property, the commissioner shall remit only the value of the property, less costs or expenses of sale. Any accumulated charges for safedeposit box rental paid by the commissioner to the lessor shall be deducted from the value of the property of the lessee delivered to the commissioner. (d) On and after January 1, 1991, a A copy of this Code section shall be printed on every contract for rental of a safe-deposit box. (e) If a will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument is included among the contents of a safe-deposit box or other safekeeping repository delivered to the commissioner, the commissioner shall:
(1) Retain each original will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument; provided, however, that, upon request, the commissioner shall:
(A) Deliver any will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument to the testator or settlor upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of such testator or settlor; (B) Deliver any will or codicil of a deceased testator to the probate court having jurisdiction of such testator's estate in the same circumstances under which a financial institution would deliver such will or codicil to such probate court pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-356 upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the testator; (C) Permit the removal of such will, codicil, trust instrument, or amendment to a trust instrument in the same circumstances under which a financial institution would permit the removal thereof pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 7-1-356; and (D) Deliver any trust instrument or amendment to a trust instrument to the trustee of the trust upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the settlor, satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of the trustee, and a certification of trust by the trustee made under oath and containing

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all of the information set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 5312-280; and (2) Upon request and upon payment of reasonable charges therefor, provide a true and correct photostatic or certified copy of: (A) Any will or codicil to any person upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the testator and satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of such person showing that, with respect to such will or codicil, such person is an interested person within the meaning of subsection (a) of Code Section 53-5-2 or is a registered claimant's designated representative pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239; and (B) Any trust instrument or amendment to a trust instrument to any person upon the presentation to the commissioner of satisfactory competent evidence of the death of the settlor and satisfactory competent evidence of the identity of such person showing that, with respect to such trust or amendment, such person is a trustee, trust director, or qualified beneficiary, as such terms are defined in Code Sections 53-12-2 and 5312-500, or is a registered claimant's designated representative pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-218, relating to disposition of funds received as proceeds of sales and administrative expenses, as follows:
"44-12-218. All funds received under this article, including the proceeds from the sale of abandoned property under Code Section 44-12-217, shall be deposited by the commissioner in the general fund; provided, however, that the commissioner may deduct moneys necessary to cover the direct administrative expenses required to identify, locate, secure, and transmit abandoned property prior to depositing such funds; provided, further, that such administrative expenses shall not be less than 1 percent of the funds deposited annually. Before making a deposit he or she shall record the name and last known address of each person appearing from the holders' reports to be entitled to the abandoned property and of the name and last known address of each insured person or annuitant and, with respect to each policy or contract listed in the report of an insurance corporation company, its number, the name of the corporation, and the amount due."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-220, relating to claims for property paid or delivered to commissioner, procedure, and destruction of records after seven years, as follows:
"44-12-220. (a) A person, excluding another state, claiming including a claimant's designated representative, who claims an interest in any property paid or delivered to the commissioner may file with him the commissioner a claim on a form prescribed by him

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the commissioner and verified by the claimant or the claimant's designated representative. This subsection shall not apply to claims made by another state. (b) The commissioner shall consider each claim within 90 days after it is filed and give written notice to the claimant or, if the person is utilizing the services of a designated representative, to the claimant's designated representative if the claim is denied in whole or in part. The notice may be given by mailing it to the claimant's designated representative, if any, or to the claimant's last address, if any, stated in the claim as the address to which notices are to be sent. If no address for notices is stated in the claim, the notice may be mailed to the last address, if any, of the claimant as stated in the claim. No notice of denial need be given if the claim fails to state either the last address to which notices are to be sent or the address of the claimant. (c) If a claim is allowed, the commissioner shall pay over or deliver to the claimant the property or the amount the commissioner actually received or the net proceeds if it has been sold by the commissioner. If the claim is made by a claimant's designated representative, the commissioner shall pay over or deliver to the claimant the balance remaining after deduction and payment of the amount due to the claimant's designated representative by the commissioner; provided, however, that any payments made directly to the claimant's designated representative shall be made only after a claim has been approved, if the claimant's designated representative is registered pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239, and if the claimant's designated representative provides proof to the commissioner of an agreement authorized by Code Section 44-12-239. The owner is not entitled to receive income or other increments accruing after remittance to the commissioner. (d) The commissioner may, after seven years following the receipt of property, destroy such records related to the property as deemed necessary; and after said seven-year period any claim relating to such property must be fully substantiated by a claimant, without recourse to such records shall maintain an electronic copy of all records related to the property. Certified electronic copies of documents that are stored electronically pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed an original pursuant to Chapter 10 of Title 24."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-221, relating to judicial review of decision of commissioner, as follows:
"44-12-221. (a) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner or whose claim the commissioner has failed to act upon within 90 days after the filing of the claim may appeal such decision or lack of decision to the Superior Court of Fulton County. The proceeding shall be brought within 90 days after the decision of the commissioner or within 180 days of the filing of the claim if the commissioner fails to act. The appeal shall be tried de novo without a jury. The record on appeal shall be limited to the evidence before the commissioner; provided, however, that the court may allow a party to supplement the record for good cause.

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(b) In rendering a determination regarding the merits of an unclaimed property claim, the commissioner shall rely on the applicable statutes, regulations, and decisions of relevant courts. The commissioner shall consider evidence that would be admissible in contested cases arising under the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act' as set forth in Code Section 50-13-15. In any proceeding for determination of a claim to property, the burden shall be upon the claimant to establish entitlement to the property by a preponderance of evidence."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-224, relating to agreement and fees for recovery or assistance in recovery of property reported and delivered to commissioner, as follows:
"44-12-224. (a) All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of property reported and delivered to the commissioner under this article shall be unenforceable for 24 months after the date of payment or the delivery of property to the commissioner written in at least ten-point type, shall describe the services to be performed, and shall state the estimated aggregate value of the property, if known, the percentage and estimated amount to be paid as compensation for services, and the estimated amount the owner will receive after compensation is deducted, in a format substantially similar to the following:
$________________ Estimated dollar value of the unclaimed property, if known #________________ Number of unliquidated shares $________ /_______ % Estimated compensation expressed as a dollar amount and percentage (If the actual value of the unclaimed property paid is less than shown above, the amount of compensation will be reduced to reflect the percentage of unclaimed property that is paid.) $________________ Estimated net amount to be paid to claimant(s), if known (PENDING will appear when claimant's interest is pending judicial determination.) The agreement must be signed by the claimant, and electronic signatures shall be permitted pursuant to Code Section 10-12-7. (b) The fees charged by any person, firm, or corporation to recover or assist in the recovery for and on behalf of a claimant of property reported and delivered to the commissioner under this article shall not exceed 10 percent of the value of the property recovered. All funds or property located by a person to be compensated by the payment of such a fee shall be paid or delivered directly to the owner and may not be paid or delivered to the person to receive the fee whether pursuant to a duly executed power of attorney or otherwise. Contracts authorized by this Code Section shall not allow for payment to a claimant's designated representative to exceed 30 percent of the unclaimed property's value. The 30 percent compensation limit shall not apply if a judicial order, judgment, or decree to document entitlement provides otherwise or if an owner sells the unclaimed property to a third-party purchaser. To receive compensation, a claimant's

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designated representative must be registered with the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 44-12-239, unless exempt."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 44-12-225, relating to confidentiality of information or records required by this article, as follow:
"44-12-225. Any information or records required to be furnished to the commissioner shall be confidential except as otherwise necessary in the proper administration of this article. Confidential information includes social security numbers, federal tax identification numbers, and holder account numbers."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code Section to read as follows:
"44-12-239. (a) Upon written request, the commissioner shall provide a registered claimant's designated representative the following account information in a searchable and sortable electronic or digital format for all unclaimed accounts:
(1) Name of the apparent owner. If the property is from an insurance policy, provide the name of the insured and beneficiary, including the beneficiary's relation to the insured, if applicable; (2) Last known address of the apparent owner. If the apparent owner is the insured under an insurance policy, the address of the beneficiary, if applicable; (3) Owner account relation/vesting codes utilized by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators; (4) Cash amount; (5) Unliquidated securities or mutual funds account; number of shares, name of the issuer of the security or mutual funds account, and Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number, if available; (6) Safe-deposit box contents with descriptions utilized by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators; (7) Property type descriptions utilized by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators; (8) Date of last activity; (9) Year property was reported to the commissioner; and (10) Holder's name and contact information. (b) To receive unclaimed property account information and to receive compensation for services, a claimant's designated representative must register with the commissioner on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner and pay a $1,200.00 fee to the commissioner. The registration shall have a four-year term and may be renewed if the claimant's designated representative continues to meet the applicable criteria. Upon renewal, a claimant's designated representative shall pay a renewal fee of $1,200.00. To register, a claimant's designated representative shall provide the commissioner with a

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primary business address and telephone number; the name, telephone number, and email address of the individual who will be the primary point of contact with the commissioner; and a document granting the commissioner or his or her designee authority to conduct a criminal background check. A claimant's designated representative is ineligible for registration if, within the immediately preceding ten years, the representative, or the representative's officer, owner, or employee who performs or directs services, was convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, or fraud, or a verdict finding a breach of fiduciary duty. (c) A claimant's designated representative who receives unclaimed property information from the commissioner is prohibited from distributing such information except for the purpose of soliciting owners of unclaimed property to offer claim services. Any violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor, and the commissioner may refer a suspected violation to the Attorney General for prosecution. (d) The registration requirement imposed by subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to an attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia or a person representing an active corporate entity seeking to recover the entity's unclaimed property. (e) A registered claimant's designated representative is authorized to submit claims and respond to requests for additional information on behalf of an apparent owner and to receive information related to accounts claimed directly from the commissioner."

SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.

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:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B
Neal

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley

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N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan N Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins

N Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 115, nays 47.

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

HB 1377. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Rhodes of the 120th, Smith of the 18th and Gunter of the 8th:

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 provisions relative to income taxes, so as to authorize private causes of action for equitable relief regarding the failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; to provide for attorneys' fees; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to income taxes, so as to authorize private causes of action for equitable relief regarding the failure of employers to comply with revenue provisions regarding employees; to provide for attorneys' fees; 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. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-7. (a) In the event that an employer other than a governmental entity fails to properly deduct and withhold from wages funds as required by Code Section 48-7-101 or otherwise fails to perform any duty required of it by this chapter, any person may institute a civil action under this Code section and seek injunctive relief to require such employer to comply with all applicable provisions of this title; provided, however, that no showing of special or irreparable damage to the person shall have to be made. Upon the execution of the proper bond against damages for an injunction improvidently granted, a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction may be issued in any such action before a final determination on the merits. (b) In any civil action authorized by this Code section, the court shall award costs and expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to the prevailing party."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley E Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin N Martin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 921. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lionel "Little Train" James; and for other purposes.
HR 922. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Harrison Rice; and for other purposes.
HR 923. By Representatives Moore of the 90th and Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elton Alexander on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 924. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Meeks of the 178th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emma Grace Hutchinson, Presley Harrison, Trent Mathews, and Jude Harrison for their work at Crosby Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 925. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Smith-Lockwood Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 926. By Representatives Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Lim of the 99th, Park of the 101st, McLeod of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Nicole Cannata for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award on March 8, 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 927. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Prince of the 127th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2022, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 928. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Clark of the 108th, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Tracey Simmons Fisher for her outstanding work in her community; and for other purposes.

HR 929. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Redding on his outstanding public service and induction into the National Association of Conservation Districts Hall of Distinction; and for other purposes.

HR 930. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Dempsey of the 13th and Houston of the 170th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2022, as Reach Out and Read Day at the state capitol to recognize the power of reading to young children every day; 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 1.

By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Jones of the 25th, Williams of the 145th, Gullett of the 19th 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 provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; 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 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education generally, so as to provide for public forums at public institutions of higher education

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within the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia for the campus community; to prevent the creation of "free speech zones" at such public institutions of higher education; to allow for reasonable, content- and viewpoint-neutral, and narrowly tailored time, place, and manner restrictions on expressive activity at public institutions of higher education; to prohibit material and substantial disruption of protected expressive activity at public institutions of higher education; to require public institutions of higher education to provide public notice of rules and expectations regarding expressive activity; to require public institutions of higher education to develop materials, programs, and procedures related to expressive activity; 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.
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 repealing Code Section 20-3-48, relating to adoption of free speech and expression regulations and disciplinary sanctions for interfering with rights, and enacting a new Code Section 20-3-48 to read as follows:
"20-3-48. (a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act.' (b) As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Campus community' means students, administrators, faculty, and staff at the public institution of higher education and their invited guests. (2) 'Materially and substantially disrupts' means when a person intentionally engages in conduct or expressive activity which such person knew or reasonably should have known would significantly hinder another person's or group's expressive activity, prevent the communication of the person's or group's message, or prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering, or procession by:
(A) Engaging in fighting, violent, or other unlawful behavior; or (B) Physically blocking, using threats of violence, or creating loud or sustained noise or vocalization intended to prevent any person from attending, listening to, viewing, or otherwise participating in an expressive activity. Conduct or expressive activity shall not be considered a material or substantial disruption if it is protected under the Georgia Constitution or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, lawful protests in an unrestricted outdoor area of campus (except during times when those areas have been reserved in advance for other events) or minor, brief, or fleeting nonviolent disruptions of events that are isolated and short in duration. (3) 'Public institution of higher education' or 'institution' means any college or university under the management and control of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

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(4) 'Student' means any person who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a public institution of higher education. (5) 'Student-on-student harassment' means unwelcome conduct or expressive activity directed at a student that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that a student is effectively denied equal access to educational opportunities or benefits provided by the public institution of higher education. This term shall not apply to or govern any employment policy of a public institution of higher education relating to harassment. (6) 'Student organization' means any association, club, fraternity, society, sorority, or organized group of students, whether academic, athletic, political, social, or otherwise, that is officially recognized by a public institution of higher education. (7) 'Unrestricted outdoor area of campus' means any outdoor area of campus that is generally accessible to members of the campus community, including, but not limited to, grassy areas, walkways, or other common areas, and does not include outdoor areas when and where access to members of the campus community is lawfully restricted. (c) Unrestricted outdoor areas of campuses of public institutions of higher education in this state shall be deemed public forums for the campus community, and public institutions of higher education shall not create 'free speech zones' or other designated areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited for the campus community. (d) Public institutions of higher education may maintain and enforce reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions for the campus community narrowly tailored in service of a significant institutional interest only when such restrictions employ clear, published, content- and viewpoint-neutral criteria, and provide for ample alternative means of expression. Any such restrictions shall allow for members of the campus community to spontaneously and contemporaneously assemble and distribute literature. Nothing in this Code section shall be interpreted as limiting the right of student expression elsewhere on campus. (e) Protected expressive activity under this part consists of speech and other conduct protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, lawful verbal, written, audio-visual, or electronic expression by which individuals may communicate ideas to one another, including all forms of peaceful assembly, distributing literature, carrying signs, circulating petitions, demonstrations, protests, and speeches including those by guest speakers. (f) Any person who wishes to engage in noncommercial expressive activity in an unrestricted outdoor area of campus shall be permitted to do so freely, as long as the person's conduct is not unlawful and does not materially and substantially disrupt the functioning of the public institution of higher education, subject to restrictions lawfully imposed under subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to make the unrestricted areas of campus into a designated public forum for persons who are not members of the campus community. (g) Nothing in this part shall be interpreted as preventing public institutions of higher education from prohibiting student-on-student harassment as defined in this part; from complying with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment; or from

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prohibiting, limiting, or restricting expression that is not protected under the Georgia Constitution or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, true threats or expressive activity directed to provoke imminent lawless actions and likely to produce it. (h) Nothing in this part shall enable individuals to engage in conduct that materially and substantially disrupts another's expressive activity that is occurring in an unrestricted outdoor area of campus or a campus space reserved for that activity under the exclusive use or control of a particular group. (i) Public institutions of higher education shall make public in their handbooks, on their websites, and through their orientation programs for students the policies, regulations, and expectations of students regarding free expressive activity on campus consistent with this part. (j) Public institutions of higher education shall develop materials, programs, and procedures to ensure that those persons who have responsibility for discipline or education of students, such as administrators, campus police officers, residence life officials, and professors, understand the policies, regulations, and duties of public institutions of higher education regarding expressive activity on campus consistent with this part."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-48.1, relating to annual report by board of regents, as follows:
"20-3-48.1. The board of regents shall make and publish an annual report and provide a copy to the Governor and each chamber of the General Assembly on July 1 of each year addressing the following from the previous calendar year:
(1) Any barriers to, or disruptions of, free expression within state public institutions of higher education; (2) Administrative response and discipline relating to violation of regulations and policies established pursuant to Code Section 20-3-48; (3) Actions taken by state public institutions of higher learning education, including difficulties, controversies, or successes, in maintaining a posture of administrative and institutional neutrality with regard to political or social issues; and (4) Any assessments, criticisms, commendations, or recommendations the board of regents deems appropriate to further include in the report."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-3-48.2, relating to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on speech.
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Article 2 of Chapter 4, relating to technical and adult education, by adding a Code section to read as follows:

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"20-4-11.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Campus community' means students, administrators, faculty, and staff at the public institution of higher education and their invited guests. (2) 'Materially and substantially disrupts' means when a person intentionally engages in conduct or expressive activity which such person knew or reasonably should have known would significantly hinder another person's or group's expressive activity, prevent the communication of the person's or group's message, or prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering, or procession by:
(A) Engaging in fighting, violent, or other unlawful behavior; or (B) Physically blocking, using threats of violence, or creating loud or sustained noise or vocalization intended to prevent any person from attending, listening to, viewing, or otherwise participating in an expressive activity. Conduct or expressive activity shall not be considered a material or substantial disruption if it is protected under the Georgia Constitution or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, lawful protests in an unrestricted outdoor area of campus (except during times when those areas have been reserved in advance for other events) or minor, brief, or fleeting nonviolent disruptions of events that are isolated and short in duration. (3) 'Public institution of higher education' or 'institution' means any postsecondary technical school or other postsecondary branch of the Technical College System of Georgia. (4) 'Student' means any person who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a public institution of higher education. (5) 'Student-on-student harassment' means unwelcome conduct or expressive activity directed at a student that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that a student is effectively denied equal access to educational opportunities or benefits provided by the public institution of higher education. This term shall not apply to or govern any employment policy of a public institution of higher education relating to harassment. (6) 'Student organization' means any association, club, fraternity, society, sorority, or organized group of students, whether academic, athletic, political, social, or otherwise, that is officially recognized by a public institution of higher education. (7) 'Unrestricted outdoor area of campus' means any outdoor area of campus that is generally accessible to members of the campus community, including, but not limited to, grassy areas, walkways, or other common areas, and does not include outdoor areas when and where access to members of the campus community is lawfully restricted. (b) Unrestricted outdoor areas of campuses of public institutions of higher education in this state shall be deemed public forums for the campus community, and public institutions of higher education shall not create 'free speech zones' or other designated areas of campus outside of which expressive activities are prohibited for the campus community. (c) Public institutions of higher education may maintain and enforce reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions for the campus community narrowly tailored in service of

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a significant institutional interest only when such restrictions employ clear, published, content- and viewpoint-neutral criteria, and provide for ample alternative means of expression. Any such restrictions shall allow for members of the campus community to spontaneously and contemporaneously assemble and distribute literature. Nothing in this Code section shall be interpreted as limiting the right of student expression elsewhere on campus. (d) Protected expressive activity under this Code section consists of speech and other conduct protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, lawful verbal, written, audio-visual, or electronic expression by which individuals may communicate ideas to one another, including all forms of peaceful assembly, distributing literature, carrying signs, circulating petitions, demonstrations, protests, and speeches including those by guest speakers. (e) Any person who wishes to engage in noncommercial expressive activity in an unrestricted outdoor area of campus shall be permitted to do so freely, as long as the person's conduct is not unlawful and does not materially and substantially disrupt the functioning of the public institution of higher education, subject to restrictions lawfully imposed under subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to make the unrestricted areas of campus into a designated public forum for persons who are not members of the campus community. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall be interpreted as preventing public institutions of higher education from prohibiting student-on-student harassment as defined in this Code section; from complying with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment; or from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting expression that is not protected under the Georgia Constitution or the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, including, but not limited to, true threats or expressive activity directed to provoke imminent lawless actions and likely to produce it. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall enable individuals to engage in conduct that materially and substantially disrupts another's expressive activity that is occurring in an unrestricted outdoor area of campus or a campus space reserved for that activity under the exclusive use or control of a particular group. (h) Public institutions of higher education shall make public in their handbooks, on their websites, and through their orientation programs for students the policies, regulations, and expectations of students regarding free expressive activity on campus consistent with this Code section. (i) Public institutions of higher education shall develop materials, programs, and procedures to ensure that those persons who have responsibility for discipline or education of students, such as administrators, campus police officers, residence life officials, and professors, understand the policies, regulations, and duties of public institutions of higher education regarding expressive activity on campus consistent with this Code section. (j) The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall make and publish an annual report and provide a copy to the Governor and each chamber of the General

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Assembly on July 1 of each year addressing the following from the previous calendar year:
(1) Any barriers to, or disruptions of, free expression within public institutions of higher education; (2) Administrative response and discipline relating to violation of regulations and policies established pursuant to Code Section 20-3-48; (3) Actions taken by public institutions of higher education, including difficulties, controversies, or successes, in maintaining a posture of administrative and institutional neutrality with regard to political or social issues; and (4) Any assessments, criticisms, commendations, or recommendations the board of regents deems appropriate to further include in the report."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.

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:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 62.

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

Representative Cannon of the 58th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1.

HB 1084. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Meeks of the 178th, Thomas of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with 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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for such exceptions; to require local boards of education, local school superintendents, and the governing bodies of charter schools to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race; to require that curricula and training programs shall encourage such employees not to judge others based on race; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for complaint resolution policies and procedures; to provide for promulgation of a model policy by the State Board of Education; to provide for guidance to schools and local school systems by the Department of Education; to provide for a process by which certain individuals shall have access to certain records; to provide for penalties; to prohibit certain waivers; to prohibit basing certification

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and classification of certain professional personnel upon completion of training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts; to prohibit certain performance standards and the code of ethics for educators to require completion of training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Protect Students First Act."
SECTION 2. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in Article 1 of Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-1-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Divisive concepts' means any of the following concepts, including views espousing such concepts:
(A) One race is inherently superior to another race; (B) The United States of America is fundamentally racist; (C) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, is inherently or consciously racist or oppressive toward individuals of other races; (D) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race; (E) An individual's moral character is inherently determined by his or her race; (F) An individual, by virtue of his or her race, bears individual responsibility for actions committed in the past by other individuals of the same race; (G) An individual should feel anguish or any other form of psychological distress because of his or her race; (H) Performance-based and merit-based advancement policies and practices are racist; or (I) Any other form of race scapegoating or race stereotyping. (2) 'Espousing personal political beliefs' means an individual, while performing official duties as part of his or her employment or engagement with a school or local school system, intentionally encouraging or attempting to persuade or indoctrinate a student, school community member, or other school personnel to agree with, adopt, or promote such individual's personal beliefs concerning divisive concepts. (3) 'Race scapegoating' means assigning fault or blame to a race, or to an individual of a particular race because of his or her race. Such term includes, but is not limited to, any claim that an individual of a particular race, consciously and by virtue of his or her race, is inherently racist or is inherently inclined to oppress individuals of other races.

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(4) 'Race stereotyping' means ascribing character traits, values, moral or ethical codes, status, or beliefs to an individual because of his or her race. (b) Each local board of education, local school superintendent, and the governing body of each charter school shall prohibit employees from discriminating against students and other employees based on race. (c)(1) Each local board of education, local school superintendent, and the governing body of each charter school shall ensure that curricula and training programs encourage employees and students to practice tolerance and mutual respect and to refrain from judging others based on race. (2) Each school and local school system may provide curricula or training programs that foster learning and workplace environments where all students, employees, and school community members are respected; provided, however, that any curriculum, classroom instruction, or mandatory training program, whether delivered or facilitated by school personnel or a third party engaged by a school or local school system, shall not act upon, promote, or encourage divisive concepts. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed or applied to: (1) Inhibit or violate the rights protected by the Constitutions of Georgia and the United States of America or undermine intellectual freedom and free expression; (2) Infringe upon the intellectual vitality of students and employees of local boards of education, local school systems, or other schools; (3) Prohibit a local board of education, local school system, or other school from promoting concepts such as tolerance, mutual respect, cultural sensitivity, or cultural competency; provided, however, that such efforts do not conflict with the requirements of this Code section and other applicable laws; (4) Prohibit a school administrator, teacher, other school personnel, or an individual facilitating a training program from responding in a professionally and academically appropriate manner and without espousing personal political beliefs to questions regarding specific divisive concepts raised by students, school community members, or participants in a training program; (5) Prohibit the discussion of divisive concepts, as part of a larger course of instruction, in a professionally and academically appropriate manner and without espousing personal political beliefs; (6) Prohibit the full and rigorous implementation of curricula, or elements of a curriculum, that are required as part of advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or dual enrollment coursework; provided, however, that such implementation is done in a professionally and academically appropriate manner and without espousing personal political beliefs; (7) Prohibit the use of curricula that addresses the topics of slavery, racial oppression, racial segregation, or racial discrimination, including topics relating to the enactment and enforcement of laws resulting in racial oppression, segregation, and discrimination in a professionally and academically appropriate manner and without espousing personal political beliefs;

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(8) Create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against a local board of education, local school system, or other school, or the departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees, agents, or any other personnel affiliated with such local board of education, local school system, or other school; or (9) Prohibit a state or federal court or agency of competent jurisdiction from ordering training or other remedial action that discusses divisive concepts due to a finding of discrimination, including discrimination based on race. (e)(1) No later than August 1, 2022, each local board of education and the governing body of each charter school shall adopt a complaint resolution policy to address complaints alleging violations of any provision of subsections (b) through (d) of this Code section. The complaint resolution policy shall provide that:
(A) A school or local school system shall not be required to respond to a complaint made pursuant to this subsection unless it is made by:
(i) The parent of a student enrolled at the school where the alleged violation occurred; (ii) A student who has reached the age of majority or is a lawfully emancipated minor and who is enrolled at the school where the alleged violation occurred; or (iii) An individual employed as a school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel at the school where the alleged violation occurred; (B) The complaint shall first be submitted in writing to the principal of the school where the alleged violation occurred; (C) The complaint shall provide a reasonably detailed description of the alleged violation; (D)(i) Within five school days of receiving such written complaint, the school principal or a designee of the charter school or local school system shall review the complaint and take reasonable steps to investigate the allegations in the complaint; (ii) Within ten school days of receiving the complaint, unless another schedule is mutually agreed to by the complainant and the school principal or the designee of the charter school or local school system, the school principal or such designee shall confer with the complainant and inform the complainant whether a violation occurred, in whole or in part, and, if such a violation was found to have occurred, what remedial steps have been or will be taken; provided, however, that the confidentiality of student or personnel information shall not be violated; and (iii) Following such conference, within three school days of a request by the complainant, the school principal or the designee of the charter school or local school system shall provide to the complainant a written summary of the findings of the investigation and a statement of remedial measures, if any; provided, however, that such written response shall not disclose any confidential student or personnel information; (E) The determinations provided for in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph shall be reviewed by the governing body of a state charter school or the local school superintendent or his or her designee, as applicable, within ten school days of

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receiving a written request for such review by the complainant addressed to the governing body of a state charter school or the local school superintendent, as applicable; provided, however, that confidential student or personnel matters shall not be subject to review pursuant to this subparagraph; and
(F)(i) The local school superintendent's decision following the review provided for in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph shall be subject to review by the local board of education as provided in Code Section 20-2-1160; provided, however, that confidential student or personnel matters shall not be subject to review pursuant to this division; and (ii) The decision of the governing body of a state charter school following the review provided for in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph shall be subject to review by the State Charter Schools Commission, whereupon the State Charter Schools Commission shall take appropriate remedial measures, including, but not limited to, revocation of a state charter school's charter; provided, however, that confidential student or personnel matters shall not be subject to review pursuant to this division. (2) Following a decision by a local board of education regarding a complaint made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, any party aggrieved by the decision of the local board of education shall have the right to appeal such decision to the State Board of Education for a hearing as provided in Code Section 20-2-1160. (3) The State Board of Education shall, after hearing an appeal brought pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, make written findings regarding whether any violations of any provision of subsections (b) through (d) of this Code section occurred at a school in such school system. If the State Board of Education finds that one or more such violations occurred, it shall direct the Department of Education to develop a corrective action plan to be provided to the local school system within ten days of such finding, and the local school system shall have 30 days to implement the corrective action plan. If the State Board of Education finds that such local school system has not implemented the corrective action plan: (A)(i) In cases where the local school system at issue has been granted one or more waivers as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 2 of this title, Code Section 20-2-244, or Code Section 20-2-2065, the State Board of Education shall order the immediate suspension of one or more waivers included in the local school system's contract with the State Board of Education providing for such waivers; (ii) The State Board of Education shall exercise discretion in determining which waivers shall be subject to such order of suspension and shall, as may be reasonable and practicable, narrowly tailor such order to address specific violations of provisions of subsections (b) through (d) of this Code section; and (iii) An order suspending a local school system's waivers pursuant to division (i) of this subparagraph shall be in effect for no less than 12 months from the date of such order and, if the remainder of the current term of such local school system's contract with the State Board of Education providing for waivers is greater than 12 months, then no longer than such remainder; and

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(B) In cases where the local school system at issue has not been granted a waiver as provided in Article 4 of Chapter 2 of this title, Code Section 20-2-244, or Code Section 20-2-2065, the State Board of Education shall refer the matter to the State School Superintendent to determine whether to exercise his or her suspension authority as provided in Code Section 20-2-34. (4) No later than July 1, 2022, the State Board of Education shall promulgate a model policy to assist schools and local school systems with establishing a complaint resolution process that meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection. The Department of Education shall develop guidance for schools and local school systems for use when determining whether violations of subsections (b) through (d) of this Code section have occurred. The Department of Education shall be authorized to revise such guidance from time to time. (5) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit any cause of action available at law or in equity to a complainant who is aggrieved by a decision of a local board of education, the governing body of a charter school, or the State Charter Schools Commission made pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (f)(1) Any individual described in divisions (e)(1)(A)(i) through (iii) of this Code section shall have the right at any time, including prior to filing a complaint as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, to request, in writing, from the local school superintendent or school principal nonconfidential records which he or she reasonably believes may substantiate a complaint under this Code section. The local school superintendent or school principal shall produce such records for inspection within a reasonable amount of time not to exceed three business days of receipt of a request. In those instances where some, but not all, of the records requested are available for inspection within three business days, the local school superintendent or school principal shall make available within that period such records that are available for inspection. In any instance where some or all of such records are unavailable within three business days of receipt of the request, and such information exists, the local school superintendent or school principal shall, within such time period, provide the requester with a description of such records and a timeline for when the records will be available for inspection and shall provide the records or access thereto as soon as practicable but in no case later than 30 days after receipt of the request. (2) If the local school superintendent or school principal denies a parent's request for records or does not provide existing responsive records within 30 days, the parent may appeal such denial or failure to respond to the local board of education or charter school governing board. The local board of education or charter school governing board must place such appeal on the agenda for its next public meeting. If it is too late for such appeal to appear on the next meeting's agenda, the appeal must be included on the agenda for the subsequent meeting. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit any cause of action available at law or in equity to a parent who is aggrieved by a decision of a local board of education or the governing body of a charter school made pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection.

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(g) This Code section shall not be subject to waivers pursuant to Code Section 20-2-82 for a strategic waivers school system; Code Section 20-2-244 for a local board of education; Code Section 20-2-2063.2 for a charter system; or Code Section 20-2-2065 for a charter school established pursuant to Article 31 or Article 31A of this chapter, a charter system, or schools within a charter system."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2, relating to certificated professional personnel in elementary and secondary education, by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-200, relating to regulation of certificated professional personnel by Professional Standards Commission, rules and regulations, and fees, as follows:
"(a) The Professional Standards Commission shall provide, by regulation, for certifying and classifying all certificated professional personnel employed in the public schools of this state, including personnel who provide virtual instruction to public schools of this state, whether such personnel are located within or outside of this state or whether such personnel are employed by a local unit of administration. Such certification and classification shall not be dependent in whole or in part upon an individual participating in or completing any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11, are acted upon, promoted, or encouraged. No such personnel shall be employed in the public schools of this state unless they hold certificates issued by the commission certifying their qualifications and classification in accordance with such regulations. The commission shall establish such number of classifications of other certificated professional personnel as it may find reasonably necessary or desirable for the operation of the public schools; provided, however, that such classifications shall be based only upon academic, technical, and professional training, experience, and competency of such personnel. The commission is authorized to provide for denying a certificate to an applicant, suspending or revoking a certificate, or otherwise disciplining the holder of a certificate for good cause after an investigation is held and notice and an opportunity for a hearing are provided the certificate holder or applicant in accordance with subsection (d) of Code Section 20-2-984.5. The commission shall designate and define the various classifications of professional personnel employed in the public schools of this state that shall be required to be certificated under this Code section or under Code Section 20-2-206. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term 'certificated professional personnel' means all professional personnel certificated by the commission and county or regional librarians.
(b)(1) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish rules and regulations for appropriate requirements and procedures to ensure high-quality certification standards for all Georgia educators while facilitating the interstate mobility of out-of-state certified educators; provided, however, that such rules, regulations, requirements, and procedures shall not require an individual to participate in or complete any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11, are acted upon, promoted, or encouraged."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Subpart 1A of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2, relating to improved student learning environment and discipline in elementary and secondary education, by revising Code Section 20-2-739, relating to conflict management and resolution and cultural diversity training programs, as follows:
"20-2-739. On and after July 1, 2000, the Department of Education shall provide training programs in conflict management and resolution and in cultural diversity for voluntary implementation by local boards of education for school employees, parents and guardians, and students; provided, however, that after July 1, 2022, such training programs shall not act upon, promote, or encourage divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2, relating to professional standards in elementary and secondary education, by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-984, relating to Professional Standards Commission -- authority to create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel as qualified for a certificate to practice in the public schools of Georgia,; provided, however, that such standards and procedures shall not require an individual to participate in or complete any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11, are acted upon, promoted, or encouraged; provided, further, that such standards shall include including the following:
(1) Procedures for limiting the number and types of certificates to the fewest possible consistent with providing qualified teachers for Georgia's schools; (2) In-service training and related requirements needed to renew or maintain certification; (3) Multiple or alternative routes to professional teacher certification, including, but not limited to, the alternative and nontraditional teacher certification programs provided for in Code Section 20-2-206; and (4) Requirements, including appropriate examinations and assessments, for acquiring and maintaining certification pursuant to Code Section 20-2-200."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2, relating to professional standards in elementary and secondary education, by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-984.1, relating to Professional Standards Commission -- adoption of standards of performance and a code of ethics, as follows:
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of ethics shall represent standards of performance and conduct which are generally accepted by educators of this state. In adopting regulations as provided in this Code section, the commission shall seek the advice of educators of this state. The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall be limited to professional performance and professional ethics. The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall not require an individual to participate in or complete any training program in which divisive concepts, as such term is defined in Code Section 20-1-11, are acted upon, promoted, or encouraged."

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:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore E Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

E Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Mainor E Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 92, nays 63.

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

Representative Wade of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 1084 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Representative Wade of the 9th asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion.

It was so ordered.

Representative Cannon of the 58th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1084.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 1194. By Representative Crowe of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 1351. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, Newton of the 123rd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th 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 assistance generally, so as to provide for pharmacy benefits management for the Medicaid program to be conducted by the Department of Community Health after a date certain;

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to provide for a cost calculation; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 932. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Carley Vogel, Miss Cobb County 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 933. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1-28, 2022, as Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month; and other purposes.
HR 934. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13-19, 2022, as Future Business Leaders of America Week in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 935. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Jenkins of the 132nd, Dickey of the 140th, Camp of the 131st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 18, 2022, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following communications were received:
Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

March 4, 2022
Honorable Brad Raffensperger Secretary of State 214 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary of State Raffensperger:

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Enclosed is a certificate from the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifying that Honorable Ann Purcell has been elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 1st Congressional District. She will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2027. 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

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

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

TO:

HONORABLE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

SECRETARY OF STATE

This is to certify that Honorable Ann Purcell 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 1st Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2027.

/s/ Geoff Duncan HONORABLE GEOFF DUNCAN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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

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March 4, 2022

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 Dennis McEntire has been elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 3rd Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2022. 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:jb Enclosures

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

Office of Legislative Counsel General Assembly of Georgia

TO:

HONORABLE BRAD RAFFENSPERGER

SECRETARY OF STATE

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This is to certify that Honorable Dennis McEntire 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 3rd Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2027.
/s/ Geoff Duncan HONORABLE GEOFF DUNCAN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
/s/ David Ralston HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 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, March 8, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Twenty-Fifth Legislative Day

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

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Belton Bennett Benton Blackmon Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kennard LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mallow Marin Martin Mathiak

Mathis McClain McDonald E McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Nelson Nguyen Nix Paris Park Parrish Parsons Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley E Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Shannon

Sharper Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade E Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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 Bentley of the 139th, Beverly of the 143rd, Boddie of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st, Clark of the 108th, Dreyer of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th, Hopson of the 153rd, Houston of the 170th, Jackson of the 64th, Kirby of the 114th, Knight of the 130th, Lim of the 99th, Mainor of the 56th, Moore of the 95th, Moore of the 90th, Oliver of the 82nd, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 155th, Singleton of the 71st, and Washburn of the 141st.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Tony Wardlaw, Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Dublin, 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 1521. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Clark of the 147th, Corbett of the 174th, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife control permits, so as to authorize the hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas during any season; to amend Code Section 27-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs, so as to prohibit rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources from

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prohibiting open seasons on hunting or trapping of feral hogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 1522. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-831 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required information from operators of beauty pageants, so as to require certain additional information to be provided to beauty pageant contestants before accepting a fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1523. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Jones of the 25th, Powell of the 32nd and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1524. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 127th, Nelson of the 125th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a qualified consolidated government special purpose local option sales tax; to provide an exception to a ceiling on local sales and use taxes; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization of tax and applicability; to provide for local authorization and referenda; to provide for imposition and termination of tax; to provide for administration and collection of tax; to provide for returns; to provide for distribution of tax proceeds; to provide for personal property in other jurisdictions; to prohibit taxation of products ordered and delivered outside of jurisdiction; to prohibit taxation of certain construction materials; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for impact on other taxes; to provide for

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use of proceeds and general obligation debt; 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 1525. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Washburn of the 141st, LaHood of the 175th, Smith of the 18th 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 amend certain definitions to include consultants as contemplated by Chapter 80 of Title 36, relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities generally; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1526. By Representative Wilson of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to establish the Healthy Georgia Program, providing comprehensive universal single payer healthcare coverage and a healthcare cost control system for the benefit of all Georgia residents; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1527. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Gunter of the 8th, Camp of the 131st, Jenkins of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to constables, clerk, and other court personnel, so as to provide for the qualification of constables; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1528. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Barton of the 5th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, Cheokas of the 138th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals

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recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; to provide for a definition; to provide that certain catalytic converters and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; 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.
HB 1529. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, DeLoach of the 167th and Werkheiser of the 157th:
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 1532. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Gravley of the 67th, Rhodes of the 120th and Corbett of the 174th:
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 for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for license and permit fees; to provide for retail hemp food establishment licenses and wholesale hemp food establishment licenses; to provide for bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1533. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Cooper of the 43rd, Frye of the 118th, Dempsey of the 13th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that professional programs that are established to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity; to provide

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that certain documents and information of professional programs are not discoverable; 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 1534. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 limit the access of certain database information regarding an alleged perpetrator to certain offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 915. By Representatives Moore of the 90th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Mitchell of the 88th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in 2024 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2022 general election shall serve two-year terms of office; 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 Rules.
HR 916. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Williams of the 168th, Thomas of the 65th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Jackson of the 128th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for the Expansion and National Competitiveness of Georgia Agriculture; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 917. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Alexander of the 66th and Evans of the 83rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee to assess "Too Young To Suspend" and the implementation of 2018 House Bill 740 and State Board of Education Rule 160-4-8-.15 to improve the student learning environment and discipline in elementary and secondary schools; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 918. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Ramn Alvarado and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 919. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 32nd, Campbell of the 171st and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to follow through with its efforts to regulate train length; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 931. By Representative Carson of the 46th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Edward "Kip" William Klein III 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 and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1488 HB 1490 HB 1492 HB 1494 HB 1496 HB 1498 HB 1500 HB 1502 HB 1504 HB 1506 HB 1508 HB 1510 HB 1512 HB 1514 HB 1516 HB 1519

HB 1489 HB 1491 HB 1493 HB 1495 HB 1497 HB 1499 HB 1501 HB 1503 HB 1505 HB 1507 HB 1509 HB 1511 HB 1513 HB 1515 HB 1518 HB 1520

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HB 1530 HR 896 HR 898 HR 920 SR 504

HB 1531 HR 897 HR 908 SB 403

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 1475 Do Pass SB 554 Do Pass

HB 1476 Do Pass SB 555 Do Pass

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

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 1350 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1499 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 689 Do Pass HB 1391 Do Pass HB 1452 Do Pass

HB 1354 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1433 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 920 Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 08, 2022

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

Pursuant to 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

HB 1013 HB 1040
HB 1042
HB 1304 HB 1319 HB 1344

Mental Health Parity Act; enact (Substitute)(H&HS-Ralston-7th) Social services; community action agencies to submit audit reports and IRS forms before any contracts are made with DHS; require (Substitute)(B&FAO-Bentley-139th) OneGeorgia Authority Act; grant program to establish primary care medical facilities in health professional shortage areas; provide (H&HS-Jasperse-11th) Georgia Caregivers Act; create (Substitute)(H&HS-Hawkins-27th) Georgia Student Finance Authority; provide for Georgia LEO Scholarship grant (Substitute)(HEd-Werkheiser-157th) Public officers and employees; updated language regarding spouses of armed forces service members; provide (D&VA-Clark-147th)

Structured Rule

HB 1039 Income tax; expenditures on maintenance for Class III railroads; extend tax credit (Substitute)(W&M-Jackson-128th)

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 1475. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Elbert 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 1476. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Colbert, approved

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February 14, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2417), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3909), and an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3994), so as to revise provisions regarding staggered, four-year terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers; to designate city council posts; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 554. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Treutlen County Board of Education, approved March 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 2340), as amended, so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 555. By Senator Tillery of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Treutlen County, approved March 12, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 807), as amended, so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon

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E Ballinger Barr
Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

E McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Sharper Singleton
Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade
Washburn E Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF 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 4.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were 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 bills of the Senate:

SB 382. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child

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molestation, so as to revise provisions for misdemeanor convictions for the offense of aggravated child molestation by raising the minimum age of victims from 13 to 14; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 486. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane, so as to provide for full or partial remote communication with regard to public hearings; to provide for notice of hearings; to revise referendum requirements and procedures for issuing, amending, and renewing marketing orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 493. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 529. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Burke of the 11th, Harbison of the 15th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 76 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited franchising of cable and video services, so as to change the definition of video service relative to the "Consumer Choice for Television Act"; 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 614. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th, Singleton of the 71st, Bonner of the 72nd, Camp of the 131st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise certain provisions governing the Griffin Judicial Circuit; to revise the method for the assignment of cases; to revise the

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method for the selection of one or more qualified persons as judge of the juvenile courts of the circuit; to revise the method of selection of the chief judge; to revise the method for filling a vacancy in the office of chief magistrate of Fayette County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1374. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Bloomingdale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1408. 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), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to selection of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1411. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise, modernize, and consolidate the provisions of local law relating to the State Court of Putnam County (formerly the County Court of Putnam County), approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3839), as amended, so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2023, the district attorney of the judicial circuit within which Putnam County is located shall represent the state in all criminal prosecutions brought in the State Court of Putnam County and shall perform the duties of the office of solicitor-general of the state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1412. By Representative Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3664), as amended, so as to clarify the qualifications for participation in such health insurance program; to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 25 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents with Greene County funding such coverage as it does for active employees; to clarify who is covered under such

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provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1430. By Representative Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Crisp County; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for the composition and election of said board; to provide for election districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for vacancies; to repeal specific acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1445. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to re-create and establish the Board of Commissioners of Long County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3755), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 3604), so as to revise provisions for staggering of terms of office for commissioner districts; to provide for continuation in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1447. By Representative Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Grovetown, 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; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 345. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 382. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to revise provisions for misdemeanor convictions for the offense of aggravated child molestation by raising the minimum age of victims from 13 to 14; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 486. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane, so as to provide for full or partial remote communication with regard to public hearings; to provide for notice of hearings; to revise referendum requirements and procedures for issuing, amending, and renewing marketing orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 493. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 529. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Burke of the 11th, Harbison of the 15th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 76 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited franchising of cable and video services, so as to change the definition of video service relative to the "Consumer Choice for Television Act"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1.

By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Jones of the 25th, Williams of the 145th, Gullett of the 19th 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 provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr N Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell

N Corbett E Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan

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

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade
Washburn E Watson
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Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter E Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins
Cooper

E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 89.

The motion was lost.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1084. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Meeks of the 178th, Thomas of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; 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 N Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr N Barton Y Bazemore 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 Corbett E Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M

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N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter E Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn E Watson
Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 71, nays 92.

The motion was lost.

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

Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd and Alexander of the 66th.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:

HB 937. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:

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 annual mammograms at no cost to the recipient; 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.

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 1042. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Barton of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "OneGeorgia Authority Act," so as

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to provide for a grant program to establish primary care medical facilities in health professional shortage areas; to provide for lease-purchase agreements; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria for such program; to provide for application and approval thereof; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard
Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP
Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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The following communication was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 501 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 8, 2022
ATTN: The Honorable Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House Re: Vote for Local Calendar and Change Vote
Let it be known on this day, March 8, 2022, I was away from my voting machine during the Local Calendar vote. I also mistakenly voted YES for 1042. My votes should reflect on the record as follows:
Local Calendar YES
HB 1042 NO
Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Philip Singleton Representative Philip Singleton House District 71
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1304. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Jackson of the 128th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Gaines of the 117th 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 create the "Georgia Caregivers Act"; to provide for definitions; to require hospitals to provide patients with the opportunity to identify lay caregivers; to provide that named lay caregivers are not obligated to provide aftercare; to provide that no new private right of action is created; to provide for statutory construction; 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 Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create the "Georgia Caregivers Act"; to provide for definitions; to require hospitals to provide patients with the opportunity to identify lay caregivers; to provide that named lay caregivers are not obligated to provide aftercare; to provide for notice requirements to lay caregivers; to provide that inability to contact lay caregivers shall not affect the medical care or appropriate discharge of patients; to require hospitals to include lay caregivers in discharge planning; to provide that lay caregivers do not supersede authority of individuals serving as agents under a Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care; to provide that no new private right of action is created; 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. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 36B
31-36B-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Caregivers Act.'
31-36B-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Aftercare' means any assistance provided by a lay caregiver to an individual under this chapter after the patient's discharge from a hospital, including tasks that are limited to the patient's condition at the time of discharge and do not require a licensed professional. (2) 'Discharge' means a patient's exit or release from a hospital to the patient's residence after any inpatient stay. (3) 'Hospital' means any institution classified and having a permit as a hospital from the Department of Community Health pursuant to this title and such department's rules and regulations. (4) 'Lay caregiver' means any individual 18 years of age or older, including next of kin, who is identified by the patient as someone who will provide aftercare assistance to the patient in the event the patient is discharged from the hospital.

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(5) 'Residence' means a dwelling considered by a patient to be his or her home, not including an institution as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of Code Section 31-7-1.
31-36B-3. (a) Upon inpatient admission to a hospital, each patient shall have the opportunity to identify at least one lay caregiver to be involved in the discharge planning process. (b) A patient may elect to change his or her lay caregiver by notifying the hospital of such change. (c) Identification of a lay caregiver by a patient under this chapter does not obligate any individual to perform any aftercare tasks for the patient. (d) This Code section shall not be construed so as to require a patient to identify any individual as a lay caregiver.
31-36B-4. (a) If a patient or a person authorized to consent to medical treatment, in accordance with Code Section 31-9-2, has identified a lay caregiver under this chapter, a hospital shall notify the lay caregiver of the patient's discharge to the patient's residence, discharge to a post-acute healthcare facility, or transfer to another hospital as soon as practicable. If the hospital is unable to contact the lay caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient or an appropriate discharge of the patient. (b) As soon as practicable prior to the discharge of the patient, the hospital shall actively engage the patient and the identified lay caregiver in discharge planning tailored to the patient's individual aftercare needs in order to provide the patient and the lay caregiver the necessary education and training regarding the aftercare needs of the patient.
31-36B-5. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights of a patient or other person legally authorized to make healthcare decisions under Chapter 32 of this title, the 'Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act,' or under Code Section 31-92, or to grant healthcare decision-making authority to a lay caregiver. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall delay the appropriate discharge or transfer of a patient. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with or supersede a healthcare provider's instructions regarding a Medicare certified home health agency or any other post-acute care provider. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, hospital employee, or duly authorized agent of the hospital, or otherwise supersede or replace existing rights or remedies under any other general or special law. (e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to conflict with or replace the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation."

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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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower
Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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The following communication was received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
Atlanta, GA 30334
3/8/22
To the Clerk:
I would like my vote for the local calendar to be recorded as a yes vote.
HB 1042 yes HB 1304 yes
Rep. Mesha Mainor
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 1013. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 25th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hogan of the 179th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for compliance with federal law regarding mental health parity; to provide for definitions; to provide for annual reports; to provide for annual data calls regarding mental health care

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parity by private insurers; to provide for information repositories; to require uniform reports from health care entities regarding nonquantitative treatment limitations; to provide for consumer complaints; to provide for same-day reimbursements; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions and applicability of certain terms; to revise provisions relating to independent review panels; to provide for annual parity compliance reviews regarding mental health care parity by state health plans; to provide for medical loss ratios; to revise provisions relating to coverage of treatment of mental health or substance use disorders by individual and group accidents and sickness policies or contracts; to define medical necessity for purposes of appeals by Medicaid members relating to mental health services and treatments; to provide for a state Medicaid plan amendment or waiver request if necessary; to provide that no existing contracts shall be impaired; to provide for service cancelable loans for mental health and substance use professionals; to provide for the establishment of a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base by the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; to provide for a grant program to establish assisted outpatient treatment programs; to provide legislative findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide grant requirements; to provide for grant application and award; to establish an assisted outpatient treatment unit to provide coordination and support for grantees; to provide for an advisory council; to provide for technical support; to provide for research and reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to authorize inpatient civil commitment for mental illness to aid a person at risk of significant psychiatric deterioration in the near future; to authorize a peace officer to take custody of a person in apparent mental health crisis and transport the person to an evaluation facility notwithstanding the absence of evidence that the person has committed a criminal offense; to provide for a grant program for accountability courts that serve the mental health and substance use disorder population; to provide for powers and duties of the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination; to provide for methods to increase access to peer specialists in rural and underserved or unserved communities; to provide for implementing certain federal requirements regarding the juvenile justice system; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for funds from the County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund for mental health divisions; to provide for initiatives and a task force to assist local communities in keeping people with serious mental illness out of county and municipal jails and detention facilities and to improve outcomes for individuals who have frequent contact with criminal justice, homeless, and behavioral health systems; to provide for implementation of a state network of local co-response teams; to provide for continued exploration of strategies for individuals with mental illnesses; to revise provisions relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; to provide for a task force to improve Medicaid function and adequacy; to provide for an annual unified report by the administrator of the Georgia Data Analytic Center relating to complaints filed for suspected violations of mental health parity laws; to extend the sunset date for the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for automatic repeals; 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 Hospital and Short-Term Care Facilities
SECTION 1-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Mental Health Parity Act."
SECTION 1-2. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions of insurance, as follows:
"33-1-27. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care' means standards of care and clinical practice that are generally recognized by health care providers practicing in relevant clinical specialties such as psychiatry, psychology, clinical sociology, addiction medicine and counseling, and behavioral health treatment. Valid, evidence based sources reflecting generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care include peer reviewed scientific studies and medical literature, recommendations of nonprofit health care provider professional associations and specialty societies, including, but not limited to, patient placement criteria and clinical practice guidelines, recommendations of federal government agencies, and drug labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (2) 'Health care entity' means an insurance company, hospital or medical service plan, health care provider network, health maintenance organization, health care corporation, employer or employee organization, or managed care contractor that offers a managed care plan. (3) 'Managed care plan' means a major medical or hospitalization plan that provides for the financing and delivery of health care services to persons enrolled in such plan through:
(A) Arrangements with selected providers to furnish health care services; (B) Explicit standards for the selection of participating providers; and (C) Cost savings for persons enrolled in the plan to use the participating providers and procedures provided for by the plan. Such term does not apply to Chapter 9 of Title 34, relating to workers' compensation. (4) 'Medically necessary' means, with respect to the treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, a service or product addressing the specific needs of that patient for the purpose of screening, preventing, diagnosing, managing or treating an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, including minimizing the progression of an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, in a manner that is: (A) In accordance with the generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care; (B) Clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site, and duration; and

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(C) Not primarily for the economic benefit of the insurer, purchaser, or for the convenience of the patient, treating physician, or other health care provider. (5) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (6) 'Nonquantitative treatment limitation' or 'NQTL' means limitations that are not expressed numerically, but otherwise limit the scope or duration of benefits for treatment. NQTLs include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) Medical management standards limiting or excluding benefits based on whether the treatment is medically necessary or whether the treatment is experimental or investigative; (B) Formulary design for prescription drugs; (C) For plans with multiple network tiers, network tier design; (D) Standards for provider admission to participate in a network, including reimbursement rates; (E) Plan methods for determining usual, customary, and reasonable charges; (F) Step therapy protocol; (G) Exclusions based on failure to complete a course of treatment; (H) Restrictions based on geographic location, facility type, provider specialty, and other criteria that limit the scope or duration of benefits for services provided under the plan; (I) In-network and out-of-network geographic limitations; (J) Standards for providing access to out-of-network providers; (K) Limitations on inpatient services for situations when the participant is a threat to himself or herself or others; (L) Exclusions for court ordered and involuntary holds; (M) Experimental treatment limitations; (N) Service coding; (O) Exclusions for services provided by clinical social workers; (P) Network adequacy; and (Q) Provider reimbursement rates, including rates of reimbursement for mental health or substance use services in primary care. (b) Every health care entity shall provide coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders in any managed care plan it offers and shall: (1) Provide such coverage in accordance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, and its implementing and related regulations; (2) Provide such coverage for infants, children, adolescents, and adults; (3) In addition to the requirements of Chapter 46 of this title, apply the definitions of 'generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care,'

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'medically necessary,' and 'mental health or substance use disorder' contained in subsection (a) of this Code section in making any medical necessity, prior authorization, or utilization review determinations under such coverage; (4) Ensure that any subcontractor or affiliate responsible for management of mental health and substance use disorder care on behalf of the health care entity complies with the requirements of this Code section; and (5) No later than January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, submit a report to the Commissioner that contains the designated comparative analyses and other information designated by the Commissioner for that reporting year for insurers under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26(a)(8)(A) and which delineates the comparative analysis and written processes and strategies used to apply benefits for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. No later than January 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner shall publish on the department's website in a prominent location the reports submitted to the Commissioner pursuant to this paragraph and a list of the designated NQTLs, comparative analyses, and other information required by the Commissioner to be reported in the upcoming reporting year. (c) The Commissioner shall:
(1)(A) Conduct an annual data call by May 15, 2023, and every May 15 thereafter, of health care entities to ensure compliance with mental health parity requirements, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, and Code Sections 33-24-28.1, 3324-29, and 33-24-29.1, as applicable. Such data calls shall include a focus on the use of nonquantitative treatment limitations. In the event that information collected from a data call indicates or suggests a potential violation of any mental health parity requirement by a health care entity, the department shall initiate a market conduct examination of such health care entity to determine whether such health care entity is in compliance with mental health parity requirements. All health care entities shall provide to the department any and all data requested by the department; and (B) Submit an annual report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives by August 15, 2023, and every August 15 thereafter, regarding the data call conducted pursuant to this paragraph, including details regarding any market conduct examinations initiated by the department pursuant to any such data call; and (2) Include mental health parity compliance by health care entities in the examination conducted pursuant to Code Section 33-2-11 by the Commissioner annually for the years 2023 through 2025 and biennially thereafter. (d) No health care entity shall implement any prohibition on same-day reimbursement for a patient to see more than one health care provider in a single day, including a primary care visit followed by a mental health provider visit. (e) The Commissioner shall implement and maintain a streamlined process for accepting, evaluating, and responding to complaints from consumers and health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such process shall be posted on the

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department's website in a prominent location and clearly distinguished from other types of complaints and shall include information on the rights of consumers under Article 2 of Chapter 20A of Title 33, the 'Patient's Right to Independent Review Act,' and other applicable law. To the extent practicable, the Commissioner shall undertake reasonable efforts to make culturally and linguistically sensitive materials available for consumers accessing the complaint process established pursuant to this subsection. (f) No later than January 1, 2023, the department shall create a repository for tracking, analyzing, and reporting information resulting from complaints received from consumers and health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such repository shall include complaints, department reviews, mitigation efforts, and outcomes, among other criteria established by the department. (g) Beginning January 15, 2024, and no later than January 15 annually thereafter, the Commissioner shall submit a report to the administrator of the Georgia Data Analytic Center and the General Assembly with information regarding the previous year's complaints and all elements contained in the repository. (h) The Commissioner shall appoint a mental health parity officer within the department to ensure implementation of the requirements of this Code section."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-20A-31, relating to definitions relative to the "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act," by revising paragraphs (1), (7), and (8) and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31 Insurance." "(2.1) 'Generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care' means standards of care and clinical practice that are generally recognized by health care providers practicing in relevant clinical specialties such as psychiatry, psychology, clinical sociology, addiction medicine and counseling, and behavioral health treatment. Valid, evidence based sources reflecting generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care include peer reviewed scientific studies and medical literature, recommendations of nonprofit health care provider professional associations and specialty societies, including, but not limited to, patient placement criteria and clinical practice guidelines, recommendations of federal government agencies, and drug labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration." "(7) 'Medical necessity,' 'medically necessary care,' or 'medically necessary and appropriate' means:
(A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, care based upon generally accepted medical practices in light of conditions at the time of treatment which is:
(A)(i) Appropriate and consistent with the diagnosis and the omission of which could adversely affect or fail to improve the eligible enrollee's condition; (B)(ii) Compatible with the standards of acceptable medical practice in the United States;

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(C)(iii) Provided in a safe and appropriate setting given the nature of the diagnosis and the severity of the symptoms; (D)(iv) Not provided solely for the convenience of the eligible enrollee or the convenience of the health care provider or hospital; and (E)(v) Not primarily custodial care, unless custodial care is a covered service or benefit under the eligible enrollee's evidence of coverage; or (B) With respect to the treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, a service or product addressing the specific needs of that patient for the purpose of screening, preventing, diagnosing, managing or treating an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, including minimizing the progression of an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, in a manner that is: (i) In accordance with the generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care; (ii) Clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site, and duration; and (iii) Not primarily for the economic benefit of the insurer, purchaser, or for the convenience of the patient, treating physician, or other health care provider. (7.1) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (8) 'Treatment' means a medical, mental health, or substance use disorder service, diagnosis, procedure, therapy, drug, or device."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended in Chapter 21A, relating to the "Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act," by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-21A-13. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care' means standards of care and clinical practice that are generally recognized by health care providers practicing in relevant clinical specialties such as psychiatry, psychology, clinical sociology, addiction medicine and counseling, and behavioral health treatment. Valid, evidence based sources reflecting generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care include peer reviewed scientific studies and medical literature, recommendations of nonprofit health care provider professional associations and specialty societies, including, but not limited to, patient placement criteria and clinical practice guidelines, recommendations of federal government agencies, and drug labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (2) 'Medically necessary' means, with respect to the treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, a service or product addressing the specific needs of that patient

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for the purpose of screening, preventing, diagnosing, managing or treating an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, including minimizing the progression of an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, in a manner that is:
(A) In accordance with the generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care; (B) Clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site, and duration; and (C) Not primarily for the economic benefit of the insurer, purchaser, or for the convenience of the patient, treating physician, or other health care provider. (3) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (4) 'Nonquantitative treatment limitation' or 'NQTL' means limitations that are not expressed numerically, but otherwise limit the scope or duration of benefits for treatment. NQTLs include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) Medical management standards limiting or excluding benefits based on whether the treatment is medically necessary or whether the treatment is experimental or investigative; (B) Formulary design for prescription drugs; (C) For plans with multiple network tiers, network tier design; (D) Standards for provider admission to participate in a network, including reimbursement rates; (E) Plan methods for determining usual, customary, and reasonable charges; (F) Step therapy protocol; (G) Exclusions based on failure to complete a course of treatment; (H) Restrictions based on geographic location, facility type, provider specialty, and other criteria that limit the scope or duration of benefits for services provided under the plan; (I) In-network and out-of-network geographic limitations; (J) Standards for providing access to out-of-network providers; (K) Limitations on inpatient services for situations when the participant is a threat to himself or herself or others; (L) Exclusions for court ordered and involuntary holds; (M) Experimental treatment limitations; (N) Service coding; (O) Exclusions for services provided by clinical social workers; (P) Network adequacy; and (Q) Provider reimbursement rates, including rates of reimbursement for mental health or substance use services in primary care. (5) 'State health care entity' means any entity that provides or arranges health care for a state health plan on a prepaid, capitated, or fee for service basis to enrollees or

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recipients of Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids, including any insurer, care management organization, administrative services organization, utilization management organization, or other entity. (6) 'State health plan' means any health care benefits provided pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, or Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49. (b) Every state health care entity shall provide coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders which shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage as that provided by the entity for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such coverage shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if such insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. Such coverage shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the state health plan. Every such entity shall: (1) Provide such coverage in accordance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, and its implementing and related regulations; (2) Provide such coverage for infants, children, adolescents, and adults; (3) Apply the definitions of 'generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care,' 'medically necessary,' and 'mental health or substance use disorder' contained in subsection (a) of this Code section in making any medical necessity, prior authorization, or utilization review determinations under such coverage; (4) Ensure that any subcontractor or affiliate responsible for management of mental health and substance use disorder care on behalf of the state health care entity complies with the requirements of this Code section; (5) Process hospital claims for emergency health care services for mental health or substance use disorders in accordance with this Code section regardless of whether a member is treated in an emergency department; and (6) No later than January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, submit a report to the commissioner of community health that contains the comparative analysis and other information required of insurers under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26(a)(8)(A) and which delineates the comparative analysis and written processes and strategies used to apply benefits for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. No later than January 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the commissioner of community health shall publish on the Department of Community Health's website in a prominent location the reports submitted to the commissioner of community health pursuant to this paragraph. (c) The commissioner of community health shall annually: (1) Perform parity compliance reviews of all state health care entities to ensure compliance with mental health parity requirements, including, but not limited to,

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compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, and Code Sections 33-24-28.1, 33-24-29, and 33-24-29.1, as applicable. Such parity compliance reviews shall include a focus on the use of nonquantitative treatment limitations; and (2) Publish on the Department of Community Health's website in a prominent location a status report of the parity compliance reviews performed pursuant to this subsection, including the results of the reviews and any corrective actions taken. (d) No state health care entity shall implement any prohibition on same-day reimbursement for a patient to see more than one health care provider in a single day, including a primary care visit followed by a mental health provider visit. (e) The commissioner of community health shall establish a process for accepting, evaluating, and responding to complaints from consumers and state health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such process shall be posted on the Department of Community Health's website in a prominent location and shall include information on the rights of consumers under Article 2 of Chapter 20A of Title 33, the 'Patient's Right to Independent Review Act,' and rights of care management organizations under Code Section 49-4-153. To the extent practicable, the commissioner of community health shall undertake reasonable efforts to make culturally and linguistically sensitive materials available for consumers accessing the complaint process established pursuant to this subsection. (f) No later than January 1, 2023, the Department of Community Health shall create a repository for tracking, analyzing, and reporting information resulting from complaints received from consumers and state health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such repository shall include complaints, department reviews, mitigation efforts, and outcomes, among other criteria established by the department. (g) Beginning January 15, 2024, and no later than January 15 annually thereafter, the commissioner of community health shall submit a report to the administrator of the Georgia Data Analytic Center and the General Assembly with information regarding the previous year's complaints and all elements contained in the repository.
33-21A-14. (a) The intent of this Code section is to implement the state option in subdivision (j) of 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. (b) As used in this Code section, the term 'medical loss ratio reporting year' or 'MLR reporting year' shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. (c) Beginning July 1, 2023, care management organizations shall comply with a minimum 85 percent medical loss ratio or such higher minimum percentage as may be set out in a contract between the department and a care management organization consistent with 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. The ratio shall be calculated and reported for each MLR reporting year by each care management organization consistent with 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. Subject to the receipt by the Department of Community Health of a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 or Section 1915(b)(3) of the federal Social Security

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Act approving the inclusion of services to address social determinants of health (SDOH) in the state's Medicaid plan and the inclusion of those services in the state's managed care contracts, care management organizations providing such approved and included SDOH services may include the costs of such SDOH services in the numerator of the medical loss ratio calculation.
(d)(1) Effective for contract rating periods beginning on and after July 1, 2023, each care management organization shall provide a remittance for an MLR reporting year if the ratio for that MLR reporting year does not meet the minimum MLR standard of 85 percent. The department shall determine the remittance amount on a plan-specific basis for each rating region of the plan and shall calculate the federal and nonfederal share amounts associated with each remittance. (2) After the department returns the requisite federal share amounts associated with any remittance funds collected in any applicable fiscal year to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the remaining amounts remitted by care management organizations pursuant to this section shall be transferred to the general fund. (e) Except as otherwise required under this Code section, the requirements under this Code section shall not apply to a health care service plan under a subcontract with a care management organization to provide covered health care services to Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members. (f) The department shall post on its website the following information: (1) The aggregate MLR of all care management organizations; (2) The MLR of each care management organization; and (3) Any required remittances owed by each care management organization. (g) The department shall seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this Code section."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-28.1, relating to coverage of treatment of mental disorders, as follows:
"33-24-28.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract' means: (A) An individual accident and sickness insurance policy or contract, as defined in Chapter 29 of this title; or (B) Any similar individual accident and sickness benefit plan, policy, or contract.
(2) 'Mental disorder' shall have the same meaning as defined by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association) or The International Classification of Diseases (World Health Organization) as of January 1, 1981, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (2) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of

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Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (b) Every insurer authorized to issue accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts shall be required to make available, either as a part of or as an optional endorsement to all such policies providing major medical insurance coverage which are issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders for infants, children, adolescents, and adults, which coverage shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage as that provided by the respective plan, policy, or contract for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such an optional endorsement shall also provide that the coverage required to be made available pursuant to this Code section shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if such insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. In no event shall such an insurer be required to cover inpatient treatment for more than a maximum of 30 days per policy year or outpatient treatment for more than a maximum of 48 visits per policy year under individual policies. Every such insurer shall comply with the requirements of Code Section 33-1-27. (c) The optional endorsement coverage required to be made available under subsection (b) of this Code section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit an insurer, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or other person issuing any similar accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from issuing or continuing to issue an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which provides benefits greater than the minimum benefits required to be made available under this Code section or from issuing any such plans, policies, or contracts which provide benefits which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required to be made available under this Code section. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the inclusion of coverage for the treatment of mental disorders that differs from the coverage provided in the same insurance plan, policy, or contract for physical illnesses if the policyholder does not purchase the optional coverage made available pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-29, relating to coverage for treatment of mental disorders under accident and sickness insurance benefit plans providing major medical benefits covering small groups, as follows:
"33-24-29. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract' means:

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(A) A group or blanket accident and sickness insurance policy or contract, as defined in Chapter 30 of this title; (B) A group contract of the type issued by a health care plan established under Chapter 20 of this title; (C) A group contract of the type issued by a health maintenance organization established under Chapter 21 of this title; or (D) Any similar group accident and sickness benefit plan, policy, or contract. (2) 'Mental disorder' shall have the same meaning as defined by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association) or The International Classification of Diseases (World Health Organization) as of January 1, 1981, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (2) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (b) This Code section shall apply only to accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts, certificates evidencing coverage under a policy of insurance, or any other evidence of insurance issued by an insurer, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state, except for policies issued to an employer in another state which provide coverage for employees in this state who are employed by such employer policyholder, providing major medical benefits covering small groups as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-30-12. (c) Every insurer authorized to issue accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts shall be required to make available, either as a part of or as an optional endorsement to all such policies providing major medical insurance coverage which are issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders for infants, children, adolescents, and adults, which coverage shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage and the same annual and lifetime dollar limits, but which may provide for different limits on the number of inpatient treatment days and outpatient treatment visits, as that provided by the respective plan, policy, or contract for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such an optional endorsement shall also provide that the coverage required to be made available pursuant to this Code section shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if the insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. Every such insurer shall comply with the requirements of Code Section 33-1-27. (d)(1) The optional endorsement coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract,

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except for any differing limits on inpatient treatment days and outpatient treatment visits as provided under subsection (c) of this Code section and as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) The optional endorsement coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section may contain deductibles or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders, and such deductibles or coinsurance provisions need not apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract; provided, however, that if a separate deductible applies to the treatment of mental disorders, it shall not exceed the deductible for medical or surgical coverages. A separate out-of-pocket limit may be applied to the treatment of mental disorders, which limit, in the case of an indemnity type plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-ofpocket limit for medical or surgical coverages and which, in the case of a health maintenance organization plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-of-pocket limit for medical or surgical coverages or the amount of $2,000.00 in 1998 and as annually adjusted thereafter according to the Consumer Price Index for health care, whichever is greater. (e)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit an insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or other person issuing any similar accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from issuing or continuing to issue an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which provides benefits greater than the minimum benefits required to be made available under this Code section or from issuing any such plans, policies, or contracts which provide benefits which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required to be made available under this Code section. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit any person issuing an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from providing the coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section through an indemnity plan with or without designating preferred providers of services or from arranging for or providing services instead of indemnifying against the cost of such services, without regard to whether such method of providing coverage for treatment of mental health or substance use disorders applies generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract. (f) The requirements of this Code section with respect to a group or blanket accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract shall be satisfied if the coverage specified in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section is made available to the master policyholder of such plan, policy, or contract. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the group insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or master policyholder to provide or make available such coverage to any insured under such group or blanket plan, policy, or contract. (g) This Code section is neither enacted pursuant to nor intended to implement the provisions of any federal law."

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SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-29.1, relating to coverage for treatment of mental disorders under accident and sickness insurance benefit plans providing major medical benefits covering all groups except small groups, as follows:
"33-24-29.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract' means: (A) A group or blanket accident and sickness insurance policy or contract, as defined in Chapter 30 of this title; (B) A group contract of the type issued by a health care plan established under Chapter 20 of this title; (C) A group contract of the type issued by a health maintenance organization established under Chapter 21 of this title; or (D) Any similar group accident and sickness benefit plan, policy, or contract.
(2) 'Mental disorder' shall have the same meaning as defined by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association) or The International Classification of Diseases (World Health Organization) as of January 1, 1981, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (2) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (b) This Code section shall apply only to accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts, certificates evidencing coverage under a policy of insurance, or any other evidence of insurance issued by an insurer, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state, except for policies issued to an employer in another state which provide coverage for employees in this state who are employed by such employer policyholder, providing major medical benefits covering all groups except small groups as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-30-12. (c) Every insurer authorized to issue accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts shall be required to make available, either as a part of or as an optional endorsement to all such policies providing major medical insurance coverage which are issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders for infants, children, adolescents, and adults, which coverage shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage and the same annual and lifetime dollar limits as that provided by the respective plan, policy, or contract for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such an optional endorsement shall also provide that the coverage required to be made available pursuant to this Code section shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if the insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or

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contract. Every such insurer shall comply with the requirements of Code Section 33-127.
(d)(1) The optional endorsement coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, including without limitation limits on the number of inpatient treatment days and outpatient treatment visits, which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) The optional endorsement coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section may contain deductibles or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders, and such deductibles or coinsurance provisions need not apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract; provided, however, that if a separate deductible applies to the treatment of mental disorders, it shall not exceed the deductible for medical or surgical coverages. A separate out-of-pocket limit may be applied to the treatment of mental disorders, which limit, in the case of an indemnity type plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-ofpocket limit for medical or surgical coverages and which, in the case of a health maintenance organization plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-of-pocket limit for medical or surgical coverages or the amount of $2,000.00 in 1998 and as annually adjusted thereafter according to the Consumer Price Index for health care, whichever is greater. (e)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit an insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or other person issuing any similar accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from issuing or continuing to issue an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which provides benefits greater than the minimum benefits required to be made available under this Code section or from issuing any such plans, policies, or contracts which provide benefits which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required to be made available under this Code section. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit any person issuing an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from providing the coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section through an indemnity plan with or without designating preferred providers of services or from arranging for or providing services instead of indemnifying against the cost of such services, without regard to whether such method of providing coverage for treatment of mental health or substance use disorders applies generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract. (f) The requirements of this Code section with respect to a group or blanket accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract shall be satisfied if the coverage

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specified in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section is made available to the master policyholder of such plan, policy, or contract. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the group insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or master policyholder to provide or make available such coverage to any insured under such group or blanket plan, policy, or contract."
SECTION 1-8. Code Section 49-4-153 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid, judicial review, and contested cases involving imposition of remedial or punitive measure against a nursing facility, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Any applicant for medical assistance whose application is denied or is not acted upon with reasonable promptness and any recipient of medical assistance aggrieved by the action or inaction of the Department of Community Health as to any medical or remedial care or service which such recipient alleges should be reimbursed under the terms of the state plan which was in effect on the date on which such care or service was rendered or is sought to be rendered shall be entitled to a hearing upon his or her request for such in writing and in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the department and the Office of State Administrative Hearings. With respect to appeals regarding whether a treatment is medically necessary and appropriate, the administrative law judge shall make such determination using the definitions provided in Code Section 33-20A-31. As a result of the written request for hearing, a written recommendation shall be rendered in writing by the administrative law judge assigned to hear the matter. Should a decision be adverse to a party and should a party desire to appeal that decision, the party must file a request in writing to the commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative within 30 days of his or her receipt of the hearing decision. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designated representative, has 30 days from the receipt of the request for appeal to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision appealed from. A final decision or order adverse to a party, other than the agency, in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record. A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision or order. Findings of fact shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. Each agency shall maintain a properly indexed file of all decisions in contested cases, which file shall be open for public inspection except those expressly made confidential or privileged by statute. If the commissioner fails to issue a decision, the initial recommended decision shall become the final administrative decision of the commissioner.
(2)(A) A provider of medical assistance may request a hearing on a decision of the Department of Community Health with respect to a denial or nonpayment of or the determination of the amount of reimbursement paid or payable to such provider on a certain item of medical or remedial care of service rendered by such provider by filing a written request for a hearing in accordance with Code Sections 50-13-13 and 5013-15 with the Department of Community Health. The Department of Community

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Health shall, within 15 business days of receiving the request for hearing from the provider, transmit a copy of the provider's request for hearing to the Office of State Administrative Hearings. The provider's request for hearing shall identify the issues under appeal and specify the relief requested by the provider. The request for hearing shall be filed no later than 15 business days after the provider of medical assistance receives the decision of the Department of Community Health which is the basis for the appeal. (B) The Office of State Administrative Hearings shall assign an administrative law judge to hear the dispute within 15 days after receiving the request. The hearing is required to commence no later than 90 days after the assignment of the case to an administrative law judge, and the administrative law judge shall issue a written decision on the matter no later than 30 days after the close of the record except when it is determined that the complexity of the issues and the length of the record require an extension of these periods and an order is issued by an administrative law judge so providing, but no longer than 30 days. Such time requirements can be extended by written consent of all the parties. Failure of the administrative law judge to comply with the above time deadlines shall not render the case moot. (C) A request for hearing by a nursing home provider shall stay any recovery or recoupment action. (D) Should the decision of the administrative law judge be adverse to a party and should a party desire to appeal that decision, the party must file a request therefor, in writing, with the commissioner within ten days of his or her receipt of the hearing decision. Such a request must enumerate all factual and legal errors alleged by the party. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designated representative, may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision appealed from. (3) A person or institution who either has been refused enrollment as a provider in the state plan or has been terminated as a provider by the Department of Community Health shall be entitled to a hearing; provided, however, that no entitlement to a hearing before the department shall lie for refusals or terminations based on the want of any license, permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or other form of permission issued by an entity other than the Department of Community Health, which form of permission is required by law either to render care or to receive medical assistance in which federal financial participation is available. The final determination (subject to judicial review, if any) of such an entity denying issuance of such a form of permission shall be binding on and unreviewable by the Department of Community Health. In cases where an entitlement to a hearing before the Department of Community Health, pursuant to this paragraph, lies, the Department of Community Health shall give written notice of either the denial of enrollment or termination from enrollment to the affected person or institution; and such notice shall include the reasons of the Department of Community Health for denial or termination. Should such a person or institution desire to contest the initial decision of the Department of Community Health, he or she must give written notice of his or her appeal to the commissioner of community health within ten days after the date on which the notice of denial or notice of termination was transmitted to

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him or her. A hearing shall be scheduled and commenced within 20 days after the date on which the commissioner receives the notice of appeal; and the commissioner or his or her designee or designees shall render a final administrative decision as soon as practicable thereafter."
SECTION 1-9. If necessary to implement any of the provisions of this part relating to the Medicaid program, the Department of Community Health shall submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
SECTION 1-10. Nothing in this part shall be construed to impair any contracts in effect on June 30, 2022.
PART II Workforce and System Development
SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 20-3-374 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans financed by state funds and issued by the Georgia Student Finance Authority, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) State funds appropriated for service cancelable loans shall be used by the authority to the greatest extent possible for the purposes designated in this subpart in accordance with the following:
(1) Paramedical and other medical related professional and educational fields of study.
(A) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to residents of Georgia enrolled in paramedical and other medical related professional and educational fields of study, including selected degree programs in gerontology, and geriatrics, pediatrics, and family medicine. A student enrolled in a program leading to the degree of doctor of medicine shall not qualify for a loan under this paragraph unless the area of specialization is psychiatry or pediatrics. The authority shall, from time to time, by regulation designate the subfields of study that qualify for service cancelable loans under this paragraph. In determining the qualified subfields, the authority shall give preference to those subfields in which the State of Georgia is experiencing a shortage of trained personnel. Loans made under this paragraph need not be limited to students attending a school located within the state. However, any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditioned upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either:
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at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (ii) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student. (B) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable loans to residents of this state enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in an educational field that will permit the student to be employed as either a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse. Service cancelable loans can also be made available under this paragraph for students seeking an advanced degree in the field of nursing. The maximum loan amount that a full-time student may borrow under this paragraph shall not exceed $10,000.00 per academic year. Any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditional upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either: (i) Practicing as a licensed practical or registered nurse in a geographical area in the State of Georgia that has been approved by the authority. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (ii) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student; (2) Georgia National Guard members. (A) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to eligible members of the Georgia National Guard enrolled in a degree program at an eligible postsecondary institution, eligible private postsecondary institution, or eligible public postsecondary institution, as those terms are defined in Code Section 20-3-519. Members of the Georgia National Guard who are in good standing according to applicable regulations of the National Guard shall be eligible to apply for a loan. (B) Prior to making application for the service cancelable educational loan, an applicant shall complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and make application for all other available grants, scholarships, tuition assistance, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits that have not been transferred to dependents. (C) Such loans shall be on the terms and conditions set by the authority in consultation with the Department of Defense, provided that any such loan, when combined with any other available grants, scholarships, tuition assistance, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, shall not exceed an amount equal to the actual tuition charged to the recipient for the period of enrollment in an educational institution or the highest undergraduate in-state tuition charged by a postsecondary institution governed by the board of regents for the period of enrollment at the postsecondary institution, whichever is less. A loan recipient shall be eligible to receive loan assistance provided for in this paragraph for not more than

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120 semester hours of study. Educational loans may be made to full-time and parttime students. (D) Upon the recipient's attainment of a graduate degree from an institution or cessation of status as an active member of the Georgia National Guard, whichever occurs first, eligibility to apply for the loan provided by this paragraph shall be discontinued. (E) The loan provided by this paragraph shall be suspended by the authority for a recipient's failure to maintain good military standing as an active member for the period required in subparagraph (F) of this paragraph or failure to maintain sufficient academic standing and good academic progress and program pursuit. If the recipient fails to maintain good standing as an active member of the Georgia National Guard for the required period or fails to maintain sufficient academic standing and good academic progress and program pursuit, loans made under this paragraph shall be repayable in cash, with interest thereon. (F) Upon satisfactory completion of a quarter, semester, year, or other period of study as determined by the authority; graduation; termination of enrollment in school; or termination of this assistance with approval of the authority, the loan shall be canceled in consideration of the student's retaining membership in good standing in the Georgia National Guard for a period of two years following the last period of study for which the loan is applicable. This two-year service requirement may be waived by the adjutant general of Georgia for good cause according to applicable regulations of the Georgia National Guard. (G) The adjutant general of Georgia shall certify eligibility and termination of eligibility of students for educational loans and eligibility for cancellation of educational loans by members of the Georgia National Guard in accordance with regulations of the authority; (3) Mental health or substance use professionals. (A) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to residents of the State of Georgia enrolled in educational programs, training programs, or courses of study for mental health or substance use professionals. Loans made under this paragraph need not be limited to students attending programs or schools located within the State of Georgia; provided, however, that priority shall be given to:
(i) Programs and schools with an emphasis and history of providing care to underserved youth; and (ii) Students with ties to and agreeing to serve underserved geographic areas or communities which are disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health. (B) Any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditional upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either: (i) Practicing as a mental health or substance use professional in a geographical area in the State of Georgia approved by the authority. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or

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(ii) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term 'mental health or substance use professional' means a psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, or other mental or behavioral health clinician or specialist recommended by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Reserved; and (4) Critical shortage fields. The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to residents of the State of Georgia enrolled in any field of study that the authority, from time to time, designates by regulation as a field in which a critical shortage of trained personnel exists in the State of Georgia. Loans made under this paragraph need not be limited to students attending schools located within the State of Georgia. However, any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditional upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either: (A) Practicing in the designated field in a geographical area in the State of Georgia approved by the authority. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (B) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student. The authority is authorized to place other conditions and limitations on loans made under this paragraph as it may deem necessary to fill the void that has created the critical shortage in the field."
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-10-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Behavioral health care provider' means any health care provider regulated by a licensing board who primarily provides treatment or diagnosis of mental health or substance use disorders. (2) 'Licensing board' means:
(A) Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; (B) Georgia Board of Nursing; (C) Georgia Composite Medical Board; (D) State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and (E) State Board of Pharmacy. (3) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

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Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the board may further define such term by rule and regulation. (b) The board shall create and maintain the Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base for the purposes of collecting and analyzing minimum data set surveys for behavioral health care professionals. To facilitate such data base, the board shall: (1) Enter into agreements with entities to create, house, and provide information to the Governor, the General Assembly, state agencies, and the public regarding the state's behavioral health care work force; (2) Seek federal or other sources of funding necessary to support the creation and maintenance of a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base, including any necessary staffing; (3) Create and maintain an online dashboard accessible on the board's website to provide access to the Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base; and (4) Establish a minimum data set survey to be utilized by licensing boards to collect demographic and other data from behavioral health care providers which are licensed by such boards. (c) Licensing boards shall be authorized to and shall require that each applicant and licensee complete the minimum data set survey established by the board pursuant to this Code section at the time of application for licensure or renewal of such applicant or licensee to his or her licensing board. Licensing boards shall provide the board with the results of such minimum data set surveys in accordance with rules and regulations established by the board regarding the manner, form, and content for the reporting of such data sets. (d) To the extent allowed by law, the minimum data set established by the board shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Demographics, including race, ethnicity, and primary and other languages spoken; (2) Practice status, including, but not limited to:
(A) Active practices in Georgia and other locations; (B) Practice type and age range of individuals served; and (C) Practice settings, such as a hospital; clinic; school; in-home services, including telehealth services; or other clinical setting; (3) Education, training, and primary and secondary specialties; (4) Average hours worked per week and average number of weeks worked per year in the licensed profession; (5) Percentage of practice engaged in direct patient care and in other activities, such as teaching, research, and administration in the licensed profession; (6) Year of expected retirement, as applicable, within the next five years; (7) Whether the applicant or licensee has specialized training in treating infants, children, and adolescents, and if so, the proportion of his or her practice that comprises the treatment of children and adolescents; (8) Whether the applicant or licensee is or will be accepting new patients and the location or locations new patients are being or will be accepted;

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(9) Types of insurance accepted and whether the provider accepts Medicaid and Medicare; and (10) Other data determined by the board."
PART III Involuntary Commitment
SECTION 3-1.
Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended in Chapter 1, relating to the governing and regulation of mental health, by adding a new article to read as follows:
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37-1-120. The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1) Georgia's longstanding law authorizing outpatient civil commitment for mental health or substance use disorders is intended to assist the subset of individuals with mental health or substance use disorders who struggle to maintain voluntary engagement with the treatment they require to live safely in the community. Many such individuals find themselves trapped in a cycle of repeated mental health crises, leading to hospitalizations, arrests, or both, which would not have occurred had they been receiving adequate treatment. Outpatient civil commitment is intended to help such individuals overcome the factors preventing them from maintaining voluntary treatment adherence, such as lack of insight, or inability to recognize their own need for treatment, and challenges with executive functioning; (2) As of this enactment, Georgia's outpatient civil commitment law has not fulfilled its potential to help vulnerable individuals avoid hospitalization and the criminal justice system. Family members of individuals in desperate need of this assistance, as well as many working diligently within the mental health system to provide care, report that to the extent outpatient civil commitment orders are employed at all, the system routinely fails to provide any meaningful enforcement and lacks the necessary resources and coordination services to ensure that individuals can access treatment and the courts can track compliance and outcomes; (3) In many other states, outpatient civil commitment has proven to be a much more effective tool in serving the needs of its target population. An impressive body of peer reviewed research from New York, North Carolina, and Ohio has associated the practice of outpatient commitment with substantial reductions in hospitalization, arrest, incarceration, and a range of harmful behaviors, as well as substantial cost savings for public mental health systems. However, this research also makes clear that it is not simply the use of outpatient court orders that drives these outcomes. Policy choices as to how outpatient commitment is implemented and resourced matter a great deal;

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(4) A paper published in 2019 by the American Psychiatric Association's federally funded SMI Adviser initiative presents the essential elements of the effective practice of 'assisted outpatient treatment' (outpatient civil commitment employed in conjunction with critical resources and practices) as identified by a team of successful practitioners from across the United States. In contrasting the assisted outpatient treatment model as presented by SMI Adviser with the current practice of outpatient civil commitment in Georgia, it is evident that our state has neither provided the resources nor implemented the practices that have made assisted outpatient treatment a nationally recognized evidence based practice; and (5) For the foregoing reasons, this article establishes a three-year assisted outpatient treatment grant program with the full expectation that the program will establish the efficacy of the assisted outpatient treatment model in Georgia and serve as a first step toward full integration of assisted outpatient treatment into the routine activities of community service boards or private providers and probate courts across the state.
37-1-121. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Assisted outpatient treatment' means involuntary outpatient care, pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of this title, provided in the context of a formalized, systematic effort led by a community service board or private provider in collaboration with other community partners, endeavoring to:
(A) Identify residents of the community service board's or private provider's service area who qualify as outpatients pursuant to Code Section 37-3-1; (B) Establish procedures such that upon the identification of an individual believed to be an outpatient, a petition seeking involuntary outpatient care for the individual is filed in the probate court of the appropriate county; (C) Provide evidence based treatment and case management services under an individualized service plan to each patient receiving involuntary outpatient care, focused on helping the patient maintain stability and safety in the community; (D) Safeguard, at all stages of proceedings, the due process rights of respondents alleged to require involuntary outpatient care and patients who have been civilly committed to involuntary outpatient care; (E) Establish routine communications between the probate court and providers of treatment and case management such that for each patient receiving involuntary outpatient care, the court receives the clinical information it needs to exercise its authority appropriately and providers can leverage the court as a partner in motivating the patient to engage with treatment; (F) Continually evaluate the appropriateness of each patient's individualized service plan throughout the period of involuntary outpatient care, and adjust the plan as warranted; (G) Employ specific protocols to respond appropriately and lawfully in the event of a failure of or noncompliance with involuntary outpatient care;

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(H) Partner with law enforcement agencies to provide an alternative to arrest, incarceration, and prosecution for individuals suspected or accused of criminal conduct who appear to qualify as outpatients pursuant to Code Section 37-3-1; (I) Clinically evaluate each patient receiving involuntary outpatient care at the end of the commitment period to determine whether it is appropriate to seek an additional period of involuntary outpatient care or assist the patient in transitioning to voluntary care; and (J) Ensure that upon transitioning to voluntary outpatient care at an appropriate juncture, each patient remains connected to the treatment services he or she continues to need to maintain stability and safety in the community. (2) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental health condition or substance use disorder included under any of the diagnostic categories listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation.
37-1-122. The department shall establish and operate a grant program for the purpose of fostering the implementation and practice of assisted outpatient treatment in this state. The grant program shall aim to provide three years of funding, technical support, and oversight to five grantees, each comprising a collaboration between a community service board or private provider, a probate court or courts with jurisdiction in the corresponding service area, and a sheriff's office or offices with jurisdiction in the corresponding service area, which have demonstrated the ability with grant assistance to practice assisted outpatient treatment. Funding, technical support, and oversight pursuant to the grant program shall commence no later than January 1, 2023, and shall terminate, subject to the department's annual review of each grantee, on December 31, 2025.
37-1-123. (a) No later than October 1, 2022, the department shall issue a funding opportunity announcement inviting any community service board or private provider, in partnership with a court or courts holding jurisdiction over probate matters in the corresponding service area, to submit a written application for funding pursuant to the assisted outpatient treatment grant program. (b) The department shall develop and disclose in the funding opportunity announcement:
(1) A numerical scoring rubric to evaluate applications, which shall include a minimum score an application must receive to be potentially eligible for funding; (2) A formula for determining the amount of funding for which a grantee shall be eligible, based on the size of the population to be served, consideration of existing resources, or both; (3) A minimum percentage of a grant award that must be directed, and a maximum percentage of a grant award that may be directed, for purposes of enhancing the

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community based mental health services and supports provided to recipients of assisted outpatient treatment; and (4) A minimum percentage of the total program budget that must be independently sourced by the applicant. (c) The funding opportunity announcement shall require each application to include, in addition to any other information the department may choose to require: (1) A detailed three-year program budget, including identification of the source or sources of the applicant's independent budget contribution; (2) A plan to identify and serve a population composed of persons meeting the following criteria, including the number of patients anticipated to participate in the program over the course of each year of grant support:
(A) The person is 18 years of age or older; (B) The person is suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder; (C) There has been a clinical determination by a physician or psychologist that the person is unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision; (D) The person has a history of lack of compliance with treatment for his or her mental health or substance use disorder, in that at least one of the following is true:
(i) The person's mental health or substance use disorder has, at least twice within the previous 36 months, been a substantial factor in necessitating hospitalization or the receipt of services in a forensic or other mental health unit of a correctional facility, not including any period during which such person was hospitalized or incarcerated immediately preceding the filing of the petition; or (ii) The person's mental health or substance use disorder has resulted in one or more acts of serious and violent behavior toward himself or herself or others or threatens or attempts to cause serious physical injury to himself or herself or others within the preceding 48 months, not including any period in which such person was hospitalized or incarcerated immediately preceding the filing of the petition; (E) The person has been offered an opportunity to participate in a treatment plan by the department, a state mental health facility, a community service board, or a private provider under contract with the department and such person continues to fail to engage in treatment; (F) The person's condition is substantially deteriorating; (G) Participation in the assisted outpatient treatment program would be the least restrictive placement necessary to ensure such person's recovery and stability; (H) In view of the person's treatment history and current behavior, such person is in need of assisted outpatient treatment in order to prevent a relapse or deterioration that would likely result in grave disability or serious harm to himself or herself or others; and (I) It is likely that the person may benefit from assisted outpatient treatment. (3) For each element of assisted outpatient treatment, a statement of how the applicant proposes to incorporate such element into its own practice of assisted outpatient treatment;

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(4) A commitment by the applicant that it shall honor the provisions of any legally enforceable psychiatric advance directive of any person receiving involuntary outpatient treatment; (5) A description of the evidence based treatment services and case management model or models that the applicant proposes to utilize; (6) A description of any dedicated staff positions the applicant proposes to establish; (7) A letter of support from the sheriff of any county where the applicant proposes to provide assisted outpatient treatment; (8) A flowchart representing the proposed assisted outpatient treatment process, from initial case referral to transition to voluntary care; and (9) A description of the applicant's plans to establish a stakeholder workgroup, consisting of representatives of each of the agencies, entities, and communities deemed essential to the functioning of the assisted outpatient treatment program, for purposes of internal oversight and program improvement. (d) The department shall not provide direct assistance or direct guidance to any potential applicant in developing the content of an application. Any questions directed to the department from potential applicants concerning the grant application process or interpretation of the funding opportunity announcement may only be entertained at a live webinar announced in advance in the funding opportunity announcement and open to all potential applicants, or may be submitted in writing and answered on a webpage disclosed in the funding opportunity announcement and freely accessible to any potential applicant. (e) No later than December 31, 2022, the department shall publicly announce awards for funding support, subject to annual review, to the five applicants whose applications received the highest scores under the scoring rubric, provided that: (1) The department shall seek to ensure, to the extent practical and consistent with other objectives, that at least three of the regions designated pursuant to Code Section 37-2-3 are represented among the five grantees. In pursuit of this goal, the department may in its discretion award a grant to a lower-scoring applicant over a higher-scoring applicant or may resolve a tie score in favor of an applicant that would increase regional diversity among the grantees; and (2) In no case shall a grant be awarded to an applicant whose application has failed to attain the minimum required score as stated in the funding opportunity announcement. This requirement shall take precedence in the event that it comes into conflict with the requirement that a total of five grants be awarded.
37-1-124. There shall be established within the department an assisted outpatient treatment unit to provide supervision, coordination, and support to the assisted outpatient treatment grantees. The assisted outpatient treatment unit shall, in collaboration with the assisted outpatient treatment advisory council established pursuant to Code Section 37-1-125, develop fidelity protocols for the grantees and a training and education program for use by the grantees to train and educate staff, community partners, and others. No later than

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December 31 of each year that this article is in effect, the assisted outpatient treatment unit shall submit an annual report on the assisted outpatient treatment grant program to the Governor and chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
37-1-124.1. The assisted outpatient treatment unit shall establish a state-wide repository of information on persons residing in this state with behavioral health issues who have had high utilization of services, involuntary outpatient treatment or assisted outpatient treatment orders, are under guardianships, are incarcerated or have had multiple incarcerations, have had multiple long-term hospitalizations, have had multiple behavioral health emergency services, have had numerous encounters with law enforcement, or other high usage of resources for the purposes of improving outcomes for persons diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders and assisting law enforcement agencies, courts, case managers, and clinicians in providing safe treatment while reducing fragmentation. Any such repository shall be developed and utilized in conformance with all federal and state privacy laws. When such repository is established, the assisted outpatient treatment unit shall submit a report detailing all elements, analysis, findings, and outcomes of the previous year's activity to the commissioner no later than the January 15 following the establishment of the repository, and no later than January 15 annually thereafter. The commissioner shall make such report available to the General Assembly no later than January 30 of each year.
37-1-125. (a) There shall be established by the department an assisted outpatient treatment advisory council consisting of:
(1) The President of the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, or his or her designee, who shall serve as chairperson; (2) The chairperson of the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission established pursuant to Code Section 37-1-111, or his or her designee; (3) The disability services ombudsman appointed pursuant to Code Section 37-2-32, or his or her designee; (4) A representative of the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards who shall not be an employee or agent of any grantee; (5) A representative of the Georgia Advocacy Office; (6) A representative of the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; (7) A representative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness; (8) A representative of the Georgia Behavioral Health Services Coalition; (9) An immediate family member of an individual who has struggled to maintain engagement with treatment for a mental health or substance use disorder, to be appointed by the commissioner; and (10) A nationally recognized expert on assisted outpatient treatment, to be appointed by the commissioner.

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(b) The advisory council shall: (1) Advise the assisted outpatient treatment unit on the development of fidelity protocols for the grantees and a training and education program for use by the grantees to train and educate staff, community partners, and others; (2) Provide consultation to the department in the selection of an organization or entity to perform research pursuant to Code Section 37-1-127; (3) Provide consultation to the department in the development of rules and regulations pursuant to Code Section 37-1-128; (4) Review and offer comments on the assisted outpatient treatment grant program's annual report, prior to its public release; and (5) Provide recommendations to the department for improvements or addressing challenges facing the assisted outpatient grant program.
(c) The assisted outpatient treatment advisory council shall convene upon the call of the chairperson but no less frequently than quarterly. Meetings shall be held at the grant sites on a rotating basis and shall each include a presentation on progress from the host grantee.
37-1-126. Throughout the term of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department shall contract on an annual basis with an organization or entity possessing expertise in the practice of assisted outpatient treatment to serve as a technical assistance provider to the grantees. Prior to the conclusion of each of the first two years of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department, in consultation with the grantees, shall review the performance of the technical assistance provider and determine whether it is appropriate to seek to contract with the same technical assistance provider for the following year.
37-1-127. (a) Prior to the commencement of funding under the assisted outpatient grant program, the department shall contract with an independent organization or entity possessing expertise in the evaluation of community based mental health programs and policy to evaluate:
(1) The effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program in reducing hospitalization and criminal justice interactions among vulnerable individuals with mental health or substance use disorders; (2) The cost-effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program, including its impact on spending within the public mental health system on the treatment of individuals receiving assisted outpatient treatment and spending within the criminal justice system on the arrest, incarceration, and prosecution of such individuals; (3) Differences in implementation of the assisted outpatient treatment model among the grantees and the impact of such differences on program outcomes; (4) The impact of the assisted outpatient grant program on the mental health system at large, including any unintended impacts; and

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(5) The perceptions of assisted outpatient treatment and its effectiveness among participating individuals, family members of participating individuals, mental health providers and program staff, and participating probate court judges. (b) As a condition for participation in the grant program, the department shall require each grantee to agree to share such program information and data with the contracted research organization or entity as the department may require, and to make reasonable accommodations for such organization or entity to have access to the grant site and individuals. The department shall further ensure that the contracted research organization or entity is able to perform its functions consistent with all state and federal restrictions on the privacy of personal health information. (c) In contracting with the research organization or entity, the department shall require such organization or entity to submit a final report on the effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program to the Governor, the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination no later than December 31, 2025. The department may also require the organization or entity to report interim or provisional findings to the department at earlier dates.
37-1-128. The department may adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the grant program provided for in this article."
SECTION 3-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-3-1, relating to definitions, by revising paragraphs (9.1) and (12.1) as follows:
"(9.1) 'Inpatient' means a person who is mentally ill and: (A)(i) Who presents a substantial risk of imminent harm to that person or others, as manifested by either recent overt acts or recent expressed threats of violence which present a probability of physical injury to that person or other persons; or (ii) Who is so unable to care for that person's own physical health and safety as to create an imminently a reasonable expectation that a life-endangering crisis or significant psychiatric deterioration will occur in the near future; and
(B) Who is reasonably likely to realize an improvement in that person's psychiatric symptoms or a reduction in that person's mental health deterioration due to inpatient treatment; (C) Who will not receive adequate benefit from less restrictive alternatives to inpatient treatment; (D) Who has declined voluntary inpatient treatment; and (B)(E) Who is in need of involuntary inpatient treatment." "(12.1) 'Outpatient' means a person who is mentally ill and: (A) Who is not an inpatient but who, based on the person's treatment history or current mental status, will require outpatient treatment in order to avoid predictably and imminently becoming an inpatient;

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(B) Who because of the person's current mental status, mental history, or nature of the person's mental illness is unable voluntarily to seek or comply with outpatient treatment; and (C) Who is in need of involuntary treatment."
SECTION 3-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-3-42, relating to emergency admission of persons arrested for penal offenses, report by officer, and entry of report into clinical record, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A peace officer or a mobile crisis team that meets the requirements established by the department may take any person to a physician within the county or an adjoining county for emergency examination by the physician, as provided in Code Section 37-341, or directly to an emergency receiving facility if (1) the person is committing a penal offense, and (2) the peace officer or mobile crisis team has probable cause for believing that the person is a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment. The peace officer need not formally tender charges against the individual prior to taking the individual to a physician or an emergency receiving facility under this Code section. The peace officer or mobile crisis team shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which the person was taken into custody; and this report shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record. If the person is committing a penal offense, the peace officer need not formally tender charges against the person prior to taking the person to a physician or an emergency receiving facility under this Code section. The mobile crisis team or the law enforcement agency employing a peace officer who takes any person to a physician or an emergency receiving facility for emergency evaluation and examination pursuant to this Code section shall be responsible for ensuring the initial safety and security of such person during such emergency evaluation and examination. The emergency receiving facility shall coordinate all subsequent transports with such law enforcement agency or a qualified private nonemergency transport provider or ambulance service."
PART IV Mental Health Courts and Corrections
SECTION 4-1.
Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, to read as follows:
"15-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'accountability court' has the same meaning as in Code Section 15-1-18. (b) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall establish a grant program for the provision of funds to accountability courts that serve the mental health and co-occurring substance use disorder population to facilitate the implementation of gender-specific trauma treatment.

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(c) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall provide a dedicated employee to provide technical assistance to accountability courts. Such technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, assistance interpreting data analysis reports to better identify and serve the mental health population. Such grant funds may also be used for costs associated with transporting individuals to and from emergency receiving, evaluating, and treatment facilities as such terms are defined in Chapters 3 and 7 of Title 37."
SECTION 4-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-21-101, relating to collection of fines and authorized expenditures of funds from County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund, as follows:
"(b) Moneys collected pursuant to this article and placed in the 'County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund' shall be expended by the governing authority of the county for which the fund is established solely and exclusively:
(1) For drug abuse treatment and education programs relating to controlled substances, alcohol, and marijuana for adults and children; (2) If a drug court division has been established in the county under Code Section 151-15, for purposes of the drug court division; (3) If an operating under the influence court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-1-19, for the purposes of the operating under the influence court division; and (4) If a family treatment court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-11-70, for the purposes of the family treatment court division; and (5) If a mental health court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-1-16 that also serves participants with co-occurring substance use disorders, for the purposes of the mental health court division."
SECTION 4-3. Article 1 of Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, is amended by revising Code Section 31-53-3, relating to the establishment of the office and its powers and duties, as follows:
"31-53-3. (a) There is established within the office of the Governor the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination. The objective of the office shall be to strengthen and support the health care infrastructure of the state through interconnecting health functions and sharing resources across multiple state agencies and overcoming barriers to the coordination of health functions, including coordinating mental health policy across state agencies. To this end, all affected state agencies shall cooperate with the office in its efforts to meet such objective. This shall not be construed to authorize the office to perform any function currently performed by an affected state agency. (b) The office shall have the following powers and duties:

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(1) Bring together experts from academic institutions and industries as well as state elected and appointed leaders to provide a forum to share information, coordinate the major functions of the state's health care system, and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality care; (2) Serve as a forum for identifying Georgia's specific health issues of greatest concern and promote cooperation from both public and private agencies to test new and innovative ideas; (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of previously enacted and ongoing health programs and determine how best to achieve the goals of promoting innovation, competition, cost reduction, and access to care, and improving Georgia's health care system, attracting new providers, and expanding access to services by existing providers; (4) Facilitate collaboration and coordination between state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Education, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Corrections; (5) Evaluate prescription costs and make recommendations to public employee insurance programs, departments, and governmental entities for prescription formulary design and cost reduction strategies and create a comprehensive unified formulary for mental health and substance use disorder services under Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the state health benefit plan no later than December 1, 2022; (6) Maximize the effectiveness of existing resources, expertise, and opportunities for improvement; (7) Review existing State Health Benefit Plan contracts, Medicaid care management organization contracts, and other contracts entered into by the state for health related services, evaluate proposed revisions to the State Health Benefit Plan, and make recommendations to the Department of Community Health prior to renewing or entering into new contracts; (8) Coordinate state health care functions and programs and identify opportunities to maximize federal funds for health care programs; (9) Oversee collaborative health efforts to ensure efficient use of funds secured at the federal, state, regional, and local levels; (10) Evaluate community proposals that identify local needs and formulate local or regional solutions that address state, local, or regional health care gaps; (11) Monitor established agency pilot programs for effectiveness; (12) Identify nationally recognized effective evidence based strategies; (13) Propose cost reduction measures; (14) Provide a platform for data distribution compiled by the boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices listed in Code Section 31-53-7; and (15) Assess the health metrics of the state and recommend models for improvement which may include healthy behavior and social determinant models.;

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(16) Partner with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide ongoing evaluation of mental health wraparound services and connectivity to local mental health resources to meet the needs of clients in the state reentry plan; (17) Partner with the Department of Community Supervision to evaluate the ability to share mental health data between state and local agencies, such as community service boards and the Department of Community Supervision, to assist state and local agencies in identifying, tracking, and treating those under community supervision who are also receiving community based mental health services; (18) Oversee coordination of behavioral health services for infants, children, and adolescents and monitor plans to expand access to children's behavioral health services across the state as needed. The commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall annually submit a report to the office including information collected by the department indicating the changes, trends, improvements, and needs of children's behavioral health. Such annual report shall be made publicly available. The office and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall periodically identify nationally available clearinghouses of children's behavioral health research and best practices to disseminate to schools, practitioners, and others through training, technical assistance, and educational materials; (19) Partner with community service boards to ensure that behavioral health services are made available and provided to children, adolescents, and adults through direct services, contracted services, or collaboration with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities, as appropriate, utilizing any available state and federal funds or grants; (20) Provide for the establishment of advisory committees pursuant to Code Section 31-53-5 to evaluate specific issues and report related findings and recommendations to the office, including:
(A) Identifying methods to create pathways of care, including physical, behavioral, and dental health care, for infants, children, and adolescents, regardless of an individual's specific insurance carrier or insurance coverage; and (B) Developing and implementing a solution to ensure appropriate health care services and supports, including better care coordination, for pediatric patients residing in this state who have mental health or substance use disorders and who have had high utilization of emergency departments, crisis services, or psychiatric residential treatment facilities, for the purpose of streamlining care, improving outcomes, reducing return visits to emergency departments, and assisting case managers and clinicians in providing safe treatment while reducing fragmentation; and (21) Centralizing the ongoing and comprehensive planning, policy, and strategy development across state agencies, Medicaid care management organizations and fee for service providers, and private insurance partners. (c)(1) The office shall examine methods to increase access to certified peer specialists in rural and other underserved or unserved communities and identify any impediments to such access. Such examination shall include strategies to:

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(A) Increase access to training and implementation in perinatal care community settings and birthing hospitals in order to reach families impacted by substance use and to improve coordination and monitoring of plans of safe care; (B) Expand capacity for and support of implementation of research based practices, including behavioral health services for children from birth through five years of age and their parent or caregiver; (C) Expand training for certified peer support specialists to promote long-term recovery for individuals with substance use disorder; and (D) Facilitate coordination between behavioral health care providers in school settings and students' primary care providers. (2) The office shall examine the option of fully implementing certain requirements under the federal SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, P.L. 115-271, regarding youth in the juvenile justice system to allow for successful transition to community services upon release. (3) No later than December 31, 2023, the office shall provide a report to the General Assembly and the Governor regarding its findings and recommendations pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. (4) This subsection shall stand repealed by operation of law on December 31, 2023. (d)(1) The office shall conduct a survey or study on the transport of individuals to and from emergency receiving, evaluation, and treatment facilities pursuant to Chapters 3 and 7 of Title 37. Such survey or study shall identify what method of transport is used in each county of the state, such as the sheriff, a law enforcement agency, a private nonemergency transport provider, or an ambulance service. Such survey or study shall be completed, compiled into a report, and provided to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than January 1, 2023. (2) This subsection shall stand repealed by operation of law on January 1, 2023."
SECTION 4-4. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by adding two new Code sections to Chapter 1, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, to read as follows:
"37-1-7. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this state participate in initiatives:
(1) To assist local communities in keeping people with serious mental illness out of county and municipal jails and detention facilities, including juvenile detention; and (2) Facilitated by nationally recognized experts to improve outcomes for individuals who have frequent contact with criminal justice, homeless, and behavioral health systems, termed 'familiar faces.' (b) A task force shall be established to coordinate such initiatives. Task force members shall be appointed by the Governor and composed of relevant state and local officials, experts, and stakeholders. (c) The task force shall be authorized to:

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(1) Monitor the operations of the state-wide technical assistance center established pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) Serve as liaison to state and local leaders and create a feedback loop to inform future policy and funding priorities; (3) In consultation with relevant mental health, judicial, and law enforcement officials and experts, develop a shared definition of 'serious mental illness'; (4) Explore funding options to implement universal screening upon admission into a county or municipal jail or detention facility; and (5) Seek guidance from the Attorney General's office in developing state guidelines, tools, and templates to facilitate sharing of information among state and local entities in compliance with state and federal privacy laws. (d) The task force shall develop and adopt recommendations to: (1) Promote the use of pre-arrest diversion strategies as well as initiatives that reduce revocations for such population; (2) Reduce unnecessary contact with the justice system by developing diversion strategies implemented by law enforcement agencies or courts; and (3) Build and scale community based behavioral health, housing, and other relevant social services for such population through initiatives such as:
(A) Adopting a shared definition for high utilization in consultation with relevant behavioral health, criminal justice, and housing experts; (B) Developing state-wide guidance, tools, and templates to facilitate appropriate information sharing across behavioral health, criminal justice, housing, and other relevant agencies in accordance with all state and federal privacy laws; (C) Implementing improvements to data sharing across and between local and state agencies; (D) Improving strategies to refer and connect individuals to needed community based health and social services, including addressing gaps in continuity of care; (E) Expanding the use of and support for forensic peer monitors; and (F) Analyzing best practices to address and ameliorate the increase in chronic homelessness among persons with behavioral health and substance abuse disorder, particularly the challenges of unsheltered homelessness, and formulating recommendations for policies and funding to address such issues, considering the best practices of other states and the permissible use of all available funding sources. The task force shall compile a report including such recommendations and shall submit such report to the Governor, General Assembly, Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, and the Georgia Behavioral Reform and Innovation Commission by December 31, 2022, and annually thereafter. (e)(1) The department shall establish a state-wide technical assistance center to provide assistance to counties, municipalities, and appropriate state agencies in implementing the initiatives. Such technical assistance center shall, in coordination with other related state initiatives and efforts: (A) Disseminate information and resources and serve as a clearinghouse to share information across counties state wide in support of the initiatives;

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(B) Provide on-demand, one-on-one, and peer cohort assistance and consultation; (C) Issue a biannual survey to all counties to gather information about specific successes, remaining challenges, and feedback on the center's offerings; and (D) Produce an annual report for the task force and state leadership to capture lessons learned, notable successes, and ongoing needs of the counties to inform future state investments. (2) The technical assistance center shall provide planning and implementation grants to counties, municipalities, and appropriate state agencies for direct funding to support implementation of the initiatives in such jurisdiction. Such grants may be used to support a subset of counties or any municipality that has 25,000 parcels or more of real property within the municipality, for data capacity, for designating a coordinated position to coordinate work, or for other purposes to further the objectives of the initiatives. Grant recipients shall be required to report data on key metrics and interim progress measures to the center. (3) The department shall contract with an outside entity to obtain the expertise of nationally recognized experts, provide staff support, and manage the center's operations.
37-1-8. (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this state implement a network of local co-response teams to increase access to pre-arrest diversion and improve connection to community based services for individuals with behavioral health conditions who come into contact with law enforcement. (b) Such co-response teams shall be composed of at least one peace officer and one trained behavioral health professional, such as a social worker, psychiatric nurse, psychologist, peer specialist, or other appropriate behavioral health professional. To the extent practicable and when appropriate, co-response teams shall utilize culturally and linguistically capable personnel or materials to assist in such interactions. Such coresponse teams shall respond to 9-1-1 emergency and other calls for service or law enforcement interactions involving a person in behavioral health crisis. As appropriate, a co-response team may refer an individual to community based treatment or supports or transport the individual to receive emergency behavioral health care in lieu of issuing an arrest. (c) The state shall implement a minimum of three to five teams in geographically diverse local jurisdictions, including a mix of rural, suburban, and urban jurisdictions, with the goal of implementing additional teams across the state pending the successful operation of the initial teams for one year. Such program shall be administered by the department and shall include cultural sensitivity training for co-response teams.
(d)(1) The Mental Health Courts and Corrections Subcommittee of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, in consultation with relevant law enforcement and behavioral health experts, shall be authorized to submit recommendations to the department regarding the development of the initial program and future expansions of the program relative to areas such as:

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(A) Standards for initial and ongoing training; (B) Metrics and data collection procedures for co-response teams in order to evaluate and improve the operations of co-response teams across the state; and (C) Strategies to improve connections to community based care. (2) This subsection shall stand repealed by operation of law on June 30, 2025."
SECTION 4-5. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 6 of Chapter 1, relating to the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, to read as follows:
"37-1-115.1. The Mental Health Courts and Corrections Subcommittee of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission shall continue its exploration of community supervision strategies for individuals with mental illnesses, including:
(1) Exploring opportunities to expand access to mental health specialized caseloads to reach a larger share of the supervision population with mental health needs, including prioritizing equitable access to specialized caseloads; (2) Assessing the quality of mental health supervision and adherence to evidence based standards to determine how mental health supervision could be improved and identifying services, supports, and training that could equip law enforcement officers to more successfully engage with and reduce recidivism for individuals on community supervision; (3) Developing new approaches for law enforcement officers to utilize nonarrest and noncustodial responses to technical violations for individuals with mental health needs, as such individuals appear no more likely than others to commit additional crimes or violent crimes while on supervision; (4) Assessing the availability of mental health treatment providers by supervision region to estimate accessability to treatment across the state; and (5) Tracking qualitative and quantitative metrics on the outcomes of any changes made to community supervision strategies for individuals with mental illness to determine the effectiveness of such strategies."
SECTION 4-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-4, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, as follows:
"37-2-4. (a) There is created the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. The council shall consist of the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; the commissioner of early care and learning; the commissioner of community health; the commissioner of public health; the commissioner of human services; the commissioner of juvenile justice; the commissioner of corrections; the commissioner of community supervision; the commissioner of community affairs; the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia; the Commissioner of Labor; the State School Superintendent; the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; a behavioral

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health expert employed by the University System of Georgia, designated by the chancellor of the university system; two members, appointed by the Governor; the ombudsman appointed pursuant to Code Section 37-2-32; the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; an expert on infant and early childhood mental health, appointed by the Governor; an expert on child and adolescent health, appointed by the Governor; a pediatrician, appointed by the Governor; an adult consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a family member of a consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a parent of a child receiving public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (b) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities shall be the chairperson of the council. A vice chairperson and a secretary shall be selected by the members of the council from among its members as prescribed in the council's bylaws. (c) Meetings of the council shall be held quarterly, or more frequently, on the call of the chairperson. Meetings of the council shall be held with no less than five days' public notice for regular meetings and with such notice as the bylaws may prescribe for special meetings. Each member shall be given written or electronic notice of all meetings. All meetings of the council shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Minutes or transcripts shall be kept of all meetings of the council and shall include a record of the votes of each member, specifying the yea or nay vote or absence of each member, on all questions and matters coming before the council, and minutes or transcripts of each meeting shall be posted on the state agency website of each council member designee. No member may abstain from a vote other than for reasons constituting disqualification to the satisfaction of a majority of a quorum of the council on a recorded vote. No member of the council shall be represented by a delegate or agent. Any member who misses three duly posted meetings of the council over the course of a calendar year shall be replaced by an appointee of the Governor unless the council chairperson officially excuses each such absence. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a majority of the members of the council then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No vacancy on the council shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the council. The vote of a majority of the members of the council present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the council unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the council. (e) The council shall:
(1) Develop solutions to the systemic barriers or problems to the delivery of behavioral health services by making recommendations in writing and publicly available that implement funding, policy changes, practice changes, and evaluation of specific goals designed to improve services delivery and delivery of behavioral health services, increase access to behavioral health services, and improve outcome for individuals, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults, served by the various departments;

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(2) Focus on specific goals designed to resolve issues for provision of behavioral health services that negatively impact individuals, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults, serviced by at least two the various departments; (3) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of established goals and recommendations; and (4) Establish common outcome measures that are to be utilized for and represented in the annual report to the council. (f)(1) The council may shall consult with various entities, including state agencies, councils, and advisory committees and other advisory groups as deemed appropriate by the council. (2) All state departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, and authorities are authorized and required to make available to the council access to records or data which are available in electronic format or, if electronic format is unavailable, in whatever format is available. The judicial and legislative branches are authorized to likewise provide such access to the council. (g) The council shall be attached to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for administrative purposes only as provided by Code Section 50-4-3. (h)(1) The council shall submit annual reports no later than October 1 of its recommendations and evaluation of its implementation and any recommendations for funding to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor. (2) The recommendations developed by the council and the annual reports of the council shall be presented to the board of each member department for approval or review at least annually at a publicly scheduled meeting. (i) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'behavioral health services' has the same meaning as 'disability services' as defined in Code Section 37-1-1."
PART V Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
SECTION 5-1.
Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-1-20, relating to obligations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, as follows:
"37-1-20. The department shall:
(1) Establish, administer, and supervise the state programs for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; (2) Direct, supervise, and control the medical and physical care and treatment; recovery; and social, employment, housing, and community supports and services based on single or co-occurring diagnoses provided by the institutions, contractors, and programs under its control, management, or supervision;

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(3) Plan for and implement the coordination of mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services with physical health services, and the prevention of any of these diseases or conditions, and develop and promulgate rules and regulations to require that all health services be coordinated and that the public and private providers of any of these services that receive state support notify other providers of services to the same patients of the conditions, treatment, and medication regimens each provider is prescribing and delivering; (4) Ensure that providers of mental health, developmental disability, or addictive disease services coordinate with providers of primary and specialty health care so that treatment of conditions of the brain and the body can be integrated to promote recovery, health, and well-being; (5) Have authority to contract, including performance based contracts which may include financial incentives or consequences based on the results achieved by a contractor as measured by output, quality, or outcome measures, for services with community service boards, private agencies, and other public entities for the provision of services within a service area so as to provide an adequate array of services and choice of providers for consumers and to comply with the applicable federal laws and rules and regulations related to public or private hospitals; hospital authorities; medical schools and training and educational institutions; departments and agencies of this state; county or municipal governments; any person, partnership, corporation, or association, whether public or private; and the United States government or the government of any other state; (6) Establish and support programs for the training of professional and technical personnel as well as regional advisory councils and community service boards; (7) Have authority to conduct research into the causes and treatment of disability and into the means of effectively promoting mental health and addictive disease recovery; (8) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the department for the development of a disability prevention program. The objectives of such program shall include, but are not limited to, monitoring of completed and ongoing research related to the prevention of disability, implementation of programs known to be preventive, and testing, where practical, of those measures having a substantive potential for the prevention of disability; (9) Establish a system for local administration of mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services in institutions and in the community; (10) Make and administer budget allocations to fund the operation of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases facilities and programs; (11) Coordinate in consultation with providers, professionals, and other experts the development of appropriate outcome measures for client centered service delivery systems; (12) Establish, operate, supervise, and staff programs and facilities for the treatment of disabilities throughout this state; (13) Disseminate information about available services and the facilities through which such services may be obtained;

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(14) Supervise the local office's exercise of its responsibility concerning funding and delivery of disability services; (15) Supervise the local offices concerning the administration of grants, gifts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; (16) Supervise the administration of contracts with any hospital, community service board, or any public or private providers without regard to regional or state boundaries for the provision of disability services and in making and entering into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties and functions of the department and the local offices; (17) Regulate the delivery of care, including behavioral interventions and medication administration by licensed staff, or certified staff as determined by the department, within residential settings serving only persons who are receiving services authorized or financed, in whole or in part, by the department; (18) Classify host homes for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the department. As used in this Code section, the term 'host home' means a private residence in a residential area in which the occupant owner or lessee provides housing and provides or arranges for the provision of food, one or more personal services, supports, care, or treatment exclusively for one or two persons who are not related to the occupant owner or lessee by blood or marriage. A host home shall be occupied by the owner or lessee, who shall not be an employee of the same community provider which provides the host home services by contract with the department. The department shall approve and enter into agreements with community providers which, in turn, contract with host homes. The occupant owner or lessee shall not be the guardian of any person served or of their property nor the agent in such person's advance directive for health care. The placement determination for each person placed in a host home shall be made according to such person's choice as well as the individual needs of such person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-3-162, 37-4-122, or 37-7-162, as applicable to such person; (19) Provide guidelines for and oversight of host homes, which may include, but not be limited to, criteria to become a host home, requirements relating to physical plants and supports, placement procedures, and ongoing oversight requirements; (20) Supervise the regular visitation of disability services facilities and programs in order to assure contracted providers are licensed and accredited by the designated agencies prescribed by the department, and in order to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the services, as such services relate to the health, safety, and welfare of service recipients, and to provide technical assistance to programs in delivering services; (21) Establish a unit of the department which shall receive and consider complaints from individuals receiving services, make recommendations to the commissioner regarding such complaints, and ensure that the rights of individuals receiving services are fully protected. No later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, such unit

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shall provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination annual reports regarding such complaints; (22) With respect to housing opportunities for persons with mental illness and cooccurring disorders:
(A) Coordinate the department's programs and services with other state agencies and housing providers; (B) Facilitate partnerships with local communities; (C) Educate the public on the need for supportive housing; (D) Collect information on the need for supportive housing and monitor the benefit of such housing; and (E) Identify and determine best practices for the provision of services connected to housing; and (F) No later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination an annual status report regarding successful housing placements and unmet housing needs for the previous year and anticipated housing needs for the upcoming year; (23) Exercise all powers and duties provided for in this title or which may be deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this title; (24) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the department for the development of programs designed to serve disabled infants, children, and youth. To the extent practicable, such Such units shall cooperate with the Georgia Department of Education, and the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Department of Public Health, and community service boards in developing such programs. No later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, such department shall provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination annual reports regarding such programs; (25) Have the right to designate private institutions as state institutions; to contract with such private institutions for such activities, in carrying out this title, as the department may deem necessary from time to time; and to exercise such supervision and cooperation in the operation of such designated private institutions as the department may deem necessary; (26) Establish policies and procedures governing fiscal standards and practices of community service boards and their respective governing boards and no later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination annual reports regarding the performance and fiscal status of each community service board; and (27) Coordinate the establishment and operation of a data base and network to serve as a comprehensive management information system for behavioral health, addictive diseases, and disability services and programs."

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SECTION 5-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 37-2-6, relating to community service board creation, membership, participation of counties, transfer of powers and duties, alternate method of establishment, bylaws, and reprisals prohibited, as follows:
"(a) Community service boards in existence on June 30, 2014, are re-created effective July 1, 2014, to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services to children and adults. Such community service boards may enroll and contract with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to become a provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health, recovery, housing, or other supportive services for children and adults. Such boards shall be considered public agencies. Each community service board shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the state; provided, however, that the liabilities, debts, and obligations of a community service board shall not constitute liabilities, debts, or obligations of the state or any county or municipal corporation and neither the state nor any county or municipal corporation shall be liable for any liability, debt, or obligation of a community service board. Each community service board re-created pursuant to this Code section is created for nonprofit and public purposes to exercise essential governmental functions. The re-creation of community service boards pursuant to this Code section shall not alter the provisions of Code Section 37-2-6.2 which shall apply to those re-created community service boards and their employees covered by that Code section and those employees' rights are retained."
SECTION 5-3. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in Article 7 of Chapter 4, relating to medical assistance generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-159.2. (a) The department shall convene a task force composed of care management organizations, pediatric primary care physicians, family medicine physicians, a representative of a pediatric hospital, pharmacy benefits managers, other insurers, an expert on infant and early childhood mental health, and pediatric mental health and substance use disorder care professionals. (b) The task force shall examine:
(1) How to provide training and support for multidisciplinary staff in neonatal intensive care units and nursery units to implement and sustain developmentally supportive and evidence based practices and interventions that enhance caregiver/infant attachment; (2) Expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage from six months to 12 months; (3) How to address Medicaid coverage and billing codes to provide behavioral health services for children from birth to age four; (4) How to develop and implement a mechanism for Georgia's managed care program for children, youth, and young adults in foster care, children and youth receiving

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adoption assistance, and select youth involved in the juvenile justice system to work directly with the foster caregivers, parents and relatives or kinship caregivers, and prospective adoptive caregivers to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of infants, children, and adolescents; (5) How to develop and implement a mechanism for Georgia's managed care program for infants, children, youth, and young adults in foster care, children and youth receiving adoption assistance, and select youth involved in the juvenile justice system to work directly with the parents and relative/kin caregivers and adoptive caregivers to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of infants, children, and adolescents for the first 12 months post-discharge from foster care; and (6) How to develop and implement a mechanism to provide adoptive caregivers with the support necessary to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of infants, children, and adolescents for the first 12 months after finalization of adoption. (c) The examination conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall include: (1) Identification of best practices, potential cost savings, decreased administrative burdens, increased transparency regarding prescription drug costs, and impact on turnover on the mental health and substance use disorder professionals workforce; and (2) Evaluation of best practices for community mental health and substance use disorder services reimbursement, including payment structures and rates that cover the cost of service provision for outpatient care, high-fidelity wraparound services, and therapeutic foster care homes, within the bounds of federal regulatory guidance."
SECTION 5-4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-24, relating to interagency efforts to gather and share comprehensive data, legislative findings, statewide system for sharing data regarding care and protection of children, interagency data protocol; interagency agreements, and waivers from certain federal regulations, as follows:
"(b) No later than October 1, 2024, the The department, working with the following agencies, shall develop and implement a workable state-wide system for sharing data relating to the care and protection of children between such agencies, utilizing existing state-wide data bases and data delivery systems to the greatest extent possible, to streamline access to such data:
(1) Division of Family and Children Services of the department; (2) Department of Early Care and Learning; (3) Department of Community Health; (4) Department of Public Health; (5) Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; (6) Department of Juvenile Justice; (7) Department of Education; and (8) Georgia Crime Information Center."

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SECTION 5-5. Said title is further amended in Article 10 of Chapter 5, relating to children and adolescents with severe emotional problems, by revising Code Section 49-5-222, relating to guiding principles for coordinated system of care, as follows:
"49-5-222. (a) The following ideals shall be the guiding principles for the coordinated system of care:
(1) Services shall be child and family centered and give priority to keeping children with their families. Families shall be fully involved in all aspects of planning and delivery of services; however, no family shall be required to accept services for any family member; (2) Services shall be community based, with decision-making responsibility and management at the community level; (3) Services shall be comprehensive, addressing the child's physical, educational, social, and emotional needs; (4) Agency resources and services shall be shared and coordinated with written interagency agreements detailing linkages; (5) Services shall be provided in the least restrictive setting consistent with effective services and as close to the child's home as appropriate; (6) Services shall address the unique needs and potential of each child and shall be sufficiently flexible to meet the individual needs of the child and family; (7) Services shall promote early identification and intervention; (8) Services shall be culturally and ethnically sensitive; (9) All legal rights of these children shall be protected; and (10) The parent or guardian shall be involved in the development of the individualized plan and the delivery of services as defined by the individualized plan. (b) The Multi-Agency Treatment for Children (MATCH) team is established within the department. The state MATCH team shall be composed of representatives from the Division of Family and Children Services of the department; the Department of Juvenile Justice; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Department of Public Health; the Department of Community Health; the department; the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; the Department of Education; the Office of the Child Advocate, and the Department of Corrections. The chairperson of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson of the state MATCH team. The state MATCH team shall facilitate collaboration across state agencies to explore resources and solutions for complex and unmet treatment needs for children in this state and to provide for solutions, including both public and private providers, as necessary. The state MATCH team will accept referrals from local interagency children's committees throughout Georgia for children with complex treatment needs not met through the resources of their local community and custodians. The state agencies and entities represented on the state MATCH team shall coordinate with each other and take all reasonable steps necessary to provide for collaboration and coordination to facilitate the purpose of the state MATCH team."

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PART VI Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission
SECTION 6-1.
Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"31-2-17. (a) The department shall undertake a study of the following:
(1) Comparison of reimbursement rates for mental health services under Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the state health benefit plan with other states; (2) Reimbursement for health care providers providing mental health care services under Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the state health benefit plan and comparison with other states; (3) Reimbursement for hospitals caring for uninsured patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders in the emergency department for extended periods of time while the patient is waiting on placement and transfer to a behavioral health facility for evaluation and treatment; and (4) An accurate accounting of mental health fund distribution across state agencies, including, but not limited to, the department, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. (b) The department shall complete such study and submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor, General Assembly, the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, and the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission no later than December 31, 2022. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed in its entirety by operation of law on December 31, 2022."
SECTION 6-2. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-1-116, relating to abolishment and termination of the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, as follows:
"37-1-116. The commission shall be abolished and this article shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023 2025."
SECTION 6-3. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
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unified report shall comprise data received from the Department of Insurance pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 33-1-27 and data received from the Department of Community Health pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 33-21A-13. Such annual unified report shall be completed and made publicly available beginning April 1, 2024, and annually thereafter."
SECTION 6-4. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in Article 7 of Chapter 4, relating to medical assistance generally, by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"49-4-152.6. (a) The department shall ensure that Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids provide for sameday reimbursement for a patient who sees more than one health care provider in one day, including receiving mental health care services after a primary care visit. (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.
49-4-152.7. (a) The department shall provide Medicaid coverage for any prescription drug prescribed to an adult patient and determined by a duly licensed practitioner in this state to be medically necessary for the treatment and prevention of schizophrenia and schizotypal or delusion disorders if:
(1) During the preceding year, the patient was prescribed and unsuccessfully treated with a preferred or generic drug; or (2) The patient has previously been prescribed and obtained prior approval for the nonpreferred prescribed drug. (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."
PART VII Repealer SECTION 7-1.
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.
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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 3.

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

HB 1039. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend the income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; 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 Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend the income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; 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 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, is amended by revising subsections (c) through (h) as follows:
"(c)(1) The credit given under this Code section shall only be allowed once for each mile of railroad track in each taxable year. (2) Such credit shall be given for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and ending on or before December 30, 2026 2028, in which the conditions of this Code section have been met. (d) If a credit is given under this Code section with respect to any railroad track, the basis of such railroad track shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. (e) The tax credits given to a Class III railroad by this Code section that are not used by such Class III railroad shall be freely assignable one time between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2027 2029, by written agreement to a taxpayer subject to the tax imposed by this chapter. (f) On or before September 1 of 2020 and annually thereafter until 2027 2029, the commissioner shall issue a report to the chairpersons of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means concerning the tax credit created by this Code section, which shall include the following statistics for the preceding taxable year: (1) The total number of taxpayers that claimed a credit provided by this Code section; and (2) The number and total value of all credits earned and all credits applied during such tax year pursuant to this Code section. (g) The commissioner shall promulgate such forms, rules, and regulations as are necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section. (h) This Code section shall be automatically repealed on January 1, 2027 2029."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1344. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state agencies not to discriminate in employment against servicemen's wives, so as to provide for updated language regarding spouses of armed forces service 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.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

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

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
HB 1040. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to economic rehabilitation services, so as to require community action agencies to submit audit reports and IRS forms to the Department of Audits and Accounts before any contracts with the Department of Human Services are made or offered; to require each member of the board of directors of a community action agency to execute contracts between the community action agency and the Department of Human Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to economic rehabilitation services, so as to require community action agencies to submit audit reports and IRS forms to the Department of Audits and Accounts before any contracts with the Department of Human Services are made or offered; to require the board of directors of a community action agency to execute contracts between the community action agency and the Department of Human Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to economic rehabilitation services, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 49-8-5, relating to distribution of funds, local boards of directors, audits, and bonding of agency employees, as follows:
"(a) Moneys appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be allocated by contract with community action agencies. Such allocations shall be approved by the director only upon the submission of a proposal prepared by the agency and approved by the board of directors of the community action agency involved. Each new or renewed contract a community action agency enters into with the Department of Human Services on or after October 1, 2022, irrespective of the total number of parties to such contract, shall be executed by the board of directors of such community action agency or its designee; provided, however, that no such contract shall be offered or made unless a current IRS

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Form 990 and reports of the audits required in subsection (f) of this Code section have been submitted to the Department of Audits and Accounts by the community action agency."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 173, nays 0.

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

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 1194. By Representative Crowe of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 173, nays 0.

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

HB 1319. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Kelley of the 16th, Greene of the 151st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for the Georgia LEO Scholarship grant; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and procedures; 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 Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for a Georgia LEO service cancelable loan program; to provide for a service cancelable student loan repayment program for full-time medical examiners employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications and procedures; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for funding; 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 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Student Finance Authority, is amended by adding a new subpart to read as follows:

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"Subpart 7A
20-3-460. As used in this subpart, the term:
(1) 'Approved school' means a school which is a unit of the University System of Georgia or a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a private independent nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for HOPE Scholarships or grants in accordance with the provisions of Part 7 of this article. (2) 'Eligible student' means a person who:
(A) Is enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an approved school pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in a criminal justice or relevant social science field; (B) Meets residency requirements to be classified as a legal resident of Georgia as established pursuant to regulations of the authority and who remains a citizen of the state while receiving funds under this subpart; and (C) Is a peace officer, as defined in Code Section 35-8-2, who is actively employed by any agency, organ, or department of this state or a subdivision or municipality thereof whose primary functions in such employment include the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws, the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, or the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime and who has been actively employed as a peace officer for at least two years and remains so employed while receiving funds under this subpart. (3) 'Georgia LEO service cancelable loan' means a Georgia Law Enforcement Officer service cancelable loan as provided for in Code Section 20-3-461.
20-3-461. (a) Each eligible student attending an approved school is authorized for a Georgia LEO service cancelable loan for a maximum of four award years in the amount of $2,000.00 per award year. No person shall be eligible to receive loan assistance provided under this subsection in excess of $8,000.00. (b) Loan assistance to eligible students under this subpart shall be available on a pro rata basis based upon whether the student is enrolled full time or part time and the number of semesters or quarters of enrollment. The issuance of loans to eligible students under this subpart shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for the purposes of this subpart in annual appropriations Acts of the General Assembly.
20-3-462. (a) Any person meeting the conditions of this subpart may apply to the authority for a Georgia LEO service cancelable loan. Such application shall be submitted in writing on forms prescribed by the authority for such purpose. The applicant shall furnish such information as may be required by the authority for determination of eligibility for the loan. The authority shall approve loans only upon receipt of the recipient's application therefor. The authority shall renew such loans only upon receipt of the recipient's

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application and upon a finding that the recipient has successfully completed the work of the preceding academic period and the presentation of evidence that he or she is a student in good standing at the approved school, that he or she remains a resident of this state, and that he or she remains otherwise qualified to receive such loan under this subpart. (b) The authority is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary or convenient for administration of this program and to establish procedures for determination of eligibility of applicants. The authority is also authorized to establish standards and procedures for verifying the employment of the applicant as a peace officer for the requisite period of time. (c) Any and all loans made under this subpart shall be conditional upon the applicant agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the applicant either:
(1) Continuing to be employed as a peace officer, as defined in Code Section 35-8-2, who is actively employed by an authority approved agency, organ, or department of this state or a subdivision or municipality thereof whose primary functions in such employment include the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws, the preservation of public order, the protection of life and property, or the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime in the State of Georgia. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the applicant under this subpart; or (2) In cash with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the applicant. (d) All applicants receiving loans under this subpart shall execute, prior to the disbursement of any loan proceeds to or for the benefit of that applicant, a promissory note containing the terms and conditions of the service repayment and cash repayments. Except as prohibited by federal or other state laws, individuals that fail to fulfill the terms and conditions of cash repayment may, without judicial action, be subject to garnishment of their pay, loss of a professional license, offset of lottery winnings, and offset of a state tax refund in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the authority not inconsistent with the provisions of this part."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new subpart to read as follows:
"Subpart 7B
20-3-465. (a) As used in this subpart, the term 'eligible applicant' means a person who:
(1) Is a legal resident of the State of Georgia as established pursuant to regulations of the authority and who remains a citizen of the state while receiving funds under this subpart; (2) Is a physician licensed and authorized to practice medicine in this state under Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 and continues to be so licensed and authorized while receiving funds under this subpart;

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(3) Is employed as a full-time medical examiner by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and remains so employed while receiving funds under this subpart; and (4) Is approved by the authority to receive student loan repayments in accordance with rules and regulations established by the authority. (b) The authority is authorized to provide for the repayment of student loans made to eligible applicants in accordance with this subpart, in consideration of eligible applicants performing services in the form of the practice of medicine as a full-time medical examiner employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation while residing in this state. (c)(1) Eligible applicants whose applications are approved and who enter into a student loan repayment agreement with the authority shall be eligible for student loan repayment in a total amount to be determined by the authority, but not exceeding a maximum of $120,000.00 in total student loan repayment per person, as provided by this subpart. The loan repayment made pursuant to this subpart shall be paid in such manner as the authority shall determine. (2) The student loan repayment to be granted to each eligible applicant shall be based upon the condition that the student loan repayment shall be in consideration of services rendered by the eligible applicant after entering into a student loan repayment agreement with the authority by practicing medicine as a full-time medical examiner employed by the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (3) For qualifying time served after entering into a student loan repayment agreement with the authority in practicing his or her profession as provided in this subpart, the eligible applicant shall receive a student loan repayment at a rate equivalent to up to $20,000.00 per 12 months of service; provided, however, that the total repayment amount shall not exceed the maximum specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection or the total student loan debt of the applicant, whichever is less. (4) Student loan repayment for eligible applicants under this subpart shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for the purposes of this subpart in annual appropriations Acts of the General Assembly. (d)(1) Each eligible applicant before being granted any loan repayment shall enter into a student loan repayment agreement with the authority agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the student loan repayment is granted, including such terms and conditions as will carry out the full purpose and intent of this subpart. The form of such agreement shall be prepared and approved by the Attorney General, and each agreement shall be signed by the president of the authority and by such applicant. (2) The authority shall have the power to terminate the student loan repayment agreement of any applicant at any time for any cause deemed sufficient by the authority, provided that such power shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably exercised. (e) The authority shall adopt such rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement this subpart."

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn E Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 172, nays 1.

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

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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 1103 Do Pass HB 1387 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1481 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1379 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1478 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

HB 1351. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, Newton of the 123rd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th 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 assistance generally, so as to provide for pharmacy benefits management for the Medicaid program to be conducted by the Department of Community Health after a date certain; to provide for a cost calculation; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 944. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Greene of the 151st, Yearta of the 152nd, Dukes of the 154th and Hopson of the 153rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lionel "Little Train" James; and for other purposes.

HR 945. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th and Thomas of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jerald Carter; and for other purposes.

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HR 946. By Representative Mallow of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Allen "WD" Milton for 52 years of service to International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1414 and the Georgia Ports Authority; and for other purposes.
HR 947. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Smyre of the 135th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Silas "SiMan Baby" Alexander III; and for other purposes.
HR 948. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Bowles; and for other purposes.
HR 949. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pinky Cole; and for other purposes.
HR 950. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Camp of the 131st, Hogan of the 179th, Marin of the 96th, Hagan of the 156th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America and recognizing March 9, 2022, as Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 951. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 53rd and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the second annual Yoruba Cultural Day Virtual Celebration in Georgia on April 30, 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 952. By Representative Byrd of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Calvin W. Moss; and for other purposes.
HR 953. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Jasperse of the 11th, Collins of the 68th and Gravley of the 67th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Public Safety on the occasion of its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.

HR 954. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 70th and Nix of the 69th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Chambers on his outstanding public service as a commissioner; and for other purposes.

Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 934 Do Pass HB 1224 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1437 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 997 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1421 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
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, March 9, 2022
Twenty-Sixth 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 18 Capitol Square Room 508-A
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 9, 2022
Greetings Clerk Reilly,
Oftentimes, well-intentioned bills can have unintended consequences. They aim to solve very specific and serious problems but at the same time create broader issues, expand government, or infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens. As a conservative who truly believes in limited government, I had major concerns with the House Bill 1013. It allows citizens, who have not committed a crime, to be taken into custody for involuntary inpatient treatment under an undefined "reasonable expectation" that they pose a threat. It includes mandates similar to those included in Obamacare and greatly increases government involvement in our health care. And it opens the door for insurance companies to be forced to fund treatment for things such as gender dysphoria by giving control of covered disorders to the World Health Organization and DSM-5.
While I support wholeheartedly working towards solutions for problems in our mental health system here in Georgia, I would have voted No on HB 1013.
Respectfully,
/s/ Timothy Barr

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Camp Campbell E Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Frazier Frye Gaines Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens

Hogan Holcomb Holland Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow Marin

Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley E Roberts Robichaux Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh E Setzler Shannon Sharper Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R E Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 Cameron of the 1st, Dempsey of the 13th, Dukes of the 154th, Fleming of the 121st, Gambill of the 15th, Holly of the 111th, Petrea of the 166th, Pirkle of the 155th, Sainz of the 180th, and Singleton of the 71st.

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.

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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 1535. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Grady County Lake Authority, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4357), so as to provide that the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities are purposes of the authority; to revise provisions related to the acquisition and disposition of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1536. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Smith of the 134th, Smith of the 133rd and Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5019), so as to add Harris County and the Unified Government

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of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment of members; to add references to said additional counties to provisions related to credit not pledged, tort immunity, and effects on other governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1537. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williams of the 37th, Parsons of the 44th 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. 3787), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and 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 1538. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries 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 1539. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th and Sainz of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3729), so as to add two additional directors; to provide for the appointment and initial terms of such directors; 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 1540. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3588), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and 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 1541. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1542. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Jackson of the 165th, Neal of the 74th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to eliminate the imposition of the death penalty and life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 1543. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th and Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide for judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for the waiver of restoration fees by order of the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1544. By Representatives Evans of the 57th, Dickey of the 140th, Bentley of the 139th, Evans of the 83rd and Blackmon of the 146th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to needs based financial aid program, so as to revise the definition of "qualified institution" to include units of the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and certain private postsecondary institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1545. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Stephens of the 164th, Frye of the 118th and Gunter of the 8th:
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 provide for certain information related to taxable transactions to be kept and preserved by innkeepers; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1546. By Representatives Evans of the 57th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Frye of the 118th, Mainor of the 56th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development of transportation plans, public hearings, approval of plans by board, and promulgation of rules and

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regulations by the Department of Transportation, so as to require public hearings for local transportation projects; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1547. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th and Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to revise various provisions relating to certificate of need requirements; to amend Code Section 50-18-70 of the O.C.G.A., relating to legislative intent and definitions relative to open records laws, so as to provide that certain organizations or entities that lease or operate facilities of hospital authorities are considered agencies for purposes of open records; to provide for the delayed repeal of certificate of need requirements; to transfer charity and indigent care requirements from certificate of need requirements to licensure requirements; to provide for regulations and penalties; to amend other provisions in various titles of the O.C.G.A., 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 1548. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
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 prohibit application of soil amendments for any purpose other than to foster the growth of a crop; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for related rules and regulations; to authorize concurrent local enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations related to soil amendments; to provide for penalties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1549. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, McLaurin of the 51st, Kendrick of the 93rd, Alexander of the 66th, Gilliard of the 162nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification cards for persons without drivers' licenses, so as to enact the "Georgia Returning Citizens State Identification Act"; to

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provide 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 1550. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4075), so as to add two members to the board; to provide for manner of appointments; to provide for terms of office; to provide for eligibility; to provide for officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 936. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Kennard of the 102nd, Beverly of the 143rd and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to study safety and accidents relating to vehicle merging and to consider installing yield signs upon certain merging roadways; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 937. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Sheldon Gordon Whiteman and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 938. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dubnik of the 29th and Dunahoo of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Carl Rogers and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 939. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 940. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Emily Pate Powell and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 941. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Mallow of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Jackson of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Doug Weathers and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 942. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Mallow of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Jackson of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lawrence Hutchins, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 943. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Beverly of the 143rd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Schofield of the 60th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Healthy Food Retail Study Committee to investigate the lack of access to fresh, healthy food in certain rural and urban areas in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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HB 868. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Holmes of the 129th, Efstration of the 104th, Rich of the 97th, Mitchell of the 88th 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 public and legal holidays recognized and observed by the State of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1553. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th, Collins of the 68th, Williams of the 145th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to board and Department of Corrections, so as to provide for adoption of rules and regulations by the board of the Department of Corrections; to provide for the adoption of a rule relating to housing an inmate convicted of murder of a peace officer killed in the line of duty in a close security facility; to provide for the adoption of a rule relating to any transfer of such inmate to a lower security facility; 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 Public Safety & Homeland Security.

HB 1554. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Mainor of the 56th and Erwin of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the department to conduct surveys of children and youth in this state on identified core measures to promote healthy living and for use in accessing applicable federal funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 1521 HB 1523

HB 1522 HB 1524

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HB 1525 HB 1527 HB 1529 HB 1533 HR 915 HR 917 HR 919 SB 382 SB 493

HB 1526 HB 1528 HB 1532 HB 1534 HR 916 HR 918 HR 931 SB 486 SB 529

Representative Dickey of the 140th 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 1152 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1384 Do Pass

HB 1376 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1443 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 140th
Chairman

Representative LaHood of the 175th District, Chairman of the Committee on Code Revision, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1428 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ LaHood of the 175th
Chairman

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

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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 1322 Do Pass, by Substitute

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

Representative Petrea of the 166th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 1436 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1520 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Petrea of the 166th
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 559 SB 570

Do Pass Do Pass

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

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Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 1321 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1388 Do Pass, by Substitute
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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 274 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1234 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ballinger of the 23rd
Chairman
Representative Collins of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1004 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1448 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mathis of the 144th
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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 972 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1424 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1441 Do Pass

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

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 09, 2022

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

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

HB 849 HB 884

Domestic relations; add human resources personnel and supervisory personnel in a workplace that employs minors as mandatory reporters for child abuse (Substitute)(I&L-Smith-41st) Professions and businesses; expedited licenses for military spouses; provisions (Substitute)(RegI-Belton-112th)

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HB 1043 HB 1279
HB 1295 HB 1357 HB 1371 HB 1372 HB 1381 HB 1383 HB 1385 HB 1396 HB 1406
HB 1455

Georgia Endowment for Teaching Professionals; create (HEd-Jasperse-11th) Controlled substances; certain persons to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized container; authorize (Substitute) (H&HS-Gambill-15th) Quality Basic Education Act; group of performance evaluation ratings; remove needs development rating (Substitute)(Ed-Corbett-174th) Professional Standards Commission; standards and procedures for certification programs; provisions (Substitute)(Ed-Smith-18th) Rural Health Advancement Commission; create (Substitute) (SCQHC-Jasperse-11th) Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act; revise provisions and short title (EU&T-Smith-133rd) Local government; water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; require (GAff-Stephens-164th) Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; hearing before an administrative law judge; provide (Judy-Wilensky-79th) Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; revise annexation reporting requirements (Substitute)(GAff-Anderson-10th) Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; create (Judy-Yearta-152nd) Zoning; changes to ordinances that revise single-family residential classifications; provide additional notice and hearing provisions (Substitute)(GAff-Martin-49th) Georgia Ports Authority; provide for powers of authority (PS&HS-Hitchens-161st)

Structured Rule

HB 1280 Revenue and taxation; county tax commissioner duties; revise provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Lim-99th)

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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 559. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomson, approved March 15, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2132), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3828), so as to change the description of the election districts for the members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the 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.

SB 570. By Senator Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent, approved February 26, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3503), so as to provide for seven education districts; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y 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 Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns
Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter
Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Jones, S Jones, T
E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince
Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 148, nays 6.

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 379. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the state; to authorize the acceptance of grants and other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 381. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Payne of the 54th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, so as to increase the penalty provisions relating to pimping and pandering; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 393. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Miller of the 49th, Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Burke of the 11th 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 anti-discrimination obligations of common carriers; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction and applicability; to require common carriers to publish transparency reports; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 441. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Goodman of the 8th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts in general, so as to provide for the reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide the Georgia Crime Information Center with grantmaking authority, subject to conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for compliance with data transmission requirements; to repeal provisions concerning the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; to provide for legislative findings and intent; 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 342. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Kelley of the 16th and Momtahan of the 17th:
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.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 345. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; 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 379. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the state; to authorize the acceptance of grants and other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a repealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 381. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Kennedy of the 18th, Payne of the 54th, Hickman of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, so as to increase the penalty provisions relating to pimping and pandering; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 393. By Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Miller of the 49th, Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Burke of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide for anti-discrimination obligations of common carriers; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction and applicability; to require common carriers to publish transparency reports; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide for civil remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 441. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Goodman of the 8th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts in general, so as to provide for the reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide the Georgia Crime Information Center with grantmaking authority, subject to conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for compliance with data transmission requirements; to repeal provisions concerning the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; 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 Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 168th, Gravley of the 67th, Bonner of the 72nd, Mallow of the 163rd, Kelley of the 16th, Cooper of the 43rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Lott of the 122nd, Moore of the 95th, and Hutchinson of the 107th.
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 1455. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Mallow of the 163rd and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Ports Authority, so as to provide for powers of the authority; to expand the arrest authority of officers

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of the Georgia Ports Authority in certain circumstances; to provide for additional powers and duties of such officers; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter
Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B
Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 1.

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

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HB 1406. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Jones of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning for property annexed into municipality, so as to provide additional notice and hearing provisions for changes to zoning ordinances that revise single-family residential classifications and definition so as to authorize multifamily residential property uses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning for property annexed into municipality, so as to provide additional notice and hearing provisions for changes to zoning ordinances that revise single-family residential classifications and definition so as to authorize multifamily residential property uses; 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 36-66-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hearings on proposed zoning decisions, notice of hearing, nongovernmental initiated actions, reconsideration of defeated actions, and procedure on zoning for property annexed into municipality, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, when a proposed zoning decision relates to an amendment of the zoning ordinance to revise one or more zoning classifications or definitions relating to single-family residential uses of property so as to authorize multifamily uses of property pursuant to such classification or definitions, or to grant blanket permission, under certain or all circumstances, for property owners to deviate from the existing zoning requirements of a single-family residential zoning, such zoning decision must be adopted in the following manner:
(A) The zoning decision shall be adopted at two regular meetings of the local government making the zoning decision, during a period of not less than 21 days apart; and

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(B) Prior to the first meeting provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, at least two public hearings shall be held on the proposed action. Such public hearings shall be held at least three months and not more than nine months prior to the date of final action on the zoning decision. Furthermore, at least one of the public hearings must be held between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The hearings required by this paragraph shall be in addition to any hearing required under subsection (a) of this Code section. The local government shall give notice of such hearing by:
(i) Posting notice on each affected premises in the manner prescribed by subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that when more than 500 parcels are affected, in which case posting notice is required every 500 feet in the affected area; and (ii) Publishing in a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial boundaries of the local government a notice of each hearing at least 15 days and not more than 45 days prior to the date of the hearing. Both the posted notice and the published notice shall include a prominent statement that the proposed zoning decision relates to or will authorize multifamily uses or give blanket permission to the property owner to deviate from the zoning requirements of a single-family residential zoning of property in classification previously relating to single-family residential uses. The published notice shall be at least nine column inches in size and shall not be located in the classified advertising section of the newspaper. The notice shall state that a copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the office of the clerk or the recording officer of the local government and in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county of the legal situs of the local government for the purpose of examination and inspection by the public. The local government shall furnish anyone, upon written request, a copy of the proposed amendment, at no cost. (2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall also apply to any zoning decisions that provide for the abolition of all single-family residential zoning classifications within the territorial boundaries of a local government or zoning decisions that result in the rezoning of all property zoned for single-family residential uses within the territorial boundaries of a local government to multifamily residential uses of property. (3) This subsection shall not apply to zoning decisions for the rezoning of property from a single-family residential use of property to a multifamily residential use of property when the rezoning is initiated by the owner or authorized agent of the owner of such property."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson 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 Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim N Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R E Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade N Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky
Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 110, nays 51.

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

HB 1381. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene E Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1372. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Parsons of the 44th, Burns of the 159th and Frazier of the 126th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the provisions and short title of Chapter 9, the "Georgia Utility Facility Protection 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.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene E Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 160, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1371. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th and Campbell of the 171st:
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 provide for the creation of the Rural Health Advancement Commission; to provide for purpose, membership, terms, meetings, expenses, and powers; to provide for reporting; 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 provide for the creation of the Rural Health Advancement Commission; to provide for purpose, membership, terms, meetings, expenses, and powers; to provide for reporting; 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 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:
"31-1-25. (a) There is created the Rural Health Advancement Commission. The purpose of the commission shall be to develop private-sector solutions to address short-term and longterm health care and long-term care workforce shortages, with an emphasis on rural areas. The commission shall bring together all relevant stakeholders to explore and develop such private-sector solutions, such as collaboration between educational institutions and health care facilities, to address the workforce shortages. (b) The commission shall be composed of 13 members as follows:
(1) The dean of a medical college in this state, who shall serve as chairperson of the commission, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) A physician who practices medicine in a rural area of Georgia, who shall serve as vice-chairperson of the commission, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (3) The director of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center;

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(4) The following members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives: (A) A member representing rural hospitals in different geographic areas of the state; (B) A health insurance provider; (C) A licensed practical nurse or registered professional nurse; (D) A licensed mental health professional; and (E) An advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant; and
(5) The following members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor: (A) A member representing area health education centers; (B) A chief executive officer of a hospital that serves a rural area; (C) A member representing a health clinic or public health department; (D) A member representing health care departments in postsecondary institutions; and (E) A dentist.
(c) The following additional members shall serve as nonvoting members of the commission:
(1) A member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (2) A member of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (d) Each nonlegislative member of the commission shall be appointed to serve for a term of two years or until his or her successor is duly appointed. Legislative members of the commission shall serve until completion of their current terms of office. Any member may be appointed to succeed himself or herself on the commission. If a member of the commission is an elected or appointed official, such member, or his or her designee, shall be removed from the commission if such member no longer serves as such elected or appointed official. (e) The commission may conduct meetings at such places and times as it deems necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Code section. The commission shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson. The commission shall meet not less than once every two months. A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the commission. (f) Legislative members of the commission shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Nonlegislative members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Members of the commission who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the commission in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or state employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments.

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All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives. (g) The commission shall have the following powers:
(1) To request and receive data from and review the records of appropriate state agencies and courts to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law; (2) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; (3) To conduct studies, hold public meetings, collect data, or take any other action the commission deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities; and (4) To retain the services of attorneys, consultants, subject matter experts, economists, budget analysts, data analysts, statisticians, and other individuals or organizations as deemed appropriate by the commission. (h) The commission shall annually report on the work of the commission to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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E Cantrell Carpenter
Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene E Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 4.

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 501 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 9, 2022

ATTN: The Honorable Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House Re: Votes for the Record

Let it be known on this day, March 9, 2022, I was away from my voting machine during the votes for HB 1371, HB 1372, and HB 1381. My votes should reflect on the record as follows:

HB 1371 NO HB 1372 NO HB 1381 NO

Thank you.

Sincerely,

/s/ Philip Singleton Representative Philip Singleton House District 71

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

HB 1396. By Representatives Yearta of the 152nd, Gullett of the 19th, Gunter of the 8th, Barton of the 5th, Collins of the 68th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts, so as to create the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council; to provide for definitions; to provide for the membership, powers, and duties of the council; to provide for funding of the council; to provide for the status of the council and its 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.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N
Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 2.

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

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 09, 2022

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

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

HR 920

Invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; condemn (Rules-Ralston-7th)

Structured Rule

HB 1437 Income tax; revise rates of taxation on income (Substitute) (W&M-Blackmon-146th)

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 House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
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 revise the rates of taxation on income; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise the rates of taxation on income; to revise standard, itemized, and personal exemptions; to revise deductions; to amend an Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which reduced the highest personal and corporate income tax rates, so as to repeal certain contingent provisions; to revise certain effective dates and applicability; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; 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.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2022."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-20, relating to individual income tax rates, credit for withholding and other payments, and applicability to estates and trusts, as follows:
"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.

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(b)(1) The tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be levied at the rate of 5.25 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

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

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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 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 chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-26, relating to personal exemptions from income tax, as follows:

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"(b)(1) An exemption of $7,400.00 shall be allowed as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income of a taxpayer and spouse, but only if a joint return is filed. If a taxpayer and spouse file separate returns, $3,700.00 shall be allowed to each person as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income. (2) An exemption of $2,700.00 shall be allowed as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income for all taxpayers other than taxpayers who qualify for the exemption provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) Commencing with the taxable year beginning January 1, 2003, an exemption of $3,000.00 for each dependent of a taxpayer shall be allowed as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income of the taxpayer. (b) Each taxpayer shall be allowed as a deduction in computing his or her Georgia taxable income a personal exemption in an amount as follows: (1) For each married couple filing a joint return, $24,000.00; (2) For each single taxpayer, head of household, or married taxpayer filing separately, $12,000.00; and (3) For each dependent of a taxpayer, $3,000.00."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-27, relating to computation of state taxable net income, as follows:
"(1) Upon the election of the taxpayer, in lieu of the personal exemption allowed for such taxpayer under subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-26, the sum of all charitable deductions used in computing such taxpayer's federal taxable income Either the sum of all itemized nonbusiness deductions used in computing such taxpayer's federal taxable income or, if the taxpayer could not or did not itemize nonbusiness deductions, then a standard deduction as provided for in the following subparagraphs:
(A) In the case of a single taxpayer or a head of household, $5,400.00; (B) In the case of a married taxpayer filing a separate return, $3,550.00; (C) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, $7,100.00; (D) An additional deduction of $1,300.00 for the taxpayer if the taxpayer has attained the age of 65 before the close of the taxpayer's taxable year. An additional deduction of $1,300.00 for the spouse of the taxpayer shall be allowed if a joint return is made by the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and the spouse has attained the age of 65 before the close of the taxable year; and (E) An additional deduction of $1,300.00 for the taxpayer if the taxpayer is blind at the close of the taxable year. An additional deduction of $1,300.00 for the spouse of the taxpayer shall be allowed if a joint return is made by the taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and the spouse is blind at the close of the taxable year. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the determination of whether the taxpayer or the spouse is blind shall be made at the close of the taxable year except that, if either the taxpayer or the spouse dies during the taxable year, the determination shall be made as of the time of the death;"

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"(3)(A) The amount of salary and wage expenses eliminated in computing the individual's federal adjusted gross income because the individual has taken a federal jobs tax credit which requires, as a condition to using the federal jobs tax credit, the elimination of related salary and wage expenses.
(B) The amount of mortgage interest eliminated from federal itemized deductions for the purpose of computing mortgage interest credit on the federal return;"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
An Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which reduced the highest personal and corporate income tax rates, is amended by repealing and reserving Sections 1-3 and 15 of said Act and by revising Section 3-1 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. (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 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 January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2019; 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, 2020.

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(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 January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 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, 2020. (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 January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2019; 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, 2020. (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 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. (g) Part III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Part III 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 the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Part II of this Act

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shall become effective on January 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. (b) Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the passage of this Act and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as they existed for such prior taxable years.

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 Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie E Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R E Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower
Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 115, nays 52.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 955. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brian Counihan, and the Grand Marshal of the 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dennis Michael Counihan, on the upcoming occasion of the 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 956. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Smith of the 70th and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of the March of Dimes Foundation and recognizing March 9, 2022 as March of Dimes Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 957. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Jimmy Rogers; and for other purposes.
HR 958. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jerry Smith; and for other purposes.
HR 959. By Representative Hagan of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Henry Richard Hagan; and for other purposes.
HR 960. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Bryan Class of 2022; and for other purposes.

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HR 961. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Evans of the 57th, Burnough of the 77th, Nelson of the 125th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Hughan Frederick; and for other purposes.
HR 962. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, McLeod of the 105th, Davis of the 87th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2022 Georgia Single Parent Legacy Builders award finalists and the 2022 Georgia Single Parent Overcomer Founder award recipients for their accomplishments; and for other purposes.
HR 963. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doneshia Gordon; and for other purposes.
HR 964. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vickie Kendrick Shorts; and for other purposes.
HR 965. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Evans of the 57th, Wilson of the 80th, Ralston of the 7th and Fleming of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory L. Roseboro on his outstanding service as University of Georgia School of Law assistant dean; and for other purposes.
HR 966. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th, Alexander of the 66th, Smith of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Paulding Public Safety Appreciation; and for other purposes.
HR 967. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Beverly of the 143rd, Hugley of the 136th, Mitchell of the 88th and Bazemore of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Alhaji Ganiyu "Jerry" Adegboyega Akande Owolabi Olajuwon Ladipo; and for other purposes.

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HR 968. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Evans of the 57th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yesenia Combs; and for other purposes.
HR 969. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Evans of the 57th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Gordon; and for other purposes.
HR 970. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Boddie of the 62nd, Evans of the 57th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judy Davis Walker; and for other purposes.
HR 971. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Evans of the 57th and Dreyer of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senora Maria Perez-Marrero; and for other purposes.
HR 972. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Smith of the 70th and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of March 14-20, 2022, as Brain Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 973. By Representative Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah McAlpin Dulin on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
Representative Erwin of the 28th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HB 830. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gunter of the 8th, Washburn of the 141st and Rhodes of the 120th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to repeal provisions limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as the sheriff of multiple courts; 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 and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1383. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Rich of the 97th, Holcomb of the 81st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978," so as to provide for hearing before an administrative law judge; to provide for a conforming cross-reference; 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 Anderson
Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1385. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Taylor of the 173rd, Rich of the 97th, Gaines of the 117th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise annexation reporting requirements to require the provision of reports to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; to require the submission of a digital shapefile with such reports; to provide for regional commissions to assist certain municipalities in the production of such digital files; 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 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise annexation reporting requirements to require the provision of reports to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; to require the submission of a digital shapefile with such reports; to provide for regional commissions to assist certain municipalities in the production of such digital files; 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 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, is amended by revising Code Section 36-36-3, relating to report identifying annexed property, maps and surveys, and technical assistance to municipalities, as follows:
"36-36-3. (a) The clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of any municipality annexing property shall file a report identifying any property annexed with the Department of Community Affairs, the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, and with the county governing authority of the county in which the property being annexed is located. Such reports shall be filed, at a minimum, not more than 30 days following the last day of the quarter in which the annexation becomes effective but may be filed more frequently. Each report shall include the following:
(1) The legal authority under which the annexation was accomplished, which shall be the ordinance or resolution number for any annexation effected pursuant to Article 2, 3, 4, or 6 of this chapter or the Act number if effected by local Act of the General Assembly; (2) The name of the county in which the property being annexed is located; the total acreage annexed; the enactment date and effective date of the annexation ordinance, resolution, or local Act of the General Assembly; (3) A letter from the governing authority of any municipality annexing property stating its intent to add the annexed area to maps provided by the United States Bureau of the Census during their next regularly scheduled boundary and annexation survey of the municipality and stating that the survey and map will be completed as instructed and returned to the United States Bureau of the Census; and (4) A list identifying roadways, bridges, and rights of way on state routes that are annexed and, if necessary, the total mileage annexed; and (5) A digital shapefile of the annexed area. (b) The submission of a report required under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made in writing and may also be made in electronic format to the Department of Community Affairs, the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, and to others as required, at the discretion of by the submitting municipality. (c)(1) The Department of Community Affairs shall notify the clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of the annexing municipality within 30 days after receipt of a report submitted under subsection (a) of this Code section if it determines the submission to be incomplete. The Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly shall notify the clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of the annexing municipality within 60 days after receipt of a report submitted under subsection (a) of this Code section if it determines the submission to be incomplete. The annexing municipality shall file a corrected report with the department, Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, and the county governing authority

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where the annexed property is located within 45 days from the date of the notice of any deficiency. (2) No annexed area shall be added to the state map until such report has been properly submitted to the Department of Community Affairs and the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly. The Department of Community Affairs shall not provide a certification of annexation to the United States Census Bureau unless the governing authority of the annexing municipality has filed a completed report as required under subsection (a) of this Code section. (3) Compliance with the requirements of this Code section shall be construed to be merely ancillary to and not an integral part of the annexation procedure such that an annexation shall, if otherwise authorized by law, become effective even though required filings under this Code section are temporarily delayed. (d) The Department of Community Affairs may provide technical assistance to any municipality with respect to the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section. (e) The Department of Community Affairs shall maintain the annexation reports submitted to it pursuant to this Code section for two years. Annexation reports shall be subject to disclosure and inspection under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 while maintained in the possession of the Department of Community Affairs. Two years after receipt of an annexation report from a municipality, the Department of Community Affairs shall transfer possession of such report to the Division of Archives and History for permanent retention. (f) In the event that any municipality annexing property cannot produce the digital shapefile required by paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section by utilizing its own geographic information system, the regional commission established pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 for the county that includes such municipality shall assist such municipality in producing and providing such digital shapefile. Reserved. (g) The governing authority of any municipality annexing property shall add all annexed areas to maps provided by the United States Census Bureau during the next regularly scheduled boundary and annexation survey of the municipality, complete the survey and map as instructed, and return them to the United States Census Bureau within the time frame requested."
SECTION 2. Said Chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-36-59, relating to filing of identification of annexed territory with Department of Community Affairs and county governing authority, as follows:
"36-36-59. Whenever the limits of a municipal corporation are enlarged in accordance with this article, it shall be the duty of the clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of the municipal corporation to cause an identification of the annexed territory to be filed with the Department of Community Affairs, the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, and with the governing

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authority of the county in which the property is located in accordance with Code Section 36-36-3."

SECTION 3. Said Chapter is further amended in Code Section 36-36-92, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands, procedures, and provision of municipal services, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Annexation of unincorporated islands as authorized in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be accomplished by ordinance at a regular meeting of the municipal governing authority within 30 days after written notice of intent to annex such property is mailed to the owner of such property at the last known address for such owner as it appears on the ad valorem tax records of the county in which such property is located. After the adoption of the annexation ordinance, an identification of the property annexed shall be filed with the Department of Community Affairs, the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly, and with the governing authority of the county in which the property is located, in accordance with Code Section 36-36-3."

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 Anderson
Anulewicz Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HR 920. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th, Beverly of the 143rd, Smith of the 134th and others:

A RESOLUTION condemning the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey 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 Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson
Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

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

HB 1295. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Erwin of the 28th, Wade of the 9th and Dubnik of the 29th:

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 remove the needs development 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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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 remove the needs development 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 remove the needs development rating from the group of performance evaluation ratings which shall be reported by local school

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systems to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; to remove the needs development rating from the group of performance evaluation ratings which may adversely impact an educator's ability to obtain a year of creditable service on the state's minimum salary schedules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended in Code Section 20-2-200, relating to regulation of certificated professional personnel by Professional Standards Commission, rules and regulations, and fees, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) An individual who has received any combination of two unsatisfactory, or ineffective, or needs development annual summative performance evaluations in the previous five-year period pursuant to Code Section 20-2-210 shall not be entitled to a renewable certificate prior to demonstrating that such performance deficiency has been satisfactorily addressed, but such individual may apply to the commission for a nonrenewable certificate, as defined by the commission. Each local school system and charter school shall report all unsatisfactory, and ineffective, and needs development ratings of all performance evaluations as provided in Code Section 20-2-210 for certificated personnel in their employ in a manner, format, and frequency determined by the commission. The commission is authorized to release such data provided it cannot be personally identifiable to any currently or formerly certificated person."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-2-212, relating to salary schedules, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education shall establish a schedule of minimum salaries for services rendered which shall be on a ten-month basis and which shall be paid by local units of administration to the various classifications of professional personnel required to be certificated by the Professional Standards Commission. The minimum salary schedule shall provide a minimum salary base for each classification of professional personnel required to be certificated; shall provide for increment increases above the minimum salary base of each classification based upon individual experience and length of satisfactory service; and shall include such other uniformly applicable factors as the state board may find relevant to the establishment of such a schedule. The minimum salary base for certificated professional personnel with bachelor's degrees and no experience, when annualized from a ten-month basis to a 12 month basis, shall be comparable to the beginning salaries of the recent graduates of the University System of Georgia holding bachelor's degrees and entering positions, excluding professional educator teaching positions, in Georgia having educational entry requirements comparable to the

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requirements for entry into Georgia public school teaching. The placement of teachers on the salary schedule shall be based on certificate level and years of creditable experience, except that a teacher shall not receive credit for any year of experience in which the teacher received an unsatisfactory or ineffective annual summative performance evaluation or for the second year in which a teacher receives two consecutive annual summative needs development ratings pursuant to Code Section 202-210. The General Assembly shall annually appropriate funds to implement a salary schedule for certificated professional personnel. For each state fiscal year, the state board shall adopt the salary schedule for which funding has been appropriated by the General Assembly. A local unit of administration shall not pay to any full-time certificated professional employee a salary less than that prescribed by the schedule of minimum salaries, except as required by this Code section; nor shall a local unit of administration pay to any part-time certificated professional employee less than a pro rata portion of the respective salary prescribed by the schedule of minimum salaries, except as required by this Code section. For purposes of this subsection, an educator's placement on the salary schedule shall not be based on a leadership degree, which shall mean a degree earned in conjunction with completion of an educator leadership preparation program approved by the Professional Standards Commission, unless the educator is employed in a leadership position as defined by the State Board of Education, but shall be placed on the salary schedule position attributable to the educator but for the leadership degree; provided, however, that this shall not apply, regardless of whether or not he or she is in a leadership position, to:
(1) An educator who possessed a leadership degree prior to July 1, 2010; or (2) An educator who possessed:
(A) A master's level leadership degree prior to July 1, 2012; (B) An education specialist level leadership degree prior to July 1, 2013; or (C) A doctoral level leadership degree prior to July 1, 2014, so long as he or she was enrolled in such leadership preparation program on or before April 1, 2009."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper

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N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 4.

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

HB 1280. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Efstration of the 104th and Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to revise provisions concerning the duties of county tax commissioners with respect to the assessment and collection of municipal taxes and fees; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to revise provisions concerning the duties of county tax commissioners with respect to the assessment and collection of municipal taxes and fees; to provide for terms and conditions; 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 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, is amended by revising Code Section 48-5-359.1, relating to contracts for county tax commissioners to prepare municipal tax digests and assess and collect municipal taxes, as follows:
"48-5-359.1. (a)(1)(A) Any municipality wholly or partially located within a county may contract for any such county and its tax commissioner to prepare the tax digest for such municipality; to assess and collect municipal taxes, fees, or special assessments in the same manner as county taxes; and, for the purpose of collecting such municipal taxes, fees, or special assessments to invoke any remedy permitted for collection of municipal taxes or fees. (B) A municipality may only contract with a county tax commissioner under this Code section concerning the areas of the municipality represented by such county tax commissioner.
(2) Any contract authorized by this subsection shall: (A) Be a three-party contract negotiated between and approved by the municipality, the county, and the county's tax commissioner; (B) Be applicable only and limited to the county tax commissioner's current term of office plus the year immediately following it, inclusive of any period of the current term of office fulfilled by any other person serving as the county tax commissioner; (C) Specify the exact services to be provided by the county tax commissioner; (D) Specify an amount to be paid by the municipality to such tax commissioner's county; such amount shall substantially approximate the cost to the county of providing the services to the municipality; and (E) Specify the total amount to be paid by the municipality to such county and thereafter paid by such county to its tax commissioner for conducting such services.
(3) In addition to the fixed salary that a county must pay to its tax commissioner by law, a county shall pay to its tax commissioner any amounts received by the county and due to the tax commissioner under any contracts approved by such county governing

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authority in accordance with subparagraph (2)(E) of this subsection, provided that the aggregate amount paid to or accepted, received, or retained by the county tax commissioner for the contractual services allowed under this subsection shall not, for any year, exceed 50 percent of the minimum annual salary to be paid to such tax commissioner by the county pursuant to Code Section 48-5-183 and subsection (g) of Code Section 48-5-137, regardless of whether such county tax commissioner is paid by a fixed salary or by a fee system of compensation in lieu of a fixed salary. For any year in which the amount to be paid to the county tax commissioner would exceed such annual limit, the excess funds shall be returned no later than April 1 of the following year by the county to the contracting municipalities, which paid their contractual amounts in full, in a pro rata share based upon the total number of tax parcels within each municipality relative to the combined number of tax parcels of all such contracting municipalities.
(a)(1)(A) This paragraph shall apply to a county which has fewer than 50,000 tax parcels within such county. (B) Any county and any municipality wholly or partially located within such county may contract, subject to approval by the tax commissioner of the county, for the tax commissioner to prepare the tax digest for such municipality; to assess and collect municipal taxes in the same manner as county taxes; and, for the purpose of collecting such municipal taxes, to invoke any remedy permitted for collection of municipal taxes. Any contract authorized by this subsection between the county governing authority and a municipality shall specify an amount to be paid by the municipality to the county which amount will substantially approximate the cost to the county of providing the service to the municipality. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the tax commissioner is authorized to contract for and to accept, receive, and retain compensation from the municipality for such additional duties and responsibilities in addition to that compensation provided by law to be paid to the tax commissioner by the county. (2)(A) This paragraph shall apply to any county which has 50,000 or more tax parcels within such county. (B) Any county and any municipality wholly or partially located within such county may contract for the tax commissioner to prepare the tax digest for such municipality; to assess and collect municipal taxes in the same manner as county taxes; and, for the purpose of collecting such municipal taxes, to invoke any remedy permitted for collection of municipal taxes. Any contract authorized by this subsection between the county governing authority and a municipality shall specify an amount to be paid by the municipality to the county which amount will substantially approximate the cost to the county of providing the service to the municipality. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the tax commissioner is authorized to accept, receive, and retain compensation from the county for such additional duties and responsibilities in addition to that compensation provided by law to be paid to the tax commissioner by the county.

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(3)(A) This paragraph shall apply to any county which contains 14 or more municipalities, in whole or in part, within such county, and paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall not apply to such counties. (B) Any county and any municipality wholly or partially located within such county may contract for the county tax commissioner to prepare the tax digest for such municipality; to assess and collect municipal taxes in the same manner as county taxes; and, for the purpose of collecting such municipal taxes, to invoke any remedy permitted for collection of municipal taxes. Such contracts shall not be subject to the approval of any county tax commissioner. Any contract authorized by this subparagraph between the county governing authority and a municipality shall specify an amount to be paid by the municipality to the county which amount will substantially approximate the cost to the county of providing the service to the municipality, as well as the cost to the county of providing compensation to its tax commissioner, if any, with respect to providing such service. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, including paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the tax commissioner of any such county shall conduct such additional duties and responsibilities, and shall be authorized to accept, receive, and retain compensation to be determined and paid by the county for such additional duties and responsibilities in addition to that compensation provided by law to be paid to the tax commissioner by the county. Nothing in this subparagraph shall require a county to compensate the county tax commissioner for such additional duties and responsibilities. (b) With respect to any county for which the office of tax commissioner has not been created, any reference in subsection (a) of this Code section to the tax commissioner shall be deemed to refer to the tax receiver and the tax collector."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall become applicable on and after such date, or on the part of each county or municipality with a current contract executed pursuant to Code Section 48-5-359.1, shall become effective upon the expiration of the present contract year to which such contract pertains and shall be applicable thereafter. This Act shall not abrogate or negate any contract in effect as of the date this Act becomes effective.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner E Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1043. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th, Barton of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., 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

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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 report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Anderson E Anulewicz
Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 4.

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 849. By Representative Smith of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to add human resources personnel and supervisory personnel in a workplace that employs minors as mandatory reporters for child abuse; to require the provision of training for such human resources personnel and supervisory personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to add human resources personnel in a workplace that employs minors as mandatory reporters for child abuse; to require the provision of training for such human resources personnel; 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 19-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reporting of child abuse, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b), by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c), and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(8.1) 'Human resources personnel' means persons employed to perform functions relating to the hiring and administration of employees by a business which has five or more employees and which employs minors." "(c)(1) The following persons having reasonable cause to believe that suspected child abuse has occurred shall report or cause reports of such abuse to be made as provided in this Code section:
(A) Physicians licensed to practice medicine, physician assistants, interns, or residents; (B) Hospital or medical personnel; (C) Dentists; (D) Licensed psychologists and persons participating in internships to obtain licensing pursuant to Chapter 39 of Title 43; (E) Podiatrists;

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(F) Registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses licensed pursuant to Chapter 26 of Title 43 or nurse's aides; (G) Professional counselors, social workers, or marriage and family therapists licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 43; (H) School teachers; (I) School administrators; (J) School counselors, visiting teachers, school social workers, or school psychologists certified pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 20; (K) Child welfare agency personnel, as such agency is defined in Code Section 495-12; (L) Child-counseling personnel; (M) Child service organization personnel; (N) Law enforcement personnel; or (O) Reproductive health care facility or pregnancy resource center personnel and volunteers; or (P) Human resources personnel." "(k) Any business that employs human resources personnel shall provide training to any such human resources personnel regarding the requirements of this Code section."

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

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B E Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 884. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 81st and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses; 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 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses; to require that such licenses be issued within a time specified; 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. Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, is amended by revising Code Section 43-1-34.1, relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses, 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)(2) 'Other board' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 43-1-34. (4)(3) 'Service member' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 431-34. (5)(4) '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)(5) '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 who: (1) Is a spouse of a service member or transitioning service member stationed within this state the State of Georgia; (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) An expedited license by endorsement shall be issued no later than 30 days from the date of receipt of an application and information and documents that show that all of the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section have been met. Such application shall only require such information and documentation necessary to verify that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section. (c)(d) 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 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1279. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gullett of the 19th, Kelley of the 16th and Stephens of the 164th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous drugs, so as to authorize certain persons with a chronic disease and certain persons over 65 years of age to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized medication container; to provide for conditions and 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 Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous drugs, so as to authorize certain persons with a chronic disease and certain persons over 65 years of age to carry prescription medications in a compartmentalized medication container; to provide for conditions and 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 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous drugs, is amended by revising Code Section 16-13-75, relating to drugs to be kept in original container and exception, as follows:
"16-13-75. (a) Possession and control of controlled substances or dangerous drugs by anyone other than the individuals specified in Code Section 16-13-35 or 16-13-72 shall be legal only if such drugs are in the original container in which they were dispensed by the pharmacist or the practitioner of the healing arts and are labeled according to Code Section 26-3-8, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) The possession, filling, and use of canisters for remote automated medication systems pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 16-13-41 shall not be considered a violation of this Code section. (c) Persons with a chronic disease or over 65 years of age who have been prescribed one or more medications by a licensed physician may carry such prescription medications in a compartmentalized medication container with the capacity to hold up to a 21 day supply of such prescription medications. Any such persons shall provide the name of each such prescription medication to any law enforcement officer upon request."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1357. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gambill of the 15th and Dubnik of the 29th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-984, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority to create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, so as to provide that the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral with respect to whether such programs are provided by for profit or not for profit entities and shall consider accredited teacher programs outside of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 20-2-984, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority to create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, so as to provide that the commission's standards and procedures for certification programs shall be neutral with respect to whether such programs are provided by for profit or not for profit entities and shall consider teacher programs outside of this state which meet certain requirements of the Professional Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 20-2-984, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority to create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel, recommending standards and procedures for certification, continuation of teaching certificates, and restrictions, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The commission shall create and implement standards and procedures for certifying educational personnel as qualified for a certificate to practice in the public schools of Georgia, including the following:
(1) Procedures for limiting the number and types of certificates to the fewest possible consistent with providing qualified teachers for Georgia's schools; (2) In-service training and related requirements needed to renew or maintain certification; (3) Multiple or alternative routes to professional teacher certification, including, but not limited to, the alternative and nontraditional teacher certification programs provided for in Code Section 20-2-206; provided, however, that the commission's standards and procedures shall:

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(A) Be neutral with respect to whether such teacher certification programs are provided by for profit or not for profit entities; and (B) Consider teacher certification programs outside of this state which meet accreditation and certification requirements of the Professional Standards Commission; and (4) Requirements, including appropriate examinations and assessments, for acquiring and maintaining certification pursuant to Code Section 20-2-200."

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

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Wade of the 9th was excused from voting on HB 1357.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson E Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF

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Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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.

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 1351. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, Newton of the 123rd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th 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 assistance generally, so as to provide for pharmacy benefits management for the Medicaid program to be conducted by the Department of Community Health after a date certain; to provide for a cost calculation; to provide for submission of a waiver if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Parrish of the 158th was excused from voting on HB 1351.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Tarvin
Y Taylor, D Taylor, R
E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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 1069 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 733 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1297 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1345 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 910. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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. 910 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021, 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021, 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 910 (FY 2022A)

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 Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,889,163,593 $29,889,163,593 $29,889,163,593

$25,627,885,003 $25,627,885,003 $25,627,885,003

$285,918,303 $285,918,303 $285,918,303

$1,960,036,957 $1,960,036,957 $1,960,036,957

$1,322,416,981 $1,322,416,981 $1,322,416,981

$148,497,192 $148,497,192 $148,497,192

$1,362,757

$1,362,757

$1,362,757

$351,005

$351,005

$351,005

$160,810,675 $160,810,675 $160,810,675

$381,884,720 $381,884,720 $381,884,720

$18,321,380,313 $18,465,811,836 $18,492,008,936

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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 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 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

$5,709,471,388 $92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $16,319,925
$1,514,696,029 $94,153,851 $56,325,377 $16,977,107
$9,626,228,491 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,513,468 $525,559,740 $324,245,710 $322,821,742 $1,423,968
$5,630,554,805 $2,054,078 $2,054,078 $7,485,389 $7,485,389 $7,468,762 $7,468,762
$1,582,037,683 $214,057,828
$1,069,364,108 $298,615,747 $439,617,474 $439,617,474 $1,042,315 $1,042,315
$3,587,029,197

$5,709,471,388 $92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $16,319,925
$1,514,696,029 $94,153,851 $56,325,377 $16,977,107
$9,787,545,739 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,513,468 $508,674,015 $324,245,710 $322,821,742 $1,423,968
$5,631,838,783 $2,054,078 $2,054,078 $7,485,389 $7,485,389 $7,468,762 $7,468,762
$1,582,037,683 $214,057,828
$1,069,364,108 $298,615,747 $439,617,474 $439,617,474 $1,042,315 $1,042,315
$3,588,313,175

$5,709,471,388 $92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $16,319,925
$1,514,696,029 $94,153,851 $56,325,377 $16,977,107
$9,810,930,963 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,513,468 $511,485,891 $324,245,710 $322,821,742 $1,423,968
$5,661,592,764 $2,054,078 $2,054,078
$37,639,370 $37,639,370
$7,468,762 $7,468,762 $1,582,037,683 $214,057,828 $1,069,364,108 $298,615,747 $439,617,474 $439,617,474 $1,042,315 $1,042,315 $3,587,913,175

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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 Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$740,000

$740,000

$740,000

$908,231,696 $909,515,674 $909,115,674

$2,678,057,501 $2,678,057,501 $2,678,057,501

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$4,410,600,328 $4,410,600,328 $4,410,600,328

$4,405,506,631 $4,405,506,631 $4,405,506,631

$82,814,914 $82,814,914 $82,814,914

$21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

$18,696,552 $18,696,552 $18,696,552

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$46,692,570 $46,692,570 $46,692,570

$6,386,012

$6,386,012

$6,386,012

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$68,992,842 $68,992,842 $68,992,842

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$109,092,571 $109,092,571 $109,092,571

$2,933,824

$2,933,824

$2,933,824

$2,933,824

$2,933,824

$2,933,824

$2,159,873

$2,159,873

$2,159,873

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

$53,841,098,711 $53,986,814,212 $54,042,765,293

$2,636,593,997 $2,636,593,997 $2,636,593,997

$2,351,716,880 $2,351,716,880 $2,351,716,880

$285,918,303 $285,918,303 $285,918,303

$3,255,850

$3,255,850

$3,255,850

$28,060

$28,060

$28,060

$881,901

$881,901

$881,901

($5,206,997) ($5,206,997) ($5,206,997)

$1,100,672,314 $1,245,103,837 $1,271,300,937

$2,933,154

$2,933,154

$2,933,154

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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 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
Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$999,876,983 $97,862,177
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,737,266,311

$1,161,194,231 $80,976,452 $1,283,978 $0 $0 $1,283,978 $1,283,978
$3,882,981,812

$1,184,579,455 $83,788,328 $31,037,959 $30,153,981 $30,153,981 $883,978 $883,978
$3,938,932,893

Section Total - Continuation

$12,041,426 $12,041,426

$12,041,426 $12,041,426

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$12,121,378 $12,121,378

$12,041,426 $12,041,426
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,121,378

Section Total - Final
$12,196,592 $12,196,592
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,276,544

$12,196,592 $12,196,592
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,276,544

$13,315,862 $13,315,862
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $13,395,814

Continuation Budget

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

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1.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$48,020

1.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

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

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

Appropriation (HB 910)

$1,507,423

$1,551,406

$1,507,423

$1,551,406

$1,507,423

$1,551,406

Continuation Budget

$1,224,770 $1,224,770 $1,224,770

$1,224,770 $1,224,770 $1,224,770

$1,224,770 $1,224,770 $1,224,770

2.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$50,000

2.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$48,020

2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,249,770 $1,249,770 $1,249,770

Appropriation (HB 910)

$1,249,770

$1,322,790

$1,249,770

$1,322,790

$1,249,770

$1,322,790

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Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$9,309,233 $9,309,233
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,389,185

$9,309,233 $9,309,233
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,389,185

$9,309,233 $9,309,233
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,389,185

3.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$130,166

$130,166

$686,230

3.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$672,275

3.3 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($226,072)

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,439,399 $9,439,399
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,519,351

Appropriation (HB 910)

$9,439,399 $10,441,666

$9,439,399 $10,441,666

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$9,519,351 $10,521,618

Section Total - Continuation

$19,464,057 $19,464,057

$19,464,057 $19,464,057

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577

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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

$446,577 $19,910,634

$446,577 $19,910,634

$446,577 $19,910,634

Section Total - Final
$20,150,287 $20,150,287
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,596,864

$21,788,956 $21,788,956
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $22,235,533

$21,788,956 $21,788,956
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $22,235,533

Continuation Budget

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

4.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$686,230

$686,230

$686,230

4.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,638,669

$1,638,669

4.100 -House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers

$20,150,287 $20,150,287
$446,577 $446,577

Appropriation (HB 910)

$21,788,956 $21,788,956

$21,788,956 $21,788,956

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,577 $20,596,864

$446,577 $22,235,533

$446,577 $22,235,533

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

$14,403,958 $14,403,958

$14,403,958 $14,403,958

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$14,567,055 $14,567,055

$14,403,958 $14,403,958
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,567,055

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,478,958 $14,478,958
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,642,055

$16,519,928 $16,519,928
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $16,683,025

$16,519,928 $16,519,928
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $16,683,025

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

$8,259,345 $8,259,345 $8,259,345

$8,259,345 $8,259,345 $8,259,345

$8,259,345 $8,259,345 $8,259,345

5.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$75,000

$1,767,828

$1,767,828

5.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$126,051

$126,051

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5.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,334,345

State General Funds

$8,334,345

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,334,345

Appropriation (HB 910)

$10,153,224 $10,153,224 $10,153,224

$10,153,224 $10,153,224 $10,153,224

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

$1,356,950 $1,356,950 $1,356,950

$1,356,950 $1,356,950 $1,356,950

$1,356,950 $1,356,950 $1,356,950

6.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$48,020

$48,020

6.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,356,950

$1,404,970

$1,404,970

State General Funds

$1,356,950

$1,404,970

$1,404,970

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,356,950

$1,404,970

$1,404,970

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

$4,787,663 $4,787,663
$163,097 $163,097

$4,787,663 $4,787,663
$163,097 $163,097

$4,787,663 $4,787,663
$163,097 $163,097

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Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$163,097 $4,950,760

$163,097 $4,950,760

$163,097 $4,950,760

7.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$174,071

$174,071

7.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,787,663

$4,961,734

$4,961,734

State General Funds

$4,787,663

$4,961,734

$4,961,734

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

$4,950,760

$5,124,831

$5,124,831

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

$33,896,873 $33,896,873

$33,896,873 $33,896,873

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$33,956,873 $33,956,873

$33,896,873 $33,896,873
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $33,956,873

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$34,592,913 $34,592,913
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $34,652,913

$36,022,731 $36,022,731
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,082,731

$36,022,731 $36,022,731
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $36,082,731

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Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations 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; 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

$28,937,306 $28,937,306
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $28,997,306

$28,937,306 $28,937,306
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $28,997,306

$28,937,306 $28,937,306
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $28,997,306

8.1 Increase funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (effective April 1, 2022).

State General Funds

$641,456

$641,456

$641,456

8.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,229,715

$1,229,715

8.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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 conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations 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; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,578,762 $30,808,477 $30,808,477

State General Funds

$29,578,762 $30,808,477 $30,808,477

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000 $60,000 $29,638,762

$60,000 $60,000 $30,868,477

$60,000 $60,000 $30,868,477

Departmental Administration (DOAA)

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

$2,317,636 $2,317,636 $2,317,636

$2,317,636 $2,317,636 $2,317,636

$2,317,636 $2,317,636 $2,317,636

9.1 Increase funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (effective April 1, 2022).

State General Funds

$24,097

$24,097

$24,097

9.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$89,898

$89,898

9.100-Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,341,733

State General Funds

$2,341,733

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,341,733

Appropriation (HB 910)

$2,431,631 $2,431,631 $2,431,631

$2,431,631 $2,431,631 $2,431,631

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

$243,000 $243,000 $243,000

$243,000 $243,000 $243,000

$243,000 $243,000 $243,000

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10.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$243,000

$243,000

$243,000

State General Funds

$243,000

$243,000

$243,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,000

$243,000

$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

$2,398,931 $2,398,931 $2,398,931

$2,398,931 $2,398,931 $2,398,931

$2,398,931 $2,398,931 $2,398,931

11.1 Increase funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (effective April 1, 2022).

State General Funds

$30,487

$30,487

$30,487

11.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$110,205

$110,205

11.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,429,418 $2,429,418 $2,429,418

$2,539,623 $2,539,623 $2,539,623

$2,539,623 $2,539,623 $2,539,623

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

$24,381,012 $24,381,012

$24,381,012 $24,381,012

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$24,531,012 $24,531,012

$24,381,012 $24,381,012
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $24,531,012

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$24,561,521 $24,561,521
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $24,711,521

$25,247,894 $25,247,894
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,397,894

$25,240,400 $25,240,400
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $25,390,400

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

$22,694,845 $22,694,845
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,844,845

$22,694,845 $22,694,845
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,844,845

$22,694,845 $22,694,845
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,844,845

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12.1 Increase funds for salary and commute expenses. (H and S:Increase funds to reflect the salary, travel, and per diem expenses for a temporary judge)

State General Funds

$117,069

$117,069

$117,069

12.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$670,820

$670,820

12.3 Increase funds for per diem adjustments. State General Funds

$40,922

12.4 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($60,553)

12.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$22,811,914 $23,482,734 $23,463,103

State General Funds

$22,811,914 $23,482,734 $23,463,103

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

$22,961,914 $23,632,734 $23,613,103

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $1,686,167

$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $1,686,167

$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $1,686,167

13.1 Increase funds for annual leave payouts for term clerks. State General Funds

$10,000

$9,040

$9,040

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13.2 Increase funds for a staff attorney. State General Funds

$10,000

$0

$8,087

13.3 Increase funds for the Senior Deputy Clerk. State General Funds

$10,000

$0

$8,087

13.4 Increase funds for a Judicial Assistant. State General Funds

$5,000

$0

$0

13.5 Increase funds for subscriptions. State General Funds

$7,665

$7,665

$7,665

13.6 Increase funds for jury trial per diem expenses. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

13.7 Increase funds for travel. State General Funds

$5,775

$5,775

$5,775

13.8 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$41,513

$41,513

13.9 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

13.100 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,749,607

$1,765,160

$1,777,297

State General Funds

$1,749,607

$1,765,160

$1,777,297

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,749,607

$1,765,160

$1,777,297

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$15,615,952 $15,615,952 $15,615,952 $15,615,952

$15,615,952 $15,615,952

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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

$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,939,630

$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,939,630

$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,939,630

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
$16,238,867 $16,238,867
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $20,562,545

$16,708,976 $16,708,976
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $21,032,654

$16,708,976 $16,708,976
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $21,032,654

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

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

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14.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$30,692

$30,692

14.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$2,243

$2,243

14.3 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. State General Funds

$18,594

$18,594

14.100 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$667,696

$719,225

$719,225

State General Funds

$667,696

$719,225

$719,225

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$667,696

$719,225

$719,225

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

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15.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$8,074

$8,074

15.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services by promoting

the establishment of new ADR court programs, providing support to existing programs, establishing and enforcing qualifications and

ethical standards, registering ADR professionals and volunteers, providing training, administering statewide grants, and collecting

statistical data to monitor program effectiveness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$8,074

$8,074

State General Funds

$0

$8,074

$8,074

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$354,203

$354,203

$354,203

Sales and Services

$354,203

$354,203

$354,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$354,203

$354,203

$354,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$354,203

$362,277

$362,277

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

$545,866 $545,866 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,499,069

$545,866 $545,866 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,499,069

$545,866 $545,866 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,499,069

16.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$39,488

$39,488

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16.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$545,866

$585,354

$585,354

State General Funds

$545,866

$585,354

$585,354

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

$1,499,069

$1,538,557

$1,538,557

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

$12,573,661 $12,573,661
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $15,589,933

$12,573,661 $12,573,661
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $15,589,933

$12,573,661 $12,573,661
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $15,589,933

17.1 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H and S:Restore funds for operations of the Administrative Office of the Courts)

State General Funds

$569,928

$569,928

$569,928

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17.2 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H and S:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges)

State General Funds

$27,023

$27,023

$27,023

17.3 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H and S:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Probate Court Judges)

State General Funds

$25,964

$25,964

$25,964

17.4 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$325,075

$325,075

17.5 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$15,251

$15,251

17.6 The council is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

17.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$13,196,576 $13,536,902 $13,536,902

State General Funds

$13,196,576 $13,536,902 $13,536,902

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

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $16,212,848

$500,000 $16,553,174

$500,000 $16,553,174

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

$1,053,729 $1,053,729 $1,053,729

$1,053,729 $1,053,729 $1,053,729

$1,053,729 $1,053,729 $1,053,729

18.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$30,692

$30,692

18.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,053,729

$1,084,421

$1,084,421

State General Funds

$1,053,729

$1,084,421

$1,084,421

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,053,729

$1,084,421

$1,084,421

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

$775,000 $775,000 $775,000

$775,000 $775,000 $775,000

$775,000 $775,000 $775,000

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19.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$775,000

$775,000

$775,000

State General Funds

$775,000

$775,000

$775,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$775,000

$775,000

$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

$8,750,238

$8,750,238

$8,750,238

$8,750,238

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$8,817,724

$8,817,724

$8,750,238 $8,750,238
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,817,724

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$8,775,238 $8,775,238
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,842,724

$8,882,238 $8,882,238
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,949,724

$8,882,238 $8,882,238
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,949,724

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

$1,750,641 $1,750,641
$67,486 $67,486

$1,750,641 $1,750,641
$67,486 $67,486

$1,750,641 $1,750,641
$67,486 $67,486

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $1,818,127

$67,486 $1,818,127

$67,486 $1,818,127

20.1 Increase funds for the case management contract. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

20.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$94,500

$94,500

20.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,775,641

$1,870,141

$1,870,141

State General Funds

$1,775,641

$1,870,141

$1,870,141

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

$1,843,127

$1,937,627

$1,937,627

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

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

21.1 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Cobb Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$12,500

$12,500

21.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

$7,012,097 $7,012,097 $7,012,097

$7,012,097 $7,012,097 $7,012,097

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

$86,948,512 $86,948,512

$86,948,512 $86,948,512

$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

$88,970,152 $88,970,152

$86,948,512 $86,948,512
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $88,970,152

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
$87,569,338 $87,569,338
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $89,590,978

$92,298,997 $92,298,997
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $94,320,637

$92,097,153 $92,097,153
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $94,118,793

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

$165,166 $165,166 $165,166

$165,166 $165,166 $165,166

$165,166 $165,166 $165,166

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22.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$165,166

$165,166

$165,166

State General Funds

$165,166

$165,166

$165,166

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$165,166

$165,166

$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

$79,985,685 $79,985,685
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,007,325

$79,985,685 $79,985,685
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,007,325

$79,985,685 $79,985,685
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,007,325

23.1 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.38% to 8.81%.

State General Funds

$77,281

$77,281

$77,281

23.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered selfinsurance programs.

State General Funds

$170,375

$170,375

$170,375

23.3 Increase funds to support legal fees for District Attorneys and Conflict Cases.

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

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23.4 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,750,521

$3,750,521

23.5 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$932,547

$932,547

23.6 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds

($187,276)

($187,276)

23.7 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($201,844)

23.8 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

23.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$80,383,341 $84,879,133 $84,677,289

State General Funds

$80,383,341 $84,879,133 $84,677,289

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

$82,404,981 $86,900,773 $86,698,929

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

$6,797,661 $6,797,661 $6,797,661

$6,797,661 $6,797,661 $6,797,661

$6,797,661 $6,797,661 $6,797,661

24.1 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.38% to 8.81%.

State General Funds

$26,125

$26,125

$26,125

24.2 Increase funds for office rent. State General Funds

$13,515

$13,515

$13,515

24.3 Increase funds to provide information technology support in order to interface the prosecutor case management system with the systems hosted by other criminal justice agencies in Georgia.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

24.4 Increase funds to restore funds for Solicitor General training. State General Funds

$60,000

$20,000

$20,000

24.5 Increase funds for personnel for leave and retirement expenses. State General Funds

$88,530

$83,697

$83,697

24.6 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$254,478

$254,478

24.7 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$24,222

$24,222

24.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,020,831

$7,254,698

$7,254,698

State General Funds

$7,020,831

$7,254,698

$7,254,698

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,020,831

$7,254,698

$7,254,698

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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

$76,721,844 $76,721,844

$76,721,844 $76,721,844

$139,595

$139,595

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$76,861,439 $76,861,439

$76,721,844 $76,721,844
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $76,861,439

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
$77,305,533 $77,305,533
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $77,445,128

$79,947,196 $79,947,196
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $80,086,791

$79,063,120 $79,063,120
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $79,202,715

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

$1,655,140 $1,655,140
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,775,140

$1,655,140 $1,655,140
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,775,140

$1,655,140 $1,655,140
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,775,140

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25.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$59,233

$59,233

25.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,655,140

$1,714,373

$1,714,373

State General Funds

$1,655,140

$1,714,373

$1,714,373

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

$1,775,140

$1,834,373

$1,834,373

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

$2,843,636 $2,843,636
$19,595 $19,595 $19,595 $2,863,231

$2,843,636 $2,843,636
$19,595 $19,595 $19,595 $2,863,231

$2,843,636 $2,843,636
$19,595 $19,595 $19,595 $2,863,231

26.1 Increase funds for operations to assist with the case backlog. State General Funds

$37,417

$37,417

$37,417

26.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$105,815

$105,815

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26.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,881,053

$2,986,868

$2,986,868

State General Funds

$2,881,053

$2,986,868

$2,986,868

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

Intergovernmental Transfers

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,900,648

$3,006,463

$3,006,463

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

$72,223,068 $72,223,068 $72,223,068

$72,223,068 $72,223,068 $72,223,068

$72,223,068 $72,223,068 $72,223,068

27.1 Increase funds for an additional three senior judge days per active judge to assist with the case backlog.

State General Funds

$405,114

$405,114

$405,114

27.2 Increase funds for senior judge assistance with additional need due to special circumstances cases.

State General Funds

$74,568

$74,568

$74,568

27.3 Increase funds for the employer contribution to the Employees' Retirement System for two Superior Court Judges per SB176 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$66,590

$66,590

$66,590

27.4 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,130,791

$3,130,791

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27.5 Reduce funds for personnel based on actual start dates of new positions. State General Funds
27.6 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($654,176)

($654,176)

($884,076)

27.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$72,769,340 $75,245,955 $74,361,879

State General Funds

$72,769,340 $75,245,955 $74,361,879

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,769,340 $75,245,955 $74,361,879

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

$15,437,492 $15,437,492

$15,437,492 $15,437,492

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$17,297,315 $17,297,315

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$15,765,453 $15,765,453
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,625,276

$16,264,397 $16,264,397
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $18,124,220

$16,261,487 $16,261,487
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $18,121,310

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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

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

28.1 Increase funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute mileage for one additional Justice who resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3 (b)(3), effective August 1, 2021. (S:Increase funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute mileage for one additional Justice who resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3 (b)(3), effective August 1, 2021 and per diem adjustments)

State General Funds

$18,404

$18,404

$51,826

28.2 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$66,092

$66,092

$66,092

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered selfinsurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,635

$9,635

$9,635

28.4 Increase funds for a salary adjustment of the Georgia State Patrol Trooper assigned to the Supreme Court.

State General Funds

$2,189

$2,189

$2,189

28.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for a newly appointed Justice effective August 1, 2021, and moving costs and chamber repairs for current Justices effective July 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$26,294

$26,294

$26,294

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28.6 Increase funds to restore operations. State General Funds

$205,347

$205,347

$205,347

28.7 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$458,574

$458,574

28.8 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$40,370

$40,370

28.9 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($36,332)

28.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$15,765,453 $16,264,397 $16,261,487

State General Funds

$15,765,453 $16,264,397 $16,261,487

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

$17,625,276 $18,124,220 $18,121,310

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$7,107,846

$7,107,846

$7,107,846

$7,107,846

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$7,107,846 $7,107,846 $22,025,445 $22,025,445

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Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,465,409 $560,036
$29,133,291

$21,465,409 $560,036
$29,133,291

$21,465,409 $560,036
$29,133,291

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
$7,390,283 $7,390,283 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,415,728

$7,835,613 $7,835,613 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,861,058

$7,835,613 $7,835,613 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,861,058

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

$281,042 $281,042 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,194,414

$281,042 $281,042 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,194,414

$281,042 $281,042 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,194,414

29.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$7,194

$7,194

$7,194

29.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$14,936

$14,936

29.100 -Administration (SAO)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$288,236 $288,236 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,201,608

$303,172 $303,172 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,216,544

$303,172 $303,172 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,216,544

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

$0 $0 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

$0 $0 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

$0 $0 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

30.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$274,508

$274,508

30.100 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$274,508

$274,508

State General Funds

$0

$274,508

$274,508

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

$19,145,774 $19,420,282 $19,420,282

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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

$662,430 $662,430 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,493,972

$662,430 $662,430 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,493,972

$662,430 $662,430 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,493,972

31.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$35,750

$35,750

$35,750

31.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$83,805

$83,805

31.100 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$698,180

$781,985

$781,985

State General Funds

$698,180

$781,985

$781,985

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

Agency to Agency Contracts

$560,036

$560,036

$560,036

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,529,722

$2,613,527

$2,613,527

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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

$2,486,052 $2,486,052
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,620,809

$2,486,052 $2,486,052
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,620,809

$2,486,052 $2,486,052
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,620,809

32.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$94,088

$94,088

$94,088

32.100 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,580,140

$2,580,140

$2,580,140

State General Funds

$2,580,140

$2,580,140

$2,580,140

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

$2,714,897

$2,714,897

$2,714,897

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

$2,980,730 $2,980,730 $2,980,730

$2,980,730 $2,980,730 $2,980,730

$2,980,730 $2,980,730 $2,980,730

33.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$121,171

$121,171

$121,171

33.2 Increase funds for increased billings from the Office of State Administrative Hearings. State General Funds

$72,081

$72,081

33.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,101,901

$3,173,982

$3,173,982

State General Funds

$3,101,901

$3,173,982

$3,173,982

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,101,901

$3,173,982

$3,173,982

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

$697,592 $697,592 $697,592

$697,592 $697,592 $697,592

$697,592 $697,592 $697,592

34.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,234

$24,234

$24,234

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34.100 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$721,826

$721,826

$721,826

State General Funds

$721,826

$721,826

$721,826

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$721,826

$721,826

$721,826

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 Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$5,866,581

$5,866,581

$5,866,581

$5,866,581

$38,498,128 $38,498,128

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$7,128,762

$7,128,762

$7,128,762

$7,128,762

$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

$186,174,810 $186,174,810

$186,174,810 $186,174,810

$20,086,093 $20,086,093

$46,692,570 $46,692,570

$6,386,012

$6,386,012

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$109,092,571 $109,092,571

$230,539,519 $230,539,519

$5,866,581 $5,866,581 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $230,539,519

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1749

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
$174,560,497 $174,560,497 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $399,233,435

$175,556,509 $175,556,509 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $400,229,447

$175,556,509 $175,556,509 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $400,229,447

Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

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35.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

36.100 -Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

State General Funds

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

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

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166

$0 $0 $3,600,241 $126,452 $126,452 $2,923,623 $2,923,623 $550,166

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1751

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

$550,166 $3,020,283 $3,020,283 $1,537,948 $1,482,335 $6,620,524

37.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$204,203

$204,203

37.100-Departmental Administration (DOAS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,600,241

Intergovernmental Transfers

$126,452

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$126,452

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$2,923,623

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$2,923,623

Sales and Services

$550,166

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$550,166

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,020,283

State Funds Transfers

$3,020,283

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,537,948

Merit System Assessments

$1,482,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,620,524

Appropriation (HB 910)

$204,203 $204,203 $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 $6,824,727

$204,203 $204,203 $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 $6,824,727

Fleet Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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

38.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$31,963

$31,963

38.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$31,963

$31,963

State General Funds

$0

$31,963

$31,963

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,369,646

$1,369,646

$1,369,646

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,369,646

$1,369,646

$1,369,646

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,369,646

$1,369,646

$1,369,646

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,369,646

$1,401,609

$1,401,609

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

$0 $0 $5,801,442 $224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613

$0 $0 $5,801,442 $224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613

$0 $0 $5,801,442 $224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1753

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,576,613 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $10,705,119

$5,576,613 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $10,705,119

$5,576,613 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $10,705,119

39.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$173,642

$173,642

39.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$173,642

$173,642

State General Funds

$0

$173,642

$173,642

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,801,442

$5,801,442

$5,801,442

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Reserved Fund Balances

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

State Funds Transfers

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

Merit System Assessments

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,705,119 $10,878,761 $10,878,761

Risk Management

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from

work-related claims, to provide indemnification funds for public officers and public school personnel in case of disability or death, to

identify and control risks and hazards to minimize loss, to insure state-owned buildings and property against damage or destruction,

to partner with the Department of Labor in administering unemployment claims, and to administer the Workers Compensation

Program.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL 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 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $177,929,501

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $177,929,501

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $177,929,501

40.1 Increase funds to meet the costs of excess insurance and projected claims expenses.

State General Funds

$18,597,493

$18,597,493

$18,597,493

40.2 Increase funds to pay negotiated Workers' Compensation settlements to reduce outstanding claims and associated costs.

State General Funds

$150,000,000 $150,000,000 $150,000,000

40.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$127,271

$127,271

40.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$169,027,493 $169,154,764 $169,154,764

State General Funds

$169,027,493 $169,154,764 $169,154,764

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

$2,323,752

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1755

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

$2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570
$3,917,564 $109,092,571 $346,526,994

$2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570
$3,917,564 $109,092,571 $346,654,265

$2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570
$3,917,564 $109,092,571 $346,654,265

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

41.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$408,533

$408,533

41.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 910)

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 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

$408,533 $408,533 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,967,899

$408,533 $408,533 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,967,899

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

42.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$50,400

$50,400

42.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$50,400

$50,400

State General Funds

$0

$50,400

$50,400

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

Sales and Services

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,106,919

$2,157,319

$2,157,319

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1757

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,901,075 $2,901,075 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,976,176

$2,901,075 $2,901,075 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,976,176

$2,901,075 $2,901,075 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,976,176

43.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$96,423

$96,423

$96,423

43.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,997,498

$2,997,498

$2,997,498

State General Funds

$2,997,498

$2,997,498

$2,997,498

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Funds Transfers

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

$3,075,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,072,599

$6,072,599

$6,072,599

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.

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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 $8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

$0 $0 $8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

$0 $0 $8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

44.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

$8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

$8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% 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

Section Total - Continuation
$48,434,564 $48,434,564 $48,434,564 $48,434,564

$48,434,564 $48,434,564

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1759

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$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 $59,811,410
Section Total - Final
$51,171,069 $51,171,069
$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 $62,547,915

$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 $59,811,410
$57,033,837 $57,033,837
$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 $68,410,683

$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 $59,811,410
$56,544,178 $56,544,178
$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 $67,921,024

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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

$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172

$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172

$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172

45.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$123,863

$123,863

$123,863

45.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

State General Funds

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

$3,362,035

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

$27,817,754 $27,817,754

$27,817,754 $27,817,754

$27,817,754 $27,817,754

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $37,488,899

$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $37,488,899

$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $37,488,899

46.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,857,188

$1,857,188

$1,857,188

46.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$163,695

$163,695

46.3 Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries. State General Funds

($177,878)

$0

46.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

46.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$29,674,942 $29,674,942
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $39,346,087

$29,660,759 $29,660,759
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $39,331,904

$29,838,637 $29,838,637
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $39,509,782

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

$5,450,611 $5,450,611
$850,000 $850,000 $6,300,611

$5,450,611 $5,450,611
$850,000 $850,000 $6,300,611

$5,450,611 $5,450,611
$850,000 $850,000 $6,300,611

47.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$272,635

$272,635

$272,635

47.2 Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to the Departmental Administration (DOA) program to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$382,000

$382,000

$382,000

47.3 Increase funds for a roof and HVAC control replacement of the Tifton office. (S:NO; Recognize project in FY2023)

State General Funds

$985,000

$0

47.4 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

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47.5 Increase funds for the Department to create and maintain a central website, which makes available information for consumers that names available resources concerning food accessibility in multiple locations or regions throughout the state.

State General Funds

$100,000

47.6 Increase funds for one-time funding of avian flu mitigation activities. State General Funds

$25,000

47.100-Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,105,246

$7,090,246

$6,226,209

State General Funds

$6,105,246

$7,090,246

$6,226,209

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,955,246

$7,940,246

$7,076,209

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

$6,002,919 $6,002,919
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $6,858,620

$6,002,919 $6,002,919
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $6,858,620

$6,002,919 $6,002,919
$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $6,858,620

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48.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$190,844

$190,844

$190,844

48.2 Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to the Departmental Administration (DOA) program to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($382,000)

($382,000)

($382,000)

48.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$12,110

$12,110

48.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage the state's farmers markets, to promote Georgia's agricultural products domestically

and internationally, to administer relevant certification marks, to provide poultry and livestock commodity data, to administer surety

bonds, to provide information to the public, and to publish the Market Bulletin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,811,763

$5,823,873

$5,823,873

State General Funds

$5,811,763

$5,823,873

$5,823,873

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

$6,667,464

$6,679,574

$6,679,574

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

$2,824,057 $2,824,057 $2,824,057

$2,824,057 $2,824,057 $2,824,057

$2,824,057 $2,824,057 $2,824,057

49.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,824,057

$2,824,057

$2,824,057

State General Funds

$2,824,057

$2,824,057

$2,824,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,824,057

$2,824,057

$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

$1,057,365 $1,057,365 $1,057,365

$1,057,365 $1,057,365 $1,057,365

$1,057,365 $1,057,365 $1,057,365

50.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$238,175

$238,175

50.2 Increase funds for infrastructure repairs and improvements. State General Funds

$4,633,500

$4,830,000

50.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and

livestock events.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,057,365

$5,929,040

$6,125,540

State General Funds

$1,057,365

$5,929,040

$6,125,540

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,057,365

$5,929,040

$6,125,540

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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

$2,043,686 $2,043,686 $2,043,686

$2,043,686 $2,043,686 $2,043,686

$2,043,686 $2,043,686 $2,043,686

51.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$122,625

$122,625

$122,625

51.2 Increase funds for the replacement of six vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

State General Funds

$169,350

$169,350

$169,350

51.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$17,686

$17,686

51.4 Reduce funds based on actual start date and salary. State General Funds

($9,520)

($9,520)

51.100 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,335,661

$2,343,827

$2,343,827

State General Funds

$2,335,661

$2,343,827

$2,343,827

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,335,661

$2,343,827

$2,343,827

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Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251

$12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$13,033,345 $13,033,345 $13,033,345

$13,033,345 $13,033,345 $13,033,345

$13,033,345 $13,033,345 $13,033,345

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

$2,480,359 $2,480,359 $2,480,359

$2,480,359 $2,480,359 $2,480,359

$2,480,359 $2,480,359 $2,480,359

52.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$78,761

$78,761

$78,761

52.100-Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,559,120

State General Funds

$2,559,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,559,120

Appropriation (HB 910)

$2,559,120 $2,559,120 $2,559,120

$2,559,120 $2,559,120 $2,559,120

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,249,337 $7,249,337 $7,249,337

$7,249,337 $7,249,337 $7,249,337

$7,249,337 $7,249,337 $7,249,337

53.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$315,045

$315,045

$315,045

53.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

State General Funds

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

$7,564,382

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,776,555 $2,776,555 $2,776,555

$2,776,555 $2,776,555 $2,776,555

$2,776,555 $2,776,555 $2,776,555

54.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$133,288

$133,288

$133,288

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54.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, 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 STATE FUNDS

$2,909,843

$2,909,843

$2,909,843

State General Funds

$2,909,843

$2,909,843

$2,909,843

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,909,843

$2,909,843

$2,909,843

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,198,302,990 $1,198,302,990

State General Funds

$1,188,047,852 $1,188,047,852

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,263,138 $149,263,138

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

$29,958,095 $29,958,095

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

$1,198,302,990 $1,188,047,852
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$1,375,757,800 $1,375,757,800 $1,375,757,800

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
$1,254,684,933 $1,244,429,795
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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 $1,432,139,743

$1,260,362,527 $1,250,107,389
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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 $1,437,817,337

$1,244,494,232 $1,234,239,094
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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 $1,421,949,042

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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

$51,867,808 $51,867,808 $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 $96,556,942

$51,867,808 $51,867,808 $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 $96,556,942

$51,867,808 $51,867,808 $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 $96,556,942

55.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$60,807

$60,807

$60,807

55.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$12,111

$12,111

55.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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55.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$51,928,615 $51,940,726 $51,940,726

State General Funds

$51,928,615 $51,940,726 $51,940,726

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

$96,617,749 $96,629,860 $96,629,860

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

$369,796,897 $359,541,759 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $442,774,621

$369,796,897 $359,541,759 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $442,774,621

$369,796,897 $359,541,759 $10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $442,774,621

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56.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,928,541

$4,928,541

$4,928,541

56.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$4,037

$4,037

56.3 Increase funds for Georgia Options. State General Funds

$400,000

$400,000

56.4 Reduce funds to reflect delayed contract implementation. State General Funds

($850,000)

($850,000)

56.5 Increase funds for respite care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. State General Funds

$1,250,000

56.6 Increase funds for non-emergency non-medical transportation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$250,000

56.7 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

56.8 Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds

($10,925,195)

56.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$374,725,438 $374,279,475 $364,854,280

State General Funds

$364,470,300 $364,024,337 $354,599,142

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

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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

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $447,703,162

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $447,257,199

$50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $437,832,004

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

$109,950,872 $109,950,872
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $109,977,372

$109,950,872 $109,950,872
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $109,977,372

$109,950,872 $109,950,872
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $109,977,372

57.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,271,844

$6,271,844

$6,271,844

57.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$116,222,716 $116,222,716 $116,222,716

State General Funds

$116,222,716 $116,222,716 $116,222,716

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

$116,249,216 $116,249,216 $116,249,216

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

$444,723,397 $444,723,397 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $457,672,445

$444,723,397 $444,723,397 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $457,672,445

$444,723,397 $444,723,397 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $457,672,445

58.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$35,805,775 $36,473,275 $36,473,275

58.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$8,074

$8,074

58.3 Increase funds for technology upgrades to the Georgia Crisis Access Line in preparation for interfacing with the national '988' hotline.

State General Funds

$310,000

$302,505

58.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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58.5 Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds

($2,335,605)

58.6 Increase funds for Silence the Shame to support mental health community wellness and outreach programs.

State General Funds

$400,000

58.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$480,529,172 $481,514,746 $479,571,646

State General Funds

$480,529,172 $481,514,746 $479,571,646

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

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$493,478,220 $494,463,794 $492,520,694

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

$3,308,135 $3,308,135 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,236,284

$3,308,135 $3,308,135 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,236,284

$3,308,135 $3,308,135 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,236,284

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59.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,059

$6,059

$6,059

59.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,314,194

$3,314,194

$3,314,194

State General Funds

$3,314,194

$3,314,194

$3,314,194

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

$11,242,343 $11,242,343 $11,242,343

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

$14,796,552 $14,796,552
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $18,082,048

$14,796,552 $14,796,552
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $18,082,048

$14,796,552 $14,796,552
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $18,082,048

60.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$226,691

$226,691

$226,691

60.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$4,037

$4,037

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60.3 Increase funds for the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism. (S:Increase funds for autism services)

State General Funds

$16,875

$16,875

60.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

60.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$15,023,243 $15,044,155 $15,044,155

State General Funds

$15,023,243 $15,044,155 $15,044,155

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,308,739 $18,329,651 $18,329,651

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

$6,555,857 $6,555,857 $6,555,857

$6,555,857 $6,555,857 $6,555,857

$6,555,857 $6,555,857 $6,555,857

61.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$169,532

$169,532

$169,532

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment and residential services to children and adolescents clients

referred by Georgia's criminal justice or corrections system.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,725,389 $6,725,389 $6,725,389

$6,725,389 $6,725,389 $6,725,389

$6,725,389 $6,725,389 $6,725,389

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

$49,509,489 $49,509,489 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $59,919,004

$49,509,489 $49,509,489 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $59,919,004

$49,509,489 $49,509,489 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $59,919,004

62.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$65,677

$65,677

$65,677

62.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$4,037

$4,037

62.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

62.4 Increase funds for Kate's Club to provide grief support for bereaved children. State General Funds

$500,000

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62.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$49,575,166 $49,579,203 $50,079,203

State General Funds

$49,575,166 $49,579,203 $50,079,203

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

$59,984,681 $59,988,718 $60,488,718

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

$26,763,918 $26,763,918
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $36,064,664

$26,763,918 $26,763,918
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $36,064,664

$26,763,918 $26,763,918
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $36,064,664

63.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,649,917

$1,649,917

$1,649,917

63.100-Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive

diseases programs of the department.

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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

$28,413,835 $28,413,835
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $37,714,581

$28,413,835 $28,413,835
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $37,714,581

$28,413,835 $28,413,835
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $37,714,581

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

$119,279,365 $119,279,365
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $123,152,406

$119,279,365 $119,279,365
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $123,152,406

$119,279,365 $119,279,365
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $123,152,406

64.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$7,143,177

$7,143,177

$7,143,177

64.2 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (S:NO; Recognize capital maintenance and repairs in FY2023)

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$0

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64.100 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$126,422,542

State General Funds

$126,422,542

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

$130,295,583

Appropriation (HB 910)

$131,422,542 $131,422,542
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $135,295,583

$126,422,542 $126,422,542
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $130,295,583

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$339,328 $339,328 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,335,743

$339,328 $339,328 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,335,743

$339,328 $339,328 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,335,743

65.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,532

$5,532

$5,532

65.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$48,443

$48,443

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65.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

65.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$344,860

$393,303

$393,303

State General Funds

$344,860

$393,303

$393,303

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,341,275 $10,389,718 $10,389,718

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

$565,690 $565,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,584,732

$565,690 $565,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,584,732

$565,690 $565,690 $2,019,042 $2,019,042 $2,584,732

66.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,853

$4,853

$4,853

66.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$44,406

$44,406

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66.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

66.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$570,543

$614,949

$614,949

State General Funds

$570,543

$614,949

$614,949

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

$2,589,585

$2,633,991

$2,633,991

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

$845,682 $845,682 $845,682

$845,682 $845,682 $845,682

$845,682 $845,682 $845,682

67.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$43,538

$43,538

$43,538

67.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$8,074

$8,074

67.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest

risk of sexually reoffending.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services

$889,220 $889,220 $889,220

$897,294 $897,294 $897,294

$897,294 $897,294 $897,294

Section Total - Continuation

$102,585,831 $102,585,831

$102,585,831 $102,585,831

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$14,758,057 $14,758,057

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$190,923

$286,616,635 $286,616,635

$102,585,831 $102,585,831 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $286,616,635

Section Total - Final
$217,506,015 $217,506,015 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492

$219,128,575 $219,128,575 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492

$231,313,575 $231,313,575 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923
$401,536,819

$1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923
$403,159,379

$1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923
$415,344,379

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

68.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$15,402

$15,402

$15,402

68.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$4,037

$4,037

68.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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1787

68.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$277,840

$281,877

$281,877

State General Funds

$277,840

$281,877

$281,877

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$510,193

$514,230

$514,230

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

$3,541,949 $3,541,949 $3,541,949

$3,541,949 $3,541,949 $3,541,949

$3,541,949 $3,541,949 $3,541,949

69.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$73,722

$73,722

$73,722

69.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$4,037

$4,037

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69.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,615,671

$3,619,708

$3,619,708

State General Funds

$3,615,671

$3,619,708

$3,619,708

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,615,671

$3,619,708

$3,619,708

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,178,846 $1,178,846 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,087,281

$1,178,846 $1,178,846 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,087,281

$1,178,846 $1,178,846 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,087,281

70.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$200,531

$200,531

$200,531

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1789

70.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$141,291

$141,291

70.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

70.100-Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,379,377

$1,520,668

$1,520,668

State General Funds

$1,379,377

$1,520,668

$1,520,668

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

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

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

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

State Funds Transfers

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Agency to Agency Contracts

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,287,812

$7,429,103

$7,429,103

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

$1,806,712 $1,806,712 $47,503,822

$1,806,712 $1,806,712 $47,503,822

$1,806,712 $1,806,712 $47,503,822

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$49,942,512

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$49,942,512

$47,503,822 $631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398
$49,942,512

71.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$70,338

$70,338

$70,338

71.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$104,959

$104,959

71.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

71.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,877,050

$1,982,009

$1,982,009

State General Funds

$1,877,050

$1,982,009

$1,982,009

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

$50,012,850 $50,117,809 $50,117,809

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1791

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

72.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$270,471

$270,471

72.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

72.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$270,471

$270,471

State General Funds

$0

$270,471

$270,471

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,518,296

$2,518,296

$2,518,296

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,118,534

$2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,389,005

$2,518,296 $5,600,238 $5,554,033 $5,554,033
$46,205 $46,205 $8,389,005

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

73.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$40,418

$40,418

$40,418

73.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

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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

$1,162,122

$1,162,122

$1,162,122

State General Funds

$1,162,122

$1,162,122

$1,162,122

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

$1,502,874

$1,502,874

$1,502,874

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 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

74.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$706,453

$706,453

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74.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

74.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$706,453

$706,453

State General Funds

$0

$706,453

$706,453

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$111,873,539 $111,873,539 $111,873,539

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

$4,145,738

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

$3,766,738

Sales and Services

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$116,019,277 $116,725,730 $116,725,730

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

$356,609 $356,609
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $406,609

$356,609 $356,609
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $406,609

$356,609 $356,609
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $406,609

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1795

75.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$15,552

$15,552

$15,552

75.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$372,161

$372,161

$372,161

State General Funds

$372,161

$372,161

$372,161

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

$422,161

$422,161

$422,161

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

$3,231,329 $3,231,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,733,781

$3,231,329 $3,231,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,733,781

$3,231,329 $3,231,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,733,781

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76.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$379,466

$379,466

76.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

76.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,231,329

$3,610,795

$3,610,795

State General Funds

$3,231,329

$3,610,795

$3,610,795

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

$6,733,781

$7,113,247

$7,113,247

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,587,790 $2,587,790 $1,001,592

$2,587,790 $2,587,790 $1,001,592

$2,587,790 $2,587,790 $1,001,592

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1797

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,001,592 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$3,689,382

$1,001,592 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$3,689,382

$1,001,592 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$3,689,382

77.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$115,848

$115,848

$115,848

77.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$68,627

$68,627

77.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

77.4 Increase funds for rural downtown development grants. State General Funds

$20,250,000

77.5 Increase funds for Overcomers House for homeless assistance. State General Funds

$35,000

77.6 Increase funds for Helping Hands Ending Hunger program expansion in Northwest Georgia. State General Funds

$400,000

77.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,703,638

$2,772,265 $23,457,265

State General Funds

$2,703,638

$2,772,265 $23,457,265

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

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,805,230

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,873,857

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $24,558,857

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

$13,607,310 $13,607,310
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,083,398

$13,607,310 $13,607,310
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,083,398

$13,607,310 $13,607,310
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,083,398

78.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$37,659

$37,659

$37,659

78.2 Increase funds to the Joint Development Authority of Jasper County, Morgan County, Newton County, and Walton County for the Rivian project development grant.

State General Funds

$112,627,760 $112,627,760 $112,627,760

78.3 Increase funds for community Agricultural Centers. State General Funds

$1,500,000

78.100 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

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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

$126,272,729 $126,272,729
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $126,748,817

$126,272,729 $126,272,729
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $126,748,817

$127,772,729 $127,772,729
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $128,248,817

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

$1,179,922 $1,179,922 $1,179,922

$1,179,922 $1,179,922 $1,179,922

$1,179,922 $1,179,922 $1,179,922

79.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

State General Funds

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

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 conducting transportation

improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,465 $330,465 $330,465

$330,465 $330,465 $330,465

$330,465 $330,465 $330,465

80.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,554

$15,146

$15,146

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80.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by conducting transportation

improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$337,019

$345,611

$345,611

State General Funds

$337,019

$345,611

$345,611

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$337,019

$345,611

$345,611

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

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

81.1 Increase funds for one-time funding for the full cost of the Lake Allatoona storage agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to increase water supply capacity of local water service providers.

State General Funds

$1,716,400

$1,716,400

$1,716,400

81.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$8,074

$8,074

81.3 Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries. State General Funds

($73,447)

($73,447)

81.4 Reduce funds for unallocated grants for FY2022. State General Funds

($10,000,000)

81.100 -Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Appropriation (HB 910)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,097,157 $75,097,157
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $75,242,678

$75,031,784 $75,031,784
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $75,177,305

$65,031,784 $65,031,784
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $65,177,305

Section Total - Continuation

$4,068,945,123 $4,068,945,123 $4,068,945,123

$3,397,862,281 $3,397,862,281 $3,397,862,281

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$159,928,774 $159,928,774 $159,928,774

$387,091,717 $387,091,717 $387,091,717

$8,965,096,350 $8,965,096,350 $8,965,096,350

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$8,510,714,685 $8,510,714,685 $8,510,714,685

$427,697,563 $427,697,563 $427,697,563

$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

$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

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $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

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$17,303,432,267 $17,303,432,267 $17,303,432,267

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final

$4,075,414,386 $4,061,977,541 $4,072,565,173

$3,408,656,640 $3,395,219,795 $3,405,807,427

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$160,810,675 $160,810,675 $160,810,675

$381,884,720 $381,884,720 $381,884,720

$10,062,835,510 $10,207,267,033 $10,233,464,133

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$9,510,591,668 $9,671,908,916 $9,695,294,140

$525,559,740 $508,674,015 $511,485,891

$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

$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

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $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

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$18,407,640,690 $18,538,635,368 $18,575,420,100

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

$84,698,183 $84,698,183 $318,005,399 $17,778,946 $270,771,713 $29,454,740

$84,698,183 $84,698,183 $318,005,399 $17,778,946 $270,771,713 $29,454,740

$84,698,183 $84,698,183 $318,005,399 $17,778,946 $270,771,713 $29,454,740

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $428,299,936

$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $428,299,936

$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $428,299,936

82.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,929,915

$2,929,915

$2,929,915

82.2 Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contract to reflect enrollment growth.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,446,489 $3,446,489 $6,892,978

$3,446,489 $3,446,489 $6,892,978

$3,446,489 $3,446,489 $6,892,978

82.3 Increase funds for waiver advisory services.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$290,000 $290,000 $580,000

$290,000 $290,000 $580,000

$290,000 $290,000 $580,000

82.4 Increase funds to replace the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) with the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation (MEST).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$6,735,410 $60,618,690 $67,354,100

$6,735,410 $60,618,690 $67,354,100

$6,735,410 $60,618,690 $67,354,100

82.5 Increase funds for the 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

$2,815,000

$2,815,000

$2,815,000

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82.6 Increase funds for the Enterprise Analytics Solution for Everyone (EASE) data warehouse.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$424,535 $424,535 $849,070

$424,535 $424,535 $849,070

$424,535 $424,535 $849,070

82.7 Increase funds for development of PeachCare mental health services.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$750,000 $750,000 $1,500,000

82.8 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

82.100-Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,339,532 $101,339,532 $102,089,532

State General Funds

$101,339,532 $101,339,532 $102,089,532

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$382,785,113 $382,785,113 $383,535,113

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$335,551,427 $335,551,427 $335,551,427

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$29,454,740 $29,454,740 $30,204,740

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

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

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

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$509,720,999 $509,720,999 $511,220,999

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$791,728 $791,728 $791,728

$791,728 $791,728 $791,728

$791,728 $791,728 $791,728

83.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,234

$24,234

$24,234

83.100 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$815,962

$815,962

$815,962

State General Funds

$815,962

$815,962

$815,962

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$815,962

$815,962

$815,962

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

$730,696 $730,696 $730,696

$730,696 $730,696 $730,696

$730,696 $730,696 $730,696

84.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$48,468

$48,468

$48,468

84.100 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$779,164 $779,164 $779,164

$779,164 $779,164 $779,164

$779,164 $779,164 $779,164

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,754,076 $19,754,076
$172,588 $172,588 $19,926,664

$19,754,076 $19,754,076
$172,588 $172,588 $19,926,664

$19,754,076 $19,754,076
$172,588 $172,588 $19,926,664

85.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$30,293

$30,293

$30,293

85.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

85.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$19,784,369 $19,784,369 $19,784,369

State General Funds

$19,784,369 $19,784,369 $19,784,369

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,956,957 $19,956,957 $19,956,957

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1807

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

$26,342,918 $26,342,918 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $38,448,495

$26,342,918 $26,342,918 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $38,448,495

$26,342,918 $26,342,918 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $38,448,495

86.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,438,930

$2,438,930

$2,438,930

86.2 Reduce funds for delayed hiring. State General Funds

($7,454,446)

86.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

86.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,781,848 $28,781,848 $21,327,402

State General Funds

$28,781,848 $28,781,848 $21,327,402

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,005,577 $12,005,577 $12,005,577

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

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 $40,887,425

$100,000 $40,887,425

$100,000 $33,432,979

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

$35,000,000 $35,000,000 $327,656,663 $327,656,663 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $505,243,187

$35,000,000 $35,000,000 $327,656,663 $327,656,663 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $505,243,187

$35,000,000 $35,000,000 $327,656,663 $327,656,663 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $505,243,187

87.1 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:

$2,714,137 $5,484,434 $8,198,571

$2,714,137 $5,484,434 $8,198,571

$2,714,137 $5,484,434 $8,198,571

87.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$37,714,137 $37,714,137 $37,714,137

State General Funds

$37,714,137 $37,714,137 $37,714,137

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$333,141,097 $333,141,097 $333,141,097

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$333,141,097 $333,141,097 $333,141,097

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

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1809

Hospital Authorities Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
$513,441,758

$139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
$513,441,758

$139,386,524 $3,200,000 $3,200,000
$513,441,758

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

$2,106,080,707 $1,900,497,551
$6,191,806 $159,928,774 $39,462,576 $4,331,966,976
$2,787,214 $4,329,179,762
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,767,679,303

$2,106,080,707 $1,900,497,551
$6,191,806 $159,928,774 $39,462,576 $4,331,966,976
$2,787,214 $4,329,179,762
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,767,679,303

$2,106,080,707 $1,900,497,551
$6,191,806 $159,928,774 $39,462,576 $4,331,966,976
$2,787,214 $4,329,179,762
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,767,679,303

88.1 Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($36,662,114) ($36,662,114) ($36,662,114) ($74,082,830) ($74,082,830) ($74,082,830) ($110,744,944) ($110,744,944) ($110,744,944)

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88.2 Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($41,558,552) ($105,170,311) ($105,170,311)

$41,558,552 $105,170,311 $105,170,311

$0

$0

$0

88.3 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the State Health Benefit Plan program to reflect onetime savings as a result of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to support higher claims activity during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($179,994,707) ($179,994,707) ($179,994,707)

$179,994,707 $179,994,707 $179,994,707

$0

$0

$0

88.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings for the Part D Clawback as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

State General Funds

($14,857,906) ($14,857,906) ($14,857,906)

88.5 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$6,516,084 $13,166,977 $19,683,061

$6,516,084 $13,166,977 $19,683,061

$6,516,084 $13,166,977 $19,683,061

88.6 Increase funds for Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,040,534 $2,102,598 $3,143,132

$1,040,534 $2,102,598 $3,143,132

$1,040,534 $2,102,598 $3,143,132

88.7 Replace funds.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

($881,901) $881,901
$0

($881,901) $881,901
$0

($881,901) $881,901
$0

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88.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$530,833 ($530,833)
$0

$530,833 ($530,833)
$0

$530,833 ($530,833)
$0

88.9 Increase funds for skilled nursing centers for an add-on payment of an additional $10 per patient day. (S:Increase funds to provide additional supplemental quality incentive payments to eligible skilled nursing facilities)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$26,232,673 $53,020,117 $79,252,790

$26,232,673 $53,020,117 $79,252,790

88.10 Utilize existing funds for skilled nursing centers to update the general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components to current costs for the period that ended June 30, 2021, and submit a disaster state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an effective date of July 1, 2021, with payments pending CMS approval and the audit of 2021 costs. (H:YES)(S:NO; The department shall maintain rates based on 2019 cost reports, general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components through June 30, 2022, and the department shall submit an analysis of audited 2020 cost report information to the House Budget and Research Office, the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the Office of Planning and Budget to prepare for moving to 2020 audited cost reports effective July 1, 2022)

State General Funds

$0

$0

88.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,840,564,046 $1,803,184,960 $1,803,184,960

State General Funds

$1,634,629,822 $1,597,250,736 $1,597,250,736

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$160,810,675 $160,810,675 $160,810,675

Hospital Provider Fee

$38,931,743 $38,931,743 $38,931,743

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,494,706,980 $4,611,338,856 $4,611,338,856

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,491,919,766 $4,608,551,642 $4,608,551,642

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,664,902,646

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,744,155,436

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,744,155,436

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

$1,623,446,659 $1,157,946,973
$117,870,545 $347,629,141 $3,577,041,759 $3,577,041,759 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,226,233,581

$1,623,446,659 $1,157,946,973
$117,870,545 $347,629,141 $3,577,041,759 $3,577,041,759 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,226,233,581

$1,623,446,659 $1,157,946,973
$117,870,545 $347,629,141 $3,577,041,759 $3,577,041,759 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,226,233,581

89.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$279,122,128 $564,019,778 $843,141,906

$279,122,128 $564,019,778 $843,141,906

$279,122,128 $564,019,778 $843,141,906

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89.2 Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($201,941,630) ($246,627,002) ($246,627,002)

$201,941,630 $246,627,002 $246,627,002

$0

$0

$0

89.3 Increase funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of donor milk.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$447,465 $904,189 $1,351,654

$447,465 $904,189 $1,351,654

$447,465 $904,189 $1,351,654

89.4 Increase funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,580 $7,234 $10,814

$3,580 $7,234 $10,814

$3,580 $7,234 $10,814

89.5 Replace funds.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$4,676,164 ($4,676,164)
$0

$4,676,164 ($4,676,164)
$0

$4,676,164 ($4,676,164)
$0

89.6 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to the PeachCare program to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($13,053,807) ($13,053,807)

89.7 Increase funds for increased provider rates for Low-Income Medicaid providers to enable transition to value-based purchasing in FY2023.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$11,570,268 $23,385,224 $34,955,492

89.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,701,078,202 $1,643,339,023 $1,654,909,291

State General Funds

$1,240,254,680 $1,182,515,501 $1,194,085,769

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545 $117,870,545 $117,870,545

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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

$342,952,977 $4,343,914,590 $4,343,914,590
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,070,737,955

$342,952,977 $4,388,599,962 $4,388,599,962
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,057,684,148

$342,952,977 $4,411,985,186 $4,411,985,186
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $6,092,639,640

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$76,038,523 $76,038,523 $398,247,388
$4,565 $398,242,823
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $474,437,694

$76,038,523 $76,038,523 $398,247,388
$4,565 $398,242,823
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $474,437,694

$76,038,523 $76,038,523 $398,247,388
$4,565 $398,242,823
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $474,437,694

90.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$20,875,175 $69,206,923 $90,082,098

$20,875,175 $69,206,923 $90,082,098

$20,875,175 $69,206,923 $90,082,098

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90.2 Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($28,655,254) $28,655,254
$0

($11,769,529) $11,769,529
$0

($11,769,529) $11,769,529
$0

90.3 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid program to the PeachCare program to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$13,053,807 $13,053,807

90.4 Increase funds for increased provider rates for PeachCare providers to enable transition to value-based purchasing in FY2023.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$621,810 $2,061,876 $2,683,686

90.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$68,258,444 $98,197,976 $98,819,786

State General Funds

$68,258,444 $98,197,976 $98,819,786

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$496,109,565 $479,223,840 $481,285,716

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,565

$4,565

$4,565

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$496,105,000 $479,219,275 $481,281,151

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

$564,519,792 $577,573,599 $580,257,285

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.

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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

91.1 Transfer funds from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the State Health Benefit Plan program to reflect onetime savings as a result of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to support higher claims activity during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (H and S:Transfer one-time savings from the Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled program to the State Health Benefit Plan program and increase funds to support increased medical and pharmacy expenses)

State General Funds

$179,994,707 $229,994,707 $229,994,707

91.2 The State Health Benefit Plan shall provide coverage of FDA-approved medications for the treatment of obesity. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

91.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$179,994,707 $229,994,707 $229,994,707

State General Funds

$179,994,707 $229,994,707 $229,994,707

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

State Funds Transfers

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Health Insurance Payments

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,925,274,057 $3,975,274,057 $3,975,274,057

Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Board Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,012,131 $1,012,131 $1,012,131

$1,012,131 $1,012,131 $1,012,131

$1,012,131 $1,012,131 $1,012,131

92.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,234

$24,234

$24,234

92.100 -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

$1,036,365

State General Funds

$1,036,365

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,036,365

Appropriation (HB 910)

$1,036,365 $1,036,365 $1,036,365

$1,036,365 $1,036,365 $1,036,365

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

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

93.1 Increase funds for residency slots to fully fund the actual number of residents. State General Funds

$1,741,888

$1,741,888

93.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

$26,829,078 $26,829,078 $26,829,078

$26,829,078 $26,829,078 $26,829,078

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

$30,707,794 $30,707,794 $30,707,794

$30,707,794 $30,707,794 $30,707,794

$30,707,794 $30,707,794 $30,707,794

94.1 Reduce funds to reflect expenditures. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

94.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$30,707,794 $30,207,794 $30,207,794

State General Funds

$30,707,794 $30,207,794 $30,207,794

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,707,794 $30,207,794 $30,207,794

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

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95.1 Increase funds to support planning efforts for a new nursing program at Morehouse School of Medicine. (S:Increase funds to support the Center for Maternal Health)

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

95.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$28,931,713 $29,431,713 $29,431,713

State General Funds

$28,931,713 $29,431,713 $29,431,713

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,931,713 $29,431,713 $29,431,713

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

$1,830,000 $1,830,000 $1,830,000

$1,830,000 $1,830,000 $1,830,000

$1,830,000 $1,830,000 $1,830,000

96.1 Increase funds to provide loan forgiveness for medical examiners and forensic pathologists that serve rural and other underserved or unserved communities in Georgia.

State General Funds

$100,000

96.100-Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,830,000

$1,830,000

$1,930,000

State General Funds

$1,830,000

$1,830,000

$1,930,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,830,000

$1,830,000

$1,930,000

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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

$3,820,783 $3,820,783 $3,820,783

$3,820,783 $3,820,783 $3,820,783

$3,820,783 $3,820,783 $3,820,783

97.1 Increase funds for equipment and operating grants for nursing programs with wait lists and additional current student capacity.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

97.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,820,783

$3,820,783

$8,820,783

State General Funds

$3,820,783

$3,820,783

$8,820,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,820,783

$3,820,783

$8,820,783

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

$2,365,838 $2,365,838
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,665,838

$2,365,838 $2,365,838
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,665,838

$2,365,838 $2,365,838
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,665,838

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98.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$139,347

$139,347

$139,347

98.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,505,185

$2,505,185

$2,505,185

State General Funds

$2,505,185

$2,505,185

$2,505,185

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

$2,805,185

$2,805,185

$2,805,185

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

$2,306,184 $2,306,184 $2,306,184

$2,306,184 $2,306,184 $2,306,184

$2,306,184 $2,306,184 $2,306,184

99.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$78,761

$78,761

$78,761

99.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 18: Community Supervision, 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
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

$2,384,945 $2,384,945 $2,384,945

$2,384,945 $2,384,945 $2,384,945

$2,384,945 $2,384,945 $2,384,945

Section Total - Continuation

$166,417,855 $166,417,855

$166,417,855 $166,417,855

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$289,944

$289,944

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$846,118

$846,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$168,804,263 $168,804,263

$166,417,855 $166,417,855
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $168,804,263

Section Total - Final
$179,471,313 $179,471,313
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118

$179,471,313 $179,471,313
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118

$179,471,313 $179,471,313
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $181,857,721

$201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $181,857,721

$201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $181,857,721

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,457,738 $9,457,738
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,458,938

$9,457,738 $9,457,738
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,458,938

$9,457,738 $9,457,738
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,458,938

100.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$429,681

$429,681

$429,681

100.100-Departmental Administration (DCS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,887,419

State General Funds

$9,887,419

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,200

Sales and Services

$1,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,888,619

Appropriation (HB 910)

$9,887,419 $9,887,419
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,888,619

$9,887,419 $9,887,419
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,888,619

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.

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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

$152,117,342 $152,117,342
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $154,153,197

$152,117,342 $152,117,342
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $154,153,197

$152,117,342 $152,117,342
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $154,153,197

101.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$10,173,286 $10,173,286 $10,173,286

101.2 Increase funds for the replacement of 65 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life.

State General Funds

$2,220,000

$2,220,000

$2,220,000

101.100 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$164,510,628 $164,510,628 $164,510,628

State General Funds

$164,510,628 $164,510,628 $164,510,628

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$127,515

$127,515

$127,515

Intergovernmental Transfers

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

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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

$113,729 $13,786 $13,786
$846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $166,546,483

$113,729 $13,786 $13,786
$846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $166,546,483

$113,729 $13,786 $13,786
$846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $166,546,483

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

$3,525,100 $3,525,100 $3,525,100

$3,525,100 $3,525,100 $3,525,100

$3,525,100 $3,525,100 $3,525,100

102.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$153,458

$153,458

$153,458

102.100 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

State General Funds

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

$3,678,558

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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

$831,165 $831,165 $831,165

$831,165 $831,165 $831,165

$831,165 $831,165 $831,165

103.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$49,106

$49,106

$49,106

103.100 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$880,271

$880,271

$880,271

State General Funds

$880,271

$880,271

$880,271

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$880,271

$880,271

$880,271

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

$486,510 $486,510 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $835,863

$486,510 $486,510 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $835,863

$486,510 $486,510 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $835,863

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104.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$27,927

$27,927

$27,927

104.100 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$514,437

$514,437

$514,437

State General Funds

$514,437

$514,437

$514,437

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

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

$863,790

$863,790

$863,790

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

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191

$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

$1,141,357,349 $1,141,357,349

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,141,357,349

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$1,206,366,829 $1,206,366,829
$170,555 $170,555

$1,206,366,829 $1,206,366,829
$170,555 $170,555

$1,213,248,611 $1,213,248,611
$170,555 $170,555

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,220,101,987

$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,220,101,987

$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,226,983,769

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

105.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$32,643,272 $32,643,272 $32,643,272

$32,643,272 $32,643,272 $32,643,272

$32,643,272 $32,643,272 $32,643,272

106.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,325,873

$1,325,873

$1,325,873

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106.2 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$4,852

106.100-Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$33,969,145 $33,969,145 $33,973,997

State General Funds

$33,969,145 $33,969,145 $33,973,997

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,969,145 $33,969,145 $33,973,997

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

$50,856,559 $50,856,559
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $53,310,059

$50,856,559 $50,856,559
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $53,310,059

$50,856,559 $50,856,559
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $53,310,059

107.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,852,376

$3,852,376

$3,852,376

107.2 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$787,645

107.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,708,935 $54,708,935
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $57,162,435

$54,708,935 $54,708,935
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $57,162,435

$55,496,580 $55,496,580
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $57,950,080

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

$27,456,832 $27,456,832 $27,456,832

$27,456,832 $27,456,832 $27,456,832

$27,456,832 $27,456,832 $27,456,832

108.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$92,075

$92,075

$92,075

108.2 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$29,112

108.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$27,548,907 $27,548,907 $27,578,019

State General Funds

$27,548,907 $27,548,907 $27,578,019

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,548,907 $27,548,907 $27,578,019

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.

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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

$247,592,305 $247,592,305
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $248,052,860

$247,592,305 $247,592,305
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $248,052,860

$247,592,305 $247,592,305
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $248,052,860

109.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$164,035

$164,035

$164,035

109.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$247,756,340 $247,756,340 $247,756,340

State General Funds

$247,756,340 $247,756,340 $247,756,340

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

$248,216,895 $248,216,895 $248,216,895

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

$43,992,694 $43,992,694
$30,000

$43,992,694 $43,992,694
$30,000

$43,992,694 $43,992,694
$30,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $44,022,694

$30,000 $30,000 $44,022,694

$30,000 $30,000 $44,022,694

110.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$362,160

$362,160

$362,160

110.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$44,354,854 $44,354,854 $44,354,854

State General Funds

$44,354,854 $44,354,854 $44,354,854

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

$44,384,854 $44,384,854 $44,384,854

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

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

111.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

State General Funds

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

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1833

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

$571,508,831 $571,508,831
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $582,299,934

$571,508,831 $571,508,831
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $582,299,934

$571,508,831 $571,508,831
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $582,299,934

112.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$32,426,319 $32,426,319 $32,426,319

112.2 Increase funds for the replacement of 107 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life.

State General Funds

$4,109,293

$4,109,293

$4,109,293

112.3 Add funds for 72 vehicles for regional offender transportation hubs. (H and S:Add funds for 72 vehicles for offender transportation)

State General Funds

$5,083,507

$5,083,507

$5,083,507

112.4 Increase funds to replace radio communications systems at facilities statewide.

State General Funds

$23,869,702

$23,869,702

$23,869,702

112.5 Increase funds for wireless infrastructure upgrades at facilities statewide. State General Funds

$5,519,595

$5,519,595

$5,519,595

112.6 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$5,702,741

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112.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$642,517,247 $642,517,247 $648,219,988

State General Funds

$642,517,247 $642,517,247 $648,219,988

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

$653,308,350 $653,308,350 $659,011,091

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

$26,405,418 $26,405,418 $26,405,418

$26,405,418 $26,405,418 $26,405,418

$26,405,418 $26,405,418 $26,405,418

113.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,939,703

$1,939,703

$1,939,703

113.2 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$357,432

113.100 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide "work release," allowing inmates to obtain and maintain a paying job in the

community, while still receiving housing, academic education, counseling, and substance abuse treatment in a structured center.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 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
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,345,121 $28,345,121 $28,345,121

$28,345,121 $28,345,121 $28,345,121

$28,702,553 $28,702,553 $28,702,553

Section Total - Continuation

$10,904,440 $10,904,440

$10,904,440 $10,904,440

$93,371,709 $93,371,709

$93,371,709 $93,371,709

$18,735,439 $18,735,439

$17,081,061 $17,081,061

$17,081,061 $17,081,061

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$1,579,275

$1,579,275

$1,579,275

$1,579,275

$123,011,588 $123,011,588

$10,904,440 $10,904,440 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $123,011,588

Section Total - Final
$15,334,303 $15,334,303 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $127,441,451

$16,732,460 $16,732,460 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $128,839,608

$16,728,423 $16,728,423 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $128,835,571

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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

$1,188,886 $1,188,886
$721,107 $721,107 $1,909,993

$1,188,886 $1,188,886
$721,107 $721,107 $1,909,993

$1,188,886 $1,188,886
$721,107 $721,107 $1,909,993

114.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$82,852

$82,852

$82,852

114.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

114.100-Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,271,738

$1,271,738

$1,267,701

State General Funds

$1,271,738

$1,271,738

$1,267,701

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$721,107

$721,107

$721,107

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$721,107

$721,107

$721,107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,992,845

$1,992,845

$1,988,808

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

$5,359,363 $5,359,363 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

$5,359,363 $5,359,363 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

$5,359,363 $5,359,363 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

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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

$18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $101,526,696

$18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $101,526,696

$18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $101,526,696

115.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$192,047

$192,047

$192,047

115.2 Increase funds to maintain the Boland Building located in Milledgeville. State General Funds

$63,873

$63,873

$63,873

115.3 Increase funds for the demolition of buildings at the former Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Campus, Atlanta, Fulton County.

State General Funds

$3,845,000

$3,845,000

$3,845,000

115.4 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$1,398,157

$1,398,157

115.5 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

115.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$9,460,283 $10,858,440 $10,858,440

State General Funds

$9,460,283 $10,858,440 $10,858,440

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,435,772 $77,435,772 $18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $105,627,616

$77,435,772 $77,435,772 $18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $107,025,773

$77,435,772 $77,435,772 $18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $107,025,773

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,356,191 $4,356,191 $15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,574,899

$4,356,191 $4,356,191 $15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,574,899

$4,356,191 $4,356,191 $15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,574,899

116.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$246,091

$246,091

$246,091

116.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,602,282

$4,602,282

$4,602,282

State General Funds

$4,602,282

$4,602,282

$4,602,282

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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

$15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,820,990

$15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,820,990

$15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,820,990

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

$66,812,340 $66,812,340

$66,812,340 $66,812,340

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$69,656,461 $69,656,461

$66,812,340 $66,812,340
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,656,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$72,598,834 $72,598,834
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $75,442,955

$72,898,834 $72,898,834
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $75,742,955

$72,898,834 $72,898,834
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $75,742,955

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

$9,419,138 $9,419,138
$500,857 $500,857

$9,419,138 $9,419,138
$500,857 $500,857

$9,419,138 $9,419,138
$500,857 $500,857

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,857 $9,919,995

$500,857 $9,919,995

$500,857 $9,919,995

117.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$313,053

$313,053

$313,053

117.100-Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,732,191

$9,732,191

$9,732,191

State General Funds

$9,732,191

$9,732,191

$9,732,191

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

$10,233,048 $10,233,048 $10,233,048

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

$56,582,578 $56,582,578
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $58,410,413

$56,582,578 $56,582,578
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $58,410,413

$56,582,578 $56,582,578
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $58,410,413

118.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,028,475

$4,028,475

$4,028,475

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118.2 Increase funds for the annual usage fees for the contact center voice bot. State General Funds

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

118.3 Increase funds for the design and equipment of 15 self-service kiosks in Customer Service Centers and to program existing Department of Revenue kiosks with license capabilities.

State General Funds

$1,267,000

$1,267,000

$1,267,000

118.4 Increase funds to repave the commercial driver's license (CDL) carousel located at Dalton Customer Service Center.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

118.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$62,003,053 $62,303,053 $62,303,053

State General Funds

$62,003,053 $62,303,053 $62,303,053

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

$63,830,888 $64,130,888 $64,130,888

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

$810,624 $810,624 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,326,053

$810,624 $810,624 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,326,053

$810,624 $810,624 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,326,053

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119.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$52,966

$52,966

$52,966

119.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$863,590

$863,590

$863,590

State General Funds

$863,590

$863,590

$863,590

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

$1,379,019

$1,379,019

$1,379,019

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 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

$440,286,101 $440,286,101

$57,726,235 $57,726,235

$382,559,866 $382,559,866

$475,649,841 $475,649,841

$155,736,804 $155,736,804

$92,749,020 $92,749,020

$227,164,017 $227,164,017

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$199,500

$916,435,442 $916,435,442

$440,286,101 $57,726,235 $382,559,866 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $916,435,442

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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 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
$440,702,607 $57,732,939 $382,969,668 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $916,851,948

$440,745,787 $57,776,119 $382,969,668 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $916,895,128

$441,045,787 $58,076,119 $382,969,668 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $917,195,128

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,726,235 $57,726,235 $266,559,519
$3,840,220 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $324,285,754

$57,726,235 $57,726,235 $266,559,519
$3,840,220 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $324,285,754

$57,726,235 $57,726,235 $266,559,519
$3,840,220 $92,749,020 $169,970,279 $324,285,754

120.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,704

$49,884

$49,884

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120.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

120.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$57,732,939 $57,776,119 $57,776,119

State General Funds

$57,732,939 $57,776,119 $57,776,119

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,559,519 $266,559,519 $266,559,519

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,840,220

$3,840,220

$3,840,220

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$169,970,279 $169,970,279 $169,970,279

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$324,292,458 $324,335,638 $324,335,638

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

121.1 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

121.2 Increase funds for summer nutrition start-up grants to provide meals for youth in unserved or underserved counties.

State General Funds

$300,000

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121.100 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$0

$300,000

State General Funds

$0

$0

$300,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,000,000 $148,000,000 $148,300,000

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

$382,559,866 $0
$382,559,866 $175,000 $175,000
$382,734,866

$382,559,866 $0
$382,559,866 $175,000 $175,000
$382,734,866

$382,559,866 $0
$382,559,866 $175,000 $175,000
$382,734,866

122.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Lottery Proceeds

$409,802

$409,802

$409,802

122.2 Utilize Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal COVID-19 relief funds to provide two one-time salary supplements of $1,000 each to increase salaries for certified Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

122.3 Utilize existing funds to expand the Summer Transition Program in order to address learning loss resulting from the COVID19 pandemic. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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122.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

122.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$382,969,668 $382,969,668 $382,969,668

Lottery Proceeds

$382,969,668 $382,969,668 $382,969,668

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$383,144,668 $383,144,668 $383,144,668

Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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 $60,915,322 $3,721,584 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $61,414,822

$0 $0 $60,915,322 $3,721,584 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $61,414,822

$0 $0 $60,915,322 $3,721,584 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $61,414,822

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123.1 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

123.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,915,322 $3,721,584
$57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$61,414,822

$60,915,322 $3,721,584
$57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$61,414,822

$60,915,322 $3,721,584
$57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$61,414,822

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

$31,519,006 $31,519,006

$31,519,006 $31,519,006

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$32,178,406 $32,178,406

$31,519,006 $31,519,006
$659,400 $659,400 $32,178,406

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$32,436,755 $32,436,755
$659,400 $659,400 $33,096,155

$60,744,274 $60,744,274
$659,400 $659,400 $61,403,674

$33,370,515 $33,370,515
$659,400 $659,400 $34,029,915

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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

$4,971,926 $4,971,926 $4,971,926

$4,971,926 $4,971,926 $4,971,926

$4,971,926 $4,971,926 $4,971,926

124.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$158,592

$158,592

$158,592

124.2 Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

State General Funds

($20,498)

$0

124.100-Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,130,518

$5,110,020

$5,130,518

State General Funds

$5,130,518

$5,110,020

$5,130,518

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,130,518

$5,110,020

$5,130,518

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

$1,015,872 $1,015,872 $1,015,872

$1,015,872 $1,015,872 $1,015,872

$1,015,872 $1,015,872 $1,015,872

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125.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$36,351

$36,351

$36,351

125.2 Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

State General Funds

($30,216)

$0

125.3 Increase funds to establish the Georgia Center for Music Innovation. State General Funds

$1,000,000

125.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,052,223

$1,022,007

$2,052,223

State General Funds

$1,052,223

$1,022,007

$2,052,223

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,052,223

$1,022,007

$2,052,223

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

$525,861 $525,861 $525,861

$525,861 $525,861 $525,861

$525,861 $525,861 $525,861

126.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,234

$24,234

$24,234

126.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,095 $550,095 $550,095

$550,095 $550,095 $550,095

$550,095 $550,095 $550,095

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

127.100 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,635,756

$1,635,756

$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

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

$9,610,402 $9,610,402 $9,610,402

$9,610,402 $9,610,402 $9,610,402

$9,610,402 $9,610,402 $9,610,402

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1851

128.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$272,635

$272,635

$272,635

128.2 Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

State General Funds

($224,626)

$0

128.3 Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries. State General Funds

($98,535)

($98,535)

128.100 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$9,883,037

$9,559,876

$9,784,502

State General Funds

$9,883,037

$9,559,876

$9,784,502

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,883,037

$9,559,876

$9,784,502

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

$2,645,794 $2,645,794 $2,645,794

$2,645,794 $2,645,794 $2,645,794

$2,645,794 $2,645,794 $2,645,794

129.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$60,586

$60,586

$60,586

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129.2 Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

State General Funds

($56,209)

$0

129.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,706,380

$2,650,171

$2,706,380

State General Funds

$2,706,380

$2,650,171

$2,706,380

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,706,380

$2,650,171

$2,706,380

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

$452,995 $452,995 $452,995

$452,995 $452,995 $452,995

$452,995 $452,995 $452,995

130.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$20,013

$20,013

$20,013

130.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$32,295

$32,295

130.100-Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$473,008

$505,303

$505,303

State General Funds

$473,008

$505,303

$505,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$473,008

$505,303

$505,303

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1853

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

$925,255 $925,255 $925,255

$925,255 $925,255 $925,255

$925,255 $925,255 $925,255

131.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,410

$42,410

$42,410

131.2 Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

State General Funds

($48,145)

$0

131.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$967,665

$919,520

$967,665

State General Funds

$967,665

$919,520

$967,665

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$967,665

$919,520

$967,665

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,394,545 $10,394,545 $10,394,545

$10,394,545 $10,394,545 $10,394,545

$10,394,545 $10,394,545 $10,394,545

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132.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$302,928

$302,928

$302,928

132.2 Reduce funds based on savings from current vacancies with a projected start date of February 1, 2022.

State General Funds

($46,547)

$0

132.3 Increase funds for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority to complete the roof replacement. (S:NO; Recognize project in FY2023)

State General Funds

$28,800,000

$0

132.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$10,697,473 $39,450,926 $10,697,473

State General Funds

$10,697,473 $39,450,926 $10,697,473

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,697,473 $39,450,926 $10,697,473

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

$10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126

$10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126

$2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714

$2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$30,211,020 $30,211,020 $30,211,020

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1855

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607 $12,342,258,860 $12,342,258,860 $12,342,258,860

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

$11,159,613,498 $11,173,313,723 $11,167,905,667

$10,873,695,195 $10,887,395,420 $10,881,987,364

$285,918,303 $285,918,303 $285,918,303

$2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714

$2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$30,211,020 $30,211,020 $30,211,020

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

$13,288,973,232 $13,302,673,457 $13,297,265,401

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

$11,746,666 $11,746,666
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,290,026

$11,746,666 $11,746,666
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,290,026

$11,746,666 $11,746,666
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,290,026

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133.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$17,790

$17,790

$17,790

133.2 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher Program, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmers, and Youth Camps.

State General Funds

$253,606

$253,606

$253,606

133.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$11,099

$11,099

133.4 Increase funds for agricultural education equipment and facilities. State General Funds

$4,280,287

$4,280,287

133.5 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

133.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$12,018,062 $16,309,448 $16,309,448

State General Funds

$12,018,062 $16,309,448 $16,309,448

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

$15,561,422 $19,852,808 $19,852,808

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1857

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

$6,899,631 $6,899,631
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,533,221

$6,899,631 $6,899,631
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,533,221

$6,899,631 $6,899,631
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,533,221

134.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$315,383

$315,383

$315,383

134.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$53,778

$53,778

134.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

134.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,215,014

$7,268,792

$7,268,792

State General Funds

$7,215,014

$7,268,792

$7,268,792

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

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086
$16,848,604

$8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086
$16,902,382

$8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086
$16,902,382

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

$4,191,667 $4,191,667 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,152,111

$4,191,667 $4,191,667 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,152,111

$4,191,667 $4,191,667 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,152,111

135.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$115,115

$115,115

$115,115

135.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$338,489

$338,489

135.3 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

135.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1859

135.5 Increase funds for the Association of Adapted Sports Programs. State General Funds

$388,259

135.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,306,782

$4,645,271

$5,029,493

State General Funds

$4,306,782

$4,645,271

$5,029,493

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

$29,267,226 $29,605,715 $29,989,937

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

$5,105,609 $5,105,609 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,580,609

$5,105,609 $5,105,609 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,580,609

$5,105,609 $5,105,609 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,580,609

136.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$16,256

$16,256

$16,256

136.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$7,870

$7,870

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136.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

136.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,121,865

$5,129,735

$5,129,735

State General Funds

$5,121,865

$5,129,735

$5,129,735

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

$28,596,865 $28,604,735 $28,604,735

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

$1,370,976 $1,370,976 $1,370,976

$1,370,976 $1,370,976 $1,370,976

$1,370,976 $1,370,976 $1,370,976

137.1 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates. State General Funds

$57,124

$57,124

$57,124

137.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

State General Funds

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1861

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

$6,600,153 $6,600,153 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $9,404,874

$6,600,153 $6,600,153 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $9,404,874

$6,600,153 $6,600,153 $2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $9,404,874

138.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$129,945

$129,945

$129,945

138.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$78,700

$78,700

138.3 Reduce funds to reflect a delayed implementation date for the rural coding program. State General Funds

($240,000)

($240,000)

138.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

138.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,730,098

$6,568,798

$6,568,798

State General Funds

$6,730,098

$6,568,798

$6,568,798

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

$2,745,489

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,745,489 $59,232 $59,232 $59,232
$9,534,819

$2,745,489 $59,232 $59,232 $59,232
$9,373,519

$2,745,489 $59,232 $59,232 $59,232
$9,373,519

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 State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

$0 $0 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

$0 $0 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

139.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$331,144

$331,144

139.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

139.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$331,144

$331,144

State General Funds

$0

$331,144

$331,144

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,195,922,003 $1,196,253,147 $1,196,253,147

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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

$53,365,930 $53,365,930 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,688,732

$53,365,930 $53,365,930 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,688,732

$53,365,930 $53,365,930 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,688,732

140.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,059

$6,059

$6,059

140.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to part-time employees, to include Quality Basic Education (QBE) funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

State General Funds

$1,735,811

$1,735,811

$1,735,811

140.3 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) grants.

State General Funds

$2,446,109

$2,446,109

$2,446,109

140.100 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$57,553,909 $57,553,909 $57,553,909

State General Funds

$57,553,909 $57,553,909 $57,553,909

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 $68,876,711

$11,322,802 $68,876,711

$11,322,802 $68,876,711

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

$2,594,150 $2,594,150 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $12,110,452

$2,594,150 $2,594,150 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $12,110,452

$2,594,150 $2,594,150 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $12,110,452

141.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$169,587

$169,587

$169,587

141.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,763,737

$2,763,737

$2,763,737

State General Funds

$2,763,737

$2,763,737

$2,763,737

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

Sales and Services

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,280,039 $12,280,039 $12,280,039

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,143,455 $19,143,455
$409,267 $409,267 $19,552,722

$19,143,455 $19,143,455
$409,267 $409,267 $19,552,722

$19,143,455 $19,143,455
$409,267 $409,267 $19,552,722

142.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$450,382

$450,382

$450,382

142.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$25,628

$25,628

142.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

142.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$19,593,837 $19,619,465 $19,619,465

State General Funds

$19,593,837 $19,619,465 $19,619,465

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,003,104 $20,028,732 $20,028,732

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

$14,763,532 $14,763,532 $14,763,532

$14,763,532 $14,763,532 $14,763,532

$14,763,532 $14,763,532 $14,763,532

143.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,059

$6,059

$6,059

143.2 Reduce funds to recognize savings based on Residential Treatment Facility Program Manager position start date and salary.

State General Funds

($41,602)

($41,602)

143.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,769,591 $14,727,989 $14,727,989

State General Funds

$14,769,591 $14,727,989 $14,727,989

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,769,591 $14,727,989 $14,727,989

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

$29,518,235 $29,518,235 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $787,171,766

$29,518,235 $29,518,235 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $787,171,766

$29,518,235 $29,518,235 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $787,171,766

144.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all nutrition workers.

State General Funds

$10,142,000 $13,782,430

$13,782,430

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144.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$238,117

$238,117

144.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

144.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$39,660,235 $43,538,782 $43,538,782

State General Funds

$39,660,235 $43,538,782 $43,538,782

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

$797,313,766 $801,192,313 $801,192,313

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

$36,069,990 $36,069,990 $36,069,990

$36,069,990 $36,069,990 $36,069,990

$36,069,990 $36,069,990 $36,069,990

145.1 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to part-time employees, to include Quality Basic Education (QBE) funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

State General Funds

$1,968,130

$1,968,130

$1,968,130

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145.2 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants. State General Funds

$1,682,204

$1,682,204

$1,682,204

145.100 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$39,720,324 $39,720,324 $39,720,324

State General Funds

$39,720,324 $39,720,324 $39,720,324

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,720,324 $39,720,324 $39,720,324

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

$136,541,242 $136,541,242 $136,541,242

$136,541,242 $136,541,242 $136,541,242

$136,541,242 $136,541,242 $136,541,242

146.1 Increase funds to replace 1,747 buses statewide over three years at a base bus cost of $88,110 and increase funds for reimbursement of key safety features.

State General Funds

$188,001,658 $188,001,658 $188,001,658

146.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all bus drivers.

State General Funds

$14,065,549

$14,065,549

$14,065,549

146.3 Increase funds to incentivize school systems to purchase alternative fuel buses. State General Funds

$5,000,000

$2,500,000

146.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$338,608,449 $338,608,449 $338,608,449

$343,608,449 $343,608,449 $343,608,449

$341,108,449 $341,108,449 $341,108,449

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

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

147.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

State General Funds

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

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

($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422)

148.1 Adjust funds for Local Five Mill Share for two new State Commission charter schools (($835,499)) and one closed charter school ($162,135). (H and S:Adjust funds for Local Five Mill Share for two new State Commission charter schools (($835,924)) and one closed charter school ($162,135))

State General Funds

($673,364)

($673,789)

($673,789)

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148.2 Adjust funds for Local Five Mill Share to adjust the statutorily required cap on the FY2022 Local Five Mill Share earnings. (H and S:Adjust funds for Local Five Mill Share to reflect the removal of the statutorily-required cap on FY2022 Local Five Mill Share earnings)

State General Funds

($92,662,048) ($104,326,436) ($104,326,436)

148.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

($2,264,098,834) ($2,275,763,647) ($2,275,763,647)

State General Funds

($2,264,098,834) ($2,275,763,647) ($2,275,763,647)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,264,098,834) ($2,275,763,647) ($2,275,763,647)

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

$11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077

149.1 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment based on enrollment growth.

State General Funds

$93,054,433

$93,048,252

$93,048,252

149.2 Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School Supplement.

State General Funds

$14,582,761

$14,568,597

$14,568,597

149.3 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the State Commission Charter School supplement training and experience.

State General Funds

$3,465,799

$3,486,464

$3,486,464

149.4 Increase formula funds for a midterm adjustment to the charter system grant.

State General Funds

$233,651

$233,602

$233,602

149.5 Increase funds to reflect growth in the Special Needs Scholarship. State General Funds

$2,912,902

$3,159,720

$3,159,720

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149.6 Reduce funds to reflect charter school closure. State General Funds

($1,607,903) ($1,604,615) ($1,604,615)

149.7 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to part-time employees, to include Quality Basic Education (QBE) funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

State General Funds

$315,900,085 $315,900,085 $315,900,085

149.8 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all school nurses. (S:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all school nurses)

State General Funds

$2,070,595

$2,070,595

$4,141,190

149.9 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. State General Funds

$382,696,501 $382,696,501 $382,696,501

149.10 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all custodians. State General Funds

$8,492,509

$8,492,509

149.11 Replace funds.
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($285,918,303) ($285,918,303) ($285,918,303)

$285,918,303 $285,918,303 $285,918,303

$0

$0

$0

149.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$11,973,464,901 $11,982,207,787 $11,984,278,382

State General Funds

$11,687,546,598 $11,696,289,484 $11,698,360,079

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$285,918,303 $285,918,303 $285,918,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,973,464,901 $11,982,207,787 $11,984,278,382

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

$13,995,646 $13,995,646 $13,995,646

$13,995,646 $13,995,646 $13,995,646

$13,995,646 $13,995,646 $13,995,646

150.1 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).

State General Funds

$593,006

$433,006

150.2 Increase funds to restore funds for mental health contracts. State General Funds

$160,000

$433,006 $160,000

150.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$14,588,652 $14,588,652 $14,588,652

State General Funds

$14,588,652 $14,588,652 $14,588,652

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,588,652 $14,588,652 $14,588,652

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

$9,837,451 $9,837,451 $6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,739,752

$9,837,451 $9,837,451 $6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,739,752

$9,837,451 $9,837,451 $6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,739,752

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151.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$289,359

$289,359

$289,359

151.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$135,767

$135,767

151.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

151.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$10,126,810 $10,262,577 $10,262,577

State General Funds

$10,126,810 $10,262,577 $10,262,577

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

$17,029,111 $17,164,878 $17,164,878

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

$0 $0 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

$0 $0 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

$0 $0 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,449,282 $6,449,282

$6,449,282 $6,449,282

$6,449,282 $6,449,282

152.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$48,431

$48,431

152.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$48,431

$48,431

State General Funds

$0

$48,431

$48,431

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,449,282

$6,449,282

$6,449,282

Sales and Services

$6,449,282

$6,449,282

$6,449,282

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,449,282

$6,449,282

$6,449,282

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,449,282

$6,497,713

$6,497,713

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$31,290,788 $31,290,788
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328

$31,290,788 $31,290,788
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328

$31,290,788 $31,290,788
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$411,328 $32,977,975

$411,328 $32,977,975

$411,328 $32,977,975

153.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$835,825

$835,825

$835,825

153.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to part-time employees, to include Quality Basic Education (QBE) funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.

State General Funds

$310,032

$310,032

$310,032

153.3 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all school nurses and nutrition workers. (S:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all school nurses and $1,000 to all nutrition workers)

State General Funds

$10,766

$10,766

$13,996

153.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for state schools. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

153.5 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$36,323

$36,323

153.6 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

153.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$32,647,411 $32,683,734 $32,686,964

State General Funds

$32,647,411 $32,683,734 $32,686,964

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

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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
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $34,334,598

$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $34,370,921

$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $34,374,151

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

$18,637,394 $18,637,394 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $69,982,854

$18,637,394 $18,637,394 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $69,982,854

$18,637,394 $18,637,394 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $69,982,854

154.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$69,823

$69,823

$69,823

154.2 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs.

State General Funds

$282,460

$282,460

$282,460

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154.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$65,583

$65,583

154.4 Increase funds to purchase equipment for construction industry certification, statewide. State General Funds

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

154.5 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

154.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$18,989,677 $21,655,260 $21,655,260

State General Funds

$18,989,677 $21,655,260 $21,655,260

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

$70,335,137 $73,000,720 $73,000,720

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

$22,372,983 $22,372,983 $23,734,484 $23,734,484 $46,107,467

$22,372,983 $22,372,983 $23,734,484 $23,734,484 $46,107,467

$22,372,983 $22,372,983 $23,734,484 $23,734,484 $46,107,467

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155.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$115,906

$115,906

$115,906

155.2 Increase funds to administer Georgia Milestones in accordance with federal requirements.

State General Funds

$2,392,938

$2,392,938

$0

155.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$12,108

$12,108

155.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

155.5 Reduce funds for unappropriated testing requirements. State General Funds

($2,973,165)

155.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$24,881,827 $24,893,935 $19,527,832

State General Funds

$24,881,827 $24,893,935 $19,527,832

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,734,484 $23,734,484 $23,734,484

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,734,484 $23,734,484 $23,734,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,616,311 $48,628,419 $43,262,316

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

$1,489,868 $1,489,868 $1,489,868

$1,489,868 $1,489,868 $1,489,868

$1,489,868 $1,489,868 $1,489,868

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1879

156.1 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction. State General Funds

$62,078

$62,078

$62,078

156.100 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,789.65. 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 State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$35,224,665 $35,224,665

$35,224,665 $35,224,665

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$23,410,629 $23,410,629

$23,410,629 $23,410,629

$23,410,629 $23,410,629

$63,679,488 $63,679,488

$35,224,665 $35,224,665
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $63,679,488

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

Section Total - Final
$35,198,665 $35,198,665
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

$35,198,665 $35,198,665
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

$35,198,665 $35,198,665
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

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Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,410,629 $63,653,488

$23,410,629 $63,653,488

$23,410,629 $63,653,488

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 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$0 $0 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$0 $0 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

157.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

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

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

158.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1881

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

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

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

159.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

State General Funds

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

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

$36,400 $36,400 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,447,029

$36,400 $36,400 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,447,029

$36,400 $36,400 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,447,029

160.1 Eliminate funds for one-time funding provided to initiate HB664 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

($26,000)

($26,000)

($26,000)

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160.100 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

State Funds Transfers

$23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

Retirement Payments

$23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,421,029 $23,421,029 $23,421,029

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 24.63% for New Plan employees and 19.88% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 21.57% 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 $888.52 per member for State Fiscal Year 2022.

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

Section Total - Continuation

$35,769,179 $35,769,179

$35,769,179 $35,769,179

$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

$35,769,179 $35,769,179
$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

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1883

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,087 $52,232,715

$563,087 $52,232,715

$563,087 $52,232,715

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 - Final
$41,614,014 $41,614,014
$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 $58,077,550

$42,993,604 $42,993,604
$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 $59,457,140

$42,993,604 $42,993,604
$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 $59,457,140

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

$3,702,548 $3,702,548
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

$3,702,548 $3,702,548
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

$3,702,548 $3,702,548
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,780 $4,334,128

$507,780 $4,334,128

$507,780 $4,334,128

161.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$210,716

$210,716

$210,716

161.2 Increase funds for maintenance, repairs, and improvements. State General Funds

$1,035,000

$1,035,000

161.100 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,913,264

$4,948,264

$4,948,264

State General Funds

$3,913,264

$4,948,264

$4,948,264

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

$4,544,844

$5,579,844

$5,579,844

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

$3,490,829 $3,490,829 $3,682,151

$3,490,829 $3,490,829 $3,682,151

$3,490,829 $3,490,829 $3,682,151

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1885

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

$3,682,151 $798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587
$8,312,712

$3,682,151 $798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587
$8,312,712

$3,682,151 $798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587
$8,312,712

162.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$255,913

$255,913

$255,913

162.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$171,567

$171,567

162.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

162.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,746,742

$3,918,309

$3,918,309

State General Funds

$3,746,742

$3,918,309

$3,918,309

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

$3,682,151

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,682,151 $798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587
$8,568,625

$3,682,151 $798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587
$8,740,192

$3,682,151 $798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587
$8,740,192

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

$28,575,802 $28,575,802
$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

$28,575,802 $28,575,802
$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

$28,575,802 $28,575,802
$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

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$215,000 $215,000 $38,378,795

$215,000 $215,000 $38,378,795

$215,000 $215,000 $38,378,795

163.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,354,050

$2,354,050

$2,354,050

163.2 Increase funds for the replacement of firefighting equipment that has exceeded its expected useful life and to improve Ranger safety.

State General Funds

$3,024,156

$3,172,958

$3,172,958

163.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$33,954,008 $34,102,810 $34,102,810

State General Funds

$33,954,008 $34,102,810 $34,102,810

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

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$215,000 $215,000 $43,757,001

$215,000 $215,000 $43,905,803

$215,000 $215,000 $43,905,803

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

164.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$24,221

$24,221

164.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

164.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$24,221

$24,221

State General Funds

$0

$24,221

$24,221

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1889

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 27: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
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 $1,231,301

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,231,301

Section Total - Continuation

$49,891,194 $49,891,194

$49,891,194 $49,891,194

$30,552,612 $30,552,612

$29,799,182 $29,799,182

$753,430

$753,430

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$81,251,662 $81,251,662

Section Total - Final
$51,310,422 $51,310,422 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $82,670,890

$51,800,819 $51,800,819 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $83,161,287

$49,891,194 $49,891,194 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $81,251,662
$51,796,782 $51,796,782 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $83,157,250

1890

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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

165.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 910)

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 $11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

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

$6,130,645 $6,130,645 $6,130,645

$6,130,645 $6,130,645 $6,130,645

$6,130,645 $6,130,645 $6,130,645

166.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$187,815

$187,815

$187,815

166.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1891

166.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,318,460

$6,318,460

$6,314,423

State General Funds

$6,318,460

$6,318,460

$6,314,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,318,460

$6,318,460

$6,314,423

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

$10,690,538 $10,690,538 $10,690,538

$10,690,538 $10,690,538 $10,690,538

$10,690,538 $10,690,538 $10,690,538

167.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$290,810

$290,810

$290,810

167.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$10,981,348 $10,981,348 $10,981,348

State General Funds

$10,981,348 $10,981,348 $10,981,348

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,981,348 $10,981,348 $10,981,348

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

$870,847 $870,847

$870,847 $870,847

$870,847 $870,847

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,000 $31,000 $901,847

$31,000 $31,000 $901,847

$31,000 $31,000 $901,847

168.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$78,761

$78,761

$78,761

168.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$949,608

$949,608

$949,608

State General Funds

$949,608

$949,608

$949,608

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$980,608

$980,608

$980,608

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,706,861 $2,706,861 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $33,217,899

$2,706,861 $2,706,861 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $33,217,899

$2,706,861 $2,706,861 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $33,217,899

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1893

169.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

169.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for retirement and leave payouts. State General Funds

$91,119

$91,119

$91,119

169.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$414,485

$414,485

169.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

169.100 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,942,865

$3,357,350

$3,357,350

State General Funds

$2,942,865

$3,357,350

$3,357,350

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

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,453,903 $33,868,388 $33,868,388

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.

1894

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,065,968 $7,065,968
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $7,884,398

$7,065,968 $7,065,968
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $7,884,398

$7,065,968 $7,065,968
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $7,884,398

170.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$377,294

$377,294

$377,294

170.2 Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($131,335) for projected increase in operations.

State General Funds

$7,683

$7,683

$7,683

170.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$7,450,945

$7,450,945

$7,450,945

State General Funds

$7,450,945

$7,450,945

$7,450,945

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$818,430

$818,430

$818,430

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,000

$65,000

$65,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,269,375

$8,269,375

$8,269,375

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

$9,029,925 $9,029,925 $9,029,925

$9,029,925 $9,029,925 $9,029,925

$9,029,925 $9,029,925 $9,029,925

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1895

171.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$143,924

$143,924

$143,924

171.100 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

State General Funds

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

$9,173,849

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

$943,892 $943,892 $943,892

$943,892 $943,892 $943,892

$943,892 $943,892 $943,892

172.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$30,293

$30,293

$30,293

172.2 Increase funds for technology upgrades. State General Funds

$75,912

$75,912

172.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$974,185

$1,050,097

$1,050,097

State General Funds

$974,185

$1,050,097

$1,050,097

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$974,185

$1,050,097

$1,050,097

1896

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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

$1,390,477 $1,390,477 $1,390,477

$1,390,477 $1,390,477 $1,390,477

$1,390,477 $1,390,477 $1,390,477

173.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$66,644

$66,644

$66,644

173.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,457,121

$1,457,121

$1,457,121

State General Funds

$1,457,121

$1,457,121

$1,457,121

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,457,121

$1,457,121

$1,457,121

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
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 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

Section Total - Continuation

$816,659,560 $816,659,560

$816,308,555 $816,308,555

$351,005

$351,005

$1,055,106,952 $1,055,106,952

$495,113,894 $495,113,894

$16,319,925 $16,319,925

$88,842,498 $88,842,498

$56,325,377 $56,325,377

$85,678,728 $85,678,728

$12,032,326 $12,032,326

$816,659,560 $816,308,555
$351,005 $1,055,106,952
$495,113,894 $16,319,925 $88,842,498 $56,325,377 $85,678,728 $12,032,326

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1897

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

$300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $1,900,408,413

$300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $1,900,408,413

$300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $1,900,408,413

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$850,566,429

State General Funds

$850,215,424

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$351,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,055,476,436

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$495,483,378

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$16,319,925

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$88,842,498

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$56,325,377

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$85,678,728

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$12,032,326

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$300,794,204

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$299,370,236

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,423,968

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,349,663

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$2,141,750

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$2,141,750

Sales and Services

$25,207,913

$843,718,015 $843,367,010
$351,005 $1,055,476,436
$495,483,378 $16,319,925 $88,842,498 $56,325,377 $85,678,728 $12,032,326 $300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913

$847,596,859 $847,245,854
$351,005 $1,055,476,436
$495,483,378 $16,319,925 $88,842,498 $56,325,377 $85,678,728 $12,032,326 $300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913

1898

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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

$25,207,913 $1,292,238 $562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606
$1,934,684,766

$25,207,913 $1,292,238 $562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606
$1,927,836,352

$25,207,913 $1,292,238 $562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606
$1,931,715,196

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

$41,783,695 $41,783,695 $75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,068,778

$41,783,695 $41,783,695 $75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,068,778

$41,783,695 $41,783,695 $75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,068,778

174.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$316,671

$316,671

$316,671

174.2 Reduce funds to reflect the temporary 6.2% increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) adoption supplement.

State General Funds

($2,100,000) ($2,100,000)

174.100 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$42,100,366 $40,000,366 $40,000,366

State General Funds

$42,100,366 $40,000,366 $40,000,366

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1899

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,385,449

$75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $115,285,449

$75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $115,285,449

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

$4,727,964 $4,727,964 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,227,964

$4,727,964 $4,727,964 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,227,964

$4,727,964 $4,727,964 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,227,964

175.1 Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation. State General Funds

($2,363,982)

175.2 Increase funds for contracts for Washington Street Community Center for after school programs. State General Funds

$0 $80,000

175.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,727,964

$2,363,982

$4,807,964

State General Funds

$4,727,964

$2,363,982

$4,807,964

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,227,964 $17,863,982 $20,307,964

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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

$2,270,583 $2,270,583 $7,066,944 $4,100,854 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $9,337,527

$2,270,583 $2,270,583 $7,066,944 $4,100,854 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $9,337,527

$2,270,583 $2,270,583 $7,066,944 $4,100,854 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $9,337,527

176.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$48,781

$48,781

$48,781

176.100 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,319,364

$2,319,364

$2,319,364

State General Funds

$2,319,364

$2,319,364

$2,319,364

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,066,944

$7,066,944

$7,066,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,100,854

$4,100,854

$4,100,854

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,386,308

$9,386,308

$9,386,308

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

$26,258,537 $26,258,537 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000

$26,258,537 $26,258,537 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000

$26,258,537 $26,258,537 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1901

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $119,329,582

$3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $119,329,582

$3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $119,329,582

177.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,588,399

$2,588,399

$2,588,399

177.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,846,936 $28,846,936 $28,846,936

State General Funds

$28,846,936 $28,846,936 $28,846,936

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

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

$121,917,981 $121,917,981 $121,917,981

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

$195,288,974 $195,288,974 $203,465,900 $29,463,447

$195,288,974 $195,288,974 $203,465,900 $29,463,447

$195,288,974 $195,288,974 $203,465,900 $29,463,447

1902

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$42,271,459 $216,709
$2,802,444 $128,711,841 $127,287,873
$1,423,968 $132,407 $132,407 $132,407
$398,887,281

$42,271,459 $216,709
$2,802,444 $128,711,841 $127,287,873
$1,423,968 $132,407 $132,407 $132,407
$398,887,281

$42,271,459 $216,709
$2,802,444 $128,711,841 $127,287,873
$1,423,968 $132,407 $132,407 $132,407
$398,887,281

178.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$9,791,120

$9,791,120

$9,791,120

178.2 Increase funds for contracts for vocational training services with Broken Shackle Ranch. State General Funds

$100,000

178.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$205,080,094 $205,080,094 $205,180,094

State General Funds

$205,080,094 $205,080,094 $205,180,094

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$203,465,900 $203,465,900 $203,465,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,463,447 $29,463,447 $29,463,447

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$42,271,459 $42,271,459 $42,271,459

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$216,709

$216,709

$216,709

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,802,444

$2,802,444

$2,802,444

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$128,711,841 $128,711,841 $128,711,841

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$127,287,873 $127,287,873 $127,287,873

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$132,407

$132,407

$132,407

State Funds Transfers

$132,407

$132,407

$132,407

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1903

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,407

$132,407

$132,407

$408,678,401 $408,678,401 $408,778,401

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

179.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$60,625,706 $60,625,706 $49,326,554 $31,622,420
$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808

$60,625,706 $60,625,706 $49,326,554 $31,622,420
$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808

$60,625,706 $60,625,706 $49,326,554 $31,622,420
$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808

1904

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $123,532,312

$3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $123,532,312

$3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $123,532,312

180.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,857,371

$2,857,371

$2,857,371

180.2 Increase funds for the Integrated Eligibility System costs for the implementation of the Patients First Act (SB106, 2019 Session).

State General Funds

$4,016,595

$2,719,534

$2,719,534

180.3 Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies. State General Funds

($514,871)

($283,179)

180.4 Redirect $4,100,000 in unutilized funds to address programmatic costs associated with high-need youth and reduce operations.

State General Funds

($2,600,000)

$0

180.100-Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$67,499,672 $63,087,740 $65,919,432

State General Funds

$67,499,672 $63,087,740 $65,919,432

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,326,554 $49,326,554 $49,326,554

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,622,420 $31,622,420 $31,622,420

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1905

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 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

$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $130,406,278

$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $125,994,346

$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $128,826,038

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

$23,630,983 $23,630,983
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $27,499,909

$23,630,983 $23,630,983
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $27,499,909

$23,630,983 $23,630,983
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $27,499,909

181.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,632,255

$1,632,255

$1,632,255

1906

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

181.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$25,263,238 $25,263,238 $25,263,238

State General Funds

$25,263,238 $25,263,238 $25,263,238

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

$29,132,164 $29,132,164 $29,132,164

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

$33,089,791 $33,089,791 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $70,407,799

$33,089,791 $33,089,791 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $70,407,799

$33,089,791 $33,089,791 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $70,407,799

182.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$68,577

$68,577

$68,577

182.2 Increase funds for the American Rescue Plan state match requirement for meals, supportive services, family caregiver support, and preventive health services to the Area Agencies on Aging (Total Funds: $40,712,367). (H:YES; Increase funds for the American Rescue Plan state match and partial local match for meals, support services, family caregiver support, and preventive health services to the Areas on Aging (Total Funds: $42,209,198))(S:YES; Increase funds for the American Rescue Plan state match requirement for meals, supportive services, family caregiver support, and preventive health services to the Area Agencies on Aging (Total Funds: $40,712,367))

State General Funds

$2,718,854

$4,215,684

$2,718,854

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1907

182.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$35,877,222 $37,374,052 $35,877,222

State General Funds

$35,877,222 $37,374,052 $35,877,222

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,318,008 $37,318,008 $37,318,008

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,367,665 $30,367,665 $30,367,665

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,195,230 $74,692,060 $73,195,230

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

183.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$117,030,156 $117,030,156 $202,351,831

$117,030,156 $117,030,156 $202,351,831

$117,030,156 $117,030,156 $202,351,831

1908

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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 AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,511,645 $44,344
$7,893,411 $435,317
$77,659,246 $28,807,868 $28,807,868
$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $320,023,737

$87,511,645 $44,344
$7,893,411 $435,317
$77,659,246 $28,807,868 $28,807,868
$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $320,023,737

$87,511,645 $44,344
$7,893,411 $435,317
$77,659,246 $28,807,868 $28,807,868
$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $320,023,737

184.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$7,623,840

$7,623,840

$7,623,840

184.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

184.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$124,653,996 $124,653,996 $124,653,996

State General Funds

$124,653,996 $124,653,996 $124,653,996

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$202,351,831 $202,351,831 $202,351,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$87,511,645 $87,511,645 $87,511,645

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

$77,659,246 $77,659,246 $77,659,246

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$28,807,868 $28,807,868 $28,807,868

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$28,807,868 $28,807,868 $28,807,868

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1909

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $327,647,577

$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $327,647,577

$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $327,647,577

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

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $92,913,818
$168,718 $31,558,969 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $374,052,606

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $92,913,818
$168,718 $31,558,969 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $374,052,606

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $92,913,818
$168,718 $31,558,969 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $374,052,606

185.100 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $281,138,788

State General Funds

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $281,138,788

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$92,913,818 $92,913,818 $92,913,818

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,718

$168,718

$168,718

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$31,558,969 $31,558,969 $31,558,969

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

$374,052,606 $374,052,606 $374,052,606

Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

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

refugees.

1910

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

186.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,890,949 $1,890,949
$568,850 $568,850 $2,459,799

$1,890,949 $1,890,949
$568,850 $568,850 $2,459,799

$1,890,949 $1,890,949
$568,850 $568,850 $2,459,799

187.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$175,698

$175,698

$175,698

187.100 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,066,647

$2,066,647

$2,066,647

State General Funds

$2,066,647

$2,066,647

$2,066,647

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1911

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$568,850 $568,850 $2,635,497

$568,850 $568,850 $2,635,497

$568,850 $568,850 $2,635,497

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

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

188.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$100,000 $100,000 $18,735,330 $4,540,505

$100,000 $100,000 $18,735,330 $4,540,505

$100,000 $100,000 $18,735,330 $4,540,505

1912

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $18,835,330

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $18,835,330

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $18,835,330

189.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$18,735,330 $18,735,330 $18,735,330

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,835,330 $18,835,330 $18,835,330

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

$311,042 $311,042 $311,042

$311,042 $311,042 $311,042

$311,042 $311,042 $311,042

190.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$18,176

$18,176

$18,176

190.100 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$329,218

$329,218

$329,218

State General Funds

$329,218

$329,218

$329,218

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$329,218

$329,218

$329,218

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1913

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,948,139 $8,948,139 $1,236,965 $1,236,965 $10,185,104

$8,948,139 $8,948,139 $1,236,965 $1,236,965 $10,185,104

$8,948,139 $8,948,139 $1,236,965 $1,236,965 $10,185,104

191.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$8,948,139

$8,948,139

$8,948,139

State General Funds

$8,948,139

$8,948,139

$8,948,139

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,236,965

$1,236,965

$1,236,965

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,236,965

$1,236,965

$1,236,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,185,104 $10,185,104 $10,185,104

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

$252,131 $252,131 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,695,400

$252,131 $252,131 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,695,400

$252,131 $252,131 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,695,400

192.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$36,133

$36,133

$36,133

1914

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

192.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$288,264

$288,264

$288,264

State General Funds

$288,264

$288,264

$288,264

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,731,533

$2,731,533

$2,731,533

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

$1,335,952 $1,335,952 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$304,597 $304,597 $304,597 $9,486,597

$1,335,952 $1,335,952 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$304,597 $304,597 $304,597 $9,486,597

$1,335,952 $1,335,952 $7,846,048 $7,846,048
$304,597 $304,597 $304,597 $9,486,597

193.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$365,257

$365,257

$365,257

193.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,701,209

$1,701,209

$1,701,209

State General Funds

$1,701,209

$1,701,209

$1,701,209

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1915

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,846,048 $7,846,048
$304,597 $304,597 $304,597 $9,851,854

$7,846,048 $7,846,048
$304,597 $304,597 $304,597 $9,851,854

$7,846,048 $7,846,048
$304,597 $304,597 $304,597 $9,851,854

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 $70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$0 $0 $70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$0 $0 $70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

194.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

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.

1916

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

$0 $0 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

$0 $0 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

195.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$301,420

$301,420

195.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$301,420

$301,420

State General Funds

$0

$301,420

$301,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,114,691

$5,114,691

$5,114,691

Sales and Services

$5,114,691

$5,114,691

$5,114,691

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,114,691

$5,114,691

$5,114,691

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,114,691

$5,416,111

$5,416,111

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

$17,555,165 $17,555,165 $64,684,577 $64,684,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

$17,555,165 $17,555,165 $64,684,577 $64,684,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

$17,555,165 $17,555,165 $64,684,577 $64,684,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1917

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $87,312,386

$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $87,312,386

$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $87,312,386

196.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,549,142

$1,549,142

$1,549,142

196.2 Increase funds for upgrades to the case management system.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$100,000 $369,484 $469,484

$100,000 $369,484 $469,484

$100,000 $369,484 $469,484

196.3 Increase funds to restore funds for Georgia Radio Reading Service. State General Funds

$27,000

$27,000

196.4 Increase funds to restore funds for the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia. State General Funds

$202,250

$202,250

196.100 -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

$19,204,307

State General Funds

$19,204,307

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$65,054,061

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,054,061

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,343,038

Sales and Services

$4,343,038

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,343,038

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$729,606

Agency Funds Transfers

$729,606

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$729,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,331,012

Appropriation (HB 910)

$19,433,557 $19,433,557 $65,054,061 $65,054,061
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $89,560,262

$19,433,557 $19,433,557 $65,054,061 $65,054,061
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $89,560,262

1918

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,005 $0
$351,005 $351,005

$351,005 $0
$351,005 $351,005

$351,005 $0
$351,005 $351,005

197.100 -Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$351,005

$351,005

$351,005

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$351,005

$351,005

$351,005

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,005

$351,005

$351,005

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1919

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 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

$20,963,845 $20,963,845

$20,963,845 $20,963,845

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$6,406,177

$6,406,177

$490,894

$490,894

$490,894

$490,894

$5,915,283

$5,915,283

$5,915,283

$5,915,283

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$29,091,966 $29,091,966

$20,963,845 $20,963,845
$853,494 $853,494 $6,406,177 $490,894 $490,894 $5,915,283 $5,915,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $29,091,966

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

Section Total - Final
$30,222,623 $30,222,623
$853,494 $853,494 $6,406,177 $490,894 $490,894 $5,915,283 $5,915,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $38,350,744

$29,253,880 $29,253,880
$853,494 $853,494 $7,374,920 $490,894 $490,894 $6,884,026 $6,884,026 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $38,350,744

$29,649,843 $29,649,843
$853,494 $853,494 $6,974,920 $490,894 $490,894 $6,484,026 $6,484,026 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $38,346,707

1920

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,026,697 $2,026,697
$249,600 $39,600 $39,600
$210,000 $210,000 $2,276,297

$2,026,697 $2,026,697
$249,600 $39,600 $39,600
$210,000 $210,000 $2,276,297

$2,026,697 $2,026,697
$249,600 $39,600 $39,600
$210,000 $210,000 $2,276,297

198.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$129,117

$129,117

$129,117

198.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

198.100-Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,155,814

$2,155,814

$2,151,777

State General Funds

$2,155,814

$2,155,814

$2,151,777

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$249,600

$249,600

$249,600

Intergovernmental Transfers

$39,600

$39,600

$39,600

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$39,600

$39,600

$39,600

Sales and Services

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,405,414

$2,405,414

$2,401,377

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1921

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, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$531,607 $531,607 $531,607

$531,607 $531,607 $531,607

$531,607 $531,607 $531,607

199.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$66,644

$66,644

$66,644

199.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 910)

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, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$598,251

$598,251

$598,251

State General Funds

$598,251

$598,251

$598,251

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$598,251

$598,251

$598,251

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, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

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

$7,179,858 $7,179,858
$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450

$7,179,858 $7,179,858
$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450

$7,179,858 $7,179,858
$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450

1922

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$868,450 $868,450 $10,632,077

$868,450 $868,450 $10,632,077

$868,450 $868,450 $10,632,077

200.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$529,207

$529,207

$529,207

200.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 910)

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, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,709,065

$7,709,065

$7,709,065

State General Funds

$7,709,065

$7,709,065

$7,709,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,730,275

$1,730,275

$1,730,275

Sales and Services

$1,730,275

$1,730,275

$1,730,275

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,730,275

$1,730,275

$1,730,275

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

State Funds Transfers

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

Agency to Agency Contracts

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,161,284 $11,161,284 $11,161,284

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

$5,410,823 $5,410,823

$5,410,823 $5,410,823

$5,410,823 $5,410,823

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1923

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,975,008 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $9,385,831

$3,975,008 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $9,385,831

$3,975,008 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $9,385,831

201.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$348,908

$348,908

$348,908

201.2 Reduce funds and recognize $968,743 in additional revenue from collected fees, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 33-8-1. (S:Reduce funds and recognize $568,743 in additional revenue from collected fees, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 33-8-1)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($968,743) $968,743
$0

($568,743) $568,743
$0

201.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,759,731

$4,790,988

$5,190,988

State General Funds

$5,759,731

$4,790,988

$5,190,988

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,975,008

$4,943,751

$4,543,751

Sales and Services

$3,975,008

$4,943,751

$4,543,751

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,975,008

$4,943,751

$4,543,751

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,734,739

$9,734,739

$9,734,739

Reinsurance

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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202.1 Add funds to implement the state reinsurance program per the Patients First Act (SB106, 2019 Session).

State General Funds

$49,420

$49,420

$49,420

202.2 Add funds to create the state healthcare exchange per the Patients First Act (SB106, 2019 Session).

State General Funds

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

202.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

202.100 -Reinsurance

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

State General Funds

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

$8,049,420

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,814,860 $5,814,860
$451,294 $451,294 $451,294 $6,266,154

$5,814,860 $5,814,860
$451,294 $451,294 $451,294 $6,266,154

$5,814,860 $5,814,860
$451,294 $451,294 $451,294 $6,266,154

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1925

203.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$135,482

$135,482

$135,482

203.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,950,342

$5,950,342

$5,950,342

State General Funds

$5,950,342

$5,950,342

$5,950,342

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$451,294

$451,294

$451,294

Intergovernmental Transfers

$451,294

$451,294

$451,294

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$451,294

$451,294

$451,294

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,401,636

$6,401,636

$6,401,636

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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$163,996,549 $163,996,549

$163,996,549 $163,996,549

$105,804,732 $105,804,732

$104,854,475 $104,854,475

$950,257

$950,257

$950,257

$950,257

$33,667,251 $33,667,251

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$31,938,800 $31,938,800

$31,938,800 $31,938,800

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$303,731,835 $303,731,835

$163,996,549 $163,996,549 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $31,938,800 $31,938,800 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $303,731,835

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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 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
$180,371,444 $180,371,444 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $31,938,800 $31,938,800 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $320,106,730

$181,325,004 $181,325,004 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $31,938,800 $31,938,800 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $321,060,290

$184,716,898 $184,716,898 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $31,938,800 $31,938,800 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $324,452,184

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 Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,314,471 $8,314,471
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,665,374

$8,314,471 $8,314,471
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,665,374

$8,314,471 $8,314,471
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,665,374

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1927

204.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$227,304

$227,304

$227,304

204.2 Reduce funds to reflect delayed start dates for legal positions. State General Funds

($20,502)

($20,502)

204.3 Increase funds for the replacement of 33 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value. (S:Increase funds for the replacement of 24 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value)

State General Funds

$828,000

$596,573

204.4 Increase funds for headquarters facility security enhancements. State General Funds

$1,000,000

$3,000,000

204.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$8,541,775 $10,349,273 $12,117,846

State General Funds

$8,541,775 $10,349,273 $12,117,846

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

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,892,678 $10,700,176 $12,468,749

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,990,828 $1,990,828 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $13,491,028

$1,990,828 $1,990,828 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $13,491,028

$1,990,828 $1,990,828 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $13,491,028

205.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$124,051

$124,051

$124,051

205.100 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,114,879

$2,114,879

$2,114,879

State General Funds

$2,114,879

$2,114,879

$2,114,879

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200

Sales and Services

$11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,615,079 $13,615,079 $13,615,079

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

$41,676,556 $41,676,556
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856

$41,676,556 $41,676,556
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856

$41,676,556 $41,676,556
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1929

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,856 $5,856 $43,984,592

$5,856 $5,856 $43,984,592

$5,856 $5,856 $43,984,592

206.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,763,746

$1,763,746

$1,763,746

206.2 Increase funds to replace and improve laboratory equipment. State General Funds

$1,535,000

$1,535,000

$1,535,000

206.3 Reduce funds for forensic pathology fellowship program. State General Funds

($241,529)

($241,529)

206.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$44,975,302 $44,733,773 $44,733,773

State General Funds

$44,975,302 $44,733,773 $44,733,773

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,283,338 $47,041,809 $47,041,809

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.

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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

$50,083,475 $50,083,475
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $53,620,278

$50,083,475 $50,083,475
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $53,620,278

$50,083,475 $50,083,475
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $53,620,278

207.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,232,753

$2,232,753

$2,232,753

207.2 Increase funds for the replacement of 107 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life. (H:Increase funds for the replacement of 74 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life)(S:Increase funds for the replacement of 21 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment and increase funds for 3 additional investigative vehicles)

State General Funds

$5,300,000

$4,472,000

$3,839,500

207.3 Increase funds for two temporary positions, two full time positions, and associated costs to investigate elections complaints. (H and S:Increase funds for four full-time positions and associated costs to investigate elections complaints)

State General Funds

$469,102

$483,495

$483,078

207.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1931

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

$58,085,330 $58,085,330
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $61,622,133

$57,271,723 $57,271,723
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $60,808,526

$56,638,806 $56,638,806
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199 $71,199 $60,175,609

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

$16,803,920 $16,803,920 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $138,843,264

$16,803,920 $16,803,920 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $138,843,264

$16,803,920 $16,803,920 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $138,843,264

208.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$80,614

$80,614

$80,614

208.2 Add funds for the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. (H:Increase funds for the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund by $6,505,148 by redirecting $1,881,238 in unallocated training funds and providing $4,623,910 in new state funds)(S:Increase funds

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for the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund and redirect all unallocated, unexpensable training and grant funds by June 30, 2022)

State General Funds

$4,623,910

$4,623,910

$6,505,148

208.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$201,198

$201,198

208.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

208.5 Increase funds to establish a local first responder grant. State General Funds

$375,000

208.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$21,508,444 $21,709,642 $23,965,880

State General Funds

$21,508,444 $21,709,642 $23,965,880

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$101,677,799 $101,677,799 $101,677,799

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,727,542 $100,727,542 $100,727,542

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$950,257

$950,257

$950,257

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$950,257

$950,257

$950,257

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545

Sales and Services

$20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$143,547,788 $143,748,986 $146,005,224

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1933

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

$30,518,949 $30,518,949 $30,518,949

$30,518,949 $30,518,949 $30,518,949

$30,518,949 $30,518,949 $30,518,949

209.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$18,415

$18,415

$18,415

209.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$30,537,364 $30,537,364 $30,537,364

State General Funds

$30,537,364 $30,537,364 $30,537,364

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,537,364 $30,537,364 $30,537,364

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

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

210.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 910)

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
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
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

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

Section Total - Continuation

$313,473,088 $313,473,088

$313,473,088 $313,473,088

$10,760,962 $10,760,962

$5,449,609

$5,449,609

$5,311,353

$5,311,353

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

$324,646,796 $324,646,796

$313,473,088 $313,473,088 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $324,646,796

Section Total - Final
$330,731,029 $330,731,029 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $341,904,737

$341,868,719 $341,868,719 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $353,042,427

$342,992,771 $342,992,771 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $354,166,479

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1935

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 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

$85,581,197 $85,581,197
$5,690,196 $378,843
$5,311,353 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $91,684,139

$85,581,197 $85,581,197
$5,690,196 $378,843
$5,311,353 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $91,684,139

$85,581,197 $85,581,197
$5,690,196 $378,843
$5,311,353 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $91,684,139

211.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,083,977

$4,083,977

$4,083,977

211.2 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Community Service program to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.

State General Funds

$227,886

$227,886

$227,886

211.3 Increase funds to reflect the loss of Title IV-E funds associated with the October 1, 2021 implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and the statewide transition to increased family-based placement settings.

State General Funds

$525,980

$525,980

$525,980

1936

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

211.4 Increase funds for Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight to reflect the loss of Title IV-E federal funds.

State General Funds

$2,063,736

$2,063,736

$2,063,736

211.100 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$92,482,776 $92,482,776 $92,482,776

State General Funds

$92,482,776 $92,482,776 $92,482,776

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,690,196

$5,690,196

$5,690,196

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$378,843

$378,843

$378,843

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,311,353

$5,311,353

$5,311,353

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

Sales and Services

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

Federal Funds Transfers

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,585,718 $98,585,718 $98,585,718

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,454,168 $23,454,168 $23,454,168

$23,454,168 $23,454,168 $23,454,168

$23,454,168 $23,454,168 $23,454,168

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1937

212.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$994,405

$994,405

$994,405

212.2 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Departmental Administration (DJJ) program to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.

State General Funds

$261,214

$261,214

$261,214

212.3 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$3,235

212.100-Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$24,709,787 $24,709,787 $24,713,022

State General Funds

$24,709,787 $24,709,787 $24,713,022

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,709,787 $24,709,787 $24,713,022

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

$79,196,557 $79,196,557
$3,147,924 $3,147,924 $82,344,481

$79,196,557 $79,196,557
$3,147,924 $3,147,924 $82,344,481

$79,196,557 $79,196,557
$3,147,924 $3,147,924 $82,344,481

213.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,331,751

$3,789,166

$3,789,166

1938

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

213.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to certified teachers and certified employees.

State General Funds

$169,467

$169,467

$169,467

213.3 Increase funds for capital repairs and maintenance. State General Funds

$3,249,000

$3,249,000

213.4 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$354,198

213.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$82,697,775 $86,404,190 $86,758,388

State General Funds

$82,697,775 $86,404,190 $86,758,388

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,845,699 $89,552,114 $89,906,312

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

$125,241,166 $125,241,166
$1,922,842 $1,922,842 $127,164,008

$125,241,166 $125,241,166
$1,922,842 $1,922,842 $127,164,008

$125,241,166 $125,241,166
$1,922,842 $1,922,842 $127,164,008

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1939

214.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,818,733

$6,499,008

$6,499,008

214.2 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Community Service program to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.

State General Funds

($227,886)

($227,886)

($227,886)

214.3 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Departmental Administration (DJJ) program to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.

State General Funds

($261,214)

($261,214)

($261,214)

214.4 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to certified teachers and certified employees.

State General Funds

$269,892

$269,892

$269,892

214.5 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$6,751,000

$6,751,000

214.6 Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$766,619

214.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$130,840,691 $138,271,966 $139,038,585

State General Funds

$130,840,691 $138,271,966 $139,038,585

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$132,763,533 $140,194,808 $140,961,427

1940

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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
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

Section Total - Continuation

$12,949,975 $12,949,975

$12,949,975 $12,949,975

$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

$114,436,929 $114,436,929

$12,949,975 $12,949,975 $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 $114,436,929

Section Total - Final
$13,061,186 $13,061,186 $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

$13,061,186 $13,061,186 $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

$13,057,149 $13,057,149 $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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1941

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$1,559,218

$114,548,140 $114,548,140 $114,544,103

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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,654,783 $1,654,783 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182 $29,985,118

$1,654,783 $1,654,783 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182 $29,985,118

$1,654,783 $1,654,783 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182 $29,985,118

215.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$38,348

$38,348

$38,348

215.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

215.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1942

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

215.100-Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,693,131

$1,693,131

$1,689,094

State General Funds

$1,693,131

$1,693,131

$1,689,094

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

$30,023,466 $30,023,466 $30,019,429

Departmental Administration (DOL) Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Chief Labor Officer, to be appointed subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all

unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$198,916 $198,916 $198,916

$198,916 $198,916 $198,916

$198,916 $198,916 $198,916

216.1 Eliminate funds for a Chief Labor Officer to be appointed, subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests due to empowering legislation being vetoed.

State General Funds

($198,916)

($198,916)

($198,916)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1943

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

217.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,211,553 $4,211,553 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,038,319

$4,211,553 $4,211,553 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,038,319

$4,211,553 $4,211,553 $25,491,766 $25,491,766
$335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $30,038,319

218.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$92,181

$92,181

$92,181

218.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1944

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

218.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,303,734

$4,303,734

$4,303,734

State General Funds

$4,303,734

$4,303,734

$4,303,734

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

$30,130,500 $30,130,500 $30,130,500

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

$6,884,723 $6,884,723 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

$6,884,723 $6,884,723 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

$6,884,723 $6,884,723 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

219.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$179,598

$179,598

$179,598

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1945

219.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$7,064,321

$7,064,321

$7,064,321

State General Funds

$7,064,321

$7,064,321

$7,064,321

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

$51,730,789 $51,730,789 $51,730,789

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

Section Total - Continuation

$30,485,736 $30,485,736

$30,485,736 $30,485,736

$3,729,332

$3,729,332

$3,729,332

$3,729,332

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$57,940,761 $57,940,761

$57,940,761 $57,940,761

$57,940,761 $57,940,761

$93,005,980 $93,005,980

$30,485,736 $30,485,736
$3,729,332 $3,729,332
$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $93,005,980

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$31,637,533 $31,637,533
$3,729,332 $3,729,332

$31,637,533 $31,637,533
$3,729,332 $3,729,332

$31,633,496 $31,633,496
$3,729,332 $3,729,332

1946

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $94,157,777

$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $94,157,777

$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $94,153,740

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 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

$29,109,353 $29,109,353
$96,000 $96,000 $848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $87,994,154

$29,109,353 $29,109,353
$96,000 $96,000 $848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $87,994,154

$29,109,353 $29,109,353
$96,000 $96,000 $848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $87,994,154

220.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,078,137

$1,078,137

$1,078,137

220.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1947

220.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$30,187,490 $30,187,490 $30,183,453

State General Funds

$30,187,490 $30,187,490 $30,183,453

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,000

$96,000

$96,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,000

$96,000

$96,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761

State Funds Transfers

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,072,291 $89,072,291 $89,068,254

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

$1,376,383 $1,376,383 $3,633,332 $3,633,332
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,011,826

$1,376,383 $1,376,383 $3,633,332 $3,633,332
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,011,826

$1,376,383 $1,376,383 $3,633,332 $3,633,332
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,011,826

221.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$73,660

$73,660

$73,660

1948

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

221.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,450,043

$1,450,043

$1,450,043

State General Funds

$1,450,043

$1,450,043

$1,450,043

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

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

$5,085,486

$5,085,486

$5,085,486

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized 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

Section Total - Continuation

$133,569,691 $133,569,691

$133,569,691 $133,569,691

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$96,385,632 $96,385,632

$549,364

$549,364

$549,364

$549,364

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$95,736,874 $95,736,874

$95,736,874 $95,736,874

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$133,569,691 $133,569,691 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1949

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $300,811,986

$130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $300,811,986

$130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $300,811,986

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 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 - Final
$144,811,448 $144,811,448 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $312,053,743

$168,192,045 $168,192,045 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $335,434,340

$183,152,045 $183,152,045 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $350,394,340

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.

1950

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$2,816,944 $2,816,944 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,021,013

$2,816,944 $2,816,944 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,021,013

$2,816,944 $2,816,944 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165 $37,165
$8,021,013

222.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$156,492

$156,492

$156,492

222.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,973,436

$2,973,436

$2,973,436

State General Funds

$2,973,436

$2,973,436

$2,973,436

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

$8,177,505

$8,177,505

$8,177,505

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1951

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,779,003 $11,779,003 $11,779,003

$11,779,003 $11,779,003 $11,779,003

$11,779,003 $11,779,003 $11,779,003

223.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$442,274

$442,274

$442,274

223.2 Increase funds for the replacement of 45 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

223.100-Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,421,277 $13,421,277 $13,421,277

State General Funds

$13,421,277 $13,421,277 $13,421,277

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,421,277 $13,421,277 $13,421,277

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

1952

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$28,390,389 $28,390,389 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$226,353 $226,353 $55,167,503 $55,167,503 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $113,609,156

$28,390,389 $28,390,389 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$226,353 $226,353 $55,167,503 $55,167,503 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $113,609,156

$28,390,389 $28,390,389 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$226,353 $226,353 $55,167,503 $55,167,503 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $113,609,156

224.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,139,613

$1,139,613

$1,139,613

224.2 Increase funds for the increased cost of the Lake Lanier storage agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers, initially funded in FY2019 and executed in January 2021.

State General Funds

$2,787,792

$2,787,792

$2,787,792

224.3 Increase funds for the replacement of 25 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and laboratory equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life.

State General Funds

$1,420,500

$1,420,500

$1,420,500

224.4 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$1,761,186

$1,761,186

224.5 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1953

224.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$33,738,294 $35,499,480 $35,499,480

State General Funds

$33,738,294 $35,499,480 $35,499,480

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,393,856 $55,393,856 $55,393,856

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$226,353

$226,353

$226,353

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$226,353

$226,353

$226,353

Sales and Services

$55,167,503 $55,167,503 $55,167,503

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,167,503 $55,167,503 $55,167,503

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

State Funds Transfers

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$118,957,061 $120,718,247 $120,718,247

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

1954

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

225.100 -Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

State General Funds

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

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

$8,344,246 $8,344,246 $8,344,246

$8,344,246 $8,344,246 $8,344,246

$8,344,246 $8,344,246 $8,344,246

226.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

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

$23,365,004 $23,365,004
$2,751,293

$23,365,004 $23,365,004
$2,751,293

$23,365,004 $23,365,004
$2,751,293

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1955

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,751,293 $3,657 $3,657 $3,657
$26,119,954

$2,751,293 $3,657 $3,657 $3,657
$26,119,954

$2,751,293 $3,657 $3,657 $3,657
$26,119,954

227.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,231,824

$1,231,824

$1,231,824

227.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$24,596,828 $24,596,828 $24,596,828

State General Funds

$24,596,828 $24,596,828 $24,596,828

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,351,778 $27,351,778 $27,351,778

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

$15,625,316 $15,625,316
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791

$15,625,316 $15,625,316
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791

$15,625,316 $15,625,316
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791

1956

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $51,221,136

$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $51,221,136

$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $51,221,136

228.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$854,983

$854,983

$854,983

228.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$711,746

$711,746

228.3 Increase funds to construct the Jekyll Island Public Safety Complex. State General Funds

$5,947,665

$5,947,665

228.4 Increase funds for repairs and renovations to parks and recreational facilities. State General Funds

$14,960,000 $29,920,000

228.5 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

228.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$16,480,299 $38,099,710 $53,059,710

State General Funds

$16,480,299 $38,099,710 $53,059,710

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1957

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $52,076,119

$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $73,695,530

$32,139,540 $32,139,540 $88,655,530

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

$2,817,533 $2,817,533 $2,817,533

$2,817,533 $2,817,533 $2,817,533

$2,817,533 $2,817,533 $2,817,533

229.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$19,725,990 $19,725,990 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572

$19,725,990 $19,725,990 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572

$19,725,990 $19,725,990 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572

1958

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $58,194,679

$50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $58,194,679

$50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $58,194,679

230.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,137,069

$1,137,069

$1,137,069

230.2 Increase funds for the Wildlife Endowment Fund based on actual Lifetime Sportsman's License revenues in FY2021.

State General Funds

$871,210

$871,210

$871,210

230.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$21,734,269 $21,734,269 $21,734,269

State General Funds

$21,734,269 $21,734,269 $21,734,269

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

Intergovernmental Transfers

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Royalties and Rents

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Sales and Services

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,202,958 $60,202,958 $60,202,958

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1959

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
$16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100

$16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$17,592,133 $17,592,133 $17,592,133

$17,604,243 $17,604,243 $17,604,243

$17,604,243 $17,604,243 $17,604,243

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

$2,123,228 $2,123,228 $2,123,228

$2,123,228 $2,123,228 $2,123,228

$2,123,228 $2,123,228 $2,123,228

231.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$67,521

$67,521

$67,521

231.100 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,190,749

State General Funds

$2,190,749

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,190,749

Appropriation (HB 910)

$2,190,749 $2,190,749 $2,190,749

$2,190,749 $2,190,749 $2,190,749

1960

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$13,939,621 $13,939,621 $13,939,621

$13,939,621 $13,939,621 $13,939,621

$13,939,621 $13,939,621 $13,939,621

232.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$939,160

$939,160

$939,160

232.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$14,878,781 $14,878,781 $14,878,781

State General Funds

$14,878,781 $14,878,781 $14,878,781

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,878,781 $14,878,781 $14,878,781

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

$487,251 $487,251 $487,251

$487,251 $487,251 $487,251

$487,251 $487,251 $487,251

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1961

233.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$35,352

$35,352

$35,352

233.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$12,110

$12,110

233.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$522,603

$534,713

$534,713

State General Funds

$522,603

$534,713

$534,713

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$522,603

$534,713

$534,713

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$432,500,000 $432,500,000
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $434,700,000

$477,500,000 $477,500,000
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $479,700,000

$432,500,000 $432,500,000
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $434,700,000

1962

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

234.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

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

235.1 Increase funds for state prison facility transformation. (H:Increase funds for state prison facility transformation and to include $6,726,560 for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety, and security)(S:Increase funds for state prison facility transformation)

State General Funds

$432,500,000 $432,500,000 $432,500,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1963

235.2 Increase funds for the migration plan for Capitol Hill to maximize operational efficiencies by consolidating agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol Hill. (S:NO; Recognize project in FY2023)

State General Funds

$45,000,000

$0

235.100 -Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$432,500,000 $477,500,000 $432,500,000

State General Funds

$432,500,000 $477,500,000 $432,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$432,500,000 $477,500,000 $432,500,000

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

$61,808,171 $61,808,171

$61,808,171 $61,808,171

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$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

$95,318,933 $95,318,933

$61,808,171 $61,808,171
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $95,318,933

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income

Section Total - Final
$64,616,156 $64,616,156
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000

$66,109,846 $66,109,846
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000

$66,109,846 $66,109,846
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000

1964

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $98,126,918

$340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $99,620,608

$340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $99,620,608

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

$8,140,177 $8,140,177
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,985,177

$8,140,177 $8,140,177
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,985,177

$8,140,177 $8,140,177
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,985,177

236.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$342,096

$342,096

$342,096

236.100 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$8,482,273

$8,482,273

$8,482,273

State General Funds

$8,482,273

$8,482,273

$8,482,273

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1965

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,273

$1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,273

$1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $10,327,273

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,667,994 $53,667,994
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,333,756

$53,667,994 $53,667,994
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,333,756

$53,667,994 $53,667,994
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,333,756

237.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,465,889

$2,465,889

$2,465,889

237.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$1,493,690

$1,493,690

237.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

1966

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$56,133,883 $57,627,573 $57,627,573

State General Funds

$56,133,883 $57,627,573 $57,627,573

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$165,762

$165,762

$165,762

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

$87,799,645 $89,293,335 $89,293,335

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

Section Total - Continuation

$287,798,927 $287,798,927

$272,718,310 $272,718,310

$13,717,860 $13,717,860

$1,362,757

$1,362,757

$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

$287,798,927 $272,718,310 $13,717,860
$1,362,757 $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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1967

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$581,976

$581,976

$581,976

$693,908,548 $693,908,548 $693,908,548

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

Section Total - Final
$335,453,554 $320,344,877 $13,745,920
$1,362,757 $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 $741,563,175

$335,453,554 $320,344,877 $13,745,920
$1,362,757 $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 $741,563,175

$335,248,919 $320,140,242 $13,745,920
$1,362,757 $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 $741,358,540

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

$19,914,496 $13,057,317
$6,857,179

$19,914,496 $13,057,317
$6,857,179

$19,914,496 $13,057,317
$6,857,179

1968

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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 $40,127,277

$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 $40,127,277

$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 $40,127,277

238.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$104,420

$104,420

$104,420

238.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

238.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$20,018,916 $20,018,916 $20,018,916

State General Funds

$13,161,737 $13,161,737 $13,161,737

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

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$516,828

$516,828

$516,828

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1969

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

$149,000 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $40,231,697

$149,000 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $40,231,697

$149,000 $10,404,529 $10,404,529
$335,000 $285,000 $285,000
$50,000 $50,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $40,231,697

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

239.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$28,060

$28,060

$28,060

239.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1970

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

239.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,641,309

$6,641,309

$6,641,309

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,641,309

$6,641,309

$6,641,309

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

$6,941,309

$6,941,309

$6,941,309

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

$25,124,426 $24,992,631
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $37,382,282

$25,124,426 $24,992,631
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $37,382,282

$25,124,426 $24,992,631
$131,795 $8,312,856 $7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $37,382,282

240.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,062,921

$1,062,921

$1,062,921

240.2 Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies. State General Funds

($204,635)

240.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1971

240.100-Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,187,347 $26,187,347 $25,982,712

State General Funds

$26,055,552 $26,055,552 $25,850,917

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

$38,445,203 $38,445,203 $38,240,568

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

$5,345,115 $5,345,115 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $29,192,564

$5,345,115 $5,345,115 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $29,192,564

$5,345,115 $5,345,115 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $29,192,564

241.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$199,690

$199,690

$199,690

1972

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

241.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

241.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,544,805

$5,544,805

$5,544,805

State General Funds

$5,544,805

$5,544,805

$5,544,805

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

$29,392,254 $29,392,254 $29,392,254

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

$5,301,213 $5,185,576
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,853,806

$5,301,213 $5,185,576
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,853,806

$5,301,213 $5,185,576
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,853,806

242.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$148,124

$148,124

$148,124

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1973

242.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

242.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,449,337

$5,449,337

$5,449,337

State General Funds

$5,333,700

$5,333,700

$5,333,700

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

$12,001,930 $12,001,930 $12,001,930

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

$2,410,878 $2,410,878 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,122,066

$2,410,878 $2,410,878 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,122,066

$2,410,878 $2,410,878 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,122,066

243.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$10,775

$10,775

$10,775

243.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1974

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

243.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,421,653

$2,421,653

$2,421,653

State General Funds

$2,421,653

$2,421,653

$2,421,653

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

$9,132,841

$9,132,841

$9,132,841

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

$24,353,236 $24,353,236 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$47,431,056

$24,353,236 $24,353,236 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$47,431,056

$24,353,236 $24,353,236 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$47,431,056

244.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$154,460

$154,460

$154,460

244.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1975

244.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$24,507,696 $24,507,696 $24,507,696

State General Funds

$24,507,696 $24,507,696 $24,507,696

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

$47,585,516 $47,585,516 $47,585,516

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

$14,859,827 $14,859,827 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,479,223

$14,859,827 $14,859,827 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,479,223

$14,859,827 $14,859,827 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,479,223

245.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$287,030

$287,030

$287,030

245.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1976

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

245.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,146,857 $15,146,857 $15,146,857

State General Funds

$15,146,857 $15,146,857 $15,146,857

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

$278,766,253 $278,766,253 $278,766,253

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

$32,220,388 $32,220,388 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,148,049

$32,220,388 $32,220,388 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,148,049

$32,220,388 $32,220,388 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,148,049

246.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$696,005

$696,005

$696,005

246.2 Increase funds to address the state funds shortfall for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) per the state match requirement in the Ryan White Care Act Title II Award.

State General Funds

$9,900,884

$9,900,884

$9,900,884

246.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1977

246.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$42,817,277 $42,817,277 $42,817,277

State General Funds

$42,817,277 $42,817,277 $42,817,277

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

$90,744,938 $90,744,938 $90,744,938

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

$6,316,674 $6,316,674
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,388,871

$6,316,674 $6,316,674
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,388,871

$6,316,674 $6,316,674
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,388,871

247.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$173,078

$173,078

$173,078

247.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1978

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

247.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,489,752

$6,489,752

$6,489,752

State General Funds

$6,489,752

$6,489,752

$6,489,752

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

$7,561,949

$7,561,949

$7,561,949

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

$125,293,299 $125,293,299 $125,293,299

$125,293,299 $125,293,299 $125,293,299

$125,293,299 $125,293,299 $125,293,299

248.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$26,099,022 $26,099,022 $26,099,022

248.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$151,392,321 $151,392,321 $151,392,321

State General Funds

$151,392,321 $151,392,321 $151,392,321

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,392,321 $151,392,321 $151,392,321

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1979

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,276,474 $4,276,474
$530,680 $530,680 $4,807,154

$4,276,474 $4,276,474
$530,680 $530,680 $4,807,154

$4,276,474 $4,276,474
$530,680 $530,680 $4,807,154

249.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$230,118

$230,118

$230,118

249.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,506,592

$4,506,592

$4,506,592

State General Funds

$4,506,592

$4,506,592

$4,506,592

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,037,272

$5,037,272

$5,037,272

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

$1,362,757 $0
$1,362,757 $1,362,757

$1,362,757 $0
$1,362,757 $1,362,757

$1,362,757 $0
$1,362,757 $1,362,757

250.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

1980

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,362,757 $1,362,757 $1,362,757

$1,362,757 $1,362,757 $1,362,757

$1,362,757 $1,362,757 $1,362,757

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

$14,406,895 $14,406,895 $14,406,895

$14,406,895 $14,406,895 $14,406,895

$14,406,895 $14,406,895 $14,406,895

251.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,234

$24,234

$24,234

251.2 Increase funds to reflect 2021 Super Speeder collections and reinstatement fees.

State General Funds

$7,391,635

$7,391,635

$7,391,635

251.3 Increase funds to reflect fireworks excise tax revenue collections. State General Funds

$1,144,171

$1,144,171

$1,144,171

251.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$22,966,935 $22,966,935 $22,966,935

State General Funds

$22,966,935 $22,966,935 $22,966,935

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,966,935 $22,966,935 $22,966,935

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1981

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 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 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

Section Total - Continuation

$186,271,040 $186,271,040

$186,271,040 $186,271,040

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

$24,143,879 $24,143,879

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$21,224,289 $21,224,289

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$620,000

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$244,863,554 $244,863,554

$186,271,040 $186,271,040 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $244,863,554

Section Total - Final
$213,698,741 $213,698,741 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786

$221,862,630 $221,862,630 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786

$222,641,228 $222,641,228 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786

1982

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$520,786

$520,786

$520,786

$272,291,255 $280,455,144 $281,233,742

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

$4,021,399 $4,021,399 $4,021,399

$4,021,399 $4,021,399 $4,021,399

$4,021,399 $4,021,399 $4,021,399

252.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$109,904

$109,904

$95,000

252.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,131,303

$4,131,303

$4,116,399

State General Funds

$4,131,303

$4,131,303

$4,116,399

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,131,303

$4,131,303

$4,116,399

Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$0 $0 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$0 $0 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$0 $0 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1983

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077 $8,405,077

$8,405,077 $8,405,077

$8,405,077 $8,405,077

253.1 Increase funds for one-time funding. State General Funds

$325,000

253.2 Increase funds for a $1,000 salary supplement beginning April 1, 2022 for Capitol Police Services with a jurisdiction to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

State General Funds

$26,282

253.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$0

$351,282

State General Funds

$0

$0

$351,282

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,756,359

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

$8,645,786 $8,645,786
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,649,296

$8,645,786 $8,645,786
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,649,296

$8,645,786 $8,645,786
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,649,296

1984

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

254.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$390,252

$390,252

$335,000

254.2 Increase funds for headquarters equipment. State General Funds

$6,600,000

$6,600,000

$6,600,000

254.3 Increase funds for the statewide maintenance and construction of three communication towers.

State General Funds

$655,000

$655,000

254.4 Increase funds to complete construction of the new headquarters building. State General Funds

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

254.100-Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,636,038 $21,091,038 $21,035,786

State General Funds

$15,636,038 $21,091,038 $21,035,786

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

$15,639,548 $21,094,548 $21,039,296

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

$130,524,399 $130,524,399
$1,888,148 $1,888,148
$673,900

$130,524,399 $130,524,399
$1,888,148 $1,888,148
$673,900

$130,524,399 $130,524,399
$1,888,148 $1,888,148
$673,900

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1985

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

$53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $133,462,233

$53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $133,462,233

$53,900 $53,900 $620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $133,462,233

255.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,869,071

$5,869,071

$5,225,000

255.2 Increase funds for the replacement of 314 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement equipment which has exceeded its expected useful life.

State General Funds

$12,025,000 $12,025,000 $12,025,000

255.3 Reduce funds to reflect smaller class sizes in the 111th and 112th trooper schools and redirect $144,370 in existing funds to provide a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

State General Funds

($1,734,738) ($1,734,738)

255.4 Increase funds for maintenance, repairs, and renovations at field offices in Baldwin County ($500,000), Tattnall County ($500,000), Morgan County ($350,000) and statewide locations ($750,000).

State General Funds

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

255.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$148,418,470 $148,783,732 $148,139,661

State General Funds

$148,418,470 $148,783,732 $148,139,661

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

1986

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $151,356,304

$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $151,721,566

$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $151,077,495

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

$15,507,378 $15,507,378 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $37,929,449

$15,507,378 $15,507,378 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $37,929,449

$15,507,378 $15,507,378 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $37,929,449

256.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$458,212

$458,212

$1,610,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1987

256.2 Utilize $33,135 in existing funds to provide a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

256.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$15,965,590 $15,965,590 $17,117,378

State General Funds

$15,965,590 $15,965,590 $17,117,378

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

$11,132,727 $11,132,727 $11,132,727

Intergovernmental Transfers

$370,923

$370,923

$370,923

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$370,923

$370,923

$370,923

Sales and Services

$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $10,761,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,761,804 $10,761,804 $10,761,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,387,661 $38,387,661 $39,539,449

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

$964,510 $964,510 $964,510

$964,510 $964,510 $964,510

$964,510 $964,510 $964,510

257.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$55,245

$55,245

$45,000

1988

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

257.100 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,019,755

$1,019,755

$1,009,510

State General Funds

$1,019,755

$1,019,755

$1,009,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,019,755

$1,019,755

$1,009,510

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

$1,482,512 $1,482,512 $1,482,512

$1,482,512 $1,482,512 $1,482,512

$1,482,512 $1,482,512 $1,482,512

258.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$55,245

$55,245

$55,245

258.2 Increase funds to reflect Fiscal Year 2021 fireworks excise tax collections. State General Funds

$832,124

$832,124

$832,124

258.3 Increase funds to replace two vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

258.4 Increase funds for an online database to maintain records. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

258.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1989

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,369,881 $2,369,881 $2,369,881

$2,519,881 $2,519,881 $2,519,881

$2,519,881 $2,519,881 $2,519,881

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

$4,471,406 $4,471,406 $4,471,406

$4,471,406 $4,471,406 $4,471,406

$4,471,406 $4,471,406 $4,471,406

259.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$171,872

$171,872

$171,872

259.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

State General Funds

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

$4,643,278

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

$17,216,328 $17,216,328

$17,216,328 $17,216,328

$17,216,328 $17,216,328

1990

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $21,698,260

$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $21,698,260

$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $21,698,260

260.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$931,946

$931,946

$931,946

260.2 Increase funds for the replacement of eight vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

State General Funds

$202,490

$202,490

$202,490

260.3 Increase funds for a replacement backhoe. State General Funds

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

260.4 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$2,125,000

$2,125,000

260.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$18,460,764 $20,585,764 $20,585,764

State General Funds

$18,460,764 $20,585,764 $20,585,764

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Sales and Services

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

$1,492,086

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1991

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,492,086 $22,942,696

$1,492,086 $25,067,696

$1,492,086 $25,067,696

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

$3,437,322 $3,437,322 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,779,412

$3,437,322 $3,437,322 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,779,412

$3,437,322 $3,437,322 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,779,412

261.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$40,585

$40,585

$40,585

261.2 Reduce funds for driver's education and training in accordance with Fiscal Year 2021 Joshua's Law collections.

State General Funds

($424,245)

($424,245)

($424,245)

261.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$68,627

$68,627

261.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

1992

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

261.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,053,662

$3,122,289

$3,122,289

State General Funds

$3,053,662

$3,122,289

$3,122,289

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

$23,395,752 $23,464,379 $23,464,379

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,543,797

$9,543,797

$9,543,797

$9,543,797

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$10,886,897 $10,886,897

$9,543,797 $9,543,797 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,886,897

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,379,357 $10,379,357
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,722,457

$10,564,397 $10,564,397
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,907,497

$10,544,213 $10,544,213
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,887,313

Commission Administration (PSC)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1993

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,624,819 $1,624,819
$83,500 $83,500 $1,708,319

$1,624,819 $1,624,819
$83,500 $83,500 $1,708,319

$1,624,819 $1,624,819
$83,500 $83,500 $1,708,319

262.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$56,950

$56,950

$56,950

262.2 Increase funds for legal fees related to an ongoing lawsuit challenging the Public Service Commissioners' voting districts.

State General Funds

$70,450

$220,450

$220,450

262.3 Increase funds to implement an e-filing system to improve efficiencies by automating various manual processes.

State General Funds

$375,000

$379,000

$379,000

262.4 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$2,442

$2,442

262.5 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($20,184)

262.6 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

262.100 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,127,219

$2,283,661

$2,263,477

State General Funds

$2,127,219

$2,283,661

$2,263,477

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,210,719

$2,367,161

$2,346,977

1994

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

$1,280,126 $1,280,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,511,226

$1,280,126 $1,280,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,511,226

$1,280,126 $1,280,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,511,226

263.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$65,614

$65,614

$65,614

263.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$27,812

$27,812

263.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

263.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,345,740

$1,373,552

$1,373,552

State General Funds

$1,345,740

$1,373,552

$1,373,552

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

$2,576,840

$2,604,652

$2,604,652

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1995

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

$6,638,852 $6,638,852
$28,500 $28,500 $6,667,352

$6,638,852 $6,638,852
$28,500 $28,500 $6,667,352

$6,638,852 $6,638,852
$28,500 $28,500 $6,667,352

264.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$267,546

$267,546

$267,546

264.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$786

$786

264.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

264.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,906,398

$6,907,184

$6,907,184

State General Funds

$6,906,398

$6,907,184

$6,907,184

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

1996

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
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 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$28,500 $6,934,898

$28,500 $6,935,684

$28,500 $6,935,684

Section Total - Continuation

$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476

$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476

$1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210

$1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210

$4,452,500,683 $4,452,500,683

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

$1,175,489,190 $1,175,489,190

$1,069,364,108 $1,069,364,108

$106,125,082 $106,125,082

$405,897,841 $405,897,841

$405,897,841 $405,897,841

$2,871,073,652 $2,871,073,652

$740,000

$740,000

$478,945,426 $478,945,426

$2,391,388,226 $2,391,388,226

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$8,542,635,541 $8,542,635,541

$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000 $40,000 $1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108 $106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652 $740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $8,542,635,541

Section Total - Final
$2,690,874,828 $2,690,874,828 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000

$2,758,114,539 $2,758,114,539 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000

$2,754,184,472 $2,754,184,472 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,459,250,237
$40,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1997

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,000
$1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108
$106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652
$740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226
$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $8,776,036,893

$40,000
$1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108
$106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652
$740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226
$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $8,843,276,604

$40,000 $6,749,554 $6,749,554 $1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108 $106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652
$740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226
$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $8,846,096,091

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$45,239,244 $45,239,244 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $93,712,569

$45,239,244 $45,239,244 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $93,712,569

$45,239,244 $45,239,244 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $93,712,569

1998

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

265.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,958,366

$1,958,366

$1,958,366

265.2 Increase funds for infrastructure and seed grants to support Integrated Precision Agriculture at the University of Georgia.

State General Funds

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

265.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$1,062,810

$1,062,810

265.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

265.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$48,347,610 $49,410,420 $49,410,420

State General Funds

$48,347,610 $49,410,420 $49,410,420

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,183,325 $28,183,325 $28,183,325

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,183,325 $28,183,325 $28,183,325

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,290,000 $20,290,000 $20,290,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,290,000

$7,290,000

$7,290,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$7,290,000

$7,290,000

$7,290,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Sales and Services

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,820,935 $97,883,745 $97,883,745

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

1999

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 $3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000 $3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

$0 $0 $3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000 $3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

$0 $0 $3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000 $3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

266.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$216,618

$216,618

266.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$0

$216,618

$216,618

State General Funds

$0

$216,618

$216,618

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,676,365

$3,676,365

$3,676,365

Intergovernmental Transfers

$345,000

$345,000

$345,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$345,000

$345,000

$345,000

Sales and Services

$3,331,365

$3,331,365

$3,331,365

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,331,365

$3,331,365

$3,331,365

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

State Funds Transfers

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

Agency to Agency Contracts

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,914,537

$7,131,155

$7,131,155

2000

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$42,060,401 $42,060,401 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $76,952,582

$42,060,401 $42,060,401 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $76,952,582

$42,060,401 $42,060,401 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $76,952,582

267.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,694,961

$2,694,961

$2,694,961

267.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$981,679

$981,679

267.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

267.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2001

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$44,755,362 $44,755,362 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $79,647,543

$45,737,041 $45,737,041 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $80,629,222

$45,737,041 $45,737,041 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $80,629,222

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$11,444,647 $11,444,647
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $26,844,647

$11,444,647 $11,444,647
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $26,844,647

$11,444,647 $11,444,647
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $26,844,647

2002

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

268.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$313,091

$313,091

$313,091

268.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$381,033

$381,033

268.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

268.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$11,757,738 $12,138,771 $12,138,771

State General Funds

$11,757,738 $12,138,771 $12,138,771

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,900,000

$6,900,000

$6,900,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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

$27,157,738 $27,538,771 $27,538,771

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2003

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,340 $966,340 $400,000 $400,000 $300,988
$75,988 $75,988 $225,000 $225,000 $1,667,328

$966,340 $966,340 $400,000 $400,000 $300,988
$75,988 $75,988 $225,000 $225,000 $1,667,328

$966,340 $966,340 $400,000 $400,000 $300,988
$75,988 $75,988 $225,000 $225,000 $1,667,328

269.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$37,547

$37,547

$37,547

269.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$20,283

$20,283

269.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

269.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,003,887

$1,024,170

$1,024,170

State General Funds

$1,003,887

$1,024,170

$1,024,170

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,988

$300,988

$300,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

2004

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,000 $225,000 $1,704,875

$225,000 $225,000 $1,725,158

$225,000 $225,000 $1,725,158

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,863,131 $2,863,131 $5,620,000 $5,620,000 $6,859,243 $4,380,000 $4,380,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,342,374

$2,863,131 $2,863,131 $5,620,000 $5,620,000 $6,859,243 $4,380,000 $4,380,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,342,374

$2,863,131 $2,863,131 $5,620,000 $5,620,000 $6,859,243 $4,380,000 $4,380,000
$850,000 $850,000 $1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,342,374

270.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$108,504

$108,504

$108,504

270.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$150,091

$150,091

270.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2005

270.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,971,635

$3,121,726

$3,121,726

State General Funds

$2,971,635

$3,121,726

$3,121,726

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,859,243

$6,859,243

$6,859,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

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

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,450,878 $15,600,969 $15,600,969

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,309,909 $4,309,909
$869,052 $95,000 $95,000
$774,052 $740,000
$34,052 $5,178,961

$4,309,909 $4,309,909
$869,052 $95,000 $95,000
$774,052 $740,000
$34,052 $5,178,961

$4,309,909 $4,309,909
$869,052 $95,000 $95,000
$774,052 $740,000
$34,052 $5,178,961

2006

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

271.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$84,300

$84,300

$84,300

271.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$22,808

$22,808

271.100 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,394,209

$4,417,017

$4,417,017

State General Funds

$4,394,209

$4,417,017

$4,417,017

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$869,052

$869,052

$869,052

Intergovernmental Transfers

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

Sales and Services

$774,052

$774,052

$774,052

Record Center Storage Fees

$740,000

$740,000

$740,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$34,052

$34,052

$34,052

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,263,261

$5,286,069

$5,286,069

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services

$6,221,506 $6,221,506
$745,488 $172,988 $172,988 $572,500

$6,221,506 $6,221,506
$745,488 $172,988 $172,988 $572,500

$6,221,506 $6,221,506
$745,488 $172,988 $172,988 $572,500

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2007

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$572,500 $6,966,994

$572,500 $6,966,994

$572,500 $6,966,994

272.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$153,804

$153,804

$153,804

272.2 Reduce funds to reflect a delayed implementation date for the rural coding program.

State General Funds

($945,000)

($945,000)

($945,000)

272.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$10,197

$10,197

272.100 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,430,310

$5,440,507

$5,440,507

State General Funds

$5,430,310

$5,440,507

$5,440,507

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$745,488

$745,488

$745,488

Intergovernmental Transfers

$172,988

$172,988

$172,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$172,988

$172,988

$172,988

Sales and Services

$572,500

$572,500

$572,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$572,500

$572,500

$572,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,175,798

$6,185,995

$6,185,995

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

$6,111,005 $6,111,005 $6,111,005

$6,111,005 $6,111,005 $6,111,005

$6,111,005 $6,111,005 $6,111,005

2008

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

273.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$22,521

$22,521

$22,521

273.2 Increase funds for equipment and research and development infrastructure.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

273.100-Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$11,133,526 $11,133,526 $11,133,526

State General Funds

$11,133,526 $11,133,526 $11,133,526

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,133,526 $11,133,526 $11,133,526

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,800,798 $5,800,798 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785 $19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $725,773,867

$5,800,798 $5,800,798 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785 $19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $725,773,867

$5,800,798 $5,800,798 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785 $19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $725,773,867

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2009

274.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$139,222

$139,222

$139,222

274.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$10,338,011

$0

274.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for Georgia-based positions. State General Funds

$7,847,928

274.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

274.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$5,940,020 $16,278,031 $13,787,948

State General Funds

$5,940,020 $16,278,031 $13,787,948

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,786,193 $447,786,193 $447,786,193

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,786,193 $447,786,193 $447,786,193

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$272,186,876 $272,186,876 $272,186,876

Intergovernmental Transfers

$19,102,785 $19,102,785 $19,102,785

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$19,102,785 $19,102,785 $19,102,785

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$244,484,756 $244,484,756 $244,484,756

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$244,484,756 $244,484,756 $244,484,756

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

$725,913,089 $736,251,100 $733,761,017

2010

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$974,818 $974,818 $367,648 $367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,460,799

$974,818 $974,818 $367,648 $367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,460,799

$974,818 $974,818 $367,648 $367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,460,799

275.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$58,919

$58,919

$58,919

275.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$12,170

$12,170

275.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

275.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,033,737

$1,045,907

$1,045,907

State General Funds

$1,033,737

$1,045,907

$1,045,907

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2011

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,519,718

$367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,531,888

$367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,531,888

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

$1,514,456 $1,514,456 $1,540,000
$800,000 $800,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,054,456

$1,514,456 $1,514,456 $1,540,000
$800,000 $800,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,054,456

$1,514,456 $1,514,456 $1,540,000
$800,000 $800,000
$90,000 $90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,054,456

276.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$92,064

$92,064

$92,064

276.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$56,791

$56,791

2012

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

276.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,606,520

$1,663,311

$1,663,311

State General Funds

$1,606,520

$1,663,311

$1,663,311

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,540,000

$1,540,000

$1,540,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

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

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,146,520

$3,203,311

$3,203,311

Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,902,507 $35,902,507 $35,902,507

$35,902,507 $35,902,507 $35,902,507

$35,902,507 $35,902,507 $35,902,507

277.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,829,791

$1,829,791

$1,829,791

277.2 Reduce funds for the partnership with Clark Atlanta University. State General Funds

($60,000)

($60,000)

277.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2013

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,732,298 $37,732,298 $37,732,298

$37,672,298 $37,672,298 $37,672,298

$37,672,298 $37,672,298 $37,672,298

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,648,480 $39,648,480
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $44,536,542

$39,648,480 $39,648,480
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $44,536,542

$39,648,480 $39,648,480
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $44,536,542

278.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,676,792

$1,676,792

$1,676,792

278.2 Increase funds for technology grants for the Georgia Public Library System.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

278.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$92,206

$92,206

278.4 Increase funds for major repair and renovation for public libraries. State General Funds

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

278.5 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

2014

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

278.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$43,325,272 $46,417,478 $46,417,478

State General Funds

$43,325,272 $46,417,478 $46,417,478

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,888,062

$4,888,062

$4,888,062

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,888,062

$4,888,062

$4,888,062

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,213,334 $51,305,540 $51,305,540

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

$22,081,211 $22,081,211 $22,081,211

$22,081,211 $22,081,211 $22,081,211

$22,081,211 $22,081,211 $22,081,211

279.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$895,190

$895,190

$895,190

279.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$22,976,401 $22,976,401 $22,976,401

State General Funds

$22,976,401 $22,976,401 $22,976,401

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,976,401 $22,976,401 $22,976,401

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2015

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,830,744 $10,830,744
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,180,744

$10,830,744 $10,830,744
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,180,744

$10,830,744 $10,830,744
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,180,744

280.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$140,753

$140,753

$140,753

280.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$10,971,497 $10,971,497 $10,971,497

State General Funds

$10,971,497 $10,971,497 $10,971,497

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,321,497 $11,321,497 $11,321,497

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$2,957,045 $2,957,045 $2,522,795 $2,522,795 $1,712,948
$227,825 $227,825 $545,487

$2,957,045 $2,957,045 $2,522,795 $2,522,795 $1,712,948
$227,825 $227,825 $545,487

$2,957,045 $2,957,045 $2,522,795 $2,522,795 $1,712,948
$227,825 $227,825 $545,487

2016

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,192,788

$545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,192,788

$545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,192,788

281.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$128,322

$128,322

$128,322

281.2 Increase funds for matching funds to refit and expand the capacity of the Savannah research vessel.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

281.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$57,805

$57,805

281.4 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

281.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,085,367

$5,143,172

$5,143,172

State General Funds

$5,085,367

$5,143,172

$5,143,172

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,712,948

$1,712,948

$1,712,948

Intergovernmental Transfers

$227,825

$227,825

$227,825

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$227,825

$227,825

$227,825

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$545,487

$545,487

$545,487

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$545,487

$545,487

$545,487

Sales and Services

$939,636

$939,636

$939,636

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2017

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$939,636 $9,321,110

$939,636 $9,378,915

$939,636 $9,378,915

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$2,192,593,402 $2,192,593,402 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $4,088,026,725 $1,136,114,938 $1,029,989,856
$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $7,398,767,798

$2,192,593,402 $2,192,593,402 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $4,088,026,725 $1,136,114,938 $1,029,989,856
$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $7,398,767,798

$2,192,593,402 $2,192,593,402 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $4,088,026,725 $1,136,114,938 $1,029,989,856
$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $7,398,767,798

282.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$186,151,576 $186,151,576 $186,151,576

282.2 Increase funds to complete the construction of the nursing simulation lab at Albany State University.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$930,000 $930,000

$930,000 $930,000

$767,187 $162,813 $930,000

2018

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

282.3 Increase funds to purchase equipment for Augusta University programs.
State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$6,300,000 $6,300,000

$6,300,000 $6,300,000

$5,800,000 $500,000
$6,300,000

282.4 Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match requirements.

State General Funds

$1,246,451

$1,246,451

$1,246,451

282.5 Increase funds for equipment for the Bandy Gym Student Recreation renovations at Dalton State College.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$900,000 $900,000

$900,000 $900,000

$853,091 $46,909
$900,000

282.6 Increase funds for equipment for the Academic Renovation and Campus Infrastructure project at Fort Valley State University.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,100,000 $1,100,000

$1,100,000 $1,100,000

$894,029 $205,971 $1,100,000

282.7 Increase funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Humanities Building renovation and infrastructure project at University of West Georgia.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,000,000 $3,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000

$2,925,000 $75,000
$3,000,000

282.8 Increase funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Nursing and Health Science Simulation Lab facility at Albany State University.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,600,000 $1,600,000

$1,600,000 $1,600,000

$1,837,187 $162,813
$2,000,000

282.9 Increase funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Poultry Science Complex - Phase I at the University of Georgia.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,200,000 $3,200,000

$3,200,000 $3,200,000

$2,490,962 $709,038
$3,200,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2019

282.10 Increase funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Agriculture Facilities enhancement project at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,500,000 $1,500,000

$1,500,000 $1,500,000

$1,489,465 $10,535
$1,500,000

282.11 Increase funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center at Georgia Southern University.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,300,000 $3,300,000

$3,300,000 $3,300,000

$3,064,913 $235,087
$3,300,000

282.12 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$41,484,024 $41,484,024

282.13 Increase funds to design the Research Tower at Georgia State University.
State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$5,000,000 $5,000,000

$2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000

282.14 Increase funds to design Phase II of the University of North Georgia Expansion.
State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

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

$1,610,000 $390,000
$2,000,000

282.15 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

282.16 Increase funds for design and construction of the Interdisciplinary STEM building at Kennesaw State University.

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$2,848,612 $1,751,388 $4,600,000

2020

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282.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,401,821,429 $2,450,305,453 $2,448,555,899

State General Funds

$2,401,821,429 $2,450,305,453 $2,448,555,899

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,088,026,725 $4,088,026,725 $4,094,776,279

Reserved Fund Balances

$6,749,554

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$6,749,554

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,136,114,938 $1,136,114,938 $1,136,114,938

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,029,989,856 $1,029,989,856 $1,029,989,856

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$106,125,082 $106,125,082 $106,125,082

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$155,184,265 $155,184,265 $155,184,265

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$155,184,265 $155,184,265 $155,184,265

Sales and Services

$2,796,727,522 $2,796,727,522 $2,796,727,522

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$405,339,296 $405,339,296 $405,339,296

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$2,391,388,226 $2,391,388,226 $2,391,388,226

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,607,995,825 $7,656,479,849 $7,661,479,849

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

$4,237,251 $4,237,251 $4,237,251

$4,237,251 $4,237,251 $4,237,251

$4,237,251 $4,237,251 $4,237,251

283.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$185,794

$185,794

$185,794

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2021

283.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$4,057

$4,057

283.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,423,045

$4,427,102

$4,427,102

State General Funds

$4,423,045

$4,427,102

$4,427,102

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,423,045

$4,427,102

$4,427,102

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$483,805 $483,805 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,483,805

$483,805 $483,805 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,483,805

$483,805 $483,805 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,483,805

284.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$38,459

$38,459

$38,459

284.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$734,231

$734,231

2022

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284.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$522,264

$1,256,495

$1,256,495

State General Funds

$522,264

$1,256,495

$1,256,495

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

Sales and Services

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,522,264 $28,256,495 $28,256,495

Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

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

$304,560 $304,560
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $344,560

$304,560 $304,560
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $344,560

$304,560 $304,560
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $344,560

285.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$18,176

$18,176

$18,176

285.100 -Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$322,736

$322,736

$322,736

State General Funds

$322,736

$322,736

$322,736

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2023

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,000 $362,736

$40,000 $362,736

$40,000 $362,736

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

$3,514,024 $3,514,024 $3,514,024

$3,514,024 $3,514,024 $3,514,024

$3,514,024 $3,514,024 $3,514,024

286.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$170,456

$170,456

$170,456

286.2 Increase funds for equipment for student services building at Georgia Military College.

State General Funds

$990,000

$990,000

$990,000

286.3 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$272,903

$272,903

286.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,674,480

$4,947,383

$4,947,383

State General Funds

$4,674,480

$4,947,383

$4,947,383

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,674,480

$4,947,383

$4,947,383

Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide quality basic education funding for grades three through twelve at Georgia Military

College's Preparatory School.

2024

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,657,579 $3,657,579 $3,657,579

$3,657,579 $3,657,579 $3,657,579

$3,657,579 $3,657,579 $3,657,579

287.1 Increase funds for enrollment growth. State General Funds

$493,066

287.2 Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees.

State General Funds

$125,798

287.3 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. State General Funds

$157,502

$493,066 $125,798 $157,502

$493,066 $125,798 $157,502

287.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

State General Funds

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

$4,433,945

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

$13,756,613 $13,756,613 $13,756,613

$13,756,613 $13,756,613 $13,756,613

$13,756,613 $13,756,613 $13,756,613

288.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$304,927

$304,927

$304,927

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2025

288.2 Increase funds to replace core media fabric network. State General Funds

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

288.3 Increase funds to replace the chiller at Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission (GPTC) headquarters.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

288.4 Increase funds for five new generators. State General Funds

$750,000

$750,000

$750,000

288.5 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$278,544

$278,544

288.6 Increase funds for a new Class A FM radio tower in southeast Georgia. State General Funds

$193,450

$193,450

288.7 Increase funds for an interactive gaming and instructional program for the new computer standards.

State General Funds

$930,000

$930,000

288.8 Increase funds for one-time funding of the Learning Neighborhoods Community project. State General Funds

$309,570

288.100 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$16,211,540 $17,613,534 $17,923,104

State General Funds

$16,211,540 $17,613,534 $17,923,104

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,211,540 $17,613,534 $17,923,104

Section 42: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$197,396,779 $197,396,779

$196,962,996 $196,962,996

$433,783

$433,783

$1,058,059

$1,058,059

$197,396,779 $196,962,996
$433,783 $1,058,059

2026

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $200,702,509

$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $200,702,509

$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $200,702,509

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$203,022,191

State General Funds

$202,588,408

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,058,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$687,912

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$206,327,921

$203,022,191 $202,588,408
$433,783 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $206,327,921

$203,022,191 $202,588,408
$433,783 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $206,327,921

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

$12,600,723 $12,600,723 $12,600,723

$12,600,723 $12,600,723 $12,600,723

$12,600,723 $12,600,723 $12,600,723

289.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$454,234

$454,234

$454,234

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2027

289.100-Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$13,054,957 $13,054,957 $13,054,957

State General Funds

$13,054,957 $13,054,957 $13,054,957

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,054,957 $13,054,957 $13,054,957

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

$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

290.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

State General Funds

$39,072,351 $39,072,351 $39,072,351

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$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

$8,238,484 $7,804,701
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887

$8,238,484 $7,804,701
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887

$8,238,484 $7,804,701
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887

2028

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$485,887 $9,094,518

$485,887 $9,094,518

$485,887 $9,094,518

291.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$352,825

$352,825

$352,825

291.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,591,309

$8,591,309

$8,591,309

State General Funds

$8,157,526

$8,157,526

$8,157,526

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

$9,447,343

$9,447,343

$9,447,343

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

$3,758,131 $3,758,131
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $4,178,131

$3,758,131 $3,758,131
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $4,178,131

$3,758,131 $3,758,131
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $4,178,131

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2029

292.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$183,108

$183,108

$183,108

292.2 Increase funds to reflect FY2021 fireworks excise tax collections. State General Funds

$136,119

$136,119

$136,119

292.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,077,358

$4,077,358

$4,077,358

State General Funds

$4,077,358

$4,077,358

$4,077,358

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

$4,497,358

$4,497,358

$4,497,358

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

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

293.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

State General Funds

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

$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.

2030

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,963,547 $36,963,547 $36,963,547

$36,963,547 $36,963,547 $36,963,547

$36,963,547 $36,963,547 $36,963,547

294.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$742,734

$742,734

$742,734

294.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$37,706,281 $37,706,281 $37,706,281

State General Funds

$37,706,281 $37,706,281 $37,706,281

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,706,281 $37,706,281 $37,706,281

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,103,033 $5,103,033
$416,081 $416,081 $5,519,114

$5,103,033 $5,103,033
$416,081 $416,081 $5,519,114

$5,103,033 $5,103,033
$416,081 $416,081 $5,519,114

295.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$169,728

$169,728

$169,728

295.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2031

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,272,761 $5,272,761
$416,081 $416,081 $5,688,842

$5,272,761 $5,272,761
$416,081 $416,081 $5,688,842

$5,272,761 $5,272,761
$416,081 $416,081 $5,688,842

Tax Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,329,059 $54,329,059
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $55,670,843

$54,329,059 $54,329,059
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $55,670,843

$54,329,059 $54,329,059
$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $55,670,843

296.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,308,743

$2,308,743

$2,308,743

296.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$56,637,802 $56,637,802 $56,637,802

State General Funds

$56,637,802 $56,637,802 $56,637,802

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,979,586 $57,979,586 $57,979,586

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.

2032

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,291,748 $4,291,748 $4,291,748

$4,291,748 $4,291,748 $4,291,748

$4,291,748 $4,291,748 $4,291,748

297.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$159,596

$159,596

$159,596

297.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

State General Funds

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

$4,451,344

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

$24,006,546 $24,006,546
$271,831 $271,831 $24,278,377

$24,006,546 $24,006,546
$271,831 $271,831 $24,278,377

$24,006,546 $24,006,546
$271,831 $271,831 $24,278,377

298.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,118,325

$1,118,325

$1,118,325

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2033

298.2 Utilize $1,600,000,000 in prior year undesignated state funds surplus to provide a one-time additional refund for tax year 2021 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00 for head of household filers, and $500.00 for married filing jointly. (G:YES)(H:YES; Administer prior year undesignated state fund surplus in accordance with the provisions prescribed and passed by the Georgia General Assembly for Tax Year 2021)(S:YES; Utilize $1,600,000,000 in prior year undesignated state funds surplus to provide a onetime additional refund for tax year 2021 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00 for head of household filers, and $500.00 for married filing jointly in accordance with HB1302 (2022 Session))

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

298.100 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$25,124,871 $25,124,871 $25,124,871

State General Funds

$25,124,871 $25,124,871 $25,124,871

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,396,702 $25,396,702 $25,396,702

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

$25,013,027 $25,013,027

$25,013,027 $25,013,027

$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

$30,348,379 $30,348,379

$25,013,027 $25,013,027
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $30,348,379

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$26,576,076 $26,576,076

$29,155,576 $29,155,576

$28,951,539 $28,951,539

2034

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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

$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $31,911,428

$550,000 $550,000 $5,100,587 $5,100,587 $5,100,587 $34,806,163

$550,000 $550,000 $5,100,587 $5,100,587 $5,100,587 $34,602,126

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

$0 $0 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$0 $0 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$0 $0 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

299.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$315,235

$315,235

299.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$4,520,087 $4,520,087 $4,520,087 $4,520,087

$4,520,087 $4,520,087 $4,520,087 $4,520,087

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2035

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

$6,928,161 $6,928,161
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $7,528,161

$6,928,161 $6,928,161
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $7,528,161

$6,928,161 $6,928,161
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $7,528,161

300.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$121,171

$121,171

$121,171

300.2 Increase funds to reimburse counties for the postage expenses associated with mailing new precinct cards to all voters.

State General Funds

$2,579,500

$2,579,500

300.3 Authorize the use of $3,047,422 from the bond balance for the replacement of election voting systems (HB31, FY2020 Bond 355.531, 2019 Session) to implement a new voter registration system, and submit a spending plan for the remaining balance to the chairs of the Appropriations Committees by December 31, 2022. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

300.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$7,049,332

$9,628,832

$9,628,832

State General Funds

$7,049,332

$9,628,832

$9,628,832

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

2036

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$7,649,332

$550,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$10,228,832

$550,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$10,228,832

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

$3,115,242 $3,115,242 $3,115,242

$3,115,242 $3,115,242 $3,115,242

$3,115,242 $3,115,242 $3,115,242

301.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$218,108

$218,108

$218,108

301.2 Increase funds for the replacement of 23 vehicles for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value.

State General Funds

$357,397

$357,397

$357,397

301.100 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

State General Funds

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

$3,690,747

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

$3,006,664 $3,006,664

$3,006,664 $3,006,664

$3,006,664 $3,006,664

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2037

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,012,164

$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,012,164

$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,012,164

302.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$102,995

$102,995

$102,995

302.2 Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-3. State General Funds

($4,037)

302.100 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,109,659

$3,109,659

$3,105,622

State General Funds

$3,109,659

$3,109,659

$3,105,622

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

$3,115,159

$3,115,159

$3,111,122

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,711,551 $7,711,551
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,111,551

$7,711,551 $7,711,551
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,111,551

$7,711,551 $7,711,551
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,111,551

2038

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303.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$563,445

$563,445

$563,445

303.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$8,274,996

$8,274,996

$8,274,996

State General Funds

$8,274,996

$8,274,996

$8,274,996

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

$8,674,996

$8,674,996

$8,674,996

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

$706,711 $706,711
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,711

$706,711 $706,711
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,711

$706,711 $706,711
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,711

304.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,410

$42,410

$42,410

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2039

304.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$749,121

$749,121

$749,121

State General Funds

$749,121

$749,121

$749,121

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

$774,121

$774,121

$774,121

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$847,327 $847,327 $847,327

$847,327 $847,327 $847,327

$847,327 $847,327 $847,327

305.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$30,293

$30,293

$30,293

305.2 Reduce funds for licensure issuance delays. State General Funds

($200,000)

305.100-Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

2040

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$877,620 $877,620 $877,620

$877,620 $877,620 $877,620

$677,620 $677,620 $677,620

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

$2,697,371 $2,697,371
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,797,371

$2,697,371 $2,697,371
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,797,371

$2,697,371 $2,697,371
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,797,371

306.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$127,230

$127,230

$127,230

306.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,824,601

$2,824,601

$2,824,601

State General Funds

$2,824,601

$2,824,601

$2,824,601

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,924,601

$2,924,601

$2,924,601

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$1,055,716,949 $1,055,716,949 $1,055,716,949 $119,115,684 $119,115,684 $119,115,684

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2041

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

$936,601,265 $145,309 $145,309
$9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,065,745,112

$936,601,265 $145,309 $145,309
$9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,065,745,112

$936,601,265 $145,309 $145,309
$9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,065,745,112

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
$1,058,621,937 $119,174,624 $939,447,313 $145,309 $145,309 $9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,068,650,100

$1,065,290,373 $125,843,060 $939,447,313 $145,309 $145,309 $9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,075,318,536

$1,058,406,410 $118,959,097 $939,447,313 $145,309 $145,309 $9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,068,434,573

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.

2042

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
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

$9,121,633 $0
$9,121,633 $145,309 $145,309 $4,593 $4,593 $4,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$9,871,535

$9,121,633 $0
$9,121,633 $145,309 $145,309 $4,593 $4,593 $4,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$9,871,535

$9,121,633 $0
$9,121,633 $145,309 $145,309 $4,593 $4,593 $4,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$9,871,535

307.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Lottery Proceeds

$618,590

$618,590

$618,590

307.100-Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$9,740,223

$9,740,223

$9,740,223

Lottery Proceeds

$9,740,223

$9,740,223

$9,740,223

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,309

$145,309

$145,309

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$145,309

$145,309

$145,309

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,593

$4,593

$4,593

Sales and Services

$4,593

$4,593

$4,593

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,593

$4,593

$4,593

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

$10,490,125 $10,490,125 $10,490,125

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2043

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

$82,801,706 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

$82,801,706 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

$82,801,706 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

308.1 Reduce funds based on projections. State General Funds

($3,442,864) ($7,256,478)

308.100 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$82,801,706 $79,358,842 $75,545,228

State General Funds

$82,801,706 $79,358,842 $75,545,228

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,801,706 $79,358,842 $75,545,228

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

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

309.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

$111,300

$57,050

309.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

2044

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

$1,258,250 $1,258,250 $1,258,250

$1,204,000 $1,204,000 $1,204,000

Georgia Military College Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College,

thereby strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

310.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($294,424)

310.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$788,492

State General Funds

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$788,492

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$788,492

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

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

311.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($398,042)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2045

311.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$630,000

$630,000

$231,958

State General Funds

$630,000

$630,000

$231,958

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000

$630,000

$231,958

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

$421,667 $0
$421,667 $421,667

$421,667 $0
$421,667 $421,667

$421,667 $0
$421,667 $421,667

312.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$71,871,435 $0
$71,871,435 $71,871,435

$71,871,435 $0
$71,871,435 $71,871,435

$71,871,435 $0
$71,871,435 $71,871,435

2046

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

313.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students seeking a diploma or certificate at a public postsecondary

institution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$71,871,435 $71,871,435 $71,871,435

Lottery Proceeds

$71,871,435 $71,871,435 $71,871,435

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,871,435 $71,871,435 $71,871,435

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

$68,869,820 $0
$68,869,820 $68,869,820

$68,869,820 $0
$68,869,820 $68,869,820

$68,869,820 $0
$68,869,820 $68,869,820

314.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$68,869,820 $68,869,820 $68,869,820

Lottery Proceeds

$68,869,820 $68,869,820 $68,869,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,869,820 $68,869,820 $68,869,820

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

$760,316,710 $0
$760,316,710 $760,316,710

$760,316,710 $0
$760,316,710 $760,316,710

$760,316,710 $0
$760,316,710 $760,316,710

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2047

315.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

$2,227,458

$2,227,458

$2,227,458

315.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$762,544,168 $762,544,168 $762,544,168

Lottery Proceeds

$762,544,168 $762,544,168 $762,544,168

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$762,544,168 $762,544,168 $762,544,168

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

316.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

2048

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,000,000 $34,000,000

$8,000,000 $34,000,000

$8,000,000 $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

317.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($186,854)

317.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,850,886

State General Funds

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$2,850,886

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,037,740

$3,037,740

$2,850,886

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

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

318.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($213,283)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2049

318.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

$900,467

State General Funds

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

$900,467

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,113,750

$1,113,750

$900,467

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

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

319.100 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

State General Funds

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

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

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

2050

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

320.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$945,000 $945,000 $945,000

$945,000 $945,000 $945,000

$945,000 $945,000 $945,000

321.1 Increase funds to provide service cancelable loans to Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral health professions.

State General Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

321.100 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$945,000 $10,945,000 $10,945,000

State General Funds

$945,000 $10,945,000 $10,945,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$945,000 $10,945,000 $10,945,000

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

$20,557,067 $20,557,067

$20,557,067 $20,557,067

$20,557,067 $20,557,067

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2051

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $21,835,328

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $21,835,328

$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $21,835,328

322.1 Reduce funds to meet the projected need. State General Funds

($1,923,496)

322.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$20,557,067 $20,557,067 $18,633,571

State General Funds

$20,557,067 $20,557,067 $18,633,571

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

$21,835,328 $21,835,328 $19,911,832

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

$890,555 $890,555 $890,555

$890,555 $890,555 $890,555

$890,555 $890,555 $890,555

323.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$58,940

$58,940

$58,940

2052

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

323.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$949,495

$949,495

$949,495

State General Funds

$949,495

$949,495

$949,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$949,495

$949,495

$949,495

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

$155,000

$155,000

$155,000

$155,000

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,737,213 $45,737,213

$155,000 $155,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,737,213

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$112,000 $112,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,694,213

$112,000 $112,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,694,213

$112,000 $112,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,694,213

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

$155,000 $155,000 $155,000

$155,000 $155,000 $155,000

$155,000 $155,000 $155,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2053

324.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($43,000)

($43,000)

($43,000)

324.100 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$112,000

$112,000

$112,000

State General Funds

$112,000

$112,000

$112,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,000

$112,000

$112,000

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 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

$0 $0 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

$0 $0 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

325.100 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

2054

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 19.81% for State Fiscal Year 2022.

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

Section Total - Continuation

$343,936,940 $343,936,940

$343,936,940 $343,936,940

$169,051,630 $169,051,630

$169,051,630 $169,051,630

$436,349,006 $436,349,006

$67,770,401 $67,770,401

$67,770,401 $67,770,401

$368,578,605 $368,578,605

$81,909,330 $81,909,330

$286,669,275 $286,669,275

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$953,317,351 $953,317,351

$343,936,940 $343,936,940 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330 $286,669,275
$3,979,775 $3,979,775 $3,979,775 $953,317,351

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 - Final
$384,021,893 $384,021,893 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330 $286,669,275
$3,979,775 $3,979,775

$393,951,864 $393,951,864 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330 $286,669,275
$3,979,775 $3,979,775

$395,753,671 $395,753,671 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330 $286,669,275
$3,979,775 $3,979,775

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2055

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$993,402,304 $1,003,332,275 $1,005,134,082

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 high school equivalency 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

$15,187,885 $15,187,885 $25,354,523 $25,354,523
$3,391,734 $1,441,847 $1,441,847 $1,949,887 $1,949,887
$13,384 $13,384 $13,384 $43,947,526

$15,187,885 $15,187,885 $25,354,523 $25,354,523
$3,391,734 $1,441,847 $1,441,847 $1,949,887 $1,949,887
$13,384 $13,384 $13,384 $43,947,526

$15,187,885 $15,187,885 $25,354,523 $25,354,523
$3,391,734 $1,441,847 $1,441,847 $1,949,887 $1,949,887
$13,384 $13,384 $13,384 $43,947,526

326.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$860,714

$860,714

$860,714

326.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$606,334

$606,334

326.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

2056

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

326.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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 high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,048,599 $16,654,933 $16,654,933

State General Funds

$16,048,599 $16,654,933 $16,654,933

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,354,523 $25,354,523 $25,354,523

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,354,523 $25,354,523 $25,354,523

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,391,734

$3,391,734

$3,391,734

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

Sales and Services

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,384

$13,384

$13,384

State Funds Transfers

$13,384

$13,384

$13,384

Agency to Agency Contracts

$13,384

$13,384

$13,384

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,808,240 $45,414,574 $45,414,574

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,432,149 $7,432,149 $7,432,149

$7,432,149 $7,432,149 $7,432,149

$7,432,149 $7,432,149 $7,432,149

327.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$296,869

$296,869

$296,869

327.100-Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2057

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,729,018 $7,729,018 $7,729,018

$7,729,018 $7,729,018 $7,729,018

$7,729,018 $7,729,018 $7,729,018

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

$3,048,197 $3,048,197 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $31,990,469

$3,048,197 $3,048,197 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $31,990,469

$3,048,197 $3,048,197 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $31,990,469

328.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$104,760

$104,760

$104,760

328.2 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$654,797

$654,797

328.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

328.100 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

2058

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,152,957 $3,152,957 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $32,095,229

$3,807,754 $3,807,754 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $32,750,026

$3,807,754 $3,807,754 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $32,750,026

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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $89,347,236 $89,347,236 $11,029 $11,029 $11,029 $546,000 $546,000 $546,000 $89,904,265

$0 $0 $89,347,236 $89,347,236 $11,029 $11,029 $11,029 $546,000 $546,000 $546,000 $89,904,265

$0 $0 $89,347,236 $89,347,236 $11,029 $11,029 $11,029 $546,000 $546,000 $546,000 $89,904,265

329.1 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$171,725

$171,725

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2059

329.2 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

329.3 Increase funds for Jumpstart for an employment program for 160 organ transplant recipients. State General Funds

$100,000

329.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$171,725

$271,725

State General Funds

$0

$171,725

$271,725

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,347,236 $89,347,236 $89,347,236

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,347,236 $89,347,236 $89,347,236

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,029

$11,029

$11,029

Sales and Services

$11,029

$11,029

$11,029

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,029

$11,029

$11,029

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$546,000

$546,000

$546,000

State Funds Transfers

$546,000

$546,000

$546,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$546,000

$546,000

$546,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,904,265 $90,075,990 $90,175,990

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

$10,280,117 $10,280,117
$2,121 $2,121 $2,121 $10,282,238

$10,280,117 $10,280,117
$2,121 $2,121 $2,121 $10,282,238

$10,280,117 $10,280,117
$2,121 $2,121 $2,121 $10,282,238

2060

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330.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$272,635

$272,635

$272,635

330.100 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$10,552,752 $10,552,752 $10,552,752

State General Funds

$10,552,752 $10,552,752 $10,552,752

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,121

$2,121

$2,121

Sales and Services

$2,121

$2,121

$2,121

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,121

$2,121

$2,121

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,554,873 $10,554,873 $10,554,873

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

$307,988,592 $307,988,592 $48,118,772 $48,118,772 $411,620,159 $66,328,554 $66,328,554 $345,291,605 $58,622,330 $286,669,275
$2,033,181 $2,033,181

$307,988,592 $307,988,592 $48,118,772 $48,118,772 $411,620,159 $66,328,554 $66,328,554 $345,291,605 $58,622,330 $286,669,275
$2,033,181 $2,033,181

$307,988,592 $307,988,592 $48,118,772 $48,118,772 $411,620,159 $66,328,554 $66,328,554 $345,291,605 $58,622,330 $286,669,275
$2,033,181 $2,033,181

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2061

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$769,760,704 $769,760,704 $769,760,704

331.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$17,533,589 $17,533,589 $17,533,589

331.2 Increase funds to implement the Dual Achievement Program pilot (SB204, 2021 Session). (S:Increase funds to implement the Dual Achievement Program pilot (SB204, 2021 Session) with personnel starting on April 1, 2022)

State General Funds

$1,536,386

$1,536,386

$938,193

331.3 Increase funds to replace obsolete equipment. (S:Increase funds to replace obsolete equipment and capital improvements)

State General Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $11,000,000

331.4 Increase funds for equipment for an aviation training academy at Chattahoochee Technical College.

State General Funds

$5,800,000

$5,800,000

$5,800,000

331.5 Increase funds for equipment for an industrial systems technology building at Athens Technical College.

State General Funds

$2,440,000

$2,440,000

$2,440,000

331.6 Increase funds for equipment for a transportation and logistics building at Atlanta Technical College.

State General Funds

$520,000

$520,000

$520,000

331.7 Increase funds for equipment for a culinary institute at Savannah Technical College.

State General Funds

$720,000

$720,000

$720,000

331.8 Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding)

State General Funds

$8,497,115

$8,497,115

331.9 Increase funds to purchase equipment for construction industry certification programs statewide. State General Funds

$1,300,000

331.10 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

2062

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

331.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$346,538,567 $355,035,682 $356,737,489

State General Funds

$346,538,567 $355,035,682 $356,737,489

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,118,772 $48,118,772 $48,118,772

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,118,772 $48,118,772 $48,118,772

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$411,620,159 $411,620,159 $411,620,159

Intergovernmental Transfers

$66,328,554 $66,328,554 $66,328,554

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$66,328,554 $66,328,554 $66,328,554

Sales and Services

$345,291,605 $345,291,605 $345,291,605

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$58,622,330 $58,622,330 $58,622,330

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$286,669,275 $286,669,275 $286,669,275

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

State Funds Transfers

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$808,310,679 $816,807,794 $818,509,601

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$1,954,165,517 $1,954,165,517

$119,943,477 $119,943,477

$1,834,222,040 $1,834,222,040

$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

$39,513,111 $39,513,111

$39,513,111 $39,513,111

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$55,031,102 $55,031,102

$1,954,165,517 $119,943,477
$1,834,222,040 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,513,111 $39,513,111
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2063

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,031,102 $55,031,102 $55,031,102 $3,659,917,128 $3,659,917,128 $3,659,917,128

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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$2,021,088,470 $186,866,430
$1,834,222,040 $1,610,271,068
$95,575,039 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213
$39,513,111 $39,513,111
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102 $55,031,102 $3,729,403,751

$2,050,168,782 $141,348,281
$1,908,820,501 $1,610,271,068
$95,575,039 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213
$39,513,111 $39,513,111
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102 $55,031,102 $3,758,484,063

$2,232,383,071 $323,562,570
$1,908,820,501 $1,610,271,068
$95,575,039 $1,514,696,029
$121,448,640 $23,404,427 $23,404,427 $39,513,111 $39,513,111
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102 $55,031,102 $3,964,102,779

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

$897,079,413 $0
$897,079,413 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112

$897,079,413 $0
$897,079,413 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112

$897,079,413 $0
$897,079,413 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112

2064

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,563,318 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,814,832,542 $1,814,832,542 $1,814,832,542

332.1 Increase funds for construction projects. (H and S:Replace HB170 (2015 Session) fees with motor fuel funds and increase funds for construction projects)

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$55,912,651 $55,912,651

$0 $74,598,461 $74,598,461

$0 $74,598,461 $74,598,461

332.2 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Program Delivery Administration, Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting, Departmental Administration (DOT), Planning, Routine Maintenance, and Traffic Management and Control programs for vacancies, recruitment and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($16,000,000) ($22,332,333) ($22,332,333)

332.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$936,992,064 $949,345,541 $949,345,541

State General Funds

$55,912,651

$0

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$881,079,413 $949,345,541 $949,345,541

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

$1,854,745,193 $1,867,098,670 $1,867,098,670

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2065

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

$60,200,000 $0
$60,200,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $342,150,574

$60,200,000 $0
$60,200,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $342,150,574

$60,200,000 $0
$60,200,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $342,150,574

333.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,200,000 $60,200,000 $60,200,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$60,200,000 $60,200,000 $60,200,000

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

$342,150,574 $342,150,574 $342,150,574

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

$2,831,687 $0
$2,831,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,875,584

$2,831,687 $0
$2,831,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,875,584

$2,831,687 $0
$2,831,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,875,584

2066

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

334.1 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting program for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$50,000

$10,984

$10,984

334.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$47,283

$47,283

334.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$0

334.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,881,687

$2,889,954

$2,889,954

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,881,687

$2,889,954

$2,889,954

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

$11,925,584 $11,933,851 $11,933,851

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

$72,293,125 $0
$72,293,125 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $83,531,918

$72,293,125 $0
$72,293,125 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $83,531,918

$72,293,125 $0
$72,293,125 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $83,531,918

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2067

335.1 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Departmental Administration (DOT) program for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$500,000

$482,731

$482,731

335.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,257,927

$2,257,927

335.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$0

335.100-Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$72,793,125 $75,033,783 $75,033,783

State Motor Fuel Funds

$72,793,125 $75,033,783 $75,033,783

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

$84,031,918 $86,272,576 $86,272,576

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

$31,744,570 $31,744,570 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $775,999

$31,744,570 $31,744,570 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $775,999

$31,744,570 $31,744,570 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $775,999

2068

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$775,999 $6,233 $6,233
$125,388,171

$775,999 $6,233 $6,233
$125,388,171

$775,999 $6,233 $6,233
$125,388,171

336.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$52,989

$52,989

$52,989

336.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for the purchase of a replacement ferry at Sapelo Island and leverage matching funds.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,000,000 $2,563,670 $3,563,670

$1,000,000 $2,563,670 $3,563,670

$1,000,000 $2,563,670 $3,563,670

336.3 Increase funds to recognize additional revenue from HB105 (2020 Session) for Transit purposes.

State General Funds

$9,889,152

$0

$0

336.4 Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.

State General Funds

$10,346,974 $10,346,974

336.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for transit to recognize additional revenue from HB105 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

336.6 Increase funds for rural transit initiatives to recognize additional revenue from HB105 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$5,889,152

$5,889,152

336.7 Replace $18,741,930 in fees from HB170 (2015 Session) with state general funds to fund the Airport Aid, Ports and Waterways, and Rail subprograms. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

336.8 Increase funds for airport aid. State General Funds

$15,000,000

336.9 Increase funds for state railroad clearing. State General Funds

$750,000

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2069

336.10 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

336.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$42,686,711 $53,033,685 $68,783,685

State General Funds

$42,686,711 $53,033,685 $68,783,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$95,425,039 $95,425,039 $95,425,039

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$95,425,039 $95,425,039 $95,425,039

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$782,232

$782,232

$782,232

Intergovernmental Transfers

$775,999

$775,999

$775,999

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$775,999

$775,999

$775,999

Sales and Services

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$138,893,982 $149,240,956 $164,990,956

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

$196,003,696 $0
$196,003,696 $196,003,696

$196,003,696 $0
$196,003,696 $196,003,696

$196,003,696 $0
$196,003,696 $196,003,696

337.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$196,003,696 $196,003,696 $196,003,696

State Motor Fuel Funds

$196,003,696 $196,003,696 $196,003,696

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$196,003,696 $196,003,696 $196,003,696

2070

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

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

338.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,857,098 $0

$2,857,098 $0

$2,857,098 $0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2071

State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,857,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,629,893

$2,857,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,629,893

$2,857,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,629,893

339.1 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Planning program for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$58,000

$0

$0

339.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$50,920

$50,920

339.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$0

339.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,915,098

$2,908,018

$2,908,018

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,915,098

$2,908,018

$2,908,018

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

$25,687,893 $25,680,813 $25,680,813

Program Delivery 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

$105,002,720 $0
$105,002,720 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $159,744,329

$105,002,720 $0
$105,002,720 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $159,744,329

$105,002,720 $0
$105,002,720 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $159,744,329

340.1 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Program Delivery Administration program for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,430,000

$1,146,026

$1,146,026

340.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,989,408

$4,989,408

340.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$0

340.100 -Program Delivery Administration

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$109,432,720 $111,138,154 $111,138,154

State Motor Fuel Funds

$109,432,720 $111,138,154 $111,138,154

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2073

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$1,098,619

$164,174,329 $165,879,763 $165,879,763

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$430,892,701 $0
$430,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,078,904 $5,078,904 $451,048,971

$430,892,701 $0
$430,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,078,904 $5,078,904 $451,048,971

$430,892,701 $0
$430,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,078,904 $5,078,904 $451,048,971

341.1 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Routine Maintenance program for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,400,000

$1,428,247

$1,428,247

341.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,348,833 $10,348,833

341.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$0

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341.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$441,292,701 $442,669,781 $442,669,781

State Motor Fuel Funds

$441,292,701 $442,669,781 $442,669,781

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

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Sales and Services

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$461,448,971 $462,826,051 $462,826,051

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

$50,022,611 $0
$50,022,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,817,637

$50,022,611 $0
$50,022,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,817,637

$50,022,611 $0
$50,022,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,817,637

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2075

342.1 Transfer funds from the Capital Construction Projects program to the Traffic Management and Control program for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$562,000

$274,369

$274,369

342.2 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,295,605

$1,295,605

342.3 The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. (S:YES)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$0

342.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$50,584,611 $51,592,585 $51,592,585

State Motor Fuel Funds

$50,584,611 $51,592,585 $51,592,585

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

$152,379,637 $153,387,611 $153,387,611

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

$12,824,445 $12,824,445 $12,824,445

$12,824,445 $12,824,445 $12,824,445

$12,824,445 $12,824,445 $12,824,445

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343.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$68,161

$115,689

$115,689

343.100 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,892,606 $12,940,134 $12,940,134

State General Funds

$12,892,606 $12,940,134 $12,940,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,892,606 $12,940,134 $12,940,134

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

$88,066,990 $75,374,462 $12,692,528 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $223,066,990

$88,066,990 $75,374,462 $12,692,528 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $223,066,990

$88,066,990 $75,374,462 $12,692,528 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $223,066,990

344.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$88,066,990 $88,066,990 $88,066,990

State General Funds

$75,374,462 $75,374,462 $75,374,462

State Motor Fuel Funds

$12,692,528 $12,692,528 $12,692,528

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

$223,066,990 $223,066,990 $223,066,990

Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2077

500.1 Increase funds for the required state match for the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects.

State General Funds

$166,464,289

500.2 Increase funds to recognize prior year allocated unexpensed motor fuel to provide the required state match for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects.

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$23,404,427

500.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required state match funds for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects.

State General Funds

$0

500.100 -Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required state match funds for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

(IIJA) projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$166,464,289

State General Funds

$166,464,289

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,404,427

Reserved Fund Balances

$23,404,427

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$23,404,427

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$189,868,716

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

2078

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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

$22,953,475 $22,953,475

$22,953,475 $22,953,475

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$3,215,491

$3,215,491

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$50,379,212 $50,379,212

$22,953,475 $22,953,475 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $50,379,212

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
$25,013,598 $25,013,598 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $52,439,335

$24,937,373 $24,937,373 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $52,363,110

$24,014,748 $24,014,748 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $51,440,485

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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2079

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,849,338 $1,849,338 $1,849,338

$1,849,338 $1,849,338 $1,849,338

$1,849,338 $1,849,338 $1,849,338

345.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$78,761

$78,761

$78,761

345.2 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for retirement payout.

State General Funds

$80,355

$80,355

$80,355

345.3 Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies. State General Funds

($34,104)

$0

345.4 Increase funds for the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame equipment. State General Funds

$1,150

345.100-Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$2,008,454

$1,974,350

$2,009,604

State General Funds

$2,008,454

$1,974,350

$2,009,604

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,008,454

$1,974,350

$2,009,604

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

$1,751,988 $1,751,988
$327,896 $327,896 $2,079,884

$1,751,988 $1,751,988
$327,896 $327,896 $2,079,884

$1,751,988 $1,751,988
$327,896 $327,896 $2,079,884

2080

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346.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$84,820

$84,820

$84,820

346.2 Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies. State General Funds

($14,741)

$0

346.3 Reduce funds for delay in establishment of a veterans cemetery in Augusta. State General Funds

($1,000,000)

346.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$1,836,808

$1,822,067

$836,808

State General Funds

$1,836,808

$1,822,067

$836,808

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,164,704

$2,149,963

$1,164,704

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

$12,032,400 $12,032,400 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $38,376,315

$12,032,400 $12,032,400 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $38,376,315

$12,032,400 $12,032,400 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $38,376,315

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2081

347.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,135,840

$1,135,840

$1,135,840

347.2 Increase funds for the replacement of one 12-passenger patient transport bus for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and increase funds for one additional 12-passenger patient transport bus. (H and S:YES; Increase funds for the replacement of one 15-passenger patient transport bus for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value and increase funds for one additional 15-passenger patient transport bus)

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

347.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,318,240 $13,318,240 $13,318,240

State General Funds

$13,318,240 $13,318,240 $13,318,240

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,215,491

$3,215,491

$3,215,491

Intergovernmental Transfers

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Sales and Services

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,662,155 $39,662,155 $39,662,155

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

$7,319,749 $7,319,749
$753,926 $753,926 $8,073,675

$7,319,749 $7,319,749
$753,926 $753,926 $8,073,675

$7,319,749 $7,319,749
$753,926 $753,926 $8,073,675

2082

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348.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$610,702

$610,702

$610,702

348.2 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration (DVS) program for retirement payout.

State General Funds

($80,355)

($80,355)

($80,355)

348.3 Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies. State General Funds

($27,380)

$0

348.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$7,850,096

$7,822,716

$7,850,096

State General Funds

$7,850,096

$7,822,716

$7,850,096

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,604,022

$8,576,642

$8,604,022

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

$19,106,231 $19,106,231

$19,106,231 $19,106,231

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$19,480,063 $19,480,063

$19,106,231 $19,106,231
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,480,063

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$19,743,638 $19,743,638
$373,832 $373,832

$19,743,638 $19,743,638
$373,832 $373,832

$19,743,638 $19,743,638
$373,832 $373,832

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$373,832 $20,117,470

$373,832 $20,117,470

$373,832 $20,117,470

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

$13,037,011 $13,037,011
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,345,364

$13,037,011 $13,037,011
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,345,364

$13,037,011 $13,037,011
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,345,364

349.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$537,254

$537,254

$537,254

349.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 910)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,574,265 $13,574,265 $13,574,265

State General Funds

$13,574,265 $13,574,265 $13,574,265

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

$13,882,618 $13,882,618 $13,882,618

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,069,220 $6,069,220
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,699

$6,069,220 $6,069,220
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,699

$6,069,220 $6,069,220
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,699

350.1 Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$100,153

$100,153

$100,153

350.100 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 910)

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

$6,169,373

$6,169,373

$6,169,373

State General Funds

$6,169,373

$6,169,373

$6,169,373

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

$6,234,852

$6,234,852

$6,234,852

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,193,825,076 $1,193,825,076 $1,068,010,159 $1,068,010,159
$125,814,917 $125,814,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,210,671,664 $1,210,671,664

$1,193,825,076 $1,068,010,159
$125,814,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,210,671,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$1,464,404,861 $1,205,444,045 $1,073,242,666 $1,338,589,944 $1,154,227,589 $1,022,026,210

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$125,814,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,481,251,449

$51,216,456 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,222,290,633

$51,216,456 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,090,089,254

Continuation Budget

$1,091,131,620 $973,876,703 $117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,107,978,208

$1,091,131,620 $973,876,703 $117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,107,978,208

$1,091,131,620 $973,876,703 $117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,107,978,208

351.1 Increase funds to provide for the July 2022 debt service payment.

State General Funds

$378,431,473 $131,433,064

$0

351.2 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

State General Funds

($120,582,410) ($120,582,410) ($120,582,410)

351.3 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$12,730,722

$768,315

$0

351.4 Replace funds for debt service on roads and bridges.
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$74,598,461 ($74,598,461)
$0

$74,598,461 ($74,598,461)
$0

351.5 Redirect $3,047,422 in 20-year issued bonds from FY2020 for the Office of the Secretary of State for the purpose of replacing election voting systems to be used by the Office of the Secretary of State for a new voter registration system. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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351.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,361,711,405 $1,244,456,488
$117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,378,557,993

Appropriation (HB 910)
$1,102,750,589 $970,549,210 $1,060,094,133 $927,892,754
$42,656,456 $42,656,456 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,119,597,177 $987,395,798

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

352.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

Appropriation (HB 910)

$102,693,456 $102,693,456

$94,133,456 $94,133,456

$8,560,000

$8,560,000

$102,693,456 $102,693,456

[BOND 353.101] From State General Funds, $9,093,716 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 $106,235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.102] From State General Funds, $793,512 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 $9,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.103] From State General Funds, $770,400 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 $9,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[BOND 353.105] From State General Funds, $2,352,181 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 $10,165,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.106] From State General Funds, $256,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Education by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 353.107] From State General Funds, $522,964 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 $2,260,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.108] 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 353.109] From State General Funds, $523,916 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 $5,770,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.110] From State General Funds, $265,600 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 353.201] From State General Funds, $4,708,000 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 $55,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.202] From State General Funds, $1,318,980 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 $5,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.203] From State General Funds, $740,480 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 $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.204] From State General Funds, $1,044,320 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.205] From State General Funds, $1,061,440 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 $12,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.206] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.207] 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.

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[BOND 353.208] From State General Funds, $3,141,520 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $36,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.209] From State General Funds, $393,380 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.210] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.211] From State General Funds, $273,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.212] From State General Funds, $1,010,080 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 $11,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.213] From State General Funds, $1,970,360 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 $21,700,000 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 353.214] From State General Funds, $2,251,280 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 $26,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.215] 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 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 353.216] From State General Funds, $346,680 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 $4,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.217] From State General Funds, $650,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.218] 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 353.219] From State General Funds, $21,400 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

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by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 353.220] From State General Funds, $68,100 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 $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 353.221] From State General Funds, $1,434,680 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 $6,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.223] From State General Funds, $809,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.224] 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 353.225] From State General Funds, $710,480 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 $8,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.226] From State General Funds, $256,800 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 $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 353.227] From State General Funds, $104,130 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 $450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.228] From State General Funds, $159,216 is specifically appropriated for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for the purpose of financing public library facilities for counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $1,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.229] From State General Funds, $17,976 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 $210,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.230] From State General Funds, $148,088 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 $1,730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.231] 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 353.232] 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

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public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.233] 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 353.234] 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 353.235] 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 353.251] From State General Funds, $2,170,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $23,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.252] From State General Funds, $2,383,420 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 $10,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.253] From State General Funds, $1,434,680 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 $6,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

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[BOND 353.254] From State General Funds, $2,433,440 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 $26,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.255] From State General Funds, $1,188,118 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $13,085,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.256] From State General Funds, $178,178 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 $770,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.257] From State General Funds, $317,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.258] From State General Funds, $510,296 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 $5,620,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.259] From State General Funds, $525,278 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 $2,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.260] 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

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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 353.261] 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. [BOND 353.262] From State General Funds, $290,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.263] From State General Funds, $229,724 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 $2,530,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.301] From State General Funds, $214,000 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.302] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.331] From State General Funds, $390,894 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 $4,305,000 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 353.341] From State General Funds, $100,659 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 $435,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.351] From State General Funds, $470,899 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 $2,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.371] From State General Funds, $3,471,000 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 $15,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.372] From State General Funds, $3,615,625 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 $15,625,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.373] From State General Funds, $1,281,004 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 $14,965,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.391] From State General Funds, $1,027,200 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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.392] From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or

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improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 353.401] From State General Funds, $173,550 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 $750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.402] From State General Funds, $127,270 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 $550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.403] From State General Funds, $111,280 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.404] From State General Funds, $311,233 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 $1,345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.412] From State General Funds, $1,174,860 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 $13,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.413] From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $900,000 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 353.414] From State General Funds, $1,003,660 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 $11,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.415] From State General Funds, $428,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.416] From State General Funds, $268,424 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 $1,160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.431] From State General Funds, $4,828,696 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 $56,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.432] From State General Funds, $179,335 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 $775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.433] From State General Funds, $56,068 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 $655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.501] From State General Funds, $578,500 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,

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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 353.502] From State General Funds, $128,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 353.511] From State General Funds, $134,212 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 $580,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.513] From State General Funds, $102,720 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 $1,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.521] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.531] From State General Funds, $347,100 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.581] From State General Funds, $1,027,200 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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.591] From State General Funds, $57,204 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Agriculture for the

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purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 353.592] 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, 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 353.601] From State General Funds, $159,666 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 $690,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 353.602] From State General Funds, $81,320 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 $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 353.611] From State General Funds, $1,269,448 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,830,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.612] From State General Funds, $1,906,800 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, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $21,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.621] 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,

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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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.631] From State General Funds, $8,172,000 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 $90,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.632] 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. [BOND 353.641] From State General Funds, $317,800 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 $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.651] 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 353.671] From State Motor Fuel Funds, $8,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $100,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 353.672] From State General Funds, $1,135,000 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
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, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $5,000 per year for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an amount of $5,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $5,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a $2,000 salary supplement to the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education through a one-time payment of $2,000 in addition to the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary supplement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of

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Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. (b) to provide for a $2,000 one-time salary supplement to local school systems for all school nurses; (c) to provide for a $1,000 one-time salary supplement to local school systems for part-time employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration; (d) to provide for a $1,000 one-time salary supplement to all local nutrition workers, a $1,000 one-time salary supplement for local school bus drivers, and for a $1,000 one-time salary supplement to all local custodians.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and Georgia-based non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents based on number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
8.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustments for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
9.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.
10.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
11.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.

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12.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for an additional $4,000 salary increase for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees in sworn positions within the Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
13.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for an additional $1,000 salary supplement for Capitol Police Services within the Department of Public Safety. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
14.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers within the Department of Public Safety. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.
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. There is hereby also appropriated $1,600,000,000 to provide a one-time additional refund for tax year 2021 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00 for head of household filers, and $500.000 for married filing jointly.
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

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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 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

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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 GED," "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 four 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.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative England of the 116th offers the following amendment: Amend the Senate substitute to HB 910 by inserting the numbered sections and amounts appropriated therefor as contained in the attached document "HB 910 Senate Substitute As Amended By the House" in lieu of the corresponding numbered sections and amounts appropriated therefor as contained in the Senate substitute, which are hereby stricken:

HB 910 SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2022 APPROPRIATIONS BILL

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FUND AVAILABILITY State General Fund Revenue Estimate Motor Fuel Funds
Lottery for Education
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Nursing Home Provider Fees
Hospital Provider Payment

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION
$ 25,913,803,306
1,960,036,957 1,322,416,981
148,497,192 351,005
1,362,757 160,810,675 381,884,720 $ 29,889,163,593

HOUSE $ 25,913,803,306
1,960,036,957 1,322,416,981
148,497,192 351,005
1,362,757 160,810,675 381,884,720 $ 29,889,163,593

SENATE $ 25,913,803,306
1,960,036,957 1,322,416,981
148,497,192 351,005
1,362,757 160,810,675 381,884,720 $ 29,889,163,593

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE $ 26,357,139,348
1,960,036,957 1,322,416,981
148,497,192 351,005
1,362,757 160,810,675 381,884,720 $ 30,332,499,635

House

Senate

Item Number

Section 1: Georgia Senate

1.1 1.1.1.
1.1.2. 1.2 1.2.1.
1.2.2.

1.100 1.1
1.2 2.100 2.2
2.1

Lieutenant Governor's Office [S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Lieutenant Governor's Office] [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-73.[Lieutenant Governor's Office]
Secretary of the Senate's Office [S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Secretary of the Senate's Office] Increase funds for legislative operations.[Secretary of the Senate's Office]

1.3 1.3.1.
1.3.2. 1.3.3.

3.100 3.2
3.3 3.1

Senate [S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Senate] [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-73.[Senate] Increase funds for legislative operations.[Senate]

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives

2.1 2.1.2.

4.100 4.3

House of Representatives [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-73.[House of Representatives]

Section 5: Appeals, Court of

5.1

12.100 Court of Appeals

5.1.2.

12.4

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Court of Appeals]

5.1.4.

12.3

Increase funds for per diem adjustments.[Court of

Appeals]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

48,020

48,020

48,020

48,020

-

-

-

-

(4,037)

(4,037)

(4,037)

(4,037)

-

-

-

-

48,020

48,020

48,020

48,020

25,000 -
130,166 -

25,000 -
130,166 -

25,000 -
130,166 -

25,000 -
130,166 -

50,000 672,275 (226,072) 686,230
-

50,000 672,275 (226,072) 686,230
-

50,000 672,275 (226,072) 686,230 (726,660)

50,000 672,275 (226,072) 686,230 (726,660)

-

-

-

-

(60,553)

(60,553)

(60,553)

(60,553)

-

-

-

-

40,922

40,922

40,922

40,922

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House 5.2 5.2.2.
5.2.4.

Senate 13.100 13.9
13.2

Item Number
Georgia State-wide Business Court [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-73.[Georgia State-wide Business Court] Increase funds for a staff attorney.[State-wide Business Court] (H:No)(CC:No)

5.2.5.

13.3

Increase funds for the senior deputy clerk.[State-wide

Business Court] (H:No)(CC:No)

Section 6: Judicial Council

6.1 6.1.2.

14.100 14.2

Council of Accountability Court Judges [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Council of Accountability Court Judges]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

6.2

15.100 Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

6.2.1.

15.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

6.4

17.100 Judicial Council

6.4.2.

17.5

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Judicial Council] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

6.4.3.

17.6

[S] The council is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Judicial Council] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes)

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys

8.2

23.100 District Attorneys

8.2.2.

23.5

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[District Attorneys] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

8.2.3.

23.8

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [District Attorneys] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes)

8.2.4.

23.7

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[District Attorneys]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

0

0

0

0

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

(4,037)

(4,037)

8,087

8,087

8,087

8,087

2,243

2,243

2,243

2,243

8,074

8,074

8,074

8,074

15,251

15,251

15,251

15,251

-

-

0

0

932,547

932,547

932,547

932,547

-

-

0

0

-

-

(201,844)

(201,844)

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

(4,037)

(4,037)

0

0

0

0

2,243

2,243

8,074

8,074

15,251

15,251

0

0

932,547

932,547

0 (201,844)

0 (201,844)

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Item Number

House

Senate

8.3

24.100 Prosecuting Attorney's Council

8.3.2.

24.7

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Prosecuting Attorney's Council] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Section 9: Superior Courts

9.3

27.100 Superior Court Judges

9.3.2.

27.6

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Superior Court Judges]

Section 10: Supreme Court

10.1 10.1.2.

28.100 28.8

Supreme Court of Georgia [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Supreme Court of Georgia] (S:Increase funds

for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-

time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-

time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

10.1.3. 28.9

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Supreme Court of Georgia]

10.1.4. 28.1

Provide funds to annualize daily allowance days and

commute mileage for one additional justice who

resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in

Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3(b)(3),

effective August 1, 2021.[Administration] (S:Increase

funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute

mileage for one additional justice who resides 50 miles

or more from the Judicial Building in Atlanta in

accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3 (b)(3), effective

August 1, 2021 and per diem

adjustments.)(CC:Increase funds to annualize daily

allowance days and commute mileage for one

additional justice who resides 50 miles or more from

the Judicial Building in Atlanta in accordance with

O.C.G.A. 15-2-3 (b)(3), effective August 1, 2021

and per diem adjustments.)

Section 11: Accounting Office, State

11.1

29.100 Administration (SAO)

11.1.2. 29.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Administration (SAO)] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

11.2 11.2.1.

30.100 30.1

Financial Systems [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Financial Systems] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

18,404

18,404

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

24,222

24,222

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

24,222

24,222

40,370

40,370

(884,076) 40,370

(884,076) 40,370

18,404

18,404

(36,332) 51,826

(36,332) 51,826

14,936

14,936

14,936

14,936

274,508

274,508

274,508

274,508

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

24,222

24,222

(884,076) 40,370

(884,076) 40,370

(36,332) 51,826

(36,332) 51,826

14,936

14,936

274,508

274,508

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Item Number

House

Senate

11.3

31.100 Shared Services

11.3.2. 31.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Shared Services] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of

12.3

37.100 Departmental Administration (DOAS)

12.3.1. 37.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Departmental Administration (DOAS)]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

12.4

38.100 Fleet Management

12.4.1. 38.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Fleet

Management] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

12.5 12.5.1.

39.100 39.1

Human Resources Administration [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Human Resources Administration] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

state funded to address agency retention needs.)

12.6

40.100 Risk Management

12.6.1. 40.3

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Risk

Management] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

12.7

41.100 State Purchasing

12.7.1. 41.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[State

Purchasing] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

83,805

83,805

204,203

204,203

31,963

31,963

173,642

173,642

127,271

127,271

408,533

408,533

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

83,805

83,805

204,203

204,203

31,963

31,963

173,642

173,642

127,271

127,271

408,533

408,533

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

83,805

83,805

204,203

204,203

31,963

31,963

173,642

173,642

127,271

127,271

408,533

408,533

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Item Number

House

Senate

12.8 12.8.1.

42.100 42.1

Surplus Property [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Surplus Property] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

12 12.11.1

501.100 501.1

Payments to Georgia Technology Authority Provide funds to support technology improvements to

address cybersecurity threats.[Payments to Georgia Technology Authority]

Section 13: Agriculture, Department of

13.2 13.2.2.
13.2.3. 13.2.4.

46.100 46.2
46.4 46.3

Consumer Protection [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Consumer Protection] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Consumer Protection] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) [P] Reduce funds based on actual start dates and salaries.[occurs in 2 subprograms] (S:No)

13.3 13.3.2.

47.100 47.4

Departmental Administration (DOA) [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

13.3.4. 47.3

3.[Departmental Administration (DOA)] Provide funds for a roof and HVAC control

replacement of the Tifton office.[Departmental Administration (DOA)] (S:No; Recognize project in FY

2023.)(CC:Provide funds for a roof and HVAC

13.3.5. 47.5

control replacement of the Tifton office.) Increase funds for the Department to create and maintain a central website, which makes available

information for consumers that name available resources concerning food accessibility in multiple

locations or regions throughout the state.[Departmental Administration (DOA)]

13.3.6. 47.6

(CC:Recognize in Marketing and Promotion.) Provide funds for one-time funding of avian flu

mitigation activities.[Departmental Administration (DOA)]

13.4 13.4.2.

48.100 48.3

Marketing and Promotion [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Marketing and Promotion] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-

time salary adjustment to provide parity for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

50,400

50,400

163,695

163,695

-
(177,878) -
985,000
-

-
(177,878) -
985,000
-

12,110

12,110

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

50,400

50,400

163,695

163,695

0
0 (4,037)
0
100,000

0
0 (4,037)
0
100,000

25,000 12,110

25,000 12,110

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

50,400

50,400

3,000,000

3,000,000

163,695

163,695

0
(177,878) (4,037) 985,000
0

0
(177,878) (4,037) 985,000
0

25,000 12,110

25,000 12,110

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Item Number

House 13.4.4.

Senate 48.4

Increase funds for the Department to create and

maintain a central website, which makes available

information for consumers that name available

resources concerning food accessibility in multiple

locations or regions throughout the state.[Business

Development]

13.6

50.100 Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition

Authority

13.6.1. 50.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition

Authority] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

13.6.2. 50.2

Provide funds for infrastructure repairs and

improvements. [Payments to Georgia Agricultural

Exposition Authority]

13.7

51.100 State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

13.7.2. 51.3

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[State

Soil and Water Conservation Commission] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

15.1

55.100 Adult Addictive Diseases Services

15.1.2. 55.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Adult

Addictive Diseases Services] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

15.1.3. 55.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Adult Addictive Diseases Services]

(S:Yes) (CC:Yes)

15.2 15.2.2.

56.100 56.2

Adult Developmental Disabilities Services [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Adult

Developmental Disabilities Services] (S:Increase funds

for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-

time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-

time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

15.2.3. 56.7

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Adult Developmental Disabilities

Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

238,175

238,175

4,633,500 17,686

4,633,500 17,686

12,111

12,111

-

-

4,037

4,037

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

238,175

238,175

4,830,000 17,686

4,830,000 17,686

12,111

12,111

0

0

4,037

4,037

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

25,000

25,000

238,175

238,175

9,107,000 17,686

9,107,000 17,686

12,111

12,111

0

0

4,037

4,037

0

0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2113

House 15.2.6. 15.2.7. 15.2.8. 15.4 15.4.2.
15.4.3.
15.4.4. 15.4.5. 15.4.6.
15.6 15.6.2.
15.6.3.
15.6.4.

Senate 56.5 56.6 56.8 58.100 58.2
58.4
58.3 58.5 58.6
60.100 60.2
60.4
60.3

Item Number
Increase funds for respite care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[Community Services - Adult Developmental Disabilities] Increase funds for non-emergency non-medical transportation services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[Community Services Adult Developmental Disabilities] Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.[Community Services - Adult Developmental Disabilities] (CC:No)
Adult Mental Health Services [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Adult Mental Health Services] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Adult Mental Health Services] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) Provide funds for technology upgrades to the Georgia Crisis Access Line in preparation for interfacing with the national '988' hotline.[Community Services - Adult Mental Health] Reduce funds to reflect the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.[State Hospital Services - Adult Mental Health] (CC:No) Increase funds for Silence the Shame to support mental health community wellness and outreach programs.[Community Services - Adult Mental Health] (CC:Provide one-time funds to support mental health community wellness and outreach programs due to COVID-19.)
Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) Provide funds for the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.[Community Services - C&A Developmental Disabilities] (S:Increase funds for autism services.)(CC:Provide funds for the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

8,074

8,074

-

-

310,000 -

310,000 -

4,037

4,037

16,875

16,875

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

1,250,000

1,250,000

250,000

250,000

(10,925,195)

(10,925,195)

8,074

8,074

0

0

302,505 (2,335,605)
400,000

302,505 (2,335,605)
400,000

4,037

4,037

0 16,875

0 16,875

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

750,000

750,000

250,000

250,000

0

0

8,074

8,074

0

0

302,505 0
200,000

302,505 0
200,000

4,037

4,037

0 16,875

0 16,875

2114

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House 15.8 15.8.2.
15.8.3.
15.8.4. 15.10 15.10.2. 15.11 15.11.2.
15.11.3.
15.12 15.12.2.
15.12.3.

Senate 62.100 62.2
62.3
62.4 64.100 64.2 65.100 65.2
65.3
66.100 66.2
66.3

Item Number
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) Increase funds for Kate's Club to provide grief support for bereaved children.[Community Services - C&A Mental Health] (CC:Increase one-time funds to provide grief support for bereaved children due to COVID-19.) Direct Care Support Services Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.[Facility Support Services] (S:No; Recognize capital maintenance and repairs in FY2023)(CC:Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.) Substance Abuse Prevention [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Substance Abuse Prevention] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a onetime salary adjustment to provide parity for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Substance Abuse Prevention] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

4,037

4,037

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

4,037

4,037

-

-

0

0

-

-

500,000

500,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

0

0

48,443

48,443

48,443

48,443

-

-

0

0

44,406

44,406

44,406

44,406

-

-

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

4,037

4,037

0

0

500,000

500,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

48,443

48,443

0

0

44,406

44,406

0

0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2115

Item Number

House

Senate

15.13

67.100 Sexual Offender Review Board

15.13.2. 67.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Sexual Offender Review Board] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of

16.1

68.100 Building Construction

16.1.2. 68.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Building Construction] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

16.1.3. 68.3

funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Building Construction] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

16.2

69.100 Coordinated Planning

16.2.2. 69.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Coordinated Planning] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

16.3

70.100 Departmental Administration (DCA)

16.3.2. 70.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Departmental Administration (DCA)]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

16.3.3. 70.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Departmental Administration (DCA)]

(S:Yes) (CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

8,074

8,074

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

8,074

8,074

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

8,074

8,074

-

-

4,037

4,037

4,037

4,037

4,037

4,037

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

4,037

4,037

4,037

4,037

4,037

4,037

-

-

141,291

141,291

141,291

141,291

141,291

141,291

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

2116

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House 16.4 16.4.2.
16.4.3.
16.5 16.5.1.
16.5.2.
16.7 16.7.1.
16.7.2.
16.9 16.9.1.

Senate 71.100 71.2
71.3
72.100 72.1
72.2
74.100 74.1
74.2
76.100 76.1

Item Number
Federal Community and Economic Development Programs [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Federal Community and Economic Development Programs] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Federal Community and Economic Development Programs] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) Homeownership Programs [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Homeownership Programs] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a onetime salary adjustment to provide parity for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Homeownership Programs] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) Rental Housing Programs [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Rental Housing Programs] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a onetime salary adjustment to provide parity for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Rental Housing Programs] (S:Yes) (CC:Yes) Special Housing Initiatives [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Special Housing Initiatives] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a onetime salary adjustment to provide parity for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

104,959

104,959

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

104,959

104,959

-

-

0

0

270,471

270,471

270,471

270,471

-

-

0

0

706,453

706,453

706,453

706,453

-

-

0

0

379,466

379,466

379,466

379,466

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

104,959

104,959

0

0

270,471

270,471

0

0

706,453

706,453

0

0

379,466

379,466

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2117

Item Number

House 16.9.2.

Senate 76.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Special Housing Initiatives]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

16.10

77.100 State Community Development Programs

16.10.2. 77.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[State

Community Development Programs] (S:Increase funds

for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-

time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-

time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

16.10.3. 77.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [State Community Development

Programs] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

16.10.4. 77.4

Increase funds for rural downtown development

grants.[Downtown Development] (CC:Increase funds

for one-time innovative rural downtown

redevelopment grants.)

16.10.5. 77.5

Increase funds for Overcomers House for homeless

assistance.[Downtown Development] (CC:Increase

one-time funds for homeless assistance.)

16.10.6. 77.6

Increase funds for Helping Hands Ending Hunger

program expansion in Northwest Georgia.[Downtown

Development] (CC:Increase funds for food deserts

related to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

16.11

78.100 State Economic Development Programs

16.11.3. 78.3

Increase funds for community Agricultural

Centers.[State Economic Development Programs]

(CC:No)

16.14

81.100 Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

16.14.1. 81.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Payments to OneGeorgia Authority]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

16.14.4. 81.4

Reduce funds for unallocated grants for FY

2022.[Payments to OneGeorgia Authority]

Section 17: Community Health, Department of

17.1

82.100 Departmental Administration (DCH)

17.1.2. 82.8

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Departmental Administration (DCH)]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

17.1.8. 82.7

Increase funds for development of PeachCare mental

health services.[Departmental Administration (DCH)]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

68,627

68,627

68,627

68,627

-
8,074

-

0

0

-

20,250,000

20,250,000

-

35,000

35,000

-

400,000

400,000

8,074

1,500,000 8,074

1,500,000 8,074

-

-

(10,000,000)

(10,000,000)

-

-

0

0

-

-

750,000

1,500,000

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

68,627

68,627

0

0

17,250,000 35,000 200,000

17,250,000 35,000 200,000

0 8,074

0 8,074

(8,500,000) 0

(8,500,000) 0

750,000

1,500,000

2118

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House 17.4 17.4.2. 17.5 17.5.2. 17.5.3. 18 17.7.9.
17.7.10.
17.8 17.8.1 17.8.7.

Senate 85.100 85.2 86.100 86.3 86.2 88.100 88.9
88.10
89.100 89.1 89.7

Item Number
Health Care Access and Improvement [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Health Care Access and Improvement] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)
Healthcare Facility Regulation [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Healthcare Facility Regulation] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Reduce funds for delayed hiring.[Healthcare Licensing]
Medicaid- Aged, Blind, and Disabled Provide funds for skilled nursing centers for an add-on payment of an additional $10 per patient day.[Medicaid: Aged Blind and Disabled] (S:Increase funds to provide additional supplemental quality incentive payments to eligible skilled nursing facilities.)(CC:Increase funds to provide additional supplemental quality incentive payments to eligible skilled nursing facilities.) Utilize existing funds for skilled nursing centers to update the general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components to current costs for the period that ended June 30, 2021, and submit a disaster state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an effective date of July 1, 2021, with payments pending CMS approval and the audit of 2021 costs.[Medicaid: Aged Blind and Disabled] (H:Yes)(S:No; The department shall maintain rates based on 2019 cost reports, general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax passthrough rate components through June 30, 2022, and the department shall submit an analysis of audited 2020 cost report information to the House Budget and Research Office, the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the Office of Planning and Budget to prepare for moving to 2020 audited cost reports effective July 1, 2022.)(CC:Yes; Utilize existing funds for skilled nursing centers to update the general and professional liability, property insurance, and property tax pass-through rate components to 2021 costs for the period that ended June 30, 2021, and submit a disaster state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an effective time period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with payments pending CMS approval and the audit of 2021 costs.) Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.[Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid] Increase funds for increased provider rates for LowIncome Medicaid providers to enable transition to value-based purchasing in FY 2023.[Medicaid: LowIncome Medicaid] (CC:Yes; Prepare programming for increased provider rates for Low-Income Medicaid providers to enable transition to valuebased purchasing in FY 2023.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

(7,454,446)

(7,454,446)

(7,454,446)

(7,454,446)

-

-

26,232,673

79,252,790

26,232,673

79,252,790

26,232,673

79,252,790

-

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

279,122,128 -

843,141,906 -

279,122,128 -

843,141,906 -

279,122,128 11,570,268

843,141,906 34,955,492

279,851,946 0

845,474,157 0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2119

Item Number

House

Senate

17.9

90.100 PeachCare

17.9.4. 90.4

Increase funds for increased provider rates for

PeachCare providers to enable transition to value-

based purchasing in FY 2023.[PeachCare] (CC:Yes;

Prepare programming for increased provider rates

for PeachCare providers to enable transition to value-

based purchasing in FY 2023.)

17.14

95.100 Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce:

Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

17.14.1. 95.1

Provide funds to support planning efforts for a new

nursing program at Morehouse School of

Medicine.[Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce:

Morehouse School of Medicine Grant] (S:Increase

funds to support the Center for Maternal

Health.)(CC:Provide one-time funds to support

planning efforts for a new nursing program and

patient navigators for maternal health at Morehouse

School of Medicine.)

17.15

96.100 Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce:

Physicians for Rural Areas

17.15.1. 96.1

Increase funds to provide loan forgiveness for medical

examiners and forensic pathologists that serve rural

and other underserved or unserved communities in

Georgia.[Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce:

Physicians for Rural Areas] (CC:No; Recognize

funding for medical examiner loan payments in

Georgia Student Finance Commission.)

17.16

97.100 Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce:

Undergraduate Medical Education

17.16.1. 97.1

Increase funds for equipment and operating grants for

nursing programs with wait lists and additional current

student capacity.[Georgia Board of Health Care

Workforce: Undergraduate Medical Education]

(CC:Increase funds for one-time equipment and

operating grants for nursing programs with wait lists

and additional current student capacity.)

Section 19: Corrections, Department of

19.2

106.100 Departmental Administration (DOC)

19.2.2. 106.2

[S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn

positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Departmental Administration

(DOC)] (CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for

filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover

and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.)

19.3

107.100 Detention Centers

19.3.2. 107.2

[S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn

positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Detention Centers]

(CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled

correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and

overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.)

19.4

108.100 Food and Farm Operations

19.4.2. 108.2

[S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn

positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Food and Farm Operations]

(CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled

correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and

overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

500,000

500,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

621,810

2,683,686

500,000

500,000

100,000

100,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

4,852

4,852

787,645

787,645

29,112

29,112

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

500,000

500,000

0

0

3,000,000

3,000,000

2,426

2,426

393,823

393,823

14,556

14,556

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Item Number

House

Senate

19.8 19.8.2.

112.100 112.6

State Prisons [S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.[State Prisons] (CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional

officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.)

19.9 19.9.2.

113.100 113.2

Transition Centers [S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Transition Centers] (CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1, 2022.)

Section 20: Defense, Department of

20.1 20.1.2.

114.100 114.2

Departmental Administration (DOD) Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-73.[Administrative Management Office] (CC:No)

20.2 20.2.2.

115.100 115.4

Military Readiness [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Military Readiness] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

20.2.3. 115.5

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

20.2.4. 115.6

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Military Readiness] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Military Readiness]

Section 22: Early Care and Learning, Bright from the Start: Department of

22.1 22.1.2.

120.100 120.2

Child Care Services [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Child Care Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

22.2 22.2.1.

121.100 121.1

Nutrition Services [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Nutrition Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

22.2.2. 121.2

Increase funds for summer nutrition start-up grants to provide meals for youth in unserved or underserved counties.[Nutrition]

22.3 22.3.2.

122.100 122.4

Pre-Kindergarten Program [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Pre-Kindergarten Program] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

22.4 22.4.1.

123.100 123.1

Quality Initiatives [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Quality Initiatives] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

5,702,741

5,702,741

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

2,851,371

2,851,371

-

-

-

-

357,432

357,432

178,716

178,716

-

-

-

-

(4,037)

(4,037)

0

0

-

-

1,398,157

1,398,157

1,398,157

1,398,157

1,398,157

1,398,157

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

-

-

(4,037)

(4,037)

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

300,000

300,000

300,000

300,000

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2121

Item Number

House

Senate

Section 23: Economic Development, Department of

23.1

124.100 Departmental Administration (DEcD)

23.1.2. 124.2

[A] Reduce funds based on savings from current

vacancies with a projected start date of February 1,

2022.[Departmental Administration (DEcD)] (S:No)

23.2

125.100 Film, Video, and Music

23.2.2. 125.2

[A] Reduce funds based on savings from current

vacancies with a projected start date of February 1,

2022.[Film, Video, and Music] (S:No)

23.2.3. 125.3

Increase funds to establish the Georgia Center for

Music Innovation.[Film Video and Music]

(CC:Increase one-time funds for music tourism and

music industry development.)

23.5

128.10 Global Commerce

23.5.2. 128.2

[A] Reduce funds based on savings from current

vacancies with a projected start date of February 1,

2022.[Global Commerce] (S:No)

23.6

129.100 International Relations and Trade

23.6.2. 129.2

[A] Reduce funds based on savings from current

vacancies with a projected start date of February 1,

2022.[International Relations and Trade] (S:No)

23.7 23.7.2.

130.100 130.2

Rural Development [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Rural

Development] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

23.8

131.100 Small and Minority Business Development

23.8.2. 131.2

[A] Reduce funds based on savings from current

vacancies with a projected start date of February 1,

2022.[Small and Minority Business Development]

(S:No)

23.9

132.100 Tourism

23.9.2. 132.2

[A] Reduce funds based on savings from current

vacancies with a projected start date of February 1,

2022.[occurs in 2 subprograms] (S:No)

23.9.3. 132.3

Provide funds for the Georgia World Congress Center

Authority to complete the roof replacement. [Tourism

Marketing and Promotion] (S:No; Recognize project

in FY 2023.)(CC:Provide funds for the Georgia World

Congress Center Authority to complete the roof

replacement. )

Section 24: Education, Department of

24.1

133.100 Agricultural Education

24.1.2. 133.3

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Agricultural Education] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

24.1.3. 133.5

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Agricultural Education]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

(20,498)

(20,498)

(30,216) -

(30,216) -

(224,626) (56,209)
32,295

(224,626) (56,209)
32,295

(48,145)

(48,145)

(46,547) 28,800,000

(46,547) 28,800,000

11,099

11,099

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

0 1,000,000

0 1,000,000

0 0 32,295

0 0 32,295

0

0

0

0

0

0

11,099

11,099

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

(20,498)

(20,498)

(30,216) 1,000,000

(30,216) 1,000,000

(224,626) (56,209)
32,295

(224,626) (56,209)
32,295

(48,145)

(48,145)

(46,547) 28,800,000

(46,547) 28,800,000

11,099

11,099

0

0

2122

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House 24.2 24.2.2.
24.2.3.
24.3 24.3.2.
24.3.3.
24.3.4. 24.3.5. 24.4 24.4.2.
24.4.3.
24.6 24.6.2.

Senate 134.100 134.2
134.3
135.100 135.2
135.4
135.3 135.5 136.100 132.2
136.3
138.100 138.2

Item Number
Business and Finance Administration [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Business and Finance Administration] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Business and Finance Administration] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)
Central Office [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Central Office] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Central Office] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) [S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-73.[Central Office] Increase funds for the Association of Adapted Sports Programs.[Central Operations Admin]
Charter Schools [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Charter Schools] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Charter Schools] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Curriculum Development [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Curriculum Development] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

53,778

53,778

-

-

338,489

338,489

-
7,870

-
7,870

78,700

78,700

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

53,778

53,778

0

0

338,489

338,489

0
(4,037) 388,259
7,870

0
(4,037) 388,259
7,870

0 78,700

0 78,700

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

53,778

53,778

0

0

338,489

338,489

0
(4,037) 388,259
7,870

0
(4,037) 388,259
7,870

0 78,700

0 78,700

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House 24.6.3.
24.7 24.7.1.
24.7.2. 24.8 24.8.3
24.10 24.10.2.
24.10.3.
24.12 24.12.1.
24.12.2.

Senate 138.4
139.100 139.1
139.2 140.100 140.2
142.100 142.2
142.3
144.100 144.2
144.3

Item Number
[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Curriculum Development] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Federal Programs [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Federal Programs] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Federal Programs] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)
Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.[Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED)] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $2,000 to part-time employees, to include QBEfunded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.) Information Technology Services [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Information Technology Services] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Information Technology Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Nutrition [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Nutrition] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Nutrition] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,735,811

1,735,811

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

331,144

331,144

-

-

1,735,811

1,735,811

25,628

25,628

-

-

238,117

238,117

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

331,144

331,144

0

0

1,735,811

1,735,811

25,628

25,628

0

0

238,117

238,117

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

331,144

331,144

0

0

1,789,578

1,789,578

25,628

25,628

0

0

238,117

238,117

0

0

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House 24.12.3

Senate 144.1

24 24.13.2

145.100 145.1

24.14 24.14.2

146.100 146.2

24.14.3. 146.3

24.17 24.17.8.

149.100 149.8

24.17.9. 149.7

24.17.10 149.10 .

24.2 24.18.2

150.100 150.3

24.19 24.19.2.

151.100 151.2

24.19.3. 151.3

Item Number
Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all nutrition workers.[Nutrition Grants] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all nutrition workers.) Preschool Disabilities Services Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.[Preschool Disabilities Services] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $2,000 to part-time employees, to include QBEfunded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.)
Pupil Transportation Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all bus drivers.[Pupil Transportation Grants] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all bus drivers.) Provide funds to incentivize school systems to purchase alternative fuel school buses.[Pupil Transportation Grants]
Quality Basic Education Program Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all school nurses.[Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve] (S:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all school nurses.)(CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all school nurses.) Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.[Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $2,000 to part-time employees, to include QBEfunded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.) Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all custodians.[Indirect Cost] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all custodians.) Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all certified employees.[RESA: Core Services]
School Improvement [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[School Improvement] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [School Improvement] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

10,142,000

10,142,000

1,968,130

1,968,130

14,065,549 -
2,070,595

14,065,549 -
2,070,595

315,900,085

315,900,085

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

13,782,430

13,782,430

1,968,130

1,968,130

14,065,549 5,000,000 2,070,595

14,065,549 5,000,000 2,070,595

315,900,085

315,900,085

8,492,509 -
135,767

8,492,509 -
135,767

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

13,782,430

13,782,430

1,968,130

1,968,130

14,065,549 2,500,000 4,141,190

14,065,549 2,500,000 4,141,190

315,900,085

315,900,085

8,492,509 -
135,767

8,492,509 -
135,767

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

27,564,859

27,564,859

2,026,971

2,026,971

28,131,098 5,000,000 4,141,190

28,131,098 5,000,000 4,141,190

322,838,248

322,838,248

16,985,017

16,985,017

294,408 135,767

294,408 135,767

0

0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2125

House 24.20 24.20.1.
24.21 24.21.2.
24.21.3. 24.21.4.
24.21.5.
24.22 24.22.2.
24.22.3. 24.22.5.

Senate 152.100 152.1
153.100 153.5
153.6 153.3
153.2
154.100 154.3
154.5 154.4

Item Number
State Charter School Commission Administration [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[State Charter School Commission Administration] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.)
State Schools [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[State Schools] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [State Schools] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $1,000 to all school nurses and nutrition workers.[GAB] (S:Increase funds to provide a onetime salary supplement of $2,000 to all school nurses and $1,000 to all nutrition workers.)(CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to all school nurses and $2,000 to all nutrition workers.) Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $1,000 to parttime employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration. [GAB] (CC:Increase funds to provide a one-time salary supplement of $2,000 to full-time employees and $2,000 to part-time employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration.)
Technology/Career Education [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Technology/Career Education] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Technology/Career Education] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Provide funds to purchase equipment for construction industry certification, statewide.[Vocational Industry Certification] (CC: Increase funds to purchase equipment for four construction industry certification programs statewide.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

10,766

10,766

310,032

310,032

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

48,431

48,431

36,323

36,323

10,766

10,766

310,032

310,032

65,583

65,583

-

-

2,600,000

2,600,000

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

48,431

48,431

36,323

36,323

0 13,996

0 13,996

310,032

310,032

65,583

65,583

0

0

2,600,000

2,600,000

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

48,431

48,431

36,323

36,323

0 21,530

0 21,530

310,032

310,032

65,583

65,583

0

0

2,600,000

2,600,000

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Item Number

House

Senate

24.23

155.100 Testing

24.23.2. 155.3

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Testing] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

24.23.3. 155.4

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Testing] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

24.23.4. 155.2

Increase funds to administer Georgia Milestones in

accordance with federal requirements.[State

Mandated] (S:No)(CC:No)

24.23.5. 155.5

Reduce funds for unappropriated testing

requirements.[State Mandated] (CC:No)

Section 26: Forestry Commission, State

26.2

162.100 Forest Management

26.2.2. 162.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Forest Management] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

26.2.3. 162.3

funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Forest Management] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

26.4

164.100 Tree Seedling Nursery

26.4.1. 164.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Tree

Seedling Nursery] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

26.4.2. 164.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Tree Seedling Nursery] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 27: Governor, Office of the

27.1

165.100 Governor's Emergency Fund

27.1.1. 165.1

Increase funds to provide for statewide public safety

initiatives.[Governor's Emergency Fund]

27.2

166.100 Governor's Office

27.2.2. 166.2

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Governor's Office]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-
2,392,938 -

-
2,392,938 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

12,108

12,108

-
2,392,938 -
171,567

-
2,392,938 -
171,567

24,221

24,221

-

-

-

-

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

12,108

12,108

0

0

0 (2,973,165)
171,567

0 (2,973,165)
171,567

0 24,221

0 24,221

0

0

(4,037)

(4,037)

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

12,108

12,108

0
0 0 171,567

0
0 0 171,567

0 24,221

0 24,221

0

0

8,500,000 (4,037)

8,500,000 (4,037)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2127

Item Number

House

Senate

27.5

169.100 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland

Security Agency

27.5.2. 169.3

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Georgia Emergency Management and

Homeland Security Agency] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

27.5.3. 169.4

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Georgia Emergency Management and

Homeland Security Agency] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 28: Human Services, Department of

28.2

175.100 After School Care

28.2.1. 175.1

Reduce funds to reflect delayed implementation.[After

School Care] (S:No)(CC:No)

28.2.2. 175.2

Increase funds for contracts for Washington Street

Community Center for after school programs.[After

School Care] (CC:Increase one-time funds for

contracts for after school programs statewide.)

28.5

178.100 Child Welfare Services

28.5.2. 178.2

Increase funds for contracts for vocational training

services with Broken Shackle Ranch.[Child Welfare

Services] (CC:Increase one-time funds for vocational

training services.)

28.7

180.300 Departmental Administration (DHS)

28.7.3. 180.3

Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies.

[General Administration]

28.7.4. 180.4

Redirect $4,100,000 in unutilized funds to address

programmatic costs associated with high-need youth

and reduce operating.[General Administration]

(S:No)(CC:No)

28.9

182.100 Elder Community Living Services

28.9.2. 182.2

Increase funds for the American Rescue Plan state

match requirement for meals, supportive services,

family caregiver support, and preventive health

services to the Area Agencies on Aging. (Total Funds:

$40,712,367)[Home and Community Based Services

(HCBS)] (H:Provide funds for the American Rescue

Plan state match and partial local match for meals,

support services, family caregiver support, and

preventive health services to the Areas on Aging.(Total

Funds: $42,209,198))(S:Increase funds for the

American Rescue Plan state match requirement for

meals, supportive services, family caregiver support,

and preventive health services to the Area Agencies on

Aging. (Total Funds: $40,712,367))(CC:Provide funds

for the American Rescue Plan state match and partial

local match for meals, support services, family

caregiver support, and preventive health services to

the Areas on Aging.(Total Funds: $42,209,198))

28.12

184.100 Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

28.12.2. 184.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Federal Eligibility Benefit Services]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-
-
-
2,718,854

-
-
-
2,718,854

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

414,485

414,485

-

-

(2,363,982) -

(2,363,982) -

-

-

(514,871) (2,600,000)

(514,871) (2,600,000)

4,215,684

4,215,684

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

414,485

414,485

0

0

0 80,000
100,000
(283,179) 0
2,718,854

0 80,000
100,000
(283,179) 0
2,718,854

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

414,485

414,485

0

0

0 80,000
100,000
(283,179) 0
4,215,684

0 80,000
100,000
(283,179) 0
4,215,684

0

0

2128

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Item Number

House

Senate

28.23

195.100 Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia

Industries for the Blind

28.23.1. 195.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:

Georgia Industries for the Blind] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of

29.1

198.100 Departmental Administration (COI)

29.1.2. 198.2

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Departmental Administration (COI)]

29.4

201.100 Insurance Regulation

29.4.2. 201.2

Reduce funds and recognize $968,743 in additional

revenue from collected fees, pursuant to O.C.G.A.

33-8-1.[Insurance Regulation and Consumer

Services] (S:Reduce funds and recognize $568,743 in

additional revenue from collected fees, pursuant to

O.C.G.A. 33-8-1.)(CC:Reduce funds and recognize

$968,743 in additional revenue from collected fees,

pursuant to O.C.G.A. 33-8-1.)

Section 30: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

30.1

204.100 Bureau Administration

30.1.3. 204.3

Provide funds for the replacement of 33 vehicles for

which the total cost of ownership exceeds book

value.[Bureau Administration] (S:Increase funds for

the replacement of 24 vehicles for which the total cost

of ownership exceeds book value.)(CC:Increase funds

for the replacement of 24 vehicles for which the total

cost of ownership exceeds book value.)

30.1.4. 204.4

Provide funds for headquarters facility security

enhancements.[Bureau Administration]

30.3

206.100 Forensic Scientific Services

30.3.2. 206.2

[P] Provide funds to replace and improve laboratory

equipment.[occurs in 6 subprograms]

30.4

207.100 Regional Investigative Services

30.4.2. 207.2

Provide funds for the replacement of 107 vehicles for

which the total cost of ownership exceeds book value

and law enforcement equipment, which has exceeded

its expected useful life.[Regional Investigations]

(H:Provide funds for the replacement of 74 vehicles

for which the total cost of ownership exceeds book

value and law enforcement equipment, which has

exceeded its expected useful life.)(S:Increase funds for

the replacement of 21 vehicles for which the total cost

of ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement

equipment and increase funds for 3 additional

investigative vehicles.)(CC:Increase funds for the

replacement of 21 vehicles for which the total cost of

ownership exceeds book value and law enforcement

equipment and increase funds for 3 additional

30.4.3. 207.3

investigative vehicles.) Provide funds for two temporary positions, two full-

time positions, and associated costs to investigate

elections complaints.[Regional Investigations] (H &

S:Provide funds for four full-time positions and

associated costs to investigate elections

complaints.)(CC:Provide funds for four full-time

positions and associated costs to investigate elections

complaints.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,535,000 5,300,000

1,535,000 5,300,000

469,102

469,102

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

301,420

301,420

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

301,420

301,420

(968,743)

-

(4,037)

0

(568,743)

(4,037) 0

828,000

828,000

596,573

596,573

1,000,000 1,535,000 4,472,000

1,000,000 1,535,000 4,472,000

3,000,000 1,535,000 3,839,500

3,000,000 1,535,000 3,839,500

483,495

483,495

483,078

483,078

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

301,420

301,420

(4,037) (968,743)

(4,037) 0

596,573

596,573

1,500,000 3,806,941 3,839,500

1,500,000 3,806,941 3,839,500

483,078

483,078

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2129

Item Number

House

Senate

30.5

208.100 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

30.5.2. 208.3

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Criminal Justice Coordinating Council]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

30.5.3. 208.4

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Criminal Justice Coordinating Council]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

30.5.4. 208.2

Provide funds for the Georgia Crime Victims

Emergency Fund.[Victims Services] (H:Increase funds

for the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund by

$6,505,148 by redirecting $1,881,238 in unallocated

training funds and providing $4,623,910 in new state

funds.)(S:Increase funds for the Georgia Crime

Victims Emergency Fund and redirect all unallocated,

unexpensable training and grant funds by June 30,

2022.)(CC:Provide funds for the Georgia Crime

Victims Emergency Fund.)

30.5.5. 208.5

Increase funds to establish a local first responder

grant.[Criminal Justice Services] (CC:Increase one-

time funds for local first responder grants.)

30.5.6. 208.6

Reduce funds for unallocated training grants.

[Criminal Justice Services]

Section 31: Juvenile Justice, Department of

31.2

212.100 Departmental Administration (DJJ)

31.2.2. 212.3

[S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn

positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Departmental Administration

(DJJ)] (CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for

filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce

turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1,

2022.)

31.3

213.100 Secure Commitment (YDCs)

31.3.2. 213.4

[S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn

positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Secure Commitment (YDCs)]

(CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled

juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce

turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1,

2022.)

31.4

214.100 Secure Detention (RYDCs)

31.4.2. 214.6

[S] Increase funds for a $4,000 increase for sworn

positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure,

effective April 1, 2022.[Secure Detention (RYDCs)]

(CC:Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled

juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce

turnover and overtime exposure, effective April 1,

2022.)

Section 32: Labor, Department of

32.1

215.100 Departmental Administration (DOL)

32.1.2. 215.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Departmental Administration (DOL)]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

201,198

201,198

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

201,198

201,198

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

201,198

201,198

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

4,623,910

4,623,910

4,623,910

4,623,910

6,505,148

6,505,148

8,123,910

8,123,910

-

-

-

-

375,000

375,000

375,000

375,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,881,238)

(1,881,238)

-

-

-

-

3,235

3,235

1,618

1,618

-

-

-

-

354,198

354,198

177,099

177,099

-

-

-

-

766,619

766,619

383,310

383,310

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

2130

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Item Number

House 32.1.3.

Senate 215.2

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Departmental Administration (DOL)]

32.4

218.100 Unemployment Insurance

32.4.2. 218.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Unemployment Insurance]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 33: Law, Department of

33.1

220.100 Department of Law

33.1.2. 220.2

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Department of Law]

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of

34.3

224.100 Environmental Protection

34.3.2. 224.4

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Environmental Protection] (S:Increase funds

for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-

time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-

time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

34.3.3. 224.5

funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Environmental Protection]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

34.7

228.100 Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

34.7.2. 228.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Parks

Recreation and Historic Sites] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

34.7.3. 228.5

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Parks Recreation and Historic Sites]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

34.7.5. 228.4

Increase funds for repairs and renovations to parks and

recreational facilities.[Park Operations]

Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of

35.3

233.100 Victim Services

35.3.2. 233.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Victim Services] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

(4,037)

(4,037)

0

0

1,761,186

1,761,186

(4,037) 1,761,186

(4,037) 1,761,186

-

-

0

0

711,746

711,746

711,746

711,746

-

-

0

0

14,960,000 12,110

14,960,000 12,110

29,920,000 12,110

29,920,000 12,110

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

(4,037)

(4,037)

0

0

(4,037) 1,761,186

(4,037) 1,761,186

0

0

711,746

711,746

0

0

29,920,000 12,110

29,920,000 12,110

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2131

Item Number

House

Senate

Section 36: State Properties Commission

36.2

235.100 Payments to Georgia Building Authority

36.2.1. 235.1

Provide funding for state prison facility

transformation.[Payments to Georgia Building

Authority] (H:Provide funding for state prison facility

transformation and to include $6,726,560 for

technology projects for promoting offender health,

safety, and security.)(S:Increase funds for state prison

facility transformation.)(CC:Increase funds for state

prison facility transformation.)

36.2.2. 235.2

Provide funds for the migration plan for Capitol Hill to

maximize operational efficiencies by consolidating

agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol Hill.[Payments to

Georgia Building Authority] (S:No; Recognize project

in FY2023.)(CC:Provide funds for the migration plan

for Capitol Hill to maximize operational efficiencies

by consolidating agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol

Hill.)

Section 37: Public Defender Council, Georgia

37.2

237.100 Public Defenders

37.2.2. 237.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Public Defenders] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

Section 38: Public Health, Department of

38.1

238.100 Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

38.1.2. 238.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Adolescent and Adult Health

Promotion] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.2 38.2.2.

239.100 239.2

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Adult Essential Health Treatment

Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.3 38.3.2.

240.100 240.3

Departmental Administration (DPH) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Departmental Administration (DPH)]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.3.3. 240.2

Reduce funds to reflect workforce

efficiencies.[Departmental Administration (DPH)]

(CC:No)

38.4

241.100 Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System

Improvement

38.4.2. 241.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Emergency Preparedness/Trauma

System Improvement] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

432,500,000

432,500,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

432,500,000

432,500,000

45,000,000

45,000,000

1,493,690

1,493,690

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

432,500,000

432,500,000

0

0

1,493,690

1,493,690

0

0

0

0

0

0

(204,635) 0

(204,635) 0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

432,500,000

432,500,000

45,000,000

45,000,000

1,493,690

1,493,690

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2132

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Item Number

House

Senate

38.5

242.100 Epidemiology

38.5.2. 242.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Epidemiology] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.6

243.100 Immunization

38.6.2. 243.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Immunization] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.7

244.100 Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment

Services

38.7.2. 244.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Infant and Child Essential Health

Treatment Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.8

245.100 Infant and Child Health Promotion

38.8.2. 245.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Infant and Child Health Promotion]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.9

246.100 Infectious Disease Control

38.9.2. 246.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Infectious Disease Control]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

38.10

247.100 Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

38.10.2. 247.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Inspections and Environmental Hazard

Control] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of

39.1

252.100 Aviation

39.1.1. 252.1

[S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.[Aviation]

39.2 39.2.1.

253.100 253.1

Capitol Police Services Increase funds for one-time funding.[Capitol Police

Services]

39.2.2. 253.2

Increase funds for a $1,000 salary supplement

beginning April 1, 2022 for Capitol Police Services

with a jurisdiction to combat crime in the metro

Atlanta area.[Capitol Police Services]

39.3

254.100 Departmental Administration (DPS)

39.3.1. 254.1

[S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.[Departmental

Administration (DPS)]

39.4

255.100 Field Offices and Services

39.4.1. 255.1

[S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.[Field Offices

and Services]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

109,904 -
390,252
5,869,071

109,904 -
390,252
5,869,071

109,904 -
390,252
5,869,071

109,904 -
390,252
5,869,071

95,000 325,000 26,282
335,000
5,225,000

95,000 325,000 26,282
335,000
5,225,000

95,000 325,000 26,282
335,000
5,225,000

95,000 325,000 26,282
335,000
5,225,000

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2133

Item Number

House

Senate

39.5

256.100 Motor Carrier Compliance

39.5.1. 256.1

[S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.[Motor Carrier

Compliance]

39.6

257.100 Office of Public Safety Officer Support

39.6.1. 257.1

[S] Increase funds for a $5,000 pay increase for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees to address

agency recruitment and retention needs.[Office of

Public Safety Officer Support]

39.6.2. 257.2

Increase funds to provide for additional therapy K-

9s.[Office of Public Safety Officer Support]

39.10 39.10.2.

261.100 261.3

Office of Highway Safety [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Office

of Highway Safety] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

39.10.3. 261.4

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Office of Highway Safety]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 40: Public Service Commission

40.1

262.100 Commission Administration (PSC)

40.1.2. 262.4

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Commission Administration (PSC)] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

40.1.3. 262.6

state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Commission Administration (PSC)]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

40.1.4. 262.5

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Commission Administration (PSC)]

40.2 40.2.2.

263.100 263.2

Facility Protection [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Facility Protection] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

40.2.3. 263.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Facility Protection] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

458,212

458,212

55,245 -

55,245 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

458,212

458,212

55,245 -
68,627

55,245 -
68,627

-

-

2,442

2,442

-
27,812

-
27,812

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

1,610,000

1,610,000

45,000 -
68,627

45,000 -
68,627

0

0

2,442

2,442

0

0

(20,184) 27,812

(20,184) 27,812

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

1,610,000

1,610,000

45,000 150,000 68,627

45,000 150,000 68,627

0

0

2,442

2,442

0

0

(20,184) 27,812

(20,184) 27,812

0

0

2134

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Item Number

House

Senate

40.3

264.100 Utilities Regulation

40.3.2. 264.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Utilities Regulation] (S:Increase funds for one-

time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

40.3.3. 264.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Utilities Regulation] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia Board of

41.1 41.1.2.

265.100 265.3

Agricultural Experiment Station [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Agricultural Experiment Station] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

state funded to address agency retention needs.)

41.1.3. 265.4

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Agricultural Experiment Station]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

41.2

266.100 Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Contract

41.2.1. 266.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Contract] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

41.3 41.3.2.

267.100 267.2

Cooperative Extension Service [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Cooperative Extension Service] (S:Increase

funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a

one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all

full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly

state funded to address agency retention needs.)

41.3.3. 267.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Cooperative Extension Service]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

786

786

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

786

786

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

786

786

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

1,062,810

1,062,810

1,062,810

1,062,810

1,062,810

1,062,810

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

216,618

216,618

216,618

216,618

216,618

216,618

-

-

981,679

981,679

981,679

981,679

981,679

981,679

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2135

House 41.4 41.4.2.
41.4.3.
41.5 41.5.2.
41.5.3.
41.6 41.6.2.
41.6.3. 41.7 41.7.2.

Senate 268.100 268.2
268.3
269.1 269.2
269.3
270.100 270.2
270.3 271.100 271.2

Item Number
Enterprise Innovation Institute [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Enterprise Innovation Institute] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Enterprise Innovation Institute] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Forestry Cooperative Extension [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Forestry Cooperative Extension] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Forestry Cooperative Extension] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)
Forestry Research [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Forestry Research] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Forestry Research] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Georgia Archives [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Georgia Archives] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

381,033

381,033

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

381,033

381,033

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

381,033

381,033

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

20,283

20,283

20,283

20,283

20,283

20,283

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

150,091

150,091

150,091

150,091

150,091

150,091

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

22,808

22,808

22,808

22,808

22,808

22,808

2136

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House 41.8 41.8.2.
41.10 41.10.2.
41.10.3.
41.10.4. 41.11 41.11.2.
41.11.3.
41.12 41.12.2.
41.14 41.14.2.

Senate 272.100 272.3
274.100 274.4
274.2
274.3 275.100 275.2
275.3
276.100 276.2
278.100 278.3

Item Number
Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) Georgia Tech Research Institute [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Georgia Tech Research Institute] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)] (S:No)(CC:No) Increase funds for one-time funding for Georgia-based positions.[Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)]
Marine Institute [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Marine Institute] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Marine Institute] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Marine Resources Extension Center [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Marine Resources Extension Center] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) Public Libraries [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Public Libraries] (S:Increase funds for onetime funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

10,197

10,197

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

10,197

10,197

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

10,197

10,197

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

10,338,011

10,338,011

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

7,847,928

7,847,928

7,847,928

7,847,928

-

-

12,170

12,170

12,170

12,170

12,170

12,170

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

56,791

56,791

56,791

56,791

56,791

56,791

-

-

92,206

92,206

92,206

92,206

92,206

92,206

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2137

House 41.14.3.

Senate 278.5

41.15 41.15.2.

279.100 279.2

41.17 41.17.2.

281.100 281.3

41.17.3. 281.4

41.18 41.18.2.

282.100 282.12

41.18.3. 282.15

41.18.4. 282.2

41.18.6. 282.6

41.18.7. 41.18.8.

282.3 282.8

41.18.9. 282.5

41.18.10 282.7 .

41.18.11 282.11 .

Item Number
[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Public Libraries] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)
Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives Provide funding for equipment and facilities to establish the Integrative Precision Agriculture Research & Demonstration Farm.[Health Professions Initiative]
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Skidaway Institute of Oceanography] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Skidaway Institute of Oceanography] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)
Teaching [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Teaching] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment pay increase to begin no later than July 1, 2022. [Teaching] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Provide funds to complete the construction of the nursing simulation lab at Albany State University.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds for equipment for the Academic Renovation and Campus Infrastructure project at Fort Valley State University.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds to purchase equipment for Augusta University programs.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Nursing and Health Science Simulation Lab facility at Albany State University.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds for equipment for the Bandy Gym Student Recreation renovations at Dalton State College.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Humanities Building renovation and infrastructure project at University of West Georgia.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center at Georgia Southern University.[Resident Instruction]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 1,600,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

-
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 1,600,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

57,805

57,805

-

-

41,484,024

41,484,024

-
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 1,600,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

-
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 1,600,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

57,805

57,805

0

0

41,484,024

41,484,024

0
767,187 894,029 5,800,000 1,837,187 853,091 2,925,000
3,064,913

0
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 2,000,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

2,010,000 57,805

2,010,000 57,805

0

0

41,484,024

41,484,024

0
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 1,600,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

0
930,000 1,100,000 6,300,000 1,600,000
900,000 3,000,000
3,300,000

2138

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House 41.18.12 .
41.18.13 .

Senate 282.9
282.10

41.18.14 . 41.18.15 . 41.18.16 .

282.13 282.14 282.2

41.19 41.19.2.

283.100 283.2

41.20 41.20.2.

284.100 284.2

41.22 41.22.2.

286.100 286.3

41.24 41.24.2.

288.100 288.5

41.24.8. 288.8

Item Number
Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Poultry Science Complex - Phase I at the University of Georgia.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Agriculture Facilities enhancement project at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. [Resident Instruction] Provide funds to design the Research Tower at Georgia State University.[Resident Instruction] Provide funds to design Phase II of the University of North Georgia expansion.[Resident Instruction] Increase funds for design and construction of the Interdisciplinary STEM building at Kennesaw State University.[Resident Instruction] Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefiteligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees funded by federal and other funds to address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission] (S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a onetime salary adjustment to provide parity for all fulltime, benefit-eligible state employees not directly state funded to address agency retention needs.) Increase funds for one-time funding of the Learning Neighborhoods Community project.[Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

3,200,000

3,200,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

3,200,000

3,200,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

5,000,000 2,000,000
-

5,000,000 2,000,000
-

4,057

4,057

734,231

734,231

272,903

272,903

278,544

278,544

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

2,490,962

3,200,000

1,489,465

1,500,000

2,500,000 1,610,000 2,848,612

5,000,000 2,000,000 4,600,000

4,057

4,057

734,231

734,231

272,903

272,903

278,544

278,544

309,570

309,570

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

3,200,000

3,200,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

5,000,000 2,000,000 4,600,000

5,000,000 2,000,000 4,600,000

4,057

4,057

734,231

734,231

272,903

272,903

278,544

278,544

309,570

309,570

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

2139

Item Number

House

Senate

Section 42: Revenue, Department of

42.10

298.100 Taxpayer Services

42.10.2. 298.2

Utilize $1,600,000,000 in prior year undesignated state

funds surplus to provide a one-time additional refund

for tax year 2021 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00

for head of household filers, and $500.00 for married

filing jointly.[Call Handling and Tracking]

(G:Yes)(H:Yes; Administer prior year undesignated

state fund surplus in accordance with the provisions

prescribed and passed by the General Assembly for

Tax Year 2021. )(S:Yes; Utilize $1,600,000,000 in

prior year undesignated state funds surplus to provide

a one-time additional refund for tax year 2021 of

$250.00 for single filers, $375.00 for head of

household filers, and $500.00 for married filing jointly

in accordance with HB1302 (2022 Session).)(CC:Yes;

Administer prior year undesignated state fund

surplus in accordance with the provisions prescribed

and passed by the General Assembly for Tax Year

2021 in HB 1302 (2022 Session).)

Section 43: Secretary of State

43.4

302.100 Office Administration (SOS)

43.4.2. 302.2

[S] Reduce funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-7-

3.[Office Administration (SOS)]

43.7

305.100 Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

43.7.2. 305.2

Reduce funds for licensure issuance delays.[Georgia

Access to Medical Cannabis Commission]

(CC:Reduce funds for licensure issuance delays.)

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia

44.2

308.100 Dual Enrollment

44.2.1. 308.10 Reduce funds based on projections. [Dual Enrollment]

44.3

309.100 Engineer Scholarship

44.3.1. 309.10 Increase funds to meet projected need. [Engineer

Scholarship]

44.4

310.100 Georgia Military College Scholarship

44.4.1. 310.1

Reduce funds to meet the projected need.[Georgia

Military College Scholarship] (CC:No)

44.5

311.100 HERO Scholarship

44.5.1. 311.1

Reduce funds to meet the projected need.[HERO

Scholarship] (CC:No)

44.11

317.100 North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

44.11.1. 317.1

Reduce funds to meet the projected need.[North

Georgia Military Scholarship Grants] (CC:No)

44.12

318.100 North Georgia ROTC Grants

44.12.1. 318.1

Reduce funds to meet the projected need.[North

Georgia ROTC Grants] (CC:No)

44.15

321.100 Service Cancelable Loans

44.15.1. 321.2

Increase funds for service cancelable loan payments to

provide for recruitment and retention for full-time

medical examiners employed by the Georgia Bureau of

Investigation. [Medical Examiner Loan Payment]

44.16

322.100 Tuition Equalization Grants

44.16.1. 322.1

Reduce funds to meet the projected need.[Tuition

Equalization Grants]

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

-

-

-

-

(3,442,864) 111,300 -

(3,442,864) 111,300 -

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

(4,037) (200,000)

(4,037) (200,000)

(7,256,478) 57,050
(294,424) (398,042) (186,854) (213,283)
-

(7,256,478) 57,050
(294,424) (398,042) (186,854) (213,283)
-

(1,923,496)

(1,923,496)

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

(4,037) (50,000)

(4,037) (50,000)

(6,501,026) 111,300 0 0 0 0 100,000

(6,501,026) 111,300 0 0 0 0 100,000

(923,496)

(923,496)

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Item Number

House

Senate

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia

46.1

326.100 Adult Education

46.1.2. 326.2

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention needs.[Adult

Education] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

address agency retention needs.)

46.1.3. 326.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Adult Education] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

46.3 46.3.2.

328.100 328.2

Economic Development and Customized Services [S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Economic Development and Customized

Services] (S:Increase funds for one-time

funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time salary

adjustment to provide parity for all full-time, benefit-

eligible state employees not directly state funded to

46.3.3. 328.3

address agency retention needs.) [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Economic Development and Customized

Services] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

46.4

329.100 Governor's Office of Workforce Development

46.4.1. 329.1

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Governor's Office of Workforce Development]

(S:Increase funds for one-time funding.)(CC:Increase

funds for a one-time salary adjustment to provide

parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees not directly state funded to address agency

retention needs.)

46.4.2. 329.2

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Governor's Office of Workforce

Development] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

46.4.3. 329.3

Increase funds for Jumpstart for an employment

program for 160 organ transplant

recipients.[Governor's Office of Workforce

Development] (CC:Increase one-time funds for

reemployment programs for organ transplant

recipients.)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

606,334

606,334

606,334

606,334

606,334

606,334

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

654,797

654,797

654,797

654,797

654,797

654,797

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

171,725

171,725

171,725

171,725

171,725

171,725

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

100,000

100,000

100,000

100,000

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Item Number

House

Senate

46.6

331.100 Technical Education

46.6.2. 331.8

[S] Increase funds for a one-time salary adjustment to

provide parity for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

employees funded by federal and other funds to

address agency recruitment and retention

needs.[Technical Education] (S:Increase funds for

one-time funding.)(CC:Increase funds for a one-time

salary adjustment to provide parity for all full-time,

benefit-eligible state employees not directly state

funded to address agency retention needs.)

46.6.3. 331.10 [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Technical Education] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

46.6.4. 331.2

Provide funds to implement the Dual Achievement

Program pilot (SB 204, 2021 Session).[Credit

Technical Instruction] (S:Increase funds to implement

the Dual Achievement Program pilot (SB 204, 2021

Session) with personnel starting on April 1,

2022.)(CC:Increase funds to implement the Dual

Achievement Program pilot (SB 204, 2021 Session)

with personnel starting on April 1, 2022.)

46.6.9. 331.3

Increase funds to replace obsolete equipment.[Credit

Technical Instruction] (S:Increase funds to replace

obsolete equipment and capital improvements.)

(CC:Increase funds to replace obsolete equipment

and capital improvements.)

46.6.10. 331.9

Increase funds to purchase equipment for construction

industry certification programs statewide.[Credit

Technical Instruction] (CC: Increase funds to

purchase equipment for two construction industry

certification programs statewide.)

Section 47: Transportation, Department of

47.4 47.4.1.

334.100 334.3

Data Collection, Compliance, and Reporting [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Data Collection, Compliance, and

Reporting] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.5

335.100 Departmental Administration (DOT)

47.5.1. 335.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Departmental Administration (DOT)]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.6 47.6.2.

336.100 336.10

Intermodal [S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Intermodal] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.6.5. 336.4

Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline

railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck

traffic on state highways.[Rail]

47.6.9. 336.8

Increase funds for airport aid.[Airport Aid]

47.6.10 336.9

Increase funds for state railroad clearing.[Rail]

(CC:No)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

8,497,115

8,497,115

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

8,497,115

8,497,115

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

8,497,115

8,497,115

1,536,386

1,536,386

1,536,386

1,536,386

0 938,193

0 938,193

0 938,193

0 938,193

10,000,000

10,000,000

10,000,000

10,000,000

11,000,000

11,000,000

10,500,000

10,500,000

-

-

-

-

1,300,000

1,300,000

1,300,000

1,300,000

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

10,346,974

10,346,974

10,346,974

10,346,974

10,696,974

10,696,974

-

-

-

-

15,000,000

15,000,000

18,500,000

18,500,000

-

-

-

-

750,000

750,000

0

0

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Item Number

House

Senate

47.9

339.100 Planning

47.9.1. 339.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Planning] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.11

340.100 Program Delivery Administration

47.11.1. 340.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Program Delivery Administration]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.13

341.100 Routine Maintenance

47.13.1. 341.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Routine Maintenance] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.14

342.100 Traffic Management and Control

47.14.1. 342.3

[S] The agency is directed and authorized to submit to

federal authorizers for funds for the benefit of federal

and other-funded employees to provide for a cost-of-

living adjustment pay increase to begin no later than

July 1, 2022. [Traffic Management and Control]

(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

47.18

500.100 Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Match

47.18.1. 500.1

Increase funds for the required state match for the

federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

projects.[Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs

Act Match]

47.18.2. 500.2

Increase funds to recognize prior year allocated

unexpensed motor fuel to provide the required state

match for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs

Act (IIJA).[Federal Infrastructure Investment and

Jobs Act Match]

47.18.3. 500.99 The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the

required state match funds for federal Infrastructure

Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects.[Federal

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match] (S:Yes)

(CC:Yes)

Section 48: Veterans Service, Department of

48.1

345.100 Departmental Administration (DVS)

48.1.3. 345.3

Reduce funds to reflect workforce

efficiencies.[Departmental Administration (DVS)]

48.1.4. 345.4

Increase funds for the Georgia Military Veterans Hall

of Fame equipment.[Departmental Administration

(DVS)]

48.2 48.2.2.

346.100 346.2

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Reduce funds to reflect workforce

efficiencies.[Glennville]

48.2.3. 346.3

Reduce funds for delay in establishment of a veterans

cemetery in Augusta.[Milledgeville]

48.4 48.4.3.

348.100 348.3

Veterans Benefits Reduce funds to reflect workforce efficiencies.[Field

Operations]

Section 50: Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

50.1 50.1.1.

351.100 351.1

GO Bonds Issued Increase funds to provide for the July 2022 debt

service payment.[GO Bonds Issued] (S:No)

50.1.3. 351.3

Increase funds for debt service.[GO Bonds Issued]

(S:No)(CC:No)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-

-

-

-

166,464,289

166,464,289

83,232,145

83,232,145

-

-

-

-

0

23,404,427

0

23,404,427

-

-

-

-

0

0

0

0

-
-
378,431,473 12,730,722

-
-
378,431,473 12,730,722

(34,104) -
(14,741) -
(27,380)
131,433,064 768,315

(34,104) -
(14,741) -
(27,380)
131,433,064 768,315

0 1,150
0 (1,000,000)
0
0 0

0 1,150
0 (1,000,000)
0
0 0

(17,052) 1,150
(7,370) (1,000,000)
(13,690)
378,431,473 0

(17,052) 1,150
(7,370) (1,000,000)
(13,690)
378,431,473 0

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House 50.1.5.

Senate 351.5

Item Number
Redirect $3,047,422 in 20-year issued bonds from FY2020 for the Office of the Secretary of State for the purpose of replacing election voting systems to be used by the Office of the Secretary of State for a new voter registration system.[GO Bonds Issued] (S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Gov's Recommendation

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

-

-

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

Section 52: Salary Adjustments

2.)

In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a one-time pay supplement of $3,750 for active, fulltime, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches, except those positions referenced in O.C.G.A. 45-7-3, based on the number of pay periods an individual was employed by the state between July 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.

5.)

(c)

to provide for a $1,000 $2,000 one-time salary supplement to local school systems for part-time employees, to include QBE-funded instructional staff, school support staff, school administration, and central administration;

5.)

(d)

to provide for a $1,000 $2,000 one-time salary supplement to all local nutrition workers, local school bus drivers, local RESA certified staff, and for a $1,000 $2,000 one-time salary supplement for local custodians.

12)

In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for an additional $4,000 $2,000 salary increase for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees in sworn positions within the Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of April 1, 2022.

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. There is hereby also appropriated $1,600,000,000 to provide a one-time additional refund for tax year 2021 of $250.00 for single filers, $375.00 for head of household filers, and $500.000 for married filing jointly.

Section 55: Flex

For purposes of the appropriations for the "Capital Construction Projects," "Capital Maintenance Projects," "Local Road Assistance Administration", and "Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Match" 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 four 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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Representative England of the 116th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 910.

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

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett E Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley E Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 974. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Marin of the 96th, Park of the 101st, McLaurin of the 51st, Clark of the 108th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2022, as Public Library Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 975. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delta Sigma Theta's Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter on its 25th Chapter Anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 976. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Jones of the 47th, Burns of the 159th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Braves and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
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 1494 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 1461 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1435 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Friday, March 11, 2022, 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., Friday, March 11, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, March 11, 2022

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

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Belton E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie E Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner E Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland E Holly E Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett E Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor

E Mallow Martin Mathiak Mathis McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Neal Nelson Newton
E Nguyen Nix Oliver
E Paris Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V E Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Thomas of the 65th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd, Clark of the 108th, Kirby of the 114th, Marin of the 96th, Moore of the 95th, Park of the 101st, Thomas of the 39th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Russell Burt, Silver City 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.
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 1551. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from Pike County School District ad valorem taxation for certain

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residents, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3824), as amended, so as to increase the exemptions from school district taxes for residents who are age 62 or older and to provide for a new exemption regardless of income for residents who are age 70 or older; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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 1552. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Hopson of the 153rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Union City Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

By unanimous consent, the 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 1557. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for an office of county manager; to provide for the duties, powers, and role of the county manager; to revise provisions related to meetings of the commission; to revise the duties, powers, and role of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to reduce the bond of the chairperson; to revise the list of named county departments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 868 HB 1536 HB 1538 HB 1540

HB 1535 HB 1537 HB 1539 HB 1541

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HB 1542 HB 1544 HB 1546 HB 1548 HB 1550 HB 1554 HR 937 HR 939 HR 941 HR 943 SB 379 SB 393

HB 1543 HB 1545 HB 1547 HB 1549 HB 1553 HR 936 HR 938 HR 940 HR 942 SB 345 SB 381 SB 441

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 1519 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1533 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1547 Do Pass

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

Representative Dickey of the 140th 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 1496 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1522 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 140th
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 and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 911 HR 593 HR 626

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

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

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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 842 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 894 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

Representative Carpenter of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment 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:

HB 1516 Do Pass SR 477 Do Pass

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

Representative Erwin of the 28th District, Vice-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 1184 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1474 Do Pass

HB 1283 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1482 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Erwin of the 28th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Election Integrity, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Special Committee on Election Integrity 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 1464 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
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 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 822 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 469 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 120th
Chairman
Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 923 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1404 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1484 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
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 1515 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Petrea of the 166th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1531 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Petrea of the 166th
Chairman
Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1418 Do Pass HB 1495 Do Pass HB 1510 Do Pass

HB 1488 Do Pass HB 1509 Do Pass HB 1529 Do Pass

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

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 1068 Do Pass HB 1390 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1527 Do Pass

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1528 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 133rd District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1479 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 133rd
Vice-Chairman
Representative Collins of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 830 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 68th
Chairman
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 820 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 304 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1041 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1291 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 424 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1053 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1330 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

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

HB 689
HB 725 HB 839 HB 895

Georgia Crime Information Center; persons who are victims of an offense of trafficking may petition the clerk of court to have sealed certain criminal history record information; provide (JudyNC-Gaines-117th) Council on American Indian Concerns; revise membership (SP&CA-Lim-99th)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 2045S) Mableton, City of; incorporate (Substitute)(GAff-Thomas-39th) Criminal procedure; restrictions of the disclosure of personal information of nonsworn employees; provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Crowe-110th)

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HB 1232 HB 1343
HB 1391 HB 1409 HB 1433 HB 1438 HB 1452

Motor vehicles; temporary license plates and operating permits; revise terminology (Substitute)(MotV-Barton-5th) Military; requirement of adjutant general to publish personal information of commissioned officers of the organized militia; eliminate (Substitute)(D&VA-Clark-147th) Criminal procedure; compensation for public defenders and assistant public defenders; revise (JudyNC-Gunter-8th) Labor and industrial relations; workers' compensation benefits; change certain provisions (I&L-Werkheiser-157th) Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; revise and update composition of advisory board (JudyNC-Ballinger-23rd) Transportation, Department of; meetings for election of board members; amend notice provisions (Trans-Thomas-21st) Domestic relations; dating violence protective orders; revise a definition (JudyNC-Gaines-117th)

Structured Rule

HB 934

Sales and use tax; special district mass transportation; local government; provisions (W&M-Leverett-33rd)

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

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

Pursuant to HR 976, the House congratulated the Atlanta Braves and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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

HB 1418. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as authorize a tax for public health care purposes; 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 1488. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham, approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3859), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the composition and elections of the City of Pelham 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 1495. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 610), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; 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 1509. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mallow of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1510. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mallow of the 163rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, 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 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 1529. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, DeLoach of the 167th, Werkheiser of the 157th and others:

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.

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S

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, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S E Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Burnough
Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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 333. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to remove bonding requirements for authorized institutions; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 562. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th, Walker III of the 20th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by Russia to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 565. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Brass of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1407. 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 Dawson, approved April 2, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3536), so as to increase the terms of office for future mayors and councilmembers to four years; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1431. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Rincon; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1432. By Representatives Wade of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Dawson County, approved April 23, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4680), as amended, so as to provide for the appointment of the fifth member of the board; to conform the appointment process for the other members of the board with state law; to provide for staggered terms of the board; to revise the

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duties of the election supervisor; to provide for the appointment and duties of a chairperson and secretary of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1463. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty 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 1465. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Mitchell County, approved March 4, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2239), as amended, so as to change the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office for current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1466. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Hopson of the 153rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Dougherty 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 1470. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Gilmer 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 1471. By Representative Erwin of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to divide the County of Stephens into school districts, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3875), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of

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election; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1472. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 333. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to remove bonding requirements for authorized institutions; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 562. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th, Walker III of the 20th, Goodman of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by Russia to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SR 565. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Brass of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION designating the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor in Georgia; 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 Parsons of the 44th, Bruce of the 61st, Cantrell of the 22nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Cannon of the 58th, and Wade of the 9th.
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 910. 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, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 305, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 209), 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 Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 977. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Frye of the 118th, Powell of the 32nd and Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mike Dekle; and for other purposes.
HR 978. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 12, 2022, as Women Veterans Day; and for other purposes.
HR 979. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Marcus Rashad Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 980. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Ethan Bishop Martin; and for other purposes.
HR 981. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael "Mike" Akins; and for other purposes.
HR 982. By Representatives Smith of the 18th and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION commending Carla Coppett, Bremen Academy's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 983. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shelley Smith, Jones Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 984. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Bass, Bremen Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 985. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jamie Lipscomb, Bremen High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 986. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, McClain of the 100th, Park of the 101st, Moore of the 95th, Clark of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Collins Hill High School football team for winning the 2021-2022 GHSA Class 7A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 987. By Representatives Taylor of the 91st, Frazier of the 126th, Hugley of the 136th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pamela Dickerson in honor of Women's History Month 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 988. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Robichaux of the 48th, Mitchell of the 106th and Hutchinson of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2022 as HPV Awareness Day at the state capitol and commending Georgia's Cancer Control Consortium; and for other purposes.
HR 989. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judith Elizabeth Arnold; and for other purposes.
HR 990. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 991. By Representatives Mathiak of the 73rd, Smith of the 134th, Smith of the 133rd, Buckner of the 137th and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scott Ressmeyer; and for other purposes.

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HR 992. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd and Cannon of the 58th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2022, as Women's Golf Day; 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 1452. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Smith of the 18th, Sainz of the 180th, Gravley of the 67th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dating violence protective orders, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1409. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:

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 change certain provisions related to workers' compensation benefits; to increase the compensation benefits for total disability and temporary partial disability; to increase the total compensation payable to a surviving spouse as a sole dependent at the time of death; 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 Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 1.

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

HB 1433. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 70th and Scoggins of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advisory board created and membership relative to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to revise and update the composition of the advisory board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

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

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin
Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

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

HB 934. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Williams of the 168th, Dickey of the 140th, Holly of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and municipality; 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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V

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Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin N Martin

Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 8.

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

Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 1180 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1373 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1467 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
Chairman

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

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HB 895. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th, Gunter of the 8th, Thomas of the 21st and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery in criminal procedure, so as to provide for restrictions of the disclosure of certain personally identifiable information of nonsworn employees of a law enforcement agency who are witnesses in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges concerning evidence, to provide that a nonsworn employee of law enforcement agencies testifying in his or her official capacity in any criminal proceeding shall not be compelled to reveal his or her home address; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery in criminal procedure, so as to provide for restrictions of the disclosure of certain personally identifiable information of nonsworn employees of a law enforcement agency who are witnesses in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; to provide for contact information for certain law enforcement officers and nonsworn employees of law enforcement agencies, subject to certain conditions; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges concerning evidence, so as to provide that a nonsworn employee of law enforcement agencies testifying in his or her official capacity in any criminal proceeding shall not be compelled to reveal his or her home address; 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. Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery in criminal procedure, is amended by revising subsection (b) and adding a new subsection to Code Section 17-16-8, relating to lists of names and information concerning witnesses in felony cases, as follows:
"(b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the prosecuting attorney to furnish the home address, date of birth, or home telephone number of a witness who is a law enforcement officer or a nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency. Instead, in such cases, the prosecuting attorney shall furnish to the defense attorney

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attorney for the accused or, if pro se, to the accused, the law enforcement officer's current work location and work phone number of the law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency. (c) Any formerly employed or retired law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency may use the address and phone number of the last agency where he or she was employed as his or her contact information for purposes of this Code section. Use of this subsection by an officer or employee shall constitute a waiver of any claim by such officer or employee as to any defect of service or notice of hearing if the service or notice was provided to the designated law enforcement agency and shall impose an affirmative obligation on such officer or employee to keep current his or her personal address and phone number information with such agency."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 17-16-21, relating to the right of the defendant to copy of indictment or accusation and list of witnesses in misdemeanor cases, as follows:
"17-16-21. (a) Prior to arraignment, every person charged with a criminal offense shall be furnished with a copy of the indictment or accusation and, on demand, with a list of the witnesses on whose testimony the charge against such person is founded. Without the consent of the defendant, no witness shall be permitted to testify for the state whose name does not appear on the list of witnesses as furnished to the defendant unless the prosecuting attorney shall state that the evidence sought to be presented is newly discovered evidence which the state was not aware of at the time of its furnishing the defendant with a list of the witnesses. (b) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require any person charged with a criminal offense to be furnished the home address, date of birth, or home telephone number of a witness who is a law enforcement officer or a nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency. Instead, in such cases, such person shall be furnished with the current work location and work phone number of the law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency. (c) Any formerly employed or retired law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency may use the address and phone number of the last agency where he or she was employed as his or her contact information for purposes of this Code section. Use of this subsection by an officer or employee shall constitute a waiver of any claim by such officer or employee as to any defect of service or notice of hearing if the service or notice was provided to the designated law enforcement agency and shall impose an affirmative obligation on such officer or employee to keep current his or her personal address and phone number information with such agency."

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SECTION 3. Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges concerning evidence, is amended by revising Code Section 24-5-504, relating to law enforcement officers testifying and home address, as follows:
"24-5-504. Any law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency testifying in his or her official capacity in any criminal proceeding shall not be compelled to reveal his or her home address. Such officer or nonsworn employee may be required to divulge the business address of his or her employer, and the court may require any law enforcement officer or nonsworn employee of a law enforcement agency to answer questions as to his or her home address whenever such fact may be material to any issue in the proceeding."

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley

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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Carpenter Carson
Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1232. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Ridley of the 6th, Prince of the 127th, Smith of the 133rd and Corbett of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-112 and Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vehicles with false or secret compartments and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise terminology relating to temporary license plates and temporary operating permits; to provide standards for the issuance of temporary operating permits for motor vehicles failing to comply with vehicle emission standards upon vehicle registration renewal; 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 16-11-112 and Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vehicles with false or secret compartments and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise terminology relating to temporary license plates and temporary operating permits; to provide standards for the issuance of temporary operating permits for motor vehicles failing to comply with vehicle emission standards upon vehicle registration renewal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 16-11-112, of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vehicles with false or secret compartments, is amended by revising subsection (e) as follows:

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"(e) Upon the arrest of a person who owns or is operating a vehicle which is in violation of this Code section, if the vehicle is not otherwise subject to forfeiture under other provisions of law, or not determined to be needed to be held as evidence, the law enforcement officer shall seize the license plate and registration for such vehicle and shall issue a citation for violation of this Code section and a temporary license plate operating permit for the vehicle. The temporary license plate operating permit shall be on a form as prescribed by the state revenue commissioner. The temporary license plate operating permit shall be valid for 30 days or until the owner of the vehicle provides verification that such vehicle has been repaired so as to eliminate any violation of this Code section, whichever occurs first. Such vehicle shall be subject to inspection by law enforcement and if it is determined that such vehicle has been repaired, the license plate and registration shall be returned to the owner at such time."
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing generally, is amended in Code Section 40-2-8, relating to operation of unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal and temporary plate issued by dealers of new or used motor vehicles, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Reserved. (2)(A) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate any vehicle required to be registered in the State of Georgia this state without a valid numbered license plate properly validated, unless such operation is otherwise permitted under this chapter; and provided, further, that the purchaser of a new vehicle or a used vehicle from a dealer of new or used motor vehicles who displays a temporary plate operating permit issued as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph (2) of this subsection may operate such vehicle on the public highways and streets of this state without a current valid license plate during the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20. An owner acquiring a motor vehicle from an entity that is not a new or used vehicle dealer shall register such vehicle as provided for in Code Section 40-2-29 unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan pursuant to Article 3A of this chapter.
(B)(i)(2)(A) Any dealer of new or used motor vehicles shall issue to the purchaser of a vehicle at the time of sale thereof, unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan, a temporary plate operating permit as provided for by department rules or regulations which may bear the dealer's name and location and shall bear an expiration date 45 days from the date of purchase. The expiration date of such a temporary plate operating permit may be revised and extended by the county tag agent upon application by the dealer, the purchaser, or the transferee if an extension of the purchaser's initial registration period has been granted as provided by Code Section 40-2-20. Such temporary plate operating permit shall not resemble a license plate issued by this state and shall be issued without charge or fee. The requirements of this subparagraph shall not apply to a dealer whose primary business

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is the sale of salvage motor vehicles and other vehicles on which total loss claims have been paid by insurers. (ii)(B) All temporary plates operating permits issued by dealers to purchasers of vehicles shall be of a standard design prescribed by regulation promulgated by the department. The department may provide by rule or regulation for the sale and distribution of such temporary plates operating permits by third parties in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) All sellers and distributors of temporary license plates operating permits shall maintain an inventory record of temporary license plates operating permits by number and name of the dealer. (4) The purchaser and operator of a vehicle shall not be subject to the penalties set forth in this Code section during the period allowed for the registration of such vehicle. If the owner of such vehicle presents evidence that such owner has properly applied for the registration of such vehicle, but that the license plate or revalidation decal has not been delivered to such owner, then the owner shall not be subject to the penalties enumerated in this subsection."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 40-2-20, relating to registration and license requirements, certificate of registration and temporary operating permit, and twoyear registration option for new motor vehicles, by revising subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(C) as follows:
"(a)(1)(A) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this Code section and subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-47, every owner of a motor vehicle, including a tractor or motorcycle, and every owner of a trailer shall, during the owner's registration period in each year, register such vehicle as provided in this chapter and obtain a license plate or revalidation decal to operate it for the 12 month period until such person's next registration period." "(C) Upon application for renewal of a vehicle registration, the The county tag agent may issue a temporary operating permit for any vehicle that fails to comply with applicable federal emission standards, provided that the owner of such vehicle has provided verification of the existence of minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage and paid all applicable taxes, penalties, insurance lapse fees, and fees other than the registration fee. Such temporary operating permit shall be valid for 30 days and shall not be renewable."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-2-29, relating to registration and license plate requirement, license fee to accompany application, temporary operating permit, and penalties, as follows:
"40-2-29. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person purchasing or acquiring a vehicle shall register and obtain, or transfer, a license plate to operate such vehicle from

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the county tag agent in their county of residence no later than seven business days after the date of purchase or acquisition of the vehicle by presenting to the county tag agent the following:
(1) If applicable, a A motor vehicle certificate of title or an application therefor as provided in Chapter 3 of this title; (2) Satisfactory proof of owner's insurance coverage as provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 40-2-26; (3) If applicable, satisfactory proof of compliance with the Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 12, the 'Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act'; and (4) Satisfactory proof that all fees, permits, and taxes have been paid. (b) An application for registration shall be accompanied by check; cash; certified or cashier's check; bank, postal, or express money order; or other similar bankable paper for the amount of the license plate or temporary permit required fee or any taxes required by law. (c) Upon application for renewal of a vehicle registration, a A person unable to fully comply with the requirements of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall register such vehicle and receive a temporary operating permit that will shall be valid until the end of the initial registration period as provided for in paragraph (.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-21 for 30 days. (d) The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for one 30 day extension of such the initial registration period which may be granted by the county tag agent if the transferor has not provided such purchaser or other transferee owner with a title to the motor vehicle more than five business days prior to the expiration of such initial registration period. The county tag agent shall grant an extension of the initial registration period when the transferor, purchaser, or transferee can demonstrate by affidavit in a form provided by the commissioner that title has not been provided to the purchaser or transferee due to the failure of a security interest holder or lienholder to timely release a security interest or lien in accordance with Code Section 40-3-56. (d)(e) A conviction for displaying a license plate or temporary license plate operating permit not provided for in this chapter shall be punished as a misdemeanor."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 40-2-33, relating to issuance of license plates and decals, transfer of registration to a digital license plate, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Upon compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the payment of the license fee required by law, the tag agent shall accept the application for registration and, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, if the license plate or revalidation decal applied for is in such tag agent's inventory, he or she shall issue the appropriate plate or revalidation decal. (2) The commissioner may provide for the issuance of a temporary license plate for any low-speed vehicle, to be displayed until such time as a low-speed vehicle license plate is received by the applicant license plate of the design required by Code Section

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40-2-31 has been issued to the registrant as a replacement for such temporary license plate; provided, however, that any such temporary license plate shall designate the lowspeed vehicle as such; and provided, further, that the commissioner shall make available for issuance low-speed vehicle license plates of the design required by Code Section 40-2-31 not later than September 1, 2002. (3) If the metal license plate applied for is not in inventory, the application shall be approved and forwarded to the commissioner, who, upon receipt of a proper and approved application, shall issue the license plate applied for by mailing or delivering the plate to the applicant. Until the license plate is received by the applicant from the commissioner, the applicant may operate the vehicle without a license plate therefor upon the receipt issued to him or her by the tag agent. (4) At the time of initial application for registration or at any time during the registration period, a vehicle owner may file with the county tag agent, on a form or electronic form prescribed by the commissioner, a request to have a vehicle license transferred to plate duplicated on a digital license plate purchased from a digital license plate provider. Such request to the county tag agent shall include all applicable registration fees. Upon approving the application provided in this paragraph, the commissioner or county tag agent shall furnish the digital license plate provider with the appropriate licensing information to be displayed upon the digital license plate. In accordance with Code Section 40-2-8, a 45 day temporary operating permit shall be issued by the commissioner or county tag agent to an applicant for a digital license plate until such license plate is received by the applicant."

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett
Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 725. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Lopez of the 86th and Mainor of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-12-280 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Council on American Indian Concerns created, membership, assignment for administrative purposes, terms of office, and removal for failure to attend meetings, so as to revise its membership; 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 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, so as to revise the membership of the Council on American Indian Concerns; to revise addresses of American Indian Tribes; 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 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian human remains and burial objects, is amended in Code Section 44-12-280, relating to Council on American Indian Concerns created, membership, assignment for administrative purposes, terms of office, and removal for failure to attend meetings, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) There is created the Council on American Indian Concerns, which shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Governor. Five members shall be American Indians, with at least one member representing each of the American Indian tribes of Georgia identified in Code Section 44-12-300. Three members shall represent the scientific community and shall include at least one archeologist and one anthropologist; provided, however, that if no anthropologist can be identified who is willing to serve, then the membership reserved to an anthropologist shall be filled by a person who holds a master's degree or a higher degree in the field of anthropology and is currently active in the profession. One member shall be selected from the general public at large. All members of the council shall be legal residents of the State of Georgia. The Governor shall consult the tribal groups located in the state recognized by general law, the Human Relations Commission, the Georgia Council of Professional Archaeologists, the Society for Georgia Archaeology, and the Department of Natural Resources for recommendations before appointing members of the council."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 44-12-300, relating to tribes, bands, groups, or communities recognized by state as legitimate American Indian Tribes, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The State of Georgia officially recognizes as legitimate American Indian tribes of Georgia the following tribes, bands, groups, or communities:
(1) The Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee P.O. Box 1993 1323 Dahlonega, Georgia 30533; (2) The Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe Tama Reservation Route 2, Box 370 107 Tall Pine Drive Whigham, Georgia 31797 39897; and (3) The Cherokee of Georgia Tribal Council 110 Cherokee Way Saint George, Georgia 31646 31562."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.

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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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1391. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Leverett of the 33rd, Burchett of the 176th, Smith of the 18th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public defenders, so as to

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revise the compensation of public defenders and assistant public defenders; 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 Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1343. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general duties, records, seal, and effect of seal on documentary evidence, so as to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to publish personal information of commissioned officers of the organized militia; to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to print and distribute laws and regulations regarding the organized militia; 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 38-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general duties, records, seal, and effect of seal on documentary evidence, so as to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to publish personal information of commissioned officers of the organized militia; to eliminate the requirement of the adjutant general to print and distribute laws and regulations regarding the organized militia; 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 38-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general duties, records, seal, and effect of seal on documentary evidence, is amended in subsection (d) by inserting "and" at the end of paragraph (2) and by revising paragraphs (3) and (4) as follows:
"(3) Make an annual report to the Governor on the condition of the organized militia with a roster of all commissioned officers and such other matters relating to the Military Division, Department of Defense as he the adjutant general shall deem expedient; and (4) Cause the laws and regulations relating to the militia to be indexed, printed, bound, and distributed to all forces of the organized militia."
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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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

HB 1438. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Jasperse of the 11th, Wiedower of the 119th, Barton of the 5th, Seabaugh of the 34th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to public-private partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the

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Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure requirements; 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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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HB 689. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Wiedower of the 119th and Seabaugh of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to provide that persons who are victims of an offense of trafficking may petition the clerk of court to have sealed certain criminal history record information maintained by the clerk; to provide that restricted criminal history record information shall be available to criminal justice agencies; 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 Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Marin Y Martin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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 reports of the Committee on Rules were read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

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 Open Rule

HB 911

General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 (Substitute)(App-Ralston-7th)

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

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #2 FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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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

HB 274 HB 1004
HB 1069 HB 1103 HB 1193 HB 1234
HB 1331 HB 1384 HB 1388 HB 1428 HB 1441

Courts; certain juvenile court judges; provide salary supplement (Substitute)(JuvJ-Ballinger-23rd) Education; unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; provide for establishment (Substitute)(PS&HS-Mainor-56th) Mental health; adult mental health programs; provide licensure (Substitute)(H&HS-Williamson-115th) Motor vehicles; heavy-duty equipment motor vehicle; revise definition (MotV-Cheokas-138th) Funeral directors and embalmers; reinstatement of lapsed license under certain conditions; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Gambill-15th) Juvenile proceedings; right to an attorney for any child receiving extended care services from Department of Family and Children Services; provide (JuvJ-Ballinger-23rd) State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; change certain provisions (I&L-Meeks-178th) Buildings and housing; amend Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; require (A&CA-Jenkins-132nd) Civil practice; alternative procedure for designation of official legal organ; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Burchett-176th) Code Revision Commission; revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions (CR-Efstration-104th) Professions and businesses; exempt a certified peace officer employed as an independent contractor from certain requirements (RegI-Collins-68th)

Structured Rule

HB 1224 Ad valorem tax; language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; revise (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

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1004. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 133rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; 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 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campus policemen, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; 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 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campus policemen, is amended by revising Code Section 20-8-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"20-8-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Campus' means the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a college or university, the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by any college or university that has entered into a united police force agreement, or the grounds and buildings of a school or training facility operated by or under the authority of the State Board of Education. The term 'campus' shall also include any public or private property within 500 yards of the property of an educational facility and one-quarter mile of any public street or public sidewalk connecting different buildings of the same educational facility when the property or buildings of the educational facility are located within any county in this state having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census. (2) 'Campus policeman' means an employee of an educational facility whose duties include the enforcement of the laws of this state; the preservation of public order; the

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protection of life and property; the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime; or any combination thereof. (3) 'College or university' means an accredited, nonproprietary, public or private educational institution of higher learning located in this state. (4) 'Educational facility' means a college or university or a school or training facility operated by or under the authority of the State Board of Education. (5) 'United police force agreement' means a contract entered into by two or more colleges or universities for the purpose of sharing campus policemen and related resources."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-8-2, relating to law enforcement powers of campus policemen, as follows:
"20-8-2. (a) On the campus of an educational facility, a campus policeman employed by such educational facility who is certified in accordance with Code Section 20-8-3 and when authorized by the governing body or authority of such educational facility shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of the local government with police jurisdiction over such campus. (b) On any campus of an educational facility for any college or university which has entered into a united police force agreement, a campus policeman employed by any of the colleges or universities participating in the united police force agreement who is certified in accordance with Code Section 20-8-3 shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of any local government with police jurisdiction over such campuses."

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 150, nays 8.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:40 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
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 1500 Do Pass HB 1525 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
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 274. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Fleming of the 121st, Rich of the 97th, Burchett of the 176th and Efstration of the 104th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to provide for a salary supplement for certain juvenile court judges; 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 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to provide for a salary supplement for certain juvenile court judges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-11-52.1. (a) If a circuit has implemented a drug court division, mental health court division, family treatment court division, veterans court division, or other alternative accountability court division, then on and after January 1, 2022, the Council of Juvenile Court Judges shall pay each juvenile court judge in such circuit an annual accountability court salary supplement of $6,000.00. Such supplement shall be paid from state funds by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges in equal quarterly installments as regular compensation. (b) If a local law provides for a salary to be paid based on a percentage of, total compensation for, or similar mathematical relationship to a juvenile court judge's salary, the accountability court salary supplement paid pursuant to this Code section shall not be included in the calculation of compensation to be paid by a county, municipality, or consolidated government."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe
Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns
Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Kendrick
Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden
Mainor E Mallow Y Marin
Martin

Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A
Williams, MF 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 137, nays 0.

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

HB 1103. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Stephens of the 164th, Greene of the 151st, Williams of the 145th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to separately stated fees in a rental agreement, so as to revise the definition of "heavy-duty equipment motor vehicle" for the purposes of said Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens

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Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns
Byrd Y Cameron N Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin N Martin

Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt N Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson N Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 126, nays 12.

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

HB 1224. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Stephens of the 164th:

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 revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to add hearing officer review for tax assessment of certain business personal property; 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 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to add hearing officer review for tax assessment of certain business personal property; 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. Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, is amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, contents, posting notice, and new assessment description, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2)(A) In addition to the items required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the notice shall contain a statement of the taxpayer's right to an appeal and an estimate of the current year's taxes for all levying authorities which shall be in substantially the following form: 'The amount of your ad valorem tax bill for this year will be based on the appraised and assessed values specified in this notice. You have the right to appeal these values to the county board of tax assessors. At the time of filing your appeal, you must select one of the following options:
(i) An appeal to the county board of equalization with appeal to the superior court; (ii) To arbitration without an appeal to the superior court; or (iii) To a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court for any:
(I) Parcel For a parcel of nonhomestead property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section;, or for one (II) One or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of Code Section 48-5-311 with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section, to a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court; or (III) One or more account numbers of any taxable tangible personal property other than wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of Code Section 485-311 with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $200,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section. If you wish to file an appeal, you must do so in writing no later than 45 days after the date of this notice. If you do not file an appeal by this date, your right to file an appeal will be lost. For further information on the proper method for filing an appeal, you may contact the county board of tax assessors which is located at: (insert address) and which may be contacted by telephone at: (insert telephone number).' (B) The notice shall also contain the following statements in bold print: 'The estimate of your ad valorem tax bill for the current year is based on the previous or most applicable year's millage rate and the fair market value contained in this notice. The actual tax bill you receive may be more or less than this estimate. This estimate may not include all eligible exemptions.'"

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-5-311, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, by revising subparagraph (e)(1)(A) of subsection (e) and paragraph (1) of subsection (e.1) as follows:
"(e) Appeal. (1)(A) Any taxpayer or property owner as of the last date for filing an appeal may elect to file an appeal from an assessment by the county board of tax assessors to: (i) The county board of equalization as to matters of taxability, uniformity of assessment, and value, and, for residents, as to denials of homestead exemptions pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection; (ii) An arbitrator as to matters of value pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section; (iii) A hearing officer as to matters of value and uniformity of assessment for a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, and any contiguous nonhomestead real property owned by the same taxpayer, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section; or (iv) A hearing officer as to matters of values or uniformity of assessment of one or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of this Code section with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section; or (v) A hearing officer as to matters of values or uniformity of assessment of one or more account numbers of any taxable tangible personal property other than wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of this Code section with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $200,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section."
"(e.1) Appeals to hearing officer. (1)(A) For any dispute involving the value or uniformity of a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection. If such taxpayer owns nonhomestead real property contiguous to such qualified nonhomestead real property, at the option of the taxpayer, such contiguous property may be consolidated with the qualified property for purposes of the hearing under this subsection. (B)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term 'wireless property' means tangible personal property or equipment used directly for the provision of wireless services by a provider of wireless services which is attached to or is located underneath a wireless cell tower or at a network data center location but which is not permanently affixed to such tower or data center so as to constitute a fixture.

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(ii) For any dispute involving the values or uniformity of one or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in this subparagraph with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection. (C) For any dispute involving the values or uniformity of one or more account numbers of any taxable tangible personal property other than wireless property as defined in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $200,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Gilligan

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain
McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Gravley
Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

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

HB 1428. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

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

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V E Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley

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Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jenkins Jones, J
Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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

HB 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, 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

$57,872,232,518 $17,600,249,165
$92,749,020 $227,917,447 $14,163,709 $16,319,925 $1,514,696,029
$97,452,825 $56,325,377 $16,977,107 $9,024,692,995 $47,852,222 $2,206,829 $52,513,468 $464,982,327 $1,423,968 $322,821,742 $5,647,154,175 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $5,707,336,619 $3,682,743,307 $139,386,524 $563,786,577
$740,000 $1,320,680,211 $30,203,913,322

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Fireworks Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund Georgia Transit Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Solid Waste Trust Funds State Children's Trust Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Transportation Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$1,611,604 $2,722,391 $1,884,774 $15,927,600 $7,620,376 $380,916,567 $1,418,726,951 $2,008,887,881 $162,388,579
$110,586 $7,628,938 $1,100,533 $25,879,561,140 $148,525,344 $150,977,349 $13,594,359 $1,728,350 $4,343,886,824 $3,766,590,935 $280,857,262 $121,262,878 $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

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,249,770

State Funds

$1,249,770

State General Funds

$1,249,770

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

$12,276,544 $79,952 $79,952
$12,196,592 $12,196,592

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended Increase funds for legislative operations. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,224,770
$25,000 $1,249,770

Total Funds $1,224,770
$25,000 $1,249,770

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$9,519,351

Other Funds

$79,952

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$79,952

State Funds

$9,439,399

State General Funds

$9,439,399

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,309,233

$9,389,185

Increase funds for legislative operations.

$130,166

$130,166

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,439,399

$9,519,351

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Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$23,403,431 $446,577 $446,577
$22,956,854 $22,956,854

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$23,403,431

Other Funds

$446,577

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$446,577

State Funds

$22,956,854

State General Funds

$22,956,854

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$19,464,057

$19,910,634

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,273,509

$2,273,509

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$100,529

$100,529

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Increase funds for legislative operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$432,529
$686,230 $22,956,854

$432,529
$686,230 $23,403,431

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$16,073,002 $163,097 $163,097
$15,909,905 $15,909,905

3.1. Ancillary Activities

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

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$9,229,906

State Funds

$9,229,906

State General Funds

$9,229,906

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,259,345

$8,259,345

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$174,885

$174,885

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$33,446

$33,446

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$67,210

$67,210

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$327

$327

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($2,746)

($2,746)

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Increase funds for legislative operations. Remove one-time funds for an evaluation for HB 676 (2021 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$797,439 ($100,000)
$9,229,906

$797,439 ($100,000)
$9,229,906

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

$1,473,965

State Funds

$1,473,965

State General Funds

$1,473,965

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,356,950

$1,356,950

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$66,623

$66,623

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$13,026

$13,026

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$30,340

$30,340

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$7,026

$7,026

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,473,965

$1,473,965

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

$5,369,131

Other Funds

$163,097

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$163,097

State Funds

$5,206,034

State General Funds

$5,206,034

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,787,663

$4,950,760

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$241,508 $42,771 $134,092
$5,206,034

$241,508 $42,771 $134,092
$5,369,131

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$43,990,447 $60,000 $60,000
$43,930,447 $43,930,447

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

$35,983,997

Other Funds

$60,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$60,000

State Funds

$35,923,997

State General Funds

$35,923,997

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$28,937,306

$28,997,306

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide annualized funds for base salary and meritbased adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).
Provide personal services funds to restore positions frozen as a result of the FY 2021 budget reductions. (H:Provide funds for personal services.)
Increase funds to reflect the anticipated costs of independent auditors performing the economic analyses as required by the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021'. (H:Yes; Reflect funds in the Legislative Services program.)
Reduce funds for independent performance reviews associated with the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021'.
Utilize $650,000 in existing funds to conduct ongoing audits associated with coronavirus pandemic funding. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,641,373 $251,122
$1,397,022
($3,632) ($3,032) $2,565,824 $1,330,564
$0
($192,550) $0
$35,923,997

$1,641,373 $251,122
$1,397,022
($3,632) ($3,032) $2,565,824 $1,330,564
$0
($192,550) $0
$35,983,997

4.2. Departmental Administration (DOAA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$2,958,464

State Funds

$2,958,464

State General Funds

$2,958,464

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 81) as amended

$2,317,636

$2,317,636

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide annualized funds for base salary and meritbased adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).
Provide personal services funds to restore positions frozen as a result of the FY 2021 budget reductions. (H:Provide funds for personal services.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$119,991 $31,877 $116,805
($203) ($170) $96,386 $276,142 $2,958,464

$119,991 $31,877 $116,805
($203) ($170) $96,386 $276,142 $2,958,464

4.3. Legislative Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to analyze proposed legislation

affecting state retirement systems for fiscal impact and review actuarial

investigations and to prepare fiscal notes upon request on other legislation

having a significant impact on state revenues and/or expenditures.

Total Funds

$2,243,000

State Funds

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$2,243,000

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 81) as amended

$243,000

$243,000

Increase funds to reflect the anticipated costs of independent auditors performing the economic analyses as required by the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021'.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

4.4. Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish an equalized adjusted property tax digest for each county and for the State as a whole for use in allocating state funds for public school systems; to provide the Revenue

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$2,804,986

State Funds

$2,804,986

State General Funds

$2,804,986

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 81) as amended

$2,398,931

$2,398,931

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$147,097

$147,097

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$21,661

$21,661

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$115,877

$115,877

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($289)

($289)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($241)

($241)

Provide annualized funds for base salary and meritbased adjustment in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2021).

$121,950

$121,950

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,804,986

$2,804,986

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
5.1. Court of Appeals Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for this court to review and exercise appellate and certiorari jurisdiction pursuant to the Constitution of

$26,766,447 $150,000 $150,000
$26,616,447 $26,616,447

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the State of Georgia, Art. VI, Section V, Para. III, in all cases not reserved to

the Supreme Court of Georgia or conferred on other courts by law.

Total Funds

$24,962,200

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$24,812,200

State General Funds

$24,812,200

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 81) as amended

$22,694,845

$22,844,845

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$909,941

$909,941

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$198,248

$198,248

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$927,723

$927,723

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,632

$3,632

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$816

$816

Increase funds for the staff attorney salary scale. (H:Yes; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)

$0

$0

Provide funds to annualize the salary and commute expenses for one judge. (H:No)

$0

$0

Provide funds for ongoing cost of annual cyber security risk audit.

$33,000

$33,000

Provide funds for ongoing cyber security vulnerability scanning.

$11,700

$11,700

Provide funds for ongoing cost for security event logging system and associated maintenance.

$25,000

$25,000

Provide funds for ongoing cost of advanced multifactor authentication software and maintenance.

$3,700

$3,700

Provide funds for ongoing cost of data center battery back up system maintenance.

$4,000

$4,000

Provide funds for ongoing maintenance costs associated with delivery of interactive web access to courtroom information.

$9,000

$9,000

Increase funds for per diem adjustments.

$88,095

$88,095

Eliminate one-time funds for the development of the Case Management System.

($97,500)

($97,500)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,812,200

$24,962,200

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

$1,804,247

State Funds

$1,804,247

State General Funds

$1,804,247

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,686,167

$1,686,167

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$58,840

$58,840

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$7,301

$7,301

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$7,325

$7,325

Provide funds for annual leave payouts for term clerks.

$0

$0

(H:No)

Increase funds for a staff attorney.

$8,087

$8,087

Increase funds for the senior deputy clerk.

$8,087

$8,087

Increase funds for a judicial assistant. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for subscriptions.

$7,665

$7,665

Provide funds for jury trial per diem expenses.

$15,000

$15,000

Increase funds for travel.

$5,775

$5,775

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,804,247

$1,804,247

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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

$23,572,254 $1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,696,311 $1,307,406 $1,388,905

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State Funds State General Funds

$19,248,576 $19,248,576

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

$812,318

State Funds

$812,318

State General Funds

$812,318

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$667,696

$667,696

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$45,285

$45,285

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,481

$1,481

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$23,482

$23,482

Restore operating funds.

$74,374

$74,374

Amount appropriated in this Act

$812,318

$812,318

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$1,596,135

Other Funds

$953,203

Agency Funds

$953,203

State Funds

$642,932

State General Funds

$642,932

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$545,866

$1,499,069

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$45,748

$45,748

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,718

$1,718

Increase funds for a training assistant position.

$49,600

$49,600

Amount appropriated in this Act

$642,932

$1,596,135

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

$18,778,227

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

$15,761,955

State General Funds

$15,761,955

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$12,573,661

$15,589,933

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H:Restore funds for operations of the Judicial Council.)
Increase funds for a research analyst position.
Increase funds for a customer support specialist position.
Increase funds for an IT Help Desk position.
Increase funds for a policy counsel I position.
Reduce one-time funds for judicial workload assessments.
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.)
Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H:Restore funds for operations of the Council of Probate Court Judges.)
Increase funds for grants to Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Increase funds for grants to Civil Legal Services for Kinship Care Families
Reduce one-time matching funds for the Child Support Collaborative Grant.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$480,021
$54,232
$281,198
($3,547)
($1,746) $593,868
$83,260 $96,980 $73,326 $137,926 ($236,113) $27,023
$25,964
$1,322,828 $274,674 ($21,600)
$15,761,955

$480,021
$54,232
$281,198
($3,547)
($1,746) $593,868
$83,260 $96,980 $73,326 $137,926 ($236,113) $27,023
$25,964
$1,322,828 $274,674 ($21,600)
$18,778,227

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

$1,231,371

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

State Funds

$1,231,371

State General Funds

$1,231,371

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,053,729

$1,053,729

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$45,285

$45,285

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,923

$1,923

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$30,434

$30,434

Increase funds for legal counsel for Hearing Panel Commission members.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,231,371

$1,231,371

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

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$775,000

$775,000

Provide funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions.

$25,000

$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$800,000

$800,000

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Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$9,001,735 $67,486 $67,486
$8,934,249 $8,934,249

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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

$2,002,138

Other Funds

$67,486

Agency Funds

$67,486

State Funds

$1,934,652

State General Funds

$1,934,652

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 81) as amended

$1,750,641

$1,818,127

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$96,950

$96,950

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$25,970

$25,970

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$23,878

$23,878

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$12,213

$12,213

Increase funds for the case management contract.

$25,000

$25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,934,652

$2,002,138

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

$6,999,597

State Funds

$6,999,597

State General Funds

$6,999,597

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 81) as amended

$6,999,597

$6,999,597

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds for juvenile court judges salary supplement for accountability courts per House Bill 274. (H:Yes; Provide supplement pursuant to the final passage of authorizing legislation.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $6,999,597

$0 $6,999,597

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

$109,447,830 $107,426,190 $107,426,190
$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

$185,166

State Funds

$185,166

State General Funds

$185,166

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$165,166

$165,166

Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties.

$20,000

$20,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$185,166

$185,166

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

$101,472,501

State Funds

$99,450,861

State General Funds

$99,450,861

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 81) as amended

$79,985,685

$82,007,325

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for placement of assistant district attorneys to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career prosecutors.
Increase funds for revised pay scale of assistant district attorneys to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career prosecutors.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self insurance programs. (H:No)
Increase funds to annualize additional assistant district attorney positions for the new judgeships in Cobb, Flint, and Ogeechee Judicial Circuits.
Provide funds for four additional assistant district attorneys to support juvenile courts in the Bell-Forsyth, Chattahoochee, Northern, and Pataula Judicial Circuit.
Increase funds to support legal fees for district attorneys and conflict cases.
Provide funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Provide funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the Mountain Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Provide funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the South Georgia Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,190,315
$1,452,541 $3,078,170
$274 ($3,138) $5,864,144 $2,773,443
$0 $193,482 $548,202 $150,000 $72,581 $72,581 $72,581 $99,450,861

$5,190,315
$1,452,541 $3,078,170
$274 ($3,138) $5,864,144 $2,773,443
$0 $193,482 $548,202 $150,000 $72,581 $72,581 $72,581 $101,472,501

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

$7,790,163

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

State Funds

$7,790,163

State General Funds

$7,790,163

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,797,661

$6,797,661

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$352,170

$352,170

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$94,045

$94,045

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$267,602

$267,602

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,752)

($1,752)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($666)

($666)

Increase funds for office rent.

$24,345

$24,345

Increase funds to provide IT support in order to interface the prosecutor case management system with the systems hosted by other criminal justice agencies in Georgia.

$35,000

$35,000

Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for training of prosecutors and investigators.

$40,000

$40,000

Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for solicitor general training.

$60,000

$60,000

Increase funds for personal services for one payroll specialist position.

$121,758

$121,758

Increase funds for personal services for one animal abuse resource prosecutor position. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,790,163

$7,790,163

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

$85,463,037 $139,595 $139,595
$85,323,442 $85,323,442

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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

$1,944,955

Other Funds

$120,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

State Funds

$1,824,955

State General Funds

$1,824,955

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,655,140

$1,775,140

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$80,887

$80,887

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$30,410

$30,410

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$58,518

$58,518

Provide funds for targeted salary increases. (H:Yes;

$0

$0

Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and

retention of qualified staff.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,824,955

$1,944,955

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

$3,339,408

Other Funds

$19,595

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$19,595

State Funds

$3,319,813

State General Funds

$3,319,813

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 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Increase funds for operations to assist with the case backlog. (H:Restore operating funds.)
Increase funds for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff. (H:Yes; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,843,636
$161,774
$50,101 $114,637
$149,665 $0
$3,319,813

Total Funds $2,863,231
$161,774
$50,101 $114,637
$149,665 $0
$3,339,408

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

$80,178,674

State Funds

$80,178,674

State General Funds

$80,178,674

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 81) as amended

$72,223,068

$72,223,068

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,325,992

$4,325,992

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$236,188

$236,188

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in the Employer Contribution Rate from 8.81% to 8.03%.
Provide funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Ogeechee Circuit per House Bill 786.
Provide funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Flint Circuit per House Bill 786.
Provide funds to annualize a new judgeship in the Cobb Circuit per House Bill 786.
Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the South Georgia Circuit effective July 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the South Georgia Circuit effective January 1, 2023.)
Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective July 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective January 1, 2023.)
Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Mountain Circuit effective July 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds for one additional judgeship in the Mountain Circuit effective January 1, 2023.)
Increase funds to provide an additional 10 senior judge days per active judge.
Provide funds to increase the state salary for superior court judges. (H:Yes; Utilize statewide cost-of-living increase for superior court judges.)
Provide funds for the employer rate contribution to the Employees Retirement System for two superior court judges per Senate Bill 176.
Provide funds for a salary increase for law clerks to improve employee retention and reduce turnover.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$774,176
($259,997) $14,552
($230,249) $198,790 $198,790 $198,790 $210,400
$210,400
$210,400
$1,350,385 $0
$66,590 $450,399 $80,178,674

$774,176
($259,997) $14,552
($230,249) $198,790 $198,790 $198,790 $210,400
$210,400
$210,400
$1,350,385 $0
$66,590 $450,399 $80,178,674

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

$19,257,160 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,397,337 $17,397,337

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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

$19,257,160

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$17,397,337

State General Funds

$17,397,337

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 81) as amended

$15,437,492

$17,297,315

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$648,211

$648,211

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$123,169

$123,169

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$584,671

$584,671

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,404

$1,404

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$10,686

$10,686

Provide funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute mileage for one additional justice who resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3(b)(3), effective August 1, 2021.

$53,954

$53,954

Provide funds to annualize the increase in the employer contribution rate for the Employee Retirement System.

$127,671

$127,671

Increase funds to annualize an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered self-insurance programs.

$9,635

$9,635

Increase funds for a salary adjustment of the Georgia State Patrol trooper assigned to the Supreme Court.

$10,585

$10,585

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Increase funds for the legal research contract. Increase funds to annualize restoration of operating funds.
Increase funds for personal services for one floating staff attorney position. (H:No)
Increase funds for personal services for two central staff attorney positions. (H:Increase funds for personal services for a central staff attorney position.)
Increase funds to provide a 3% salary adjustment for law clerks. (H:No; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff.)
Provide funds to purchase enterprise document management software per Department of Audits and Accounts Special Examination Report 18-10.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$684 $205,347
$0 $159,708
$0
$24,120
$17,397,337

$684 $205,347
$0 $159,708
$0
$24,120
$19,257,160

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

$30,384,595 $560,036 $560,036
$8,359,150 $8,359,150 $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

$1,253,251

State Funds

$339,879

State General Funds

$339,879

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 81) as amended

$281,042

$1,194,414

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$43,209

$43,209

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$2,940

$2,940

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,604
$2,677 $407
$339,879

$9,604
$2,677 $407
$1,253,251

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

$19,733,445

State Funds

$587,671

State General Funds

$587,671

Intra-State Government Transfers

$19,145,774

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$19,145,774

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$19,145,774

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$587,671

$587,671

Update transaction and headcount totals for TeamWorks billings to FY 2021. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$587,671

$19,733,445

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

$2,733,456

Other Funds

$560,036

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$560,036

State Funds

$901,914

State General Funds

$901,914

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,271,506

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,271,506

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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 81) as amended

$662,430

$2,493,972

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$216,055

$216,055

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$5,703

$5,703

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$22,613

$22,613

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($5,482)

($5,482)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$595

$595

Amount appropriated in this Act

$901,914

$2,733,456

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

$2,871,265

State Funds

$2,736,508

State General Funds

$2,736,508

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 81) as amended

$2,486,052

$2,620,809

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$138,275

$138,275

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$21,273

$21,273

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$90,908 $2,736,508

$90,908 $2,871,265

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

$2,924,336

State Funds

$2,924,336

State General Funds

$2,924,336

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,980,730

$2,980,730

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$168,114

$168,114

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$11,550

$11,550

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$68,865

$68,865

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($4,923)

($4,923)

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for expenses related to the e-filing system.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

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

$868,842

State Funds

$868,842

State General Funds

$868,842

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$697,592

$697,592

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$33,623

$33,623

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,542

$1,542

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$21,085

$21,085

Restore funds eliminated in FY 2021 for one auditor position.

$115,000

$115,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$868,842

$868,842

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 .176% 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.

$282,776,757 $38,792,070 $26,371,229 $12,420,841 $58,103,819 $58,103,819 $185,880,868 $10,705,119 $175,175,749

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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. Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

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 81) as amended

$2,496,000

$2,496,000

Eliminate funds for one-time funding to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR 24, HR 25, and HR 26 (2021 Session).

($2,496,000)

($2,496,000)

Provide funds in FY 2023 to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR 594 and HR 626 (2022 Session). (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

12.3. Departmental Administration (DOAS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$8,368,763

Other Funds

$6,620,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,620,524

State Funds

$1,748,239

State General Funds

$1,748,239

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 81) as amended

$0

$6,620,524

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$456,239

$456,239

Provide funds for intergovernmental contracts.

$1,292,000

$1,292,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,748,239

$8,368,763

12.4. Fleet Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the Motor Vehicle

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Contract Maintenance program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and

maintenance for state and local government fleets, and to establish a motor

pool for traveling state employees.

Total Funds

$1,440,435

Other Funds

$1,369,646

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,369,646

State Funds

$70,789

State General Funds

$70,789

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$1,369,646

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$70,789

$70,789

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,789

$1,440,435

12.5. 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

$11,015,910

State Funds

$310,791

State General Funds

$310,791

Intra-State Government Transfers

$10,705,119

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$10,705,119

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$10,705,119

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$310,791

$310,791

Utilize existing resources to conduct a market salary

$0

$0

study for state government employees. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$310,791

$11,015,910

12.6. 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

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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

$178,162,153

Other Funds

$2,323,752

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,323,752

State Funds

$662,652

State General Funds

$662,652

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 81) as amended

$430,000

$177,929,501

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$232,652

$232,652

Amount appropriated in this Act

$662,652

$178,162,153

12.7. 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

$15,339,984

Other Funds

$14,559,366

Agency Funds

$14,559,366

State Funds

$780,618

State General Funds

$780,618

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$14,559,366

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$780,618

$780,618

Amount appropriated in this Act

$780,618

$15,339,984

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12.8. 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

$2,206,899

Other Funds

$2,106,919

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,106,919

State Funds

$99,980

State General Funds

$99,980

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 81) as amended

$0

$2,106,919

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$99,980

$99,980

Amount appropriated in this Act

$99,980

$2,206,899

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.9. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent

forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the public

and state agencies.

Total Funds

$5,697,091

Other Funds

$3,075,101

Agency Funds

$3,075,101

State Funds

$2,621,990

State General Funds

$2,621,990

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 81) as amended

$2,901,075

$5,976,176

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$115,887

$115,887

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$20,244

$20,244

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Office of State Administrative Hearings program to establish the new Georgia Tax Tribunal program.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,952
($435) ($503,733)
$0 $2,621,990

$88,952
($435) ($503,733)
$0 $5,697,091

12.10. Office of the State Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to set cash management policies

for state agencies; assist agencies with bank services and accounts; monitor

agency deposits and disbursement patterns; to invest funds for state and local

entities; to track warrants, fund agency allotments, and pay state debt service;

and to manage state revenue collections; and to manage the Path2College 529

Plan.

Total Funds

$8,736,762

Other Funds

$8,736,762

Agency Funds

$8,736,762

12.11. Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Total Funds

$51,230,000

State Funds

$51,230,000

State General Funds

$51,230,000

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 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1, provide funding for the NextGen ERP Cloud Modernization project ($50,000,000) to reduce state financial system costs and improve service delivery, and the All-Payer Claims Database ($1,230,000) to enable analysis and public reporting of health care costs and utilization for medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services.

$51,230,000

$51,230,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,230,000

$51,230,000

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12.12. Georgia Tax Tribunal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial

court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$539,254

State Funds

$539,254

State General Funds

$539,254

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$16,811

$16,811

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$3,942

$3,942

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$14,841

$14,841

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($73)

($73)

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Office of State Administrative Hearings program to establish the new Georgia Tax Tribunal program.

$503,733

$503,733

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes)

$0

$0

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$539,254

$539,254

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 Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$69,023,445 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,775,701 $2,775,701 $57,446,599 $1,884,774 $55,561,825
$200,000 $200,000

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13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board

of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal

industries, and pet owners within the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$3,704,106

State Funds

$3,704,106

State General Funds

$3,704,106

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$140,393

$140,393

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,340

$1,340

Restore funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Athens/Tifton Veterinary Laboratories contract.

$324,201

$324,201

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,704,106

$3,704,106

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

$41,411,901

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

$31,740,756

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State General Funds

$31,740,756

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 81) as amended

$27,817,754

$37,488,899

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,832,565

$2,832,565

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$223,283

$223,283

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$893,275

$893,275

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$141

$141

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$8,047

$8,047

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$13,691

$13,691

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two vehicles pursuant to HB 1057.

($48,000)

($48,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,740,756

$41,411,901

13.3. Departmental Administration (DOA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$8,461,305

Federal Funds and Grants

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$850,000

State Funds

$7,411,305

State General Funds

$7,411,305

Intra-State Government Transfers

$200,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$200,000

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 81) as amended

$5,450,611

$6,300,611

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$404,710

$404,710

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to reflect projected expenditures.
Provide funds and recognize matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank program to combat agricultural waste and address fresh produce shortages in regional food banks. (Total Funds: $1,000,000). (H:Provide funds and recognize matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank program to combat unused agricultural products and address fresh produce shortages in regional food banks. (Total Funds: $1,000,000).)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,762 $199,371
$1,796 $3,055 $500,000 $800,000
$7,411,305

$51,762 $199,371
$1,796 $3,055 $500,000 $1,000,000
$8,461,305

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

$8,462,827

Other Funds

$855,701

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$855,701

State Funds

$7,607,126

Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund

$1,884,774

State General Funds

$5,722,352

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,002,919

$6,858,620

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$291,391

$291,391

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds to the Departmental Administration program to reflect projected expenditures.
Increase funds for the Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY 2021 collections of the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (H:Dedicate funds for the Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY 2021 collections of the Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).)
Eliminate funds for one-time funding appropriated in FY 2021 for the transition of ownership of farmers markets to local authorities in Thomasville, Cordele, and Savannah.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Southwest Georgia Project for a community food hub.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,147 $113,045
$100 $1,018 $1,732 ($500,000) $1,884,774
($120,000) ($100,000) $7,607,126

$32,147 $113,045
$100 $1,018 $1,732 ($500,000) $1,884,774
($120,000) ($100,000) $8,462,827

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

$3,026,709

State Funds

$3,026,709

State General Funds

$3,026,709

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,824,057

$2,824,057

Provide funds for increased maintenance costs.

$202,652

$202,652

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,026,709

$3,026,709

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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

$899,778

State Funds

$899,778

State General Funds

$899,778

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 81) as amended

$1,057,365

$1,057,365

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for revenue replacement.

($157,587)

($157,587)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$899,778

$899,778

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

$3,056,819

State Funds

$3,056,819

State General Funds

$3,056,819

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 81) as amended

$2,043,686

$2,043,686

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$170,131

$170,131

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$13,746

$13,746

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$55,384

$55,384

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Provide funds to increase base funding for each conservation district to support local, discretionary conservation programs. Provide funds for plan review and technical support positions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,911
($339) $80,000
$692,300 $3,056,819

$1,911
($339) $80,000
$692,300 $3,056,819

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

$13,915,446 $13,915,446 $13,915,446

14.1. Departmental Administration (DBF)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,829,311

State Funds

$2,829,311

State General Funds

$2,829,311

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,480,359

$2,480,359

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$109,274

$109,274

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$33,623

$33,623

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$90,292

$90,292

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($642)

($642)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($1,275)

($1,275)

Provide funds for a cyber security analyst to support proactive financial data governance and the application of standards and best practices.

$117,680

$117,680

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,829,311

$2,829,311

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

$8,001,107

State Funds

$8,001,107

State General Funds

$8,001,107

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$7,249,337

$7,249,337

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$437,096

$437,096

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$71,397

$71,397

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$247,675

$247,675

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($4,398)

($4,398)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,001,107

$8,001,107

14.3. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from

unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and residential

mortgage and installment loan lending practices, 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

$3,085,028

State Funds

$3,085,028

State General Funds

$3,085,028

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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 81) as amended

$2,776,555

$2,776,555

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state

$184,925

$184,925

employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to

$30,534

$30,534

withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave

annually from their accrued leave balance.

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring

$94,696

$94,696

employees.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for

($1,682)

($1,682)

Department of Administrative Services administered

insurance programs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,559,919,745 $149,263,138 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $5,081,397 $25,771,962 $23,202,036 $2,569,926
$1,382,464,935 $1,372,209,797
$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

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drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive

gambling.

Total Funds

$98,343,163

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

$53,654,029

State General Funds

$53,654,029

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 81) as amended

$51,867,808

$96,556,942

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$84,364

$84,364

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$6,159

$6,159

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$28,475

$28,475

Provide funds for a 10% increase for core services for addictive diseases.

$1,667,223

$1,667,223

Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,654,029

$98,343,163

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

$472,862,835

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

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Agency Funds

$22,660,000

State Funds

$399,885,111

State General Funds

$389,629,973

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 81) as $369,796,897 amended

$442,774,621

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,837,913

$6,837,913

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$242,440

$242,440

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$2,344,574

$2,344,574

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$172

$172

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($550,264)

($550,264)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,427

$3,427

Increase funds to annualize the cost of 100 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

$1,960,937

$1,960,937

Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (H:Yes; Increase funds for 325 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide $150,392 for administrative workload support.)

$6,598,720

$6,598,720

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

$5,146,002

$5,146,002

Increase funds for a 1% rate increase for intellectual and developmental disability providers with approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

$2,450,000

$2,450,000

Utilize $500,000 in 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) funds to provide for a developmental disabilities provider rate study. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

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Increase to provide a 5% increase to non-waiver family support.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Recognize $10,925,195 in extended temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to be utilized for services. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$667,840 $4,386,453
$0
$399,885,111

$667,840 $4,386,453
$0
$472,862,835

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

$135,035,806

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$135,009,306

State General Funds

$135,009,306

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $109,950,872 amended

$109,977,372

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,701,626

$8,701,626

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$420,923

$420,923

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$2,936,597

$2,936,597

Increase funds for an additional 20-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot.

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Increase funds for an additional 15 forensic peer mentors to provide transition and re-entry support services.

$1,175,000

$1,175,000

Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.

$9,324,288

$9,324,288

Amount appropriated in this Act

$135,009,306

$135,035,806

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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

$555,302,374

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

$542,353,326

State General Funds

$542,353,326

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 81) as $444,723,397 amended

$457,672,445

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$51,119,133

$51,119,133

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$302,259

$302,259

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,232,792

$1,232,792

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($295,078)

($295,078)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$39,671

$39,671

Increase funds to convert an existing 16-bed crisis stabilization unit in Augusta to a 24-bed and 16 temporary observation chair behavioral health crisis center.

$3,792,613

$3,792,613

Increase funds for the operational costs of 13 additional crisis stabilization unit beds at The Bradley Center of St. Francis Hospital.

$2,383,911

$2,383,911

Provide funds for a 10% increase for core services for mental health.

$6,139,890

$6,139,890

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

$857,867

$857,867

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Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs. (H:Yes; Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs and recognize staggered implementation.)
Provide funds to allow for Medicaid reimbursement of psychiatric and behavioral health care management services.
Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
Provide funds for a housing network manager to support the Georgia Housing Voucher program.
Provide funds to establish a statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) database.
Provide funds to establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Oversight Unit within the department.
Provide funds for co-responder mobile crisis team expansion to five new sites.
Increase funds for a new 16-bed and 50 temporary observation chair behavioral health crisis center.
Provide for five additional community service board caseworkers for five new mental health accountability courts.
Provide a 5% salary supplement for 12 employees who work directly with mental health accountability courts.
Increase funds to establish a technical assistance coordination center for mental health accountability courts.
Increase funds for additional Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) support staff to manage the national '988' hotline expansion.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Increase funds for the new 18-bed adult medical psychiatric unit at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Provide one-time funds for a behavioral health provider rate study.
Recognize $2,335,605 in extended temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to be utilized for core mental health services. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,250,000
$1,154,101 $3,381,854
$144,237 $696,700 $238,586 $448,530 $9,718,570 $281,995 $33,839 $220,050 $2,181,052 $4,075,033 $6,300,000 $932,324
$0
$542,353,326

$2,250,000
$1,154,101 $3,381,854
$144,237 $696,700 $238,586 $448,530 $9,718,570 $281,995 $33,839 $220,050 $2,181,052 $4,075,033 $6,300,000 $932,324
$0
$555,302,374

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

$11,250,499

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,928,149

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Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$50,000

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

$7,878,149

State Funds

$3,322,350

State General Funds

$3,322,350

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 81) as amended

$3,308,135

$11,236,284

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,406

$8,406

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,536

$1,536

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$4,273

$4,273

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,322,350

$11,250,499

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

$19,387,795

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,285,496

State Funds

$16,102,299

State General Funds

$16,102,299

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$14,796,552

$18,082,048

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$314,514

$314,514

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$16,460

$16,460

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Provide funds to Extra Special People (ESP) to expand services.
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Provide funds for Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$73,291
$600,000 $201,482 $100,000 $16,102,299

$73,291
$600,000 $201,482 $100,000 $19,387,795

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

$7,017,488

State Funds

$7,017,488

State General Funds

$7,017,488

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,555,857

$6,555,857

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$235,211

$235,211

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$27,872

$27,872

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$198,548

$198,548

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

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

$65,742,885

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

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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

$55,333,370

State General Funds

$55,333,370

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$49,509,489

$59,919,004

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$91,121

$91,121

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$19,589

$19,589

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$53,171

$53,171

Annualize funds to maintain services for the Georgia Apex Program.

$5,660,000

$5,660,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,333,370

$65,742,885

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

$39,998,853

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

$30,698,107

State General Funds

$30,698,107

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$26,763,918

$36,064,664

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.
Increase funds to provide administrative infrastructure necessary to implement the terms of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement, the Georgia Opioid Abatement Trust funds, and the activities of the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory (ORRFA) Council.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,289,113 $317,582
$1,216,432
($68,897) ($110,601)
$28,217 $520
$261,823
$30,698,107

$2,289,113 $317,582
$1,216,432
($68,897) ($110,601)
$28,217 $520
$261,823
$39,998,853

15.10. Direct Care Support Services

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

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$141,099,571

Other Funds

$1,453,331

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$137,226,530

State General Funds

$137,226,530

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 81) as $119,279,365 amended

$123,152,406

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$9,511,611

$9,511,611

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:Yes; Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs and recognize $2,000,000 provided in HB 910 (2022 Session).)
Provide funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$473,985 $2,726,784
$7,789 ($12,411) $3,000,000 $2,239,407 $137,226,530

$473,985 $2,726,784
$7,789 ($12,411) $3,000,000 $2,239,407 $141,099,571

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

$10,346,780

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

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

$9,996,415

State Funds

$350,365

State General Funds

$350,365

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$339,328

$10,335,743

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$7,675

$7,675

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$3,362

$3,362

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$350,365

$10,346,780

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

$2,596,857

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,019,042

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,019,042

State Funds

$577,815

State General Funds

$577,815

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$565,690

$2,584,732

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,733

$6,733

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,277

$1,277

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$4,115

$4,115

Amount appropriated in this Act

$577,815

$2,596,857

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

$934,839

State Funds

$934,839

State General Funds

$934,839

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$845,682

$845,682

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,406 $2,264
$26,487
$934,839

$60,406 $2,264
$26,487
$934,839

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 Transportation Trust Funds

$288,201,928 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,948,980
$150,000 $14,798,980 $104,171,124 $103,819,645
$351,479

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

$530,223

Other Funds

$232,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$232,353

State Funds

$297,870

State General Funds

$297,870

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$262,438

$494,791

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,368 $2,963
$11,200
($176) $77
$297,870

$21,368 $2,963
$11,200
($176) $77
$530,223

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

$3,713,351

State Funds

$3,713,351

State General Funds

$3,713,351

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 81) as amended

$3,541,949

$3,541,949

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$102,282

$102,282

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$10,293

$10,293

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,355
($933) $405 $3,713,351

$59,355
($933) $405 $3,713,351

16.3. Departmental Administration (DCA)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$7,536,196

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

$1,627,761

State General Funds

$1,627,761

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,178,846

$7,087,281

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$278,219

$278,219

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$6,698

$6,698

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$165,921

$165,921

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($3,056)

($3,056)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,133

$1,133

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,627,761

$7,536,196

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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

$50,116,386

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

$1,980,586

State General Funds

$1,980,586

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 81) as amended

$1,806,712

$49,942,512

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$97,587

$97,587

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$16,014

$16,014

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$60,814

$60,814

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($956)

($956)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$415

$415

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,980,586

$50,116,386

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

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,600,238 $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

$1,569,218

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

$1,228,466

State General Funds

$1,228,466

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,121,704

$1,462,456

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$56,077

$56,077

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$15,227

$15,227

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$35,776

$35,776

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($562)

($562)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$244

$244

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,228,466

$1,569,218

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 lowinterest loans for affordable rental housing, researching affordable housing

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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

$442,304

Other Funds

$50,000

Agency Funds

$50,000

State Funds

$392,304

State General Funds

$392,304

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$356,609

$406,609

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$21,576

$21,576

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$14,246

$14,246

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($224)

($224)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$97

$97

Amount appropriated in this Act

$392,304

$442,304

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.

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$6,733,781 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$451,588 $451,588 $3,231,329 $3,231,329

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

$3,840,024

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

$2,738,432

State General Funds

$2,738,432

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,587,790

$3,689,382

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$160,729

$160,729

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$8,389

$8,389

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$82,255

$82,255

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,293)

($1,293)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$562

$562

Recognize funds for food banks in the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program in the Department of Agriculture.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,738,432

$3,840,024

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16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and loans to

local governments and businesses and to leverage private investment in order

to attract and promote economic development and job creation.

Total Funds

$14,164,955

Other Funds

$476,088

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$476,088

State Funds

$13,688,867

State General Funds

$13,688,867

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 81) as amended

$13,607,310

$14,083,398

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$52,248

$52,248

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$3,731

$3,731

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$25,808

$25,808

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($406)

($406)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$176

$176

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,688,867

$14,164,955

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

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

wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$1,539,922

State Funds

$1,539,922

State General Funds

$1,539,922

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,179,922

$1,179,922

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Provide funds for the Resource Conservation and Development Councils. Provide funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association to meet additional demands of state emergency response and resource fulfillment needs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$110,000 $250,000
$1,539,922

$110,000 $250,000
$1,539,922

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility,

air quality, and land use practices by conducting transportation improvement

studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development

of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$351,479

State Funds

$351,479

Transportation Trust Funds

$351,479

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$330,465

$330,465

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$21,014

$21,014

Dedicate $339,558 in state general funds as

$0

$0

Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021

collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway

Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

(G:Yes) (H:Yes; Dedicate $351,479 in state general

funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021

collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway

Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$351,479

$351,479

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

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

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$73,526,278

Other Funds

$145,521

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$145,521

State Funds

$73,380,757

State General Funds

$73,380,757

Section 17: Community Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$18,097,810,785 $9,400,622,601

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2265

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$8,908,956,172 $464,982,327 $26,684,102 $221,942,597 $77,971,304 $139,386,524 $4,584,769
$4,427,797,390 $380,916,567 $162,388,579
$3,760,429,893 $124,062,351
$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

$500,331,698

Federal Funds and Grants

$376,976,734

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$329,743,048

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$29,454,740

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,778,946

Other Funds

$4,284,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,284,769

State Funds

$97,758,610

State General Funds

$97,758,610

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 81) as amended

$84,698,183

$428,299,936

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,064,997

$4,064,997

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$185,700

$185,700

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to replace the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) with the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation (MEST).
Increase funds for the Enterprise Analytics Solution for Everyone (EASE) data warehouse.
Provide funds for a study on reimbursement rates for mental health care providers.
The department shall begin preparation for a repository for tracking, analyzing, and reporting information resulting from complaints received by consumers and state health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$759,094
$65 ($1,050) $121,886 $6,505,200 $424,535 $1,000,000
$0
$97,758,610

$759,094
$65 ($1,050) $121,886 $65,052,000 $849,070 $1,000,000
$0
$500,331,698

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

$852,963

State Funds

$852,963

State General Funds

$852,963

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$791,728

$791,728

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$33,623

$33,623

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$5,285

$5,285

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,401
($74) $852,963

$22,401
($74) $852,963

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

$825,330

State Funds

$825,330

State General Funds

$825,330

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$730,696

$730,696

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$67,246

$67,246

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$5,871

$5,871

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$21,517

$21,517

Amount appropriated in this Act

$825,330

$825,330

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

$20,267,850

Federal Funds and Grants

$172,588

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$172,588

State Funds

$20,095,262

State General Funds

$20,095,262

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$19,754,076

$19,926,664

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$42,029

$42,029

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$3,671

$3,671

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$21,565

$21,565

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($79)

($79)

Eliminate one-time start-up funding for federally qualified health centers.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Provide funds for two federally qualified health center behavioral health expansion start-up grants at Coastal Community Health Services and South Central Primary Care.

$500,000

$500,000

Provide funds to expand mental health first aid training to address the need for front-line workers to identify, de-escalate, and refer persons in crisis.

$74,000

$74,000

Provide funds to expand the RN-Reentry Program.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,095,262

$20,267,850

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

$38,693,744

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,005,577

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,060,223

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,945,354

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$26,588,167

State General Funds

$26,588,167

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$26,342,918

$38,448,495

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,383,799

$3,383,799

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$86,142

$86,142

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$502,541

$502,541

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($3,727,233)

($3,727,233)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,588,167

$38,693,744

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

$552,269,739

Federal Funds and Grants

$358,801,173

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$358,801,173

Other Funds

$142,586,524

Agency Funds

$3,200,000

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

State Funds

$50,882,042

State General Funds

$50,882,042

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$35,000,000

$505,243,187

Increase funds for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments to increase reimbursement rates for private deemed and nondeemed hospitals to offset the cost of uncompensated care and improve financial stability of small and rural hospitals.

$15,882,042

$47,026,552

Amount appropriated in this Act

$50,882,042

$552,269,739

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17.7. Medicaid- Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health care access

primarily to elderly and disabled individuals. There is also hereby

appropriated to the Department of Community Health a specific sum of money equal to all the provider fees paid to the Indigent Care Trust Fund created

pursuant to Article 6A of chapter 8 of Title 31. The sum of money is

appropriated for payments for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$6,846,654,089

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,328,043,221

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,325,256,007

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$2,188,979,248

Hospital Provider Payment

$38,833,042

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$162,388,579

State General Funds

$1,981,565,821

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 81) as $2,106,080,707 amended

$6,767,679,303

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$12,333,073

$36,520,797

Increase funds to reflect the loss of the temporary

$0

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during

the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (H:No)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal

$45,997,951

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85%

to 66.02%.

Increase funds for the Medicare Part D Clawback payment.

$15,446,619

$15,446,619

Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

$10,162,671

$30,091,557

Reduce funds to reflect an update to the 2019 RSMeans Index for nursing home facilities.

($380,542)

($1,126,864)

Provide funds for Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.

$2,412,359

$7,142,968

Replace $2,459,805 in state general funds with nursing

$0

$0

home provider fees. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Replace $629,534 in hospital provider fees with state

$0

$0

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

Provide funds for a 10% reimbursement rate increase for long-term acute care hospitals (LTAC) and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF).

$498,519

$1,476,110

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Reduce funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2020 cost reports.

($6,180,737)

Provide funds for a 5% reimbursement rate increase for

$424,165

mechanical ventilators.

Provide funds to increase the reimbursement rate for

$1,994,623

home and community-based service providers to offset

the cost of fingerprint requirements.

Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.

$10,600

Provide funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increase for 17 select dental restorative codes.

$179,240

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,188,979,248

($18,301,093) $1,256,041 $5,906,494
$31,390 $530,767
$6,846,654,089

17.8. Medicaid- Low-Income Medicaid

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

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$5,757,759,519

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,888,418,562

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,888,418,562

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,843,595,794

Hospital Provider Payment

$342,083,525

State General Funds

$1,383,641,724

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545

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 81) as $1,623,446,659 amended

$5,226,233,581

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds to reflect the loss of the temporary

$0

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during

the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (H:No)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal

$39,547,811

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85%

to 66.02%.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the temporary $1,092,636

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from

76.80% to 76.21%.

Increase funds for the implementation of express lane enrollment pursuant to the passage of HB 163 (2021 Session).

$39,466,982

$116,861,298

Provide funds to eliminate attestation and reimburse all $85,403,385 providers at enhanced rates for all 108 procedure codes.

$252,878,481

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Increase funds to provide one year of postpartum coverage effective upon Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services approval. Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of therapeutic services. Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of psychiatric and behavioral health care management services. Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials. Provide funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of donor milk. Replace $5,545,616 in hospital provider fees with state general funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Provide funds and direct the department to submit an 1115 waiver to provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with HIV.
Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
Provide funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increase for 17 select dental restorative codes.
Provide funds and direct the department to submit an 1115 waiver to remove the five-year waiting period for lawful permanent residents.
Provide funds to increase select OB/GYN codes to 2020 Medicare reimbursement levels. Provide funds for value-based purchasing.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,184,166
$11,258,121 $1,597,739
$8,301 $469,138
$0 $4,505,542
$259,151 $498,059
$1,247,758
$825,212 $5,785,134 $1,843,595,794

$83,453,005
$33,335,172 $4,730,887
$24,579 $1,389,112
$0 $13,341,848
$767,399 $1,474,857
$3,694,872
$2,443,442 $17,130,986 $5,757,759,519

17.9. PeachCare

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

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$527,396,701

Federal Funds and Grants

$436,204,746

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$677,159

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$435,527,587

State Funds

$91,040,172

State General Funds

$91,040,172

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 81) as amended

$76,038,523

$474,437,694

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$12,282,788

$51,955,890

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (H:No)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.
Provide funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
Provide funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increase for 17 select dental restorative codes.
Provide funds for value-based purchasing.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$2,388,338 $11,476 $8,142 $310,905
$91,040,172

$0
$0 $48,237 $34,226 $920,654 $527,396,701

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

$1,478,652

State Funds

$1,478,652

State General Funds

$1,478,652

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 81) as amended

$1,012,131

$1,012,131

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$33,623

$33,623

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$2,549

$2,549

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Provide funds to implement a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Database.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,349
$400,000 $1,478,652

$30,349
$400,000 $1,478,652

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

$30,457,048

State Funds

$30,457,048

State General Funds

$30,457,048

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 81) as amended

$25,087,190

$25,087,190

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

$411,342

$411,342

Increase funds for 136 new residency slots in primary care medicine. (H:Increase funds for 199 new residency slots in primary care medicine.)

$3,989,193

$3,989,193

Provide funds for a pilot program to perform

$0

$0

echocardiograms of pregnant and postpartum women to

address maternal mortality. (H:Yes; Reflect in the

Department of Public Health.)

Provide funds to support a new residency program at Archbold Medical Center.

$350,000

$350,000

Provide funds for fellowship positions at Augusta University for gynecologic oncology, public healthfocused medicine, and rural primary care.

$375,000

$375,000

Provide one-time funds for a statewide dental workforce assessment to evaluate current and future needs.

$35,000

$35,000

Utilize existing funds ($150,000) and provide funds for Southern Regional Medical Center for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program.

$50,000

$50,000

Utilize existing funds ($150,000) and provide funds for Southeast Georgia Health Systems for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program.

$50,000

$50,000

Provide capitation funds for seven residency slots at Emory University.

$109,323

$109,323

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,457,048

$30,457,048

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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

$31,796,612

State Funds

$31,796,612

State General Funds

$31,796,612

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$30,707,794

$30,707,794

Increase funds for the third year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus.

$1,073,231

$1,073,231

Utilize existing funds ($500,000) and provide funds to expand the accelerated track program to include forensic pathology.

$15,587

$15,587

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,796,612

$31,796,612

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

$31,307,713

State Funds

$31,307,713

State General Funds

$31,307,713

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 81) as amended

$28,931,713

$28,931,713

Provide funds for the start-up and operating support for the new nursing program at Morehouse School of Medicine.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Provide funds to support child and adolescent psychology and psychiatric residency programs.

$376,000

$376,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,307,713

$31,307,713

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.

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Total Funds

$2,215,000

State Funds

$2,215,000

State General Funds

$2,215,000

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 81) as amended

$1,830,000

$1,830,000

Provide funds for additional loan repayment grants for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses.

$385,000

$385,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,215,000

$2,215,000

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

$4,195,783

State Funds

$4,195,783

State General Funds

$4,195,783

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 81) as amended

$3,820,783

$3,820,783

Provide funds for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia campus to support growth.

$375,000

$375,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,195,783

$4,195,783

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

$2,941,510

Other Funds

$300,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$2,641,510

State General Funds

$2,641,510

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,365,838
$193,331 $13,759 $68,582
$2,641,510

Total Funds $2,665,838
$193,331 $13,759 $68,582
$2,941,510

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

$3,087,484

State Funds

$3,087,484

State General Funds

$3,087,484

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 81) as amended

$2,306,184

$2,306,184

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$109,274

$109,274

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$18,417

$18,417

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$88,229

$88,229

Provide funds for a data management system to track licenses, complaints, inspections, and investigations.

$214,260

$214,260

Provide funds for two additional agents.

$351,120

$351,120

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,087,484

$3,087,484

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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

$192,383,228 $1,250,346 $1,250,346 $233,715 $233,715
$189,996,820 $189,996,820
$902,347 $902,347

18.1. Departmental Administration (DCS)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$10,508,486

Other Funds

$1,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,200

State Funds

$10,507,286

State General Funds

$10,507,286

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,457,738

$9,458,938

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$588,399

$588,399

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$108,362

$108,362

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$360,476

$360,476

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($6,321)

($6,321)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($1,368)

($1,368)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,507,286

$10,508,486

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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

$176,067,374

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,062,222

Other Funds

$122,515

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$122,515

State Funds

$174,031,519

State General Funds

$174,031,519

Intra-State Government Transfers

$851,118

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$851,118

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $152,117,342 amended

$154,153,197

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$13,931,151

$13,931,151

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,609,054

$1,609,054

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$5,552,400

$5,552,400

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($97,357)

($97,357)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($21,071)

($21,071)

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$940,000

$940,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$174,031,519

$176,067,374

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

$3,859,624

State Funds

$3,859,624

State General Funds

$3,859,624

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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 81) as amended

$3,525,100

$3,525,100

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$210,143

$210,143

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$27,064

$27,064

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$99,438

$99,438

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,744)

($1,744)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($377)

($377)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

18.4. Misdemeanor Probation

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

governmental and private misdemeanor providers through inspection and investigation.

Total Funds

$941,454

State Funds

$941,454

State General Funds

$941,454

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$831,165

$831,165

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$67,246

$67,246

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$13,208

$13,208

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$30,486

$30,486

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($535)
($116) $941,454

($535)
($116) $941,454

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

$1,006,290

Federal Funds and Grants

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$188,124

Other Funds

$110,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

State Funds

$656,937

State General Funds

$656,937

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 81) as amended

$486,510

$835,863

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$38,243

$38,243

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$27,064

$27,064

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$9,469

$9,469

Provide funds for the state match to federal funds for domestic violence programs.

$64,031

$64,031

Provide funds for the implementation of a murdersuicide support group.

$31,620

$31,620

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$656,937

$1,006,290

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

$1,303,657,701 $170,555 $170,555
$13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,289,922,543 $1,289,922,543

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

$35,642,347

State Funds

$35,642,347

State General Funds

$35,642,347

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 81) as amended

$32,643,272

$32,643,272

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,815,631

$1,815,631

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$275,450

$275,450

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$873,900

$873,900

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Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$203
$29,128
($5,324) $10,087
$35,642,347

$203
$29,128
($5,324) $10,087
$35,642,347

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

$62,249,098

Other Funds

$2,453,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,453,500

State Funds

$59,795,598

State General Funds

$59,795,598

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 81) as amended

$50,856,559

$53,310,059

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$5,275,388

$5,275,388

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$370,998

$370,998

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,611,257

$1,611,257

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System

$77

$77

actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to

19.98%.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$53,706

$53,706

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($9,817)

($9,817)

Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

$1,637,430

$1,637,430

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,795,598

$62,249,098

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

$27,693,991

State Funds

$27,693,991

State General Funds

$27,693,991

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$27,456,832

$27,456,832

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$126,086

$126,086

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$12,007

$12,007

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$37,523

$37,523

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,251

$1,251

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($229)

($229)

Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

$60,521

$60,521

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,693,991

$27,693,991

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

$248,459,319

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

$247,998,764

State General Funds

$247,998,764

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $247,592,305 amended

$248,052,860

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$224,628

$224,628

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$36,767

$36,767

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$140,849

$140,849

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$378

$378

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,695

$4,695

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($858)

($858)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$247,998,764

$248,459,319

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

$44,697,376

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$44,667,376

State General Funds

$44,667,376

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$43,992,694

$44,022,694

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$495,936

$495,936

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,960 $140,947
$4,698 ($859) $44,667,376

$33,960 $140,947
$4,698 ($859) $44,697,376

19.7. Private Prisons

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private

companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public safety.

Total Funds

$139,877,408

State Funds

$139,877,408

State General Funds

$139,877,408

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $127,161,280 amended

$127,161,280

Provide funds for an increase in per diem rates. (H:Increase per diem rates to expressly provide for a salary adjustment for correctional officers only.)

$12,716,128

$12,716,128

Amount appropriated in this Act

$139,877,408

$139,877,408

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

$714,193,439

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

$703,402,336

State General Funds

$703,402,336

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $571,508,831 amended

$582,299,934

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$44,404,136

$44,404,136

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$3,679,803

$3,679,803

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$15,556,787

$15,556,787

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,933

$1,933

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$518,531

$518,531

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($94,784)

($94,784)

Provide funds for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety, and security.

$6,726,560

$6,726,560

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$45,730,000

$45,730,000

Provide funds for personal services and operating costs to establish regional offender transportation hubs.

$4,204,407

$4,204,407

Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

$11,166,132

$11,166,132

Amount appropriated in this Act

$703,402,336

$714,193,439

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

$30,839,723

State Funds

$30,839,723

State General Funds

$30,839,723

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$26,405,418

$26,405,418

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,656,201 $211,822 $801,389
$26,712 ($4,883) $743,064 $30,839,723

$2,656,201 $211,822 $801,389
$26,712 ($4,883) $743,064 $30,839,723

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

$124,220,410 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $1,650,500 $17,084,939 $12,113,262 $12,113,262

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

$2,081,547

Federal Funds and Grants

$721,107

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$721,107

State Funds

$1,360,440

State General Funds

$1,360,440

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,188,886

$1,909,993

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$113,457 $3,500
$49,173
$639 $4,785 $1,360,440

$113,457 $3,500
$49,173
$639 $4,785 $2,081,547

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

$102,072,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$77,435,772

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$77,435,772

Other Funds

$18,731,561

Agency Funds

$1,650,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,081,061

State Funds

$5,905,585

State General Funds

$5,905,585

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 81) as amended

$5,359,363

$101,526,696

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$262,987

$262,987

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$30,347

$30,347

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds to maintain the Boland Building located in Milledgeville.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$112,708
$1,466 $10,967 $127,747 $5,905,585

$112,708
$1,466 $10,967 $127,747 $102,072,918

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

$20,065,945

Federal Funds and Grants

$15,214,830

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$15,214,830

Other Funds

$3,878

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,878

State Funds

$4,847,237

State General Funds

$4,847,237

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,356,191

$19,574,899

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$336,993

$336,993

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$16,839

$16,839

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$123,582

$123,582

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,607

$1,607

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$12,025

$12,025

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,847,237

$20,065,945

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

2291

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

$77,193,735 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $74,349,614 $74,349,614

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

$10,690,883

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$10,190,026

State General Funds

$10,190,026

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,419,138

$9,919,995

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$428,691

$428,691

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$69,828

$69,828

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$238,151

$238,151

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$33,325

$33,325

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$893

$893

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,190,026

$10,690,883

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.

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Total Funds

$65,051,486

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$63,223,651

State General Funds

$63,223,651

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$56,582,578

$58,410,413

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$5,516,536

$5,516,536

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$203,013

$203,013

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,439,673

$1,439,673

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$201,454

$201,454

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,397

$5,397

Reduce funds for one-time funding for a CDL testing pad and carousel in southeast Georgia. (H:Maintain funds to complete construction.)

($600,000)

($600,000)

Provide funds to maintain voice bot technology in the call center.

$125,000

$125,000

Reduce funds to reflect completion of the Georgia I.D. project.

($250,000)

($250,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$63,223,651

$65,051,486

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

$1,451,366

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$935,937

State General Funds

$935,937

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$810,624

$1,326,053

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$72,531

$72,531

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$14,763

$14,763

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$33,078

$33,078

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$190

$190

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,628

$4,628

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$123

$123

Amount appropriated in this Act

$935,937

$1,451,366

2293

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

$937,987,039 $475,649,841 $92,749,020 $227,164,017 $155,736,804
$499,500 $499,500 $461,837,698 $400,900,881 $60,936,817

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

$327,496,336

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,559,519

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CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$92,749,020

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$169,970,279

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,840,220

State Funds

$60,936,817

State General Funds

$60,936,817

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$57,726,235

$324,285,754

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$57,167

$57,167

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,210

$1,210

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$3,830

$3,830

Increase funds to maximize available Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) and reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

$3,148,375

$3,148,375

Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,936,817

$327,496,336

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

$401,075,881

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$175,000

State Funds

$400,900,881

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Lottery Funds

$400,900,881

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $382,559,866 amended

$382,734,866

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$623,136

$623,136

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$45,434

$45,434

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$197,004

$197,004

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$135,312

$135,312

Reduce formula funds for training and experience for Pre-K teachers.

($2,103,643)

($2,103,643)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers by $2,000.

$19,443,772

$19,443,772

Amount appropriated in this Act

$400,900,881

$401,075,881

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

$61,414,822

Federal Funds and Grants

$60,915,322

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$57,193,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,721,584

Other Funds

$499,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$499,500

2295

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

$38,532,052 $659,400 $659,400
$37,872,652 $37,872,652

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23.1. Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to influence, affect, and enhance

economic development in Georgia and provide information to people and companies to promote the state.

Total Funds

$5,336,779

State Funds

$5,336,779

State General Funds

$5,336,779

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,971,926

$4,971,926

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$220,032

$220,032

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$37,185

$37,185

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$162,766

$162,766

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($6,790)

($6,790)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($48,340)

($48,340)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

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

$1,116,915

State Funds

$1,116,915

State General Funds

$1,116,915

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,015,872

$1,015,872

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$50,434

$50,434

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,580 $41,192
($163) $1,116,915

$9,580 $41,192
($163) $1,116,915

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

$579,534

State Funds

$579,534

State General Funds

$579,534

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$525,861

$525,861

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$33,623

$33,623

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$5,590

$5,590

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$14,517

$14,517

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($57)

($57)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$579,534

$579,534

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

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organizations through Partner Grants, Project Grants, Education Grants and

the 'Grassroots' arts program.

Total Funds

$1,635,756

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

23.5. Global Commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state

that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

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

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

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; and help develop

international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

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

providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,298,038

State Funds

$10,298,038

State General Funds

$10,298,038

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,610,402

$9,610,402

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$378,257

$378,257

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$51,861

$51,861

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$258,433

$258,433

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$109

$109

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,024)

($1,024)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,298,038

$10,298,038

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$2,798,164

State Funds

$2,798,164

State General Funds

$2,798,164

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 81) as amended

$2,645,794

$2,645,794

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$84,057

$84,057

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$10,972

$10,972

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$57,569

$57,569

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($228)

($228)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

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

$954,069

State Funds

$954,069

State General Funds

$954,069

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$452,995

$452,995

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$27,766

$27,766

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for two positions to support the Rivian economic development project.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,891 $21,251
($84) $448,250 $954,069

$3,891 $21,251
($84) $448,250 $954,069

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

$1,030,917

State Funds

$1,030,917

State General Funds

$1,030,917

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$925,255

$925,255

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$58,840

$58,840

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$8,893

$8,893

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$38,080

$38,080

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($151)

($151)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$14,781,880

State Funds

$14,781,880

State General Funds

$14,781,880

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 81) as amended

$10,394,545

$10,394,545

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$420,285

$420,285

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$30,715

$30,715

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$166,744

$166,744

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($660)

($660)

Provide one-time funds for the National Infantry Museum.

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Provide one-time funds to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety and security expenses associated with hosting the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2024.

$500,000

$500,000

Provide one-time funds for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change for facilities improvements and educational exhibits and utilize $270,000 in current funding.

$470,251

$470,251

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,781,880

$14,781,880

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$12,825,871,458 $2,099,148,714 $112,501 $2,099,036,213

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Other Funds

$30,211,020

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,211,020

State Funds

$10,696,511,724

State General Funds

$10,696,511,724

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base

unit cost of $2,897.26. In addition, all local school system allotments for

Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated

by this Act.

24.1. Agricultural Education

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

with developing and funding agricultural education programs, and to provide

afterschool and summer educational and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$16,977,266

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

$13,433,906

State General Funds

$13,433,906

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$11,746,666

$15,290,026

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$110,220

$110,220

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$6,235

$6,235

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$3,662

$3,662

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$225,821

$225,821

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$429

$429

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Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmer, and Youth Camp programs.
Increase funds for 21 new extended day/year programs.
Transfer five certified personnel positions to the state teacher salary schedule.
Provide funds for an urban/suburban agriculture specialist.
Provide funds for a Young Farmer program in Floyd County, and additional funds to the Young Farmer programs in Banks County, Barrow County, and Pelham City.
Provide funds for an additional Georgia FFA Association staff member and two agricultural education support staff.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$469,033
$253,606 $178,500 $55,734 $144,000 $100,000
$140,000 $13,433,906

$469,033
$253,606 $178,500 $55,734 $144,000 $100,000
$140,000 $16,977,266

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

$17,359,139

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

$7,725,549

State General Funds

$7,725,549

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,899,631

$16,533,221

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$437,566

$437,566

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$71,209

$71,209

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$244,760
$424 $13,562 $58,397 $7,725,549

$244,760
$424 $13,562 $58,397 $17,359,139

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

$29,374,048

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

$4,413,604

State General Funds

$4,413,604

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,191,667

$29,152,111

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$159,712

$159,712

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$32,351

$32,351

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$65,568

$65,568

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$38,223

$38,223

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Increase funds for the American Association of Adapted Sports program. Eliminate one-time pilot grants.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,115
$20,968 $150,000 ($250,000) $4,413,604

$5,115
$20,968 $150,000 ($250,000) $29,374,048

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

$31,616,969

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,475,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,475,000

State Funds

$8,141,969

State General Funds

$8,141,969

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$5,105,609

$28,580,609

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$22,554

$22,554

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$4,922

$4,922

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$3,296

$3,296

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$368

$368

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$703

$703

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,052

$1,052

Increase funds for charter facility grants pursuant to HB 430 (2017 Session).

$3,003,465

$3,003,465

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,141,969

$31,616,969

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24.5. Communities in Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support Performance

Learning Centers and maintain a network of local affiliate organizations across the state, and to partner with other state and national organizations to

support student success in school and beyond.

Total Funds

$1,428,100

State Funds

$1,428,100

State General Funds

$1,428,100

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,370,976

$1,370,976

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates.

$57,124

$57,124

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

24.6. Curriculum Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide,

standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this

curriculum.

Total Funds

$9,675,869

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

$6,871,148

State General Funds

$6,871,148

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,600,153

$9,404,874

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$180,287

$180,287

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$25,670

$25,670

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$35,436

$35,436

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,976
$5,628
$21,998 $6,871,148

$1,976
$5,628
$21,998 $9,675,869

24.7. Federal Programs

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

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,195,922,003

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,195,922,003

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,195,922,003

24.8. 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

$65,427,745

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,322,802

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,322,802

State Funds

$54,104,943

State General Funds

$54,104,943

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 81) as amended

$53,365,930

$64,688,732

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,406

$8,406

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$6,441

$6,441

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$59,691

$59,691

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$174

$174

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Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Reduce formula funds for enrollment and training and experience decline.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for GNETS grants.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,478,387
($3,260,195) $2,446,109 $54,104,943

$1,478,387
($3,260,195) $2,446,109 $65,427,745

24.9. 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

$12,393,141

Other Funds

$9,516,302

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,516,302

State Funds

$2,876,839

State General Funds

$2,876,839

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,594,150

$12,110,452

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$235,287

$235,287

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$33,409

$33,409

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$13,993

$13,993

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,876,839

$12,393,141

24.10. Information Technology Services
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Total Funds

$20,751,335

Federal Funds and Grants

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$409,267

State Funds

$20,342,068

State General Funds

$20,342,068

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$19,143,455

$19,552,722

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$624,865

$624,865

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$130,307

$130,307

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$356,140

$356,140

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,818

$1,818

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$16,351

$16,351

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$69,132

$69,132

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,342,068

$20,751,335

24.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

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

including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$16,564,901

State Funds

$16,564,901

State General Funds

$16,564,901

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 81) as amended

$14,763,532

$14,763,532

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,406

$8,406

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment data. (H:Reduce formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment increase (($11,455)) and adjust salary factor to provide parity with QBE ($491,149).)
Increase formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Sparsity Grants. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Sparsity Grants, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Residential Treatment Facilities. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Residential Treatment Facilities, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)
Increase funds for feminine hygiene grants to include the fifth grade.
Reduce funds to reflect the closure of a residential treatment facility.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,635 $19,337 $479,694 $931,194 $353,615
$268,285
$200,000 ($460,797) $16,564,901

$1,635 $19,337 $479,694 $931,194 $353,615
$268,285
$200,000 ($460,797) $16,564,901

24.12. Nutrition

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training,

technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel can deliver

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

comply with federal standards.

Total Funds

$788,988,033

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

$31,334,502

State General Funds

$31,334,502

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase. Increase funds for school nutrition. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $29,518,235
$1,104,239 $712,028
$31,334,502

Total Funds $787,171,766
$1,104,239 $712,028
$788,988,033

24.13. Preschool Disabilities Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide early educational services to three- and four-year-old students with disabilities so that they enter

school better prepared to succeed.

Total Funds

$37,994,205

State Funds

$37,994,205

State General Funds

$37,994,205

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 81) as amended

$36,069,990

$36,069,990

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$40,681

$40,681

Increase funds based on formula earnings. (H:Reduce funds based on formula earnings to reflect a decline in students and teachers.)

($717,655)

($717,655)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)

$918,985

$918,985

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants.

$1,682,204

$1,682,204

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,994,205

$37,994,205

24.14. 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

$142,760,526

State Funds

$142,760,526

State General Funds

$142,760,526

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $136,541,242 amended

$136,541,242

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Increase funds for transportation grants based on formula growth. Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,469,703
$4,749,581 $142,760,526

$1,469,703
$4,749,581 $142,760,526

24.15. 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

$633,783,028

State Funds

$633,783,028

State General Funds

$633,783,028

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $797,971,105 amended

$797,971,105

Decrease formula funds for Equalization grants.

($164,188,077) ($164,188,077)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$633,783,028

$633,783,028

24.16. 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

($2,312,940,047)

State Funds

($2,312,940,047)

State General Funds

($2,312,940,047)

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) amended

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.

($142,176,625) ($142,176,625)

Amount appropriated in this Act

($2,312,940,047) ($2,312,940,047)

24.17. 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

$11,881,866,123

State Funds

$11,881,866,123

State General Funds

$11,881,866,123

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

State Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $11,160,156,077 amended

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System

$13,058,207

actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to

19.98%.

Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

$27,239,480

Increase formula funds for the charter system grant.

$38,613

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 $382,696,501 education.

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.

$43,533,813

Increase funds for grants for state special charter

$3,042,793

schools per SB 153 (2021 Session).

Increase formula funds for the local charter school

$2,904,365

grant per SB 59 (2021 Session).

Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newlycertified math and science teachers.

($4,807)

Increase funds for school nurses. (H:Yes; Reflect

$0

current and future adjustments to the school nurse

formula in the School Nurse program.)

Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship.

$0

(H:Yes; Realize savings from program attrition in the

Special Needs Scholarship to fund additional growth.)

Increase funds for special education in state

$0

institutions. (H:Reflect adjustment in austerity restoration.)

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September

$287,135,340

1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary

schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)

Transfer funds for school nurses from the Quality Basic ($37,934,259)

Education program to create the School Nurse program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,881,866,123

Total Funds $11,160,156,077
$13,058,207
$27,239,480 $38,613
$382,696,501 $43,533,813
$3,042,793 $2,904,365
($4,807) $0
$0
$0
$287,135,340
($37,934,259) $11,881,866,123

24.18. 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

$15,127,145

State Funds

$15,127,145

State General Funds

$15,127,145

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 81) as amended Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%. Increase funds for RESAs based on enrollment growth. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to RESAs. Restore funds for mental health contractual services. Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase for certified staff.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $13,995,646
$6,120
$222,302 $433,006
$160,000 $310,071
$15,127,145

Total Funds $13,995,646
$6,120
$222,302 $433,006
$160,000 $310,071
$15,127,145

24.19. 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

$17,381,308

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

$10,479,007

State General Funds

$10,479,007

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,837,451

$16,739,752

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$401,460

$401,460

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$49,582

$49,582

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$164,542

$164,542

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$2,188

$2,188

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,134
$14,650 $10,479,007

$9,134
$14,650 $17,381,308

24.20. School Nurse

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

nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

Total Funds

$39,727,024

State Funds

$39,727,024

State General Funds

$39,727,024

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 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds for school nurses from the Quality Basic $37,934,259 Education program to create the School Nurse program.

$37,934,259

Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase for school nurses.

$1,792,765

$1,792,765

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,727,024

$39,727,024

24.21. 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

$6,449,282

Other Funds

$6,449,282

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,449,282

24.22. State Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired

and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a

learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social

development.

Total Funds

$37,801,887

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

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State Funds

$36,114,700

State General Funds

$36,114,700

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$31,290,788

$32,977,975

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,159,633

$1,159,633

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$293,144

$293,144

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$564,743

$564,743

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$11,664

$11,664

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$53,096

$53,096

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,087

$2,087

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)

$401,503

$401,503

Increase formula funds for training and experience.

$138,042

$138,042

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for state schools.

$200,000

$200,000

Provide funds for major repairs and renovations.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,114,700

$37,801,887

24.23. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to equip students with academic,

vocational, technical, and leadership skills and to extend learning

opportunities beyond the traditional school day and year.

Total Funds

$71,552,518

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

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State Funds

$20,207,058

State General Funds

$20,207,058

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 81) as amended

$18,637,394

$69,982,854

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$96,873

$96,873

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$8,128

$8,128

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$32,639

$32,639

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$30,939

$30,939

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,116

$3,116

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,519

$11,519

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H:Provide funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY 2020.)

$1,103,990

$1,103,990

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs.

$282,460

$282,460

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,207,058

$71,552,518

24.24. Testing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide

student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and

training to local schools.

Total Funds

$46,337,964

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,734,484

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,734,484

State Funds

$22,603,480

State General Funds

$22,603,480

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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 81) as amended

$22,372,983

$46,107,467

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$160,809

$160,809

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$15,736

$15,736

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$28,417

$28,417

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$2,055

$2,055

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,629

$4,629

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$18,851

$18,851

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,603,480

$46,337,964

24.25. 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

$1,551,946

State Funds

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

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 81) as amended

$1,489,868

$1,489,868

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction.

$62,078

$62,078

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

Section 25: Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$66,488,211 $28,454,823 $28,454,823 $38,033,388

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It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 31.01% for New Plan employees and 26.26% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 27.47% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% 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 $926.09 per member for State Fiscal Year 2023.

$38,033,388

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

$5,044,194

Other Funds

$5,044,194

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,044,194

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

$2,840,988

State Funds

$2,840,988

State General Funds

$2,840,988

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,697,265

$2,697,265

Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

$143,723

$143,723

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

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

$35,182,000

State Funds

$35,182,000

State General Funds

$35,182,000

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 81) as amended

$32,491,000

$32,491,000

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Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.
Provide funds for an increase in the PSERS multiplier from $15.75 per year of service to $16.00 per year of service.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,278,000 $1,413,000 $35,182,000

$1,278,000 $1,413,000 $35,182,000

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

$23,421,029

Other Funds

$23,410,629

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,410,629

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 81) as amended

$36,400

$23,447,029

Eliminate funds for one-time funding provided to initiate HB 664 (2020 Session).

($26,000)

($26,000)

Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate to

$0

$0

the Employees' Retirement System to prefund a cost of

living adjustment for retirees, increase the 401(k)

match for GSEPS members, and fund the employer

share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,400

$23,421,029

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

$59,160,636 $6,986,349 $6,986,349 $9,427,187
$428,645 $8,998,542 $42,697,100 $42,697,100
$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

$4,970,454

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

$4,338,874

State General Funds

$4,338,874

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,702,548

$4,334,128

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$292,350

$292,350

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$40,035

$40,035

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$136,583

$136,583

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($5,283)

($5,283)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$170

$170

Complete staffing efficiency evaluation recommended in Forest Protection audit to determine opportunities for efficiency and areas for savings. (G:Yes) (H:Provide funds for one position to address strategic initiatives included in the Forest Protection Audit.)

$164,570

$164,570

Provide funds for technical training for employee development and retention.

$7,901

$7,901

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,338,874

$4,970,454

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

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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

$8,885,597

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

$4,063,714

State General Funds

$4,063,714

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 81) as amended

$3,490,829

$8,312,712

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$355,057

$355,057

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$56,229

$56,229

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$149,993

$149,993

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($5,801)

($5,801)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$187

$187

Provide funds for technical training for employee development and retention.

$17,220

$17,220

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,063,714

$8,885,597

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

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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

$44,097,505

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

$34,294,512

State General Funds

$34,294,512

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$28,575,802

$38,378,795

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,266,035

$3,266,035

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$278,781

$278,781

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,076,605

$1,076,605

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($41,636)

($41,636)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,340

$1,340

Provide funds for operational expenses shifted to onetime federal grant for recovery from Hurricane Michael in FY 2021. (H:Provide funds for operational expenses shifted to one-time federal grants for recovery from Hurricane Michael and U.S. Forest Service State Fire Assistance grants FY 2021.)

$1,045,206

$1,045,206

Provide funds for technical training for employee development and retention.

$92,379

$92,379

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,294,512

$44,097,505

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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 Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

$87,038,090 $30,552,612
$753,430 $29,799,182 $1,607,856 $1,607,856 $54,877,622 $54,877,622

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

$6,629,466

State Funds

$6,629,466

State General Funds

$6,629,466

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,130,645

$6,130,645

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$254,272 $45,352 $199,197
$6,629,466

$254,272 $45,352 $199,197
$6,629,466

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

$10,479,227

State Funds

$10,479,227

State General Funds

$10,479,227

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 81) as amended

$10,690,538

$10,690,538

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$403,474

$403,474

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$69,506

$69,506

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$248,461

$248,461

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$235

$235

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$57,769

$57,769

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$46,058

$46,058

Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination.

($1,036,814)

($1,036,814)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,479,227

$10,479,227

27.4. Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information

between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate the

state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering

costs while improving access to quality healthcare.

Total Funds

$1,962,900

Other Funds

$800,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$800,000

State Funds

$1,162,900

State General Funds

$1,162,900

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 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the Office of Planning and Budget to create a new program for greater transparency.

$1,036,814

$1,036,814

Recognize funds to continue the implementation of the All-Payer Claims Database.

$0

$800,000

Provide funds for one analyst to coordinate the collection and reporting of nursing and hospital data.

$126,086

$126,086

Utilize existing funds to create and maintain a publicly-

$0

$0

available annual consumer report of consolidated

hospital financing data pursuant to HB 186 (2019

Session). (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,162,900

$1,962,900

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.5. 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

$1,316,401

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,000

State Funds

$1,285,401

State General Funds

$1,285,401

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$870,847

$901,847

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for two investigators and one intake officer in the Fair Housing Division.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$126,086 $7,280
$32,014
$63,179 $185,995 $1,285,401

$126,086 $7,280
$32,014
$63,179 $185,995 $1,316,401

27.6. 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

$34,265,613

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

$3,754,575

State General Funds

$3,754,575

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,706,861

$33,217,899

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$198,403

$198,403

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$28,670

$28,670

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to finalize the career retention plan.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,148
$6,652 $704,841 $3,754,575

$109,148
$6,652 $704,841 $34,265,613

27.7. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to direct the preparation of,

certify, recognize, and recruit Georgia educators, and to enforce standards

regarding educator professional preparation, performance, and ethics.

Total Funds

$8,931,868

Federal Funds and Grants

$818,430

Child Care & Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$753,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,000

State Funds

$8,113,438

State General Funds

$8,113,438

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$7,065,968

$7,884,398

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$523,462

$523,462

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$84,243

$84,243

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$253,614

$253,614

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$322

$322

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$3,212

$3,212

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Provide funds for two positions for Troops to Teachers. (H:Provide funds for two positions specializing in technical assistance to military personnel, veterans, and their spouses transitioning into teaching.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$182,617 $8,113,438

$182,617 $8,931,868

27.8. 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

$5,911,992

State Funds

$5,911,992

State General Funds

$5,911,992

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$9,029,925

$9,029,925

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$199,681

$199,681

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$53,385

$53,385

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$177,828

$177,828

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$830

$830

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$23,872

$23,872

Provide funds for Growing Readers ($1,600,000); GA

$0

$0

Awards ($1,803,000); research and academic audits

($900,175); and personal services and operating

expenses ($1,485,289). (H:Yes)

Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program to provide for greater transparency.

($1,629,278)

($1,629,278)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,944,251)
$0 $5,911,992

($1,944,251)
$0 $5,911,992

27.9. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational

opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

Total Funds

$1,629,278

State Funds

$1,629,278

State General Funds

$1,629,278

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program to provide for greater transparency.

$1,629,278

$1,629,278

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,629,278

$1,629,278

27.10. Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School

Leadership Academy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality,

selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to develop

high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

Total Funds

$1,944,251

State Funds

$1,944,251

State General Funds

$1,944,251

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy to provide for greater transparency.

$1,944,251

$1,944,251

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,944,251

$1,944,251

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27.11. Office of the Child Advocate

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent

oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible for the protection and well-being of children.

Total Funds

$1,399,763

State Funds

$1,399,763

State General Funds

$1,399,763

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$943,892

$943,892

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$42,029

$42,029

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$5,078

$5,078

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$27,979

$27,979

Increase funds for two investigators and operating expenses to expand capacity.

$380,785

$380,785

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,399,763

$1,399,763

27.12. Office of the State Inspector General

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to foster and promote accountability and integrity in state government by investigating and

preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Total Funds

$1,505,290

State Funds

$1,505,290

State General Funds

$1,505,290

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 81) as amended

$1,390,477

$1,390,477

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$92,463

$92,463

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$10,833

$10,833

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Eliminate one-time funds for vehicle purchase.
Eliminate one-time funds for IT purchase.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,681
($1,876) ($27,788) ($11,500) $1,505,290

$52,681
($1,876) ($27,788) ($11,500) $1,505,290

Section 28: Human Services, Department of

Total Funds

$2,011,231,687

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,066,659,726

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,319,925

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$92,141,472

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$56,325,377

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$85,778,728

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$12,032,326

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,423,968

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$299,370,236

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$503,267,694

Other Funds

$28,113,734

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$24,713,734

State Funds

$915,930,060

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$110,586

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,100,533

State General Funds

$914,718,941

Intra-State Government Transfers

$528,167

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$528,167

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

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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

$117,789,064

Federal Funds and Grants

$74,638,883

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$9,121,401

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$65,517,482

State Funds

$43,150,181

State General Funds

$43,150,181

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$41,783,695

$117,068,778

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$439,354

$439,354

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$29,783

$29,783

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$250,562
$587 $646,200 $43,150,181

$250,562
$587 $0
$117,789,064

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)

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,727,964

$20,227,964

Recognize State Education Agency ($212,469,000) and Local Educational Agency ($764,887,000) funds provided in the 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) for programming associated with COVID-19 learning loss.

($4,727,964)

($4,727,964)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$15,500,000

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

$9,645,590

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,066,944

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$2,966,090

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,100,854

State Funds

$2,578,646

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,100,533

State General Funds

$1,478,113

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 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Dedicate $1,100,533 in state general funds as Children's Trust Fund to reflect FY 2021 collections of marriage and divorce filing fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Provide funds for services to at-risk girls.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,270,583
$67,679
$10,490 $29,799
$95 $0
$200,000 $2,578,646

Total Funds $9,337,527
$67,679
$10,490 $29,799
$95 $0
$200,000 $9,645,590

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

$124,745,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,275,285

Other Funds

$3,400,000

Agency Funds

$3,400,000

State Funds

$31,674,130

State General Funds

$31,674,130

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 81) as amended

$26,258,537

$119,329,582

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,591,173

$3,591,173

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$161,458 $556,057
$66 $3,012 $1,059,674 $44,153 $31,674,130

$161,458 $556,057
$66 $3,012 $1,059,674 $44,153 $124,745,175

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

$426,877,358

Federal Funds and Grants

$203,465,900

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$42,271,459

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$216,709

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,802,444

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.558)

$1,423,968

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $127,287,873
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,463,447

State Funds

$223,279,051

State General Funds

$223,279,051

Intra-State Government Transfers

$132,407

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$132,407

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $195,288,974 amended

$398,887,281

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$13,584,309

$13,584,309

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for a community action team pilot program to address children who are in, or are at risk of entering, foster care.
Provide funds for an autism recognition pilot program in Region 12.
Provide funds for autism respite care.
Increase funds to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to enhance statewide capacity.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$271,462 $4,688,795
$38,100 $5,433
$1,500,000 $451,978
$1,000,000 $200,000
$6,000,000 $250,000
$223,279,051

$271,462 $4,688,795
$38,100 $5,433
$1,500,000 $451,978
$1,000,000 $200,000
$6,000,000 $250,000
$426,877,358

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

$124,636,794

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,326,554

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$165,444

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$6,549,809

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$570,033

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,565,808

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$3,853,040

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,622,420

Other Funds

$13,580,052

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,580,052

State Funds

$61,730,188

State General Funds

$61,730,188

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 81) as amended

$60,625,706

$123,532,312

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,964,348

$3,964,348

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$516,708

$516,708

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,907,454

$1,907,454

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$807

$807

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($1,171,894)

($1,171,894)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.

$7,059

$7,059

Transfer $4,120,000 for Alzheimer's services from Departmental Administration to Elder Community Living Services.

($4,120,000)

($4,120,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,730,188

$124,636,794

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

$30,702,142

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

$26,833,216

State General Funds

$26,833,216

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 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.
Increase to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $23,630,983
$2,264,609
$186,163 $737,383
$88 $2,664 $10,873
$453 $26,833,216

Total Funds $27,499,909
$2,264,609
$186,163 $737,383
$88 $2,664 $10,873
$453 $30,702,142

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

$82,922,668

Federal Funds and Grants

$37,318,008

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$6,950,343

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$30,367,665

State Funds

$45,604,660

State General Funds

$45,604,660

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$33,089,791

$70,407,799

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$95,145

$95,145

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$7,569

$7,569

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to create the dementia care specialist program for statewide screenings.
Transfer $4,120,000 for Alzheimer's services from Departmental Administration to Elder Community Living Services and increase funds by $3,000,000 for statewide service expansion.
Provide funds for non-Medicaid home and communitybased services (HCBS).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,189
$234 $1,253,040 $7,120,000 $3,999,692 $45,604,660

$39,189
$234 $1,253,040 $7,120,000 $3,999,692 $82,922,668

28.10. 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

28.11. 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

$333,944,601

Federal Funds and Grants

$202,351,831

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)

$77,659,246

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $28,807,868
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$87,511,645

Other Funds

$641,750

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$641,750

State Funds

$130,951,020

State General Funds

$130,951,020

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $117,030,156 $10,577,401
$121,896 $3,642,112
$90 $30,346 ($450,981) $130,951,020

Total Funds $320,023,737 $10,577,401
$121,896 $3,642,112
$90 $30,346 ($450,981) $333,944,601

28.12. 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

$408,565,423

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,212,792

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$34,857,943

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $61,186,131
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$168,718

State Funds

$312,352,631

State General Funds

$312,352,631

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 81) as $281,138,788 amended

$374,052,606

Provide funds for a 10% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers. (Total Funds: $31,487,817)

$27,810,584

$31,487,817

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal

$378,259

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85%

to 66.02%.

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Utilize $6,700,000 in existing funds to improve the continuum of care including preventative and therapeutic services, in addition to addressing youth with complex needs. (G:Yes) (H:Yes; Redirect $6,700,000 in existing funds to provide alternatives to the hoteling of children.)
Provide funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $275 per child.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$3,025,000 $312,352,631

$0
$3,025,000 $408,565,423

28.13. 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

28.14. 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

$2,825,512

Federal Funds and Grants

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$568,850

State Funds

$2,256,662

State General Funds

$2,256,662

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 81) as amended

$1,890,949

$2,459,799

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$243,765

$243,765

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$27,709

$27,709

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$93,988

$93,988

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$251

$251

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,256,662

$2,825,512

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28.15. 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

28.16. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

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

families in achieving self-sufficiency by obtaining and keeping employment as

well as complying with Georgia's state plan for the federal Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families program.

Total Funds

$18,835,330

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,735,330

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $14,194,825
(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.

28.17. 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

$349,652

State Funds

$349,652

State General Funds

$349,652

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 81) as amended

$311,042

$311,042

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$25,217

$25,217

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,163

$1,163

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,230 $349,652

$12,230 $349,652

28.18. 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

$11,100,604

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,336,965

State Funds

$9,763,639

State General Funds

$9,763,639

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,948,139

$10,185,104

Provide funds to increase operational support and each county's allocation to $52,500.

$815,500

$915,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,763,639

$11,100,604

28.19. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise

Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in

becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$2,757,294

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,443,269

State Funds

$314,025

State General Funds

$314,025

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$252,131

$2,695,400

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$50,132

$50,132

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,949

$1,949

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,376
$1,437 $314,025

$8,376
$1,437 $2,757,294

28.20. 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

$10,290,955

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$7,846,048

Other Funds

$304,597

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$304,597

State Funds

$2,140,310

State General Funds

$2,140,310

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 81) as amended

$1,335,952

$9,486,597

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$506,762

$506,762

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$30,922

$30,922

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$256,047

$256,047

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$129

$129

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($84)

($84)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$10,582

$10,582

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,140,310

$10,290,955

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28.21. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication

Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process

applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

Total Funds

$70,300,638

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,300,638

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,300,638

28.22. 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

$5,114,691

Other Funds

$5,114,691

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,114,691

28.23. 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

$101,228,684

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,484,577

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,484,577

Other Funds

$5,072,644

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,072,644

State Funds

$22,671,463

State General Funds

$22,671,463

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 81) as amended

$17,555,165

$87,312,386

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,149,296

$2,149,296

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$62,556

$62,556

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$418,366

$418,366

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:No; Utilize existing bond balances for capital maintenance and repairs.) Restore funds for independent living services. Provide funds to operate the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Provide funds to support the opening of priority service categories. Restore funds for Georgia Radio Reading Service.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$89
$1,176
$210,815 $0
$200,000 $20,000 $2,000,000 $54,000 $22,671,463

$89
$1,176
$210,815 $0
$1,000,000 $20,000
$10,000,000 $54,000
$101,228,684

28.24. Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

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

Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the purposes of

providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services,

and social services to sexually exploited children.

Total Funds

$110,586

State Funds

$110,586

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$110,586

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 81) as amended

$351,005

$351,005

Decrease funds to reflect collections.

($240,419)

($240,419)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$110,586

$110,586

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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 Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$175,999,759 $853,494 $853,494
$10,658,706 $10,658,706 $163,996,665 $163,996,665
$490,894 $490,894

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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 maintain a fire-safe environment.

Total Funds

$2,582,501

Other Funds

$210,000

Agency Funds

$210,000

State Funds

$2,332,901

State General Funds

$2,332,901

Intra-State Government Transfers

$39,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$39,600

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 81) as amended

$2,026,697

$2,276,297

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$179,138

$179,138

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$27,844

$27,844

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$93,707

$93,707

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,346)

($1,346)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$6,861

$6,861

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,332,901

$2,582,501

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, fire safety, and fraud.

Total Funds

$660,501

State Funds

$660,501

State General Funds

$660,501

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$531,607

$531,607

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$92,463 $7,728
$27,001
$55 $1,647 $660,501

$92,463 $7,728
$27,001
$55 $1,647 $660,501

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, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

Total Funds

$12,553,314

Federal Funds and Grants

$853,494

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$853,494

Other Funds

$2,598,725

Agency Funds

$2,598,725

State Funds

$9,101,095

State General Funds

$9,101,095

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$7,179,858

$10,632,077

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$804,826

$804,826

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$65,066

$65,066

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer $800,000 from the Insurance Regulation program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$247,651
($78) $3,772 $800,000 $9,101,095

$247,651
($78) $3,772 $800,000 $12,553,314

29.4. 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

$12,974,223

Other Funds

$7,849,981

Agency Funds

$7,849,981

State Funds

$5,124,242

State General Funds

$5,124,242

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$5,410,823

$9,385,831

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$484,079

$484,079

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$45,134

$45,134

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$226,437

$226,437

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$453

$453

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$13,453

$13,453

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Transfer $800,000 to the Fire Safety program. Reduce state general funds and utilize $3,491,659 in additional revenue from fees collected pursuant to O.C.G.A. 33-8-1 for positions and IT upgrades. Provide funds for one position to oversee the implementation of mental health parity initiatives and a mental health parity violation repository.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($800,000) ($383,314)
$127,177
$5,124,242

($800,000) $3,491,659
$127,177
$12,974,223

29.5. Reinsurance

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

insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to

review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

Total Funds

$139,855,766

State Funds

$139,855,766

State General Funds

$139,855,766

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds to implement the state reinsurance program per the Patients First Act (2019 Session).

$124,337,680

$124,337,680

Provide funds to create the state healthcare exchange per the Patients First Act (2019 Session).

$15,518,086

$15,518,086

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes)

$0

$0

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$139,855,766

$139,855,766

29.6. Special Fraud

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

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$7,373,454

State Funds

$6,922,160

State General Funds

$6,922,160

Intra-State Government Transfers

$451,294

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$451,294

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 81) as amended

$5,814,860

$6,266,154

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$187,970

$187,970

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for personnel for five positions and operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,415 $73,976
$98 ($111) $4,393 $825,559 $6,922,160

$15,415 $73,976
$98 ($111) $4,393 $825,559 $7,373,454

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

$336,820,275 $105,804,732
$950,257 $104,854,475 $33,930,554 $33,930,554 $197,084,989 $197,084,989

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

$10,477,756

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

$10,126,853

State General Funds

$10,126,853

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for one human resource generalist position to address increased workload.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $8,314,471
$311,267
$56,465 $214,489
($2,912) $7,832 $125,241 $1,100,000 $10,126,853

Total Funds $8,665,374
$311,267
$56,465 $214,489
($2,912) $7,832 $125,241 $1,100,000 $10,477,756

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

$13,844,578

Other Funds

$11,500,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,500,200

State Funds

$2,344,378

State General Funds

$2,344,378

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,990,828

$13,491,028

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$169,874

$169,874

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$92,308

$92,308

2353

2354

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$89,320
($1,213) $3,261 $2,344,378

$89,320
($1,213) $3,261 $13,844,578

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

$57,635,527

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,302,180

Other Funds

$5,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,856

State Funds

$55,327,491

State General Funds

$55,327,491

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 81) as amended

$41,676,556

$43,984,592

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,415,250

$2,415,250

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$308,899

$308,899

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,550,199

$1,550,199

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($21,049)

($21,049)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for 22 crime lab positions in the Chemistry, Forensic Biology, and Toxicology sections. (H:Provide funds for 18 scientists, seven crime lab technicians, and associated operating expenses in the Chemistry, Forensic Biology, and Toxicology sections to process incoming evidence.)
Increase funds for 10 positions in the Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload. (H:Increase funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload.)
Provide for a salary adjustment for death investigator specialists (DIS) and crime lab scientists to improve retention.
Increase funds to outsource chemistry and firearm cases to address the crime lab backlog.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,604 $3,179,853
$2,787,903
$2,573,276 $800,000
$55,327,491

$56,604 $3,179,853
$2,787,903
$2,573,276 $800,000
$57,635,527

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

$64,489,193

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

$60,952,390

State General Funds

$60,952,390

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$50,083,475

$53,620,278

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,057,499

$3,057,499

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$524,378

$524,378

2355

2356

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for two temporary positions, two fulltime positions, and associated costs to investigate elections complaints. (H:Provide funds to annualize four full-time positions and operating expenses to investigate elections complaints.)
Provide funds for 15 special agents, six criminal intelligence analysts, one help desk analyst, and associated operating expenses for the Gang Task Force to combat crime.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,074,983
$99 ($28,174) $75,765 $579,936
$4,584,429 $60,952,390

$2,074,983
$99 ($28,174) $75,765 $579,936
$4,584,429 $64,489,193

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

$139,837,758

Federal Funds and Grants

$101,677,799

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$950,257

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,727,542

Other Funds

$20,361,545

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,361,545

State Funds

$17,798,414

State General Funds

$17,798,414

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 81) as amended

$16,803,920

$138,843,264

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$110,392

$110,392

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for five victims assistance positions due to declining federal funds.
Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice for one juvenile detention alternatives coordinator position.
Annualize funds for local first responder grants.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,928 $12,699
$1,101 $383,091 $98,283 $375,000 $17,798,414

$13,928 $12,699
$1,101 $383,091 $98,283 $375,000 $139,837,758

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

$35,873,515

State Funds

$35,873,515

State General Funds

$35,873,515

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$30,518,949

$30,518,949

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$25,217

$25,217

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,129

$1,129

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$4,072

$4,072

2357

2358

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for one adult felony drug accountability court and one adult mental health accountability court for the Columbia Judicial Circuit.
Increase funds for five new mental health accountability courts and court managers.
Increase funds for a 5% salary increase for accountability court case managers.
Provide funds for 20 unfilled accountability court case manager positions.
Restore operating ($377,000) and provide funds for one treatment monitor, one technical assistance specialist, and one data analyst to ensure fidelity across behavioral health programs.
Provide funding for an additional felony drug court, veterans' treatment court, and family treatment court.
Increase funding for accountability court participant census.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$353
$400,689
$1,081,510 $222,706
$1,270,800 $680,050
$895,764 $772,276 $35,873,515

$353
$400,689
$1,081,510 $222,706
$1,270,800 $680,050
$895,764 $772,276 $35,873,515

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

$14,661,948

State Funds

$14,661,948

State General Funds

$14,661,948

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 81) as amended

$14,608,350

$14,608,350

Increase funds for six partially-funded sexual assault centers to equalize their funding with the other 22 sexual assault centers.

$53,598

$53,598

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,661,948

$14,661,948

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

$359,805,833 $10,760,962 $5,311,353 $5,449,609
$412,746 $412,746

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

2359

State Funds State General Funds

$348,632,125 $348,632,125

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

$104,483,349

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,690,196

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,311,353

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$378,843

Other Funds

$412,746

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$412,746

State Funds

$98,380,407

State General Funds

$98,380,407

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$85,581,197

$91,684,139

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$5,592,540

$5,592,540

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$489,603

$489,603

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,906,016

$1,906,016

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$277

$277

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($80,068)

($80,068)

2360

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from Secure Detention to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.
Increase funds for Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight to reflect the loss of Title IV-E surplus revenue.
Increase funds to reflect the loss of Title IV-E funds associated with the October 1, 2021 implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and the statewide transition to increased family-based placement settings.
Transfer funds to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for one juvenile detention alternative coordinator position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,186 $911,544
$3,375,088 $701,307
($98,283) $98,380,407

$1,186 $911,544
$3,375,088 $701,307
($98,283) $104,483,349

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

$26,725,482

State Funds

$26,725,482

State General Funds

$26,725,482

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 81) as amended

$23,454,168

$23,454,168

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,361,723

$1,361,723

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$190,464

$190,464

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$696,273

$696,273

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System

$85

$85

actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to

19.98%.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($29,249)

($29,249)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$433

$433

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Transfer funds from Secure Detention to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,044,858
$6,727 $26,725,482

$1,044,858
$6,727 $26,725,482

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

$90,205,642

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,147,924

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,147,924

State Funds

$87,057,718

State General Funds

$87,057,718

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 81) as amended

$79,196,557

$82,344,481

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$4,604,592

$4,604,592

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$418,488

$418,488

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,965,888

$1,965,888

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$7,083

$7,083

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($85,455)

($85,455)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,193

$1,193

Increase funds for teacher training and experience.

$43,381

$43,381

2361

2362

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:Yes; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2022 budget (HB 910, 2022 Session).)
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$169,651 $0
$736,340 $87,057,718

$169,651 $0
$736,340 $90,205,642

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

$138,391,360

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,922,842

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,922,842

State Funds

$136,468,518

State General Funds

$136,468,518

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $125,241,166 amended

$127,164,008

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,030,752

$8,030,752

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$446,019

$446,019

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$2,910,738

$2,910,738

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$10,766

$10,766

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($119,152)

($119,152)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,765

$1,765

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Transfer funds to Community Service to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.
Increase funds for teacher training and experience.
Transfer funds to Departmental Administration to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.
Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:Yes; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2022 budget (HB 910, 2022 Session).)
Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($911,544)
$38,960 ($1,044,858)
$270,184 $0
$1,593,722 $136,468,518

($911,544)
$38,960 ($1,044,858)
$270,184 $0
$1,593,722 $138,391,360

2363

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

$53,582,998 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $4,292,769 $4,292,769 $8,100,946 $8,100,946

32.1. Departmental Administration (DOL)

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for

the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance programs.

Total Funds

$20,337,629

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,314,069

Other Funds

$3,957,769

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,957,769

State Funds

$2,065,791

State General Funds

$2,065,791

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 81) as amended

$1,654,783

$29,985,118

2364

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total Funds: $10,058,497)
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,205 $1,463
$26,136
($1,635) ($3,731)
$0
$0 $335,570 $2,065,791

$53,205 $1,463
$26,136
($1,635) ($3,731) ($10,058,497)
$0 $335,570 $20,337,629

32.2. Departmental Administration (DOL) - Special Project

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 81) as amended

$198,916

$198,916

Eliminate funds for a Chief Labor Officer to be appointed, subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests due to empowering legislation being vetoed.

($198,916)

($198,916)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

32.3. 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

$1,439,490

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,383,448

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,383,448

State Funds

$56,042

State General Funds

$56,042

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$0

$2,663,385

Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total Funds: $1,279,937)

$0

($1,279,937)

Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

$56,042

$56,042

Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,042

$1,439,490

32.4. 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

$30,839,078

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

$5,012,312

State General Funds

$5,012,312

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,211,553

$30,038,319

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$127,893

$127,893

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$32,605

$32,605

2365

2366

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,606) $641,867

($1,606) $641,867

$5,012,312

$30,839,078

32.5. 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

$966,801

State Funds

$966,801

State General Funds

$966,801

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,884,723

$51,551,191

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$249,177

$249,177

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$2,525

$2,525

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$82,605

$82,605

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($4,068)

($4,068)

Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total Funds: $51,881,430)

($7,214,962)

($51,881,430)

Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

$966,801

$966,801

Amount appropriated in this Act

$966,801

$966,801

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

2367

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

$93,072,983

Federal Funds and Grants

$96,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$96,000

Other Funds

$58,788,801

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$58,788,801

State Funds

$34,188,182

State General Funds

$34,188,182

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 81) as amended

$29,109,353

$87,994,154

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,476,386

$1,476,386

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$208,882

$208,882

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,044,781

$1,044,781

$98,264,302 $3,729,332 $3,729,332 $58,790,912 $58,790,912 $35,744,058 $35,744,058

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Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%. Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Provide funds for 12 positions to establish a gang prosecution unit.
Provide funds for three positions to expand the human trafficking unit to address anticipated workload. (H:Provide funds for six positions to expand the human trafficking unit to address anticipated workload.) Provide funds for two cyber security positions.
Provide funds for one assistant solicitor general.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$117
($19,910)
$29,644 $1,318,436
$634,968
$234,428 $151,097 $34,188,182

$117
($19,910)
$29,644 $1,318,436
$634,968
$234,428 $151,097 $93,072,983

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

$5,191,319

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,633,332

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,555,876

State General Funds

$1,555,876

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 81) as amended

$1,376,383

$5,011,826

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$100,868

$100,868

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$22,891

$22,891

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$55,219

$55,219

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,052)

($1,052)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,567 $1,555,876

$1,567 $5,191,319

2369

Section 34: Natural Resources, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust 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.

$338,643,465 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,515,632 $22,957,835 $73,557,797 $171,401,170 $7,620,376 $7,628,938 $154,423,506 $1,728,350

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

$8,347,303

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

$3,143,234

State General Funds

$3,143,234

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 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,816,944
$217,119 $20,107 $89,286
($222) $3,143,234

Total Funds $8,021,013
$217,119 $20,107 $89,286
($222) $8,347,303

34.2. Departmental Administration (DNR)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$12,898,629

State Funds

$12,898,629

State General Funds

$12,898,629

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 81) as amended

$11,779,003

$11,779,003

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$613,616

$613,616

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$99,742

$99,742

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$339,396

$339,396

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($6,577)

($6,577)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$73,449

$73,449

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:Yes; Reflect funding in Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites.)
Reflect an adjustment to the special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $60 per hour to $77.50 per hour. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0 $12,898,629

$0 $0 $12,898,629

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

$118,564,744

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,694,911

Other Funds

$55,523,856

Agency Funds

$22,957,835

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,566,021

State Funds

$33,345,977

State General Funds

$33,345,977

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 81) as amended

$28,390,389

$113,609,156

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,581,112

$1,581,112

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$99,588

$99,588

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Provide funds for maintenance costs associated with the Lake Allatoona storage agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Provide one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.
Provide for a salary adjustment for environmental compliance specialists and engineers to improve retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$694,530
($1,728) $4,800 $864,629 $1,712,657 $33,345,977

$694,530
($1,728) $4,800 $864,629 $1,712,657 $118,564,744

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

$29,303,298

State Funds

$29,303,298

State General Funds

$29,303,298

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 81) as amended

$20,705,266

$20,705,266

Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB 332 and HR 238 (2018 Session) to reflect FY 2021 collections.

$8,598,032

$8,598,032

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,303,298

$29,303,298

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

$7,620,376

State Funds

$7,620,376

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$7,620,376

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,344,246

$8,344,246

Dedicate $7,620,376 in state general funds as Hazardous Waste Trust Funds and reduce funds to

($723,870)

($723,870)

reflect FY 2021 collections of Solid Waste Disposal Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

34.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal

laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife,

natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating

safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education

classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in

providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$31,879,053

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,751,293

Other Funds

$3,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

State Funds

$29,124,103

State General Funds

$29,124,103

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 81) as amended

$23,365,004

$26,119,954

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,709,047

$1,709,047

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$293,954

$293,954

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$895,474

$895,474

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($2,228)

($2,228)

Restore funds for 22 game wardens and operations eliminated in FY 2021.

$2,112,852

$2,112,852

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Increase funds for fuel expenses to maintain patrol hours.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$750,000 $29,124,103

$750,000 $31,879,053

34.7. Parks Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and

maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference centers, and

historic sites.

Total Funds

$60,967,111

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

$25,371,291

State General Funds

$25,371,291

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 81) as amended

$15,625,316

$51,221,136

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,186,212

$1,186,212

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$89,559

$89,559

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$371,127

$371,127

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($923)

($923)

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for state parks and outdoor recreational areas.

($2,800,000)

($2,800,000)

Provide funds for operations and part-time administrative staff for the Council of American Indian Concerns.

$50,000

$50,000

Provide funds for repairs and renovations to parks and recreational facilities.

$10,550,000

$10,550,000

Provide funds to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority for the historic SAM Shortline Railroad.

$300,000

$300,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,371,291

$60,967,111

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

34.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

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

scrap tire management activity; to enable emergency, preventative, and

corrective actions at solid waste disposal facilities; to assist local governments

with the development of solid waste management plans; and to promote

statewide recycling and waste reduction programs.

Total Funds

$7,628,938

State Funds

$7,628,938

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,628,938

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,817,533

$2,817,533

Dedicate $7,628,938 in state general funds as Solid Waste Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Scrap Tire Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

$4,811,405

$4,811,405

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

34.9. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and

the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating

education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate

statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing

regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license

hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$61,434,013

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,980,286

Other Funds

$8,488,403

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,488,403

State Funds

$22,965,324

State General Funds

$21,236,974

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,728,350

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 81) as amended

$19,725,990

$58,194,679

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,577,582

$1,577,582

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$177,479

$177,479

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Dedicate $1,728,350 in state general funds as Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Lifetime Sportsman's License fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$614,592
($1,529) $871,210 $22,965,324

$614,592
($1,529) $871,210 $61,434,013

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

$18,958,715 $18,958,715 $18,958,715

35.1. Board Administration (SBPP)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$2,308,252

State Funds

$2,308,252

State General Funds

$2,308,252

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,123,228

$2,123,228

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$92,463

$92,463

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$25,691

$25,691

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$65,873

$65,873

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$997

$997

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,308,252

$2,308,252

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

$16,099,266

State Funds

$16,099,266

State General Funds

$16,099,266

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$13,939,621

$13,939,621

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,286,072

$1,286,072

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$153,489

$153,489

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$512,653

$512,653

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$7,758

$7,758

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($327)

($327)

Provide funds for the assessment of parole guidelines and sex offender risk levels.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,099,266

$16,099,266

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

$551,197

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State Funds

$551,197

State General Funds

$551,197

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$487,251

$487,251

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$48,410

$48,410

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$4,577

$4,577

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$10,796

$10,796

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$163

$163

Amount appropriated in this Act

$551,197

$551,197

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

$2,200,000

Other Funds

$2,200,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,200,000

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

36.2. Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Total Funds

$0

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for the Migration Plan for Capitol Hill to

$0

$0

maximize operational efficiencies by consolidating

agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol Hill. (H:No; Reflect funds in Amended FY 2022 (HB 910).)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

2379

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

$109,010,204 $170,762 $170,762
$33,340,000 $33,340,000 $75,499,442 $75,499,442

37.1. Public Defender Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, Central Office, and

the administration of the Conflict Division.

Total Funds

$10,844,031

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

Other Funds

$1,840,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,840,000

State Funds

$8,999,031

State General Funds

$8,999,031

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 81) as amended

$8,140,177

$9,985,177

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$468,462

$468,462

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$46,118

$46,118

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$328,665
$16,197 ($588)
$8,999,031

$328,665
$16,197 ($588)
$10,844,031

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

$98,166,173

Federal Funds and Grants

$165,762

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$165,762

Other Funds

$31,500,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,500,000

State Funds

$66,500,411

State General Funds

$66,500,411

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$53,667,994

$85,333,756

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,376,754

$3,376,754

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$456,151

$456,151

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$1,809,990

$1,809,990

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$89,201

$89,201

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Annualize funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit.
Annualize funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit.
Annualize funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.
Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Mountain Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the South Georgia Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.
Increase funds for four juvenile assistant public defenders.
Increase funds for circuit public defenders and placement of assistant public defenders to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career public defenders.
Increase funds to revise the pay scale of assistant public defenders for ongoing recruitment and retention of career public defenders.
Increase funds to establish three new conflict offices.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($3,242) $41,901 $41,901 $41,901
$72,581
$72,581
$72,581
$290,324 $4,232,423
$197,616
$2,039,754 $66,500,411

($3,242) $41,901 $41,901 $41,901
$72,581
$72,581
$72,581
$290,324 $4,232,423
$197,616
$2,039,754 $98,166,173

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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 Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds

$791,064,258 $395,951,809 $16,864,606
$2,206,829 $10,404,529 $366,475,845 $10,157,812
$561,134 $9,596,678 $384,954,637 $1,611,604 $355,974,602 $13,774,072 $13,594,359

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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

$41,795,277

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

$21,582,496

State General Funds

$14,725,317

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 81) as amended

$19,914,496

$40,127,277

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$144,874

$144,874

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$13,535

$13,535

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$63,722

$63,722

Provide funds for a comprehensive care management pilot for high-risk pregnancy populations.

$500,000

$500,000

Provide funds for a pilot program to perform echocardiograms of pregnant and postpartum women to address maternal mortality.

$680,000

$680,000

Provide funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation to support care coordination and expanded access to testing in rural areas.

$265,869

$265,869

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,582,496

$41,795,277

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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

$6,969,461

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$300,000

State Funds

$6,669,461

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,669,461

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,613,249

$6,913,249

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$38,930

$38,930

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$17,282

$17,282

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,669,461

$6,969,461

38.3. Departmental Administration (DPH)

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$40,650,472

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

$28,392,616

State General Funds

$28,260,821

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 81) as amended

$25,124,426

$37,382,282

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,474,709
$287,434 $1,041,901
$85 ($57,337) $55,589 $465,809 $28,392,616

$1,474,709
$287,434 $1,041,901
$85 ($57,337) $55,589 $465,809 $40,650,472

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

$34,557,679

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

$10,710,230

State General Funds

$10,710,230

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$5,345,115

$29,192,564

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$277,052

$277,052

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Increase funds to expand the Georgia Regional Coordinating Center's efforts to coordinate emergency room capacity statewide.
Provide one-time funds for ambulance equipment and repair in McIntosh County.
Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,895 $133,306
$218 $4,359,309
$350,000 $222,335 $10,710,230

$22,895 $133,306
$218 $4,359,309
$350,000 $222,335 $34,557,679

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

$13,666,063

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,552,593

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,552,593

State Funds

$7,113,470

State General Funds

$6,997,833

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 81) as amended

$5,301,213

$11,853,806

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$205,509

$205,509

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$21,240

$21,240

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$88,874

$88,874

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Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,496,634 $7,113,470

$1,496,634 $13,666,063

38.6. Immunization

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

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

Total Funds

$9,145,672

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

$2,434,484

State General Funds

$2,434,484

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 81) as amended

$2,410,878

$9,122,066

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$14,949

$14,949

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,059

$1,059

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$7,598

$7,598

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,434,484

$9,145,672

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

$47,778,388

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

State Funds

$24,700,568

State General Funds

$24,700,568

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$24,353,236

$47,431,056

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$191,423

$191,423

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$6,600

$6,600

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$45,480

$45,480

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,000

$1,000

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

$102,829

$102,829

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,700,568

$47,778,388

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

$279,032,832

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

$15,413,436

State General Funds

$15,413,436

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$14,859,827

$278,479,223

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$398,228

$398,228

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,330 $132,051
$15,413,436

$23,330 $132,051
$279,032,832

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

$91,938,263

Federal Funds and Grants

$47,927,661

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$47,927,661

State Funds

$44,010,602

State General Funds

$44,010,602

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 81) as amended

$32,220,388

$80,148,049

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$965,645

$965,645

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$84,045

$84,045

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$451,979

$451,979

Increase funds to address the state funds shortfall for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) per the state match requirement in the Ryan White Care Act Title II Award.

$9,900,884

$9,900,884

Increase funds for the third 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).

$45,709

$45,709

Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

$341,952

$341,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,010,602

$91,938,263

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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

$10,108,118

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

$9,035,921

State General Funds

$9,035,921

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 81) as amended

$6,316,674

$7,388,871

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$240,130

$240,130

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$32,399

$32,399

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$142,904

$142,904

Provide funds for additional lead inspectors and testing machines to support the recommendations of the House Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure and pursuant to HB 1355 (2022 Session).

$1,845,384

$1,845,384

Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

$458,430

$458,430

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,035,921

$10,108,118

38.11. Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide general grant-in-aid

to county boards of health delivering local public health services.

Total Funds

$187,081,977

State Funds

$187,081,977

State General Funds

$187,081,977

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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 81) as $125,293,299 amended

$125,293,299

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$36,210,074

$36,210,074

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$112,007

$112,007

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$10,436,463

$10,436,463

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$41,489

$41,489

Provide funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

$13,288,645

$13,288,645

Provide funds for grants to counties for improved infrastructure and support.

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$187,081,977

$187,081,977

38.12. Vital Records

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and

provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and associated

documents.

Total Funds

$5,283,612

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$4,752,932

State General Funds

$4,752,932

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,276,474

$4,807,154

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$319,269

$319,269

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$26,032

$26,032

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$130,961
$196 $4,752,932

$130,961
$196 $5,283,612

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.13. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide disbursements from

the Trust Fund to offset the costs of care and rehabilitative services to citizens

of the state who have survived brain or spinal cord injuries.

Total Funds

$1,611,604

State Funds

$1,611,604

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,611,604

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,362,757

$1,362,757

Increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections.

$248,847

$248,847

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

38.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

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

administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for

treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism

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

Total Funds

$21,444,840

State Funds

$21,444,840

State General Funds

$7,850,481

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$13,594,359

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$14,406,895

$14,406,895

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Dedicate $13,594,359 in state general funds as Trauma Care Network Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 Super Speeder collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds to reflect FY 2021 reinstatement fees.
Transfer funds to the Department of Revenue for the Fireworks Trust Fund to reflect the fireworks excise tax collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,623 $1,971
$30,404
$0 $7,325,637 ($353,690) $21,444,840

$33,623 $1,971
$30,404
$0 $7,325,637 ($353,690) $21,444,840

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

$271,415,497 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $13,093,402 $13,093,402 $212,822,983 $212,822,983 $11,571,263 $11,571,263

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

$4,293,411

State Funds

$4,293,411

State General Funds

$4,293,411

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 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,021,399
$150,501
$22,775 $87,578
$10,318 $840
$4,293,411

Total Funds $4,021,399
$150,501
$22,775 $87,578
$10,318 $840
$4,293,411

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

$9,060,727

State Funds

$655,650

State General Funds

$655,650

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,405,077

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,405,077

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 81) as amended

$0

$8,405,077

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2022.

$546,375

$546,375

Annualize funds for a $1,000 salary supplement for Capitol Police Services with a jurisdiction to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

$109,275

$109,275

Amount appropriated in this Act

$655,650

$9,060,727

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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

$9,569,110

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$9,565,600

State General Funds

$9,565,600

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 81) as amended

$8,645,786

$8,649,296

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$534,405

$534,405

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$63,605

$63,605

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$285,437

$285,437

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$33,628

$33,628

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,739

$2,739

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,565,600

$9,569,110

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

$153,218,353

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,888,148

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,888,148

Other Funds

$673,900

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$673,900

State Funds

$150,280,519

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

State General Funds

$150,280,519

Intra-State Government Transfers

$375,786

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$375,786

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

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $130,524,399 amended

$133,462,233

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$8,037,022

$8,037,022

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$1,029,269

$1,029,269

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$4,224,408

$4,224,408

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$497,691

$497,691

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$40,531

$40,531

Provide funds for one trooper school with 75 starting cadets.

$2,599,353

$2,599,353

Increase funds to annualize a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

$577,480

$577,480

Increase funds to provide 10 additional SWAT Unit troopers and 10 additional Nighthawk DUI troopers.

$2,000,366

$2,000,366

Increase funds for fuel expenses to maintain patrol hours.

$750,000

$750,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$150,280,519

$153,218,353

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

$39,189,788

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,289,344

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,289,344

Other Funds

$10,761,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,761,804

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State Funds

$16,767,717

State General Funds

$16,767,717

Intra-State Government Transfers

$370,923

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$370,923

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 81) as amended

$15,507,378

$37,929,449

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$627,469

$627,469

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$281,799

$281,799

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$310,992

$310,992

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$456

$456

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$36,639

$36,639

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,984

$2,984

Utilize existing funds to provide a 10% salary

$0

$0

supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the

metro Atlanta area. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,767,717

$39,189,788

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

$1,463,089

State Funds

$1,463,089

State General Funds

$1,463,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$964,510

$964,510

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for two peer counselors, one social worker, and operating expenses to enhance public safety officers' access to peer counselors and health clinicians statewide.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,651 $4,388
$34,538
$102 $4,069
$331 $379,500 $1,463,089

$75,651 $4,388
$34,538
$102 $4,069
$331 $379,500 $1,463,089

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

$1,553,162

State Funds

$1,553,162

State General Funds

$1,553,162

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,482,512

$1,482,512

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$75,651

$75,651

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reduce funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections in accordance with HB 511 (2021 Regular Session).
Increase funds for an online testing database.
Increase funds for contract IT support.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,325 $49,036
$43,868 ($257,230)
$70,000 $80,000 $1,553,162

$9,325 $49,036
$43,868 ($257,230)
$70,000 $80,000 $1,553,162

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

$5,392,482

State Funds

$5,392,482

State General Funds

$5,392,482

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 81) as amended

$4,471,406

$4,471,406

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$235,360

$235,360

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$34,739

$34,739

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$151,042

$151,042

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Provide funds for one auditor, one investigator, one curriculum specialist, and two hearing officers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($924) $500,859 $5,392,482

($924) $500,859 $5,392,482

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

$23,819,798

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,061,179

Other Funds

$1,492,086

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,492,086

State Funds

$19,337,866

State General Funds

$19,337,866

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,928,667

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,928,667

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 81) as amended

$17,216,328

$21,698,260

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,276,194

$1,276,194

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$121,669

$121,669

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$632,798

$632,798

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System

$56

$56

actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to

19.98%.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,252

$5,252

Provide funds for 10 proper use-of-force and deescalation positions and operational needs. (H:Provide funds for five proper use-of-force and de-escalation training positions, five crisis intervention training positions, and operational needs.)

$1,089,369

$1,089,369

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Remove one-time funds for construction of a deescalation and proper use-of-force training facility in accordance with HB 81 (2021 Regular Session).
Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:Yes; Reflect funding in the Amended FY 2022 budget (HB 910, 2022 Session).)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,003,800) $0
$19,337,866

($1,003,800) $0
$23,819,798

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

$20,941,682

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,689,178

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,689,178

Other Funds

$162,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$162,102

State Funds

$599,592

State General Funds

$599,592

Intra-State Government Transfers

$490,810

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$490,810

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 81) as amended

$3,437,322

$23,779,412

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$55,577

$55,577

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$10,178

$10,178

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$10,748

$10,748

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($338)

($338)

Transfer funds to the Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission to reflect a newly created program.

($2,913,895)

($2,913,895)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$599,592

$20,941,682

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39.11. Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education

grant scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

Total Funds

$2,913,895

State Funds

$2,913,895

State General Funds

$2,913,895

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Transfer funds from the Office of Highway Safety to create a new program.

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

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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

$12,881,042 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,537,942 $11,537,942

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

$1,928,450

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,844,950

State General Funds

$1,844,950

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,624,819

$1,708,319

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$79,014

$79,014

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$29,342

$29,342

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for legal fees.
Annualize funds for the maintenance of the e-filing system.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$53,170
$15,940 $10,415 ($50,000) $82,250 $1,844,950

$53,170
$15,940 $10,415 ($50,000) $82,250 $1,928,450

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

$2,663,192

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,231,100

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,231,100

State Funds

$1,432,092

State General Funds

$1,432,092

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,280,126

$2,511,226

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$91,034

$91,034

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$16,871

$16,871

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$44,061

$44,061

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,432,092

$2,663,192

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

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system and telecommunications network planning, arbitrate complaints among

competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify

competitive natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$8,289,400

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$8,260,900

State General Funds

$8,260,900

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 81) as amended

$6,638,852

$6,667,352

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$371,196

$371,196

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$51,559

$51,559

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$224,512

$224,512

Restore funds for eight positions reduced during FY 2021.

$974,781

$974,781

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,260,900

$8,289,400

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Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds State General Funds

$9,206,462,787 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,455,738,855 $3,134,278,644
$40,000 $740,000 $1,320,680,211 $3,121,300,722 $3,121,300,722

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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

$100,116,221

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,183,325

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,183,325

Other Funds

$20,290,000

Agency Funds

$13,000,000

Research Funds

$7,290,000

State Funds

$51,642,896

State General Funds

$51,642,896

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$45,239,244

$93,712,569

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,219,722

$2,219,722

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$5,448

$5,448

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$26,351

$26,351

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$70,691

$70,691

Provide 11 new faculty positions for agricultural initiatives at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia.

$2,180,000

$2,180,000

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Agricultural Experiment Station.

$1,901,440

$1,901,440

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,642,896

$100,116,221

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

$6,914,537

Other Funds

$6,914,537

Agency Funds

$6,569,537

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Research Funds

$345,000

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

$81,939,593

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,007,516

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,007,516

Other Funds

$21,884,665

Agency Funds

$16,499,999

Research Funds

$5,384,666

State Funds

$47,047,412

State General Funds

$47,047,412

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 81) as amended

$42,060,401

$76,952,582

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,054,620

$3,054,620

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$10,233

$10,233

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$36,016

$36,016

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$117,925

$117,925

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Cooperative Extension Service.

$1,768,217

$1,768,217

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,047,412

$81,939,593

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

$27,463,065

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,500,000

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,500,000

Other Funds

$6,900,000

Agency Funds

$6,900,000

State Funds

$12,063,065

State General Funds

$12,063,065

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$11,444,647

$26,844,647

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$354,875

$354,875

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$3,554

$3,554

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$9,989

$9,989

Provide funds for the Advanced Technology Development Center to fund start-ups and leverage private funding.

$250,000

$250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,063,065

$27,463,065

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

$1,754,993

Federal Funds and Grants

$400,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

Other Funds

$300,988

Agency Funds

$225,000

Research Funds

$75,988

State Funds

$1,054,005

State General Funds

$1,054,005

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$966,340

$1,667,328

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$42,558

$42,558

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$502

$502

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Forestry Cooperative Extension.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,857 $42,748 $1,054,005

$1,857 $42,748 $1,754,993

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

$15,603,731

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,620,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,620,000

Other Funds

$6,859,243

Agency Funds

$2,479,243

Research Funds

$4,380,000

State Funds

$3,124,488

State General Funds

$3,124,488

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,863,131

$15,342,374

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$122,984

$122,984

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,823

$1,823

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$4,123

$4,123

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Forestry Research.

$132,427

$132,427

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,124,488

$15,603,731

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

$5,282,487

Other Funds

$869,052

Agency Funds

$129,052

Records Center Storage Fee

$740,000

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State Funds

$4,413,435

State General Funds

$4,413,435

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,309,909

$5,178,961

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$95,550

$95,550

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$5,231

$5,231

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,080

$1,080

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$1,665

$1,665

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,413,435

$5,282,487

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

$6,202,233

Other Funds

$745,488

Agency Funds

$745,488

State Funds

$5,456,745

State General Funds

$5,456,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,221,506

$6,966,994

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$174,330

$174,330

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,466

$1,466

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$4,443

$4,443

Remove one-time funds for a rural coding program in partnership with the Department of Education.

($945,000)

($945,000)

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,456,745

$6,202,233

41.9. Georgia Research Alliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand research and

commercialization capacity in public and private universities in Georgia to

launch new companies and create jobs.

Total Funds

$5,637,760

State Funds

$5,637,760

State General Funds

$5,637,760

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 81) as amended

$6,111,005

$6,111,005

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$25,526

$25,526

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$325

$325

Eliminate one-time funding for an eminent scholar for sickle cell research.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$904

$904

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,637,760

$5,637,760

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

$727,407,161

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,786,193

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,786,193

Other Funds

$272,186,876

Research Funds

$272,186,876

State Funds

$7,434,092

State General Funds

$7,434,092

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$5,800,798

$725,773,867

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$157,802

$157,802

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Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Provide funds for the Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) to support advanced research in agricultural technology.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
Provide funds to provide professional development and student support for a computer science pilot program in rural Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,013 $632,230
$2,888 $239,361 $600,000 $7,434,092

$1,013 $632,230
$2,888 $239,361 $600,000 $727,407,161

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

$1,579,088

Federal Funds and Grants

$367,648

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$367,648

Other Funds

$118,333

Agency Funds

$118,333

State Funds

$1,093,107

State General Funds

$1,093,107

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$974,818

$1,460,799

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$66,782

$66,782

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$759

$759

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$2,944

$2,944

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Marine Institute.

$47,804

$47,804

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,093,107

$1,579,088

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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Total Funds

$3,218,172

Other Funds

$1,540,000

Agency Funds

$740,000

Research Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$1,678,172

State General Funds

$1,678,172

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 81) as amended

$1,514,456

$3,054,456

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$104,350

$104,350

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,265

$1,265

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$2,444

$2,444

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Marine Resources Extension Center.

$55,657

$55,657

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,678,172

$3,218,172

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

$44,729,846

State Funds

$44,729,846

State General Funds

$44,729,846

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$35,902,507

$35,902,507

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,073,988

$2,073,988

Eliminate one-time matching funds for endowment gift for Medical College of Georgia 3+ program. (H:No; Provide $10,000,000 for the Medical College of Georgia 3+ program by utilizing $5,200,000 in existing funds and increasing the state match.)

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics.

$1,953,351

$1,953,351

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,729,846

$44,729,846

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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

$48,630,970

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,888,062

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,888,062

State Funds

$43,742,908

State General Funds

$43,742,908

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 81) as amended

$39,648,480

$44,536,542

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$2,043,473

$2,043,473

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$34,037

$34,037

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($485)

($485)

Increase funds for the public libraries formula based on an increase in the state population.

$181,619

$181,619

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$3,091

$3,091

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Public Libraries.

$725,618

$725,618

Increase funds for materials grants by 10 cents from $0.40 to $0.50 per capita.

$1,107,075

$1,107,075

Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,742,908

$48,630,970

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

$26,303,207

State Funds

$26,303,207

State General Funds

$26,303,207

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 81) as amended

$22,081,211

$22,081,211

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Transfer funds from the Teaching program to fund the first year of a five-year plan to expand capacity for nursing students across the university system.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center.
Increase funds for Middle Georgia State University aviation career path program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,014,659
$13,207
$8,970 $1,200,000
$29,265 $35,822 $1,920,073 $26,303,207

$1,014,659
$13,207
$8,970 $1,200,000
$29,265 $35,822 $1,920,073 $26,303,207

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

$11,334,861

Other Funds

$350,000

Agency Funds

$350,000

State Funds

$10,984,861

State General Funds

$10,984,861

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 81) as amended

$10,830,744

$11,180,744

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$159,538

$159,538

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$51,149

$51,149

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Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,583 ($63,236)
$4,083 $10,984,861

$2,583 ($63,236)
$4,083 $11,334,861

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

$7,340,977

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,522,795

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,522,795

Other Funds

$1,712,948

Agency Funds

$1,485,123

Research Funds

$227,825

State Funds

$3,105,234

State General Funds

$3,105,234

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 81) as amended

$2,957,045

$7,192,788

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$145,447

$145,447

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$569

$569

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$2,173

$2,173

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,105,234

$7,340,977

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

$8,029,428,594

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,118,147,671

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,118,147,671

Other Funds

$4,088,026,725

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Agency Funds

$3,058,036,869

Research Funds

$1,029,989,856

State Funds

$2,823,254,198

State General Funds

$2,823,254,198

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 81) as $2,192,593,402 amended

$7,398,767,798

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$219,180,733

$219,180,733

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$359,829

$359,829

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,462,857

$1,462,857

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($638,290)

($638,290)

Increase funds to reflect a 1.2% increase in enrollment ($99,415,344) and 0.1% increase square footage ($460,569).

$99,875,913

$99,875,913

Decrease funds for the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership Expansion.

($729,460)

($729,460)

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$8,998,231

$8,998,231

Provide funds to launch an online elementary education

$0

$0

degree program at Valdosta State University. (H:Yes)

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in the Teaching formula and eliminate the Special Institutional Fee at USG's 26 institutions.

$229,626,155

$229,626,155

Provide funds for merit-based scholarships to promote

$0

$0

recruitment of rural paraprofessionals at Valdosta State

University. (H:No)

Increase funds for year three of a three-year phase-in for increased medical education funding.

$8,328,877

$8,328,877

Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match requirements.

$1,246,451

$1,246,451

Provide funds to begin an elementary education degree

$0

$0

program at Savannah State University. (H:Yes)

Provide funds for a virtual classroom environment to

$0

$0

train teacher candidates at Albany State University and

Fort Valley State University. (H:Yes)

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Provide funds for the first year of a five-year plan to

$0

expand capacity for nursing students across the

university system. (H:Yes; Fund the first year of a five-

year plan to expand capacity for nursing students

across the university system in the Public

Service/Special Funding Initiatives program.)

Provide funds for capital maintenance and repairs.

$62,900,000

Increase funds for the UGA Small Business Development Center for multilingual support.

$49,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,823,254,198

$0
$62,900,000 $49,500
$8,029,428,594

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

$5,065,845

State Funds

$5,065,845

State General Funds

$5,065,845

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,237,251

$4,237,251

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$210,590

$210,590

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$2,930

$2,930

Provide funds to support research on cattle and poultry diseases and upgrade laboratories to improve biosafety standards.

$500,000

$500,000

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$7,074

$7,074

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station.

$108,000

$108,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,065,845

$5,065,845

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

$27,529,313

Other Funds

$27,000,000

Agency Funds

$27,000,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

State Funds

$529,313

State General Funds

$529,313

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 81) as amended

$483,805

$27,483,805

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$43,592

$43,592

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$559

$559

Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits.

$1,357

$1,357

Amount appropriated in this Act

$529,313

$27,529,313

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

41.21. Payments to 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

$377,955

Other Funds

$40,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$40,000

State Funds

$337,955

State General Funds

$337,955

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$304,560

$344,560

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$25,217

$25,217

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$4,456

$4,456

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$300

$300

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,422

$3,422

Amount appropriated in this Act

$337,955

$377,955

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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

$3,732,827

State Funds

$3,732,827

State General Funds

$3,732,827

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 81) as amended

$3,514,024

$3,514,024

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$223,117

$223,117

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($4,314)

($4,314)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

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

$4,705,135

State Funds

$4,705,135

State General Funds

$4,705,135

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,657,579

$3,657,579

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$6,061

$6,061

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience.

$776,796

$776,796

Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.

$107,197

$107,197

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education.

$157,502

$157,502

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,705,135

$4,705,135

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.

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Total Funds

$14,164,216

State Funds

$14,164,216

State General Funds

$14,164,216

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$13,756,613

$13,756,613

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$406,903

$406,903

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($5,594)

($5,594)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$6,294

$6,294

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,164,216

$14,164,216

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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 Fireworks Trust Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$217,315,111 $1,058,059 $370,147 $687,912 $2,247,671 $2,247,671
$214,009,381 $2,722,391
$210,853,207 $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

$13,962,829

State Funds

$13,962,829

State General Funds

$13,962,829

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$12,600,723

$12,600,723

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$622,022

$622,022

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$115,318 $622,537
$1,310 $919
$13,962,829

$115,318 $622,537
$1,310 $919
$13,962,829

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

$39,072,552

State Funds

$39,072,552

State General Funds

$39,072,552

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$39,072,351

$39,072,351

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$118

$118

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$83

$83

Amount appropriated in this Act

$39,072,552

$39,072,552

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

$9,991,558

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

$9,135,524

State General Funds

$8,701,741

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$8,238,484

$9,094,518

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$483,154

$483,154

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$68,318

$68,318

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$344,335

$344,335

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$725

$725

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$508

$508

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,135,524

$9,991,558

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

$7,394,193

Other Funds

$420,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$420,000

State Funds

$6,974,193

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,722,391

State General Funds

$4,251,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,758,131

$4,178,131

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$250,746

$250,746

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$37,484

$37,484

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Dedicate $2,722,391 in state general funds as Fireworks Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (H:Dedicate $2,722,391 in state general funds, to include a transfer of $353,690 from the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission program, as Fireworks Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax collections pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$204,908
$313 $220 $2,722,391
$6,974,193

$204,908
$313 $220 $2,722,391
$7,394,193

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

$9,033,157

State Funds

$9,033,157

State General Funds

$9,033,157

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

$38,662,056

State Funds

$38,662,056

State General Funds

$38,662,056

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 81) as amended

$36,963,547

$36,963,547

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,017,090

$1,017,090

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$75,034

$75,034

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$604,220
$1,273 $892
$38,662,056

$604,220
$1,273 $892
$38,662,056

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

$6,181,496

Federal Funds and Grants

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$416,081

State Funds

$5,765,415

State General Funds

$5,765,415

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$5,103,033

$5,519,114

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$232,423

$232,423

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$25,621

$25,621

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$150,798

$150,798

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$317

$317

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$223

$223

Provide funds for purchase of W-2 employer data from the Georgia Department of Labor.

$253,000

$253,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,765,415

$6,181,496

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42.8. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure

compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$61,448,180

Other Funds

$1,341,784

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,341,784

State Funds

$60,106,396

State General Funds

$60,106,396

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$54,329,059

$55,670,843

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,161,559

$3,161,559

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$301,909

$301,909

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$2,305,532

$2,305,532

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System

$82

$82

actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to

19.98%.

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$4,852

$4,852

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,403

$3,403

Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,106,396

$61,448,180

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

$4,775,367

State Funds

$4,775,367

State General Funds

$4,775,367

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$4,291,748

$4,291,748

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$218,548 $31,613 $232,550
$76 $489 $343 $4,775,367

$218,548 $31,613 $232,550
$76 $489 $343 $4,775,367

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

$26,793,723

Federal Funds and Grants

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$271,831

State Funds

$26,521,892

State General Funds

$26,521,892

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 81) as amended

$24,006,546

$24,278,377

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,531,418

$1,531,418

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$114,661

$114,661

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$866,165
$1,823 $1,279 $26,521,892

$866,165
$1,823 $1,279 $26,793,723

Section 43: Secretary of 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

$33,143,518 $550,000 $550,000
$5,192,320 $406,968
$4,785,352 $27,401,198 $27,401,198

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

$4,611,820

Other Funds

$4,611,820

Agency Funds

$406,968

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 81) as amended

$0

$4,204,852

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$0

$406,968

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,611,820

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

$7,816,652

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

$7,216,652

State General Funds

$7,216,652

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 81) as amended

$6,928,161

$7,528,161

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$168,114

$168,114

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$14,163

$14,163

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$104,930

$104,930

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$156

$156

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($3,359)

($3,359)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$4,487

$4,487

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,216,652

$7,816,652

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

$3,481,167

State Funds

$3,481,167

State General Funds

$3,481,167

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 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer one position from the Investigations program to the Securities program to match program budgets with agency activities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,115,242
$294,200
$22,673 $117,136
($3,750) $5,009 ($69,343) $3,481,167

Total Funds $3,115,242
$294,200
$22,673 $117,136
($3,750) $5,009 ($69,343) $3,481,167

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

$3,278,684

Other Funds

$5,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,500

State Funds

$3,273,184

State General Funds

$3,273,184

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$3,006,664

$3,012,164

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$142,897

$142,897

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$20,210

$20,210

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$102,313
($3,275) $4,375 $3,273,184

$102,313
($3,275) $4,375 $3,278,684

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

$8,829,200

Other Funds

$400,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$400,000

State Funds

$8,429,200

State General Funds

$8,429,200

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 81) as amended

$7,711,551

$8,111,551

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$764,919

$764,919

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$56,007

$56,007

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$247,418

$247,418

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($7,920)

($7,920)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$10,580

$10,580

Transfer two positions ($169,957) and associated costs ($33,398) from the Professional Licensing Boards program to the Securities program to match program budgets with agency activities.

($203,355)

($203,355)

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Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two analysts and temporary workers to issue temporary permits to practice nursing for the sole purpose of administering the COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to Executive Order 01.22.21.07.
Utilize existing funds for the Board of Nursing to collect and publish data in coordination with the Governor's Office of Health Strategy and Coordination. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($150,000) $0
$8,429,200

($150,000) $0
$8,829,200

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

$1,135,781

Other Funds

$25,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$25,000

State Funds

$1,110,781

State General Funds

$1,110,781

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 81) as amended

$706,711

$731,711

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$84,057

$84,057

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$3,496

$3,496

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$43,353

$43,353

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($1,388)

($1,388)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,854

$1,854

Transfer two positions ($169,957) and associated costs ($33,398) from the Professional Licensing Boards program and one position ($69,343) from the Investigations program to the Securities program to match program budgets with agency activities.

$272,698

$272,698

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,110,781

$1,135,781

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

43.7. 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

$908,686

State Funds

$908,686

State General Funds

$908,686

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 81) as amended

$847,327

$847,327

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$42,029

$42,029

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$5,142

$5,142

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$8,478

$8,478

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$162

$162

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$5,548

$5,548

Amount appropriated in this Act

$908,686

$908,686

43.8. 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 Act.

Total Funds

$3,081,528

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

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State Funds

$2,981,528

State General Funds

$2,981,528

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,697,371

$2,797,371

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$176,520

$176,520

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$22,145

$22,145

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$83,618

$83,618

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,874

$1,874

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,981,528

$3,081,528

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

$1,163,895,659 $145,309 $145,309
$19,382,854 $19,382,854 $1,143,767,496 $1,017,826,070 $125,941,426
$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.

Total Funds

$12,925,088

Federal Funds and Grants

$145,309

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$145,309

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Other Funds

$4,593

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,593

State Funds

$12,175,186

Lottery Funds

$10,552,321

State General Funds

$1,622,865

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 81) as amended

$9,121,633

$9,871,535

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$858,239

$858,239

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$85,107

$85,107

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$325,848

$325,848

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$846

$846

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($4,374)

($4,374)

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,298

$3,298

Provide funds for two new compliance officer positions.

$161,724

$161,724

Restore funds for operating expenses and increase funds for five loan servicing positions, six program specialist positions, two accounting positions, and four contract IT developers to implement expanded and new programs.

$1,622,865

$1,622,865

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,175,186

$12,925,088

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

$82,801,706

State Funds

$82,801,706

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State General Funds

$82,801,706

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$82,801,706

$82,801,706

Increase funds to meet the projected need. (H:Yes; Utilize existing funds to meet the projected need.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$82,801,706

$82,801,706

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

$1,260,000

State Funds

$1,260,000

State General Funds

$1,260,000

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 81) as amended

$1,146,950

$1,146,950

Increase funds to provide a total of 720 awards annually.

$113,050

$113,050

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,260,000

$1,260,000

44.4. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide outstanding students

with a full scholarship to attend Georgia Military College, thereby

strengthening Georgia's National Guard with their membership.

Total Funds

$1,082,916

State Funds

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

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

$630,000

State Funds

$630,000

State General Funds

$630,000

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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 81) as amended

$421,667

$421,667

Increase funds to restructure the HOPE GED program

$0

$0

to support equivalency exam costs for eligible test

takers across the state. (H:Yes; Use existing funds to

restructure the HOPE GED program to support

equivalency exam costs for eligible test takers across

the state.)

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

$77,376,194

State Funds

$77,376,194

Lottery Funds

$77,376,194

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 81) as amended

$71,871,435

$71,871,435

Increase funds to expand the HOPE Career Grant to include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement programs.

$885,422

$885,422

Increase funds to provide a minimum factor rate of 90%.

$4,619,337

$4,619,337

Amount appropriated in this Act

$77,376,194

$77,376,194

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

$73,002,009

State Funds

$73,002,009

Lottery Funds

$73,002,009

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 81) as amended Increase funds to increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools by 6%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $68,869,820
$4,132,189
$73,002,009

Total Funds $68,869,820
$4,132,189
$73,002,009

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

$830,473,879

State Funds

$830,473,879

Lottery Funds

$830,473,879

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $760,316,710 amended

$760,316,710

Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

$49,750,740

$49,750,740

Increase funds to provide a minimum factor rate of 90%.

$20,406,429

$20,406,429

Amount appropriated in this Act

$830,473,879

$830,473,879

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$1,113,750

State Funds

$1,113,750

State General Funds

$1,113,750

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

$540,000

State Funds

$540,000

State General Funds

$540,000

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

$6,370,000

State Funds

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

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

$13,445,000

Other Funds

$10,100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,100,000

State Funds

$3,345,000

State General Funds

$3,345,000

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 81) as amended

$945,000

$945,000

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Increase funds for service cancelable loan payments to provide for recruitment and retention for full-time medical examiners employed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Increase funds to meet the projected need for the Georgia National Guard Scholarship.
Provide service cancelable loans to active local or state law enforcement officers to pursue degrees in a criminal justice or relevant social science field.
Utilize $10,000,000 in other funds to provide service cancelable loans to Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral health professions. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$260,000
$700,000 $1,440,000
$0
$3,345,000

$360,000
$700,000 $1,440,000 $10,000,000
$13,445,000

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

$24,435,328

Other Funds

$1,278,261

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,278,261

State Funds

$23,157,067

State General Funds

$23,157,067

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$20,557,067

$21,835,328

Provide funds to increase the award amount from $850 to $900 per year.

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,157,067

$24,435,328

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

$980,382

State Funds

$980,382

State General Funds

$980,382

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 81) as amended

$890,555

$890,555

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$81,774
$8,519 $156 ($622)
$980,382

$81,774
$8,519 $156 ($622)
$980,382

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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 19.98% for State Fiscal Year 2023.

$45,697,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213
$115,000 $115,000

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

$115,000

State Funds

$115,000

State General Funds

$115,000

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 81) as amended

$155,000

$155,000

Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

($40,000)

($40,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$115,000

$115,000

45.2. System Administration (TRS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing

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retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and

inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.

Total Funds

$45,582,213

Other Funds

$45,582,213

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$45,582,213

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

$1,061,814,764 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $370,020,452 $354,105,550 $15,914,902 $452,434,353 $452,434,353 $70,308,329 $70,308,329

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 high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of

diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$47,092,723

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,354,523

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$25,354,523

Other Funds

$3,391,734

Agency Funds

$3,391,734

State Funds

$18,333,082

State General Funds

$18,333,082

Intra-State Government Transfers

$13,384

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$13,384

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$15,187,885

$43,947,526

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,194,164

$1,194,164

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Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Adult Education.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$83,172 $196,959
$7,796 $3,232 $1,659,874 $18,333,082

$83,172 $196,959
$7,796 $3,232 $1,659,874 $47,092,723

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

$8,142,648

State Funds

$8,142,648

State General Funds

$8,142,648

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 81) as amended

$7,432,149

$7,432,149

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$411,879

$411,879

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$71,812

$71,812

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$221,723

$221,723

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$1,224

$1,224

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Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,630
$2,231 $8,142,648

$1,630
$2,231 $8,142,648

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

$32,184,186

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,231,099

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,231,099

Other Funds

$21,323,963

Agency Funds

$21,323,963

State Funds

$3,241,914

State General Funds

$3,241,914

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,387,210

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,387,210

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 81) as amended

$3,048,197

$31,990,469

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$145,345

$145,345

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$14,920

$14,920

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$27,039

$27,039

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$6,137

$6,137

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$276

$276

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,241,914

$32,184,186

46.4. Workforce Development
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Total Funds

$97,762,933

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,347,236

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,347,236

Other Funds

$11,029

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,029

State Funds

$7,858,668

State General Funds

$7,858,668

Intra-State Government Transfers

$546,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$546,000

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 81) as amended

$0

$89,904,265

Provide funds to establish the High-Demand Career

$0

$0

Initiatives Program and expand apprenticeship

programs across the state. (H:Yes)

Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state. (Total Funds: $63,219,864)

$7,214,962

$7,214,962

Provide funds for customized recruitment for workforce to support the state's expanding electric vehicle industry.

$643,706

$643,706

Reflect a change in the program name and program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,858,668

$97,762,933

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

$22,489,311

Other Funds

$2,121

Agency Funds

$2,121

State Funds

$22,487,190

State General Funds

$22,487,190

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 81) as amended

$10,280,117

$10,282,238

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for design of a new Quick Start training center.
Provide funds for customized training and recruitment operations to support the expansion of the electric vehicle industry in Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$378,257
$60,516 $129,510
$3,744 $1,857
$285 $6,250,000 $5,382,904 $22,487,190

$378,257
$60,516 $129,510
$3,744 $1,857
$285 $6,250,000 $5,382,904 $22,489,311

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

$854,142,963

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,118,772

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,118,772

Other Funds

$345,291,605

Agency Funds

$329,387,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,903,873

State Funds

$392,370,851

State General Funds

$392,370,851

Intra-State Government Transfers

$68,361,735

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$68,361,735

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $307,988,592 amended

$769,760,704

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce funds to reflect a 10.1% decrease in enrollment (($24,049,541)) and increase funds to reflect a 3.2% increase in square footage ($641,610).
Provide funds to restore the austerity reduction and expand instruction of Allied Health, Commercial Truck Driving, and Manufacturing programs in strategic locations to support critical workforce needs across the state.
Provide funds for major repairs and renovations.
Provide funds to implement the Dual Achievement Program pilot (SB 204, 2021 Session).
Increase funds to recognize high cost instructional programs.
Provide funds to expand aviation technician programs at colleges statewide to meet increasing aviation workforce demands.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,971,474
$2,215,624 $5,187,862
$237,837 $154,020 $63,035 ($23,407,931) $33,369,568
$22,000,000 $2,396,750
$15,000,000 $2,194,020
$392,370,851

$24,971,474
$2,215,624 $5,187,862
$237,837 $154,020 $63,035 ($23,407,931) $33,369,568
$22,000,000 $2,396,750
$15,000,000 $2,194,020
$854,142,963

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(CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$3,811,389,494 $1,607,707,398
$1,514,696,029
$93,011,369 $98,044,213 $19,741,115 $78,303,098 $2,105,637,883

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Georgia Transit Trust Funds

$15,927,600

Motor Fuel Funds

$1,986,389,570

State General Funds

$38,958,063

Transportation Trust Funds

$64,362,650

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. Airport Aid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning,

development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

Total Funds

$72,874,942

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$46,509,284

Other Funds

$6,233

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,233

State Funds

$26,359,425

State General Funds

$26,359,425

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 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Airport Aid program.

$17,359,425

$63,874,942

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Airport Aid. (H:No)
Dedicate $16,359,425 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes; Recognize $17,359,425 in state general funds to properly utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and the Transit Program in compliance with HB 511 (2021 Session).)
Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds for airport aid.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0
$0 $9,000,000 $26,359,425

$0 $0
$0 $9,000,000 $72,874,942

47.2. Capital Construction Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital

Outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road

systems.

Total Funds

$1,829,197,432

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

$911,444,303

Motor Fuel Funds

$911,444,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $897,079,413 amended

$1,814,832,542

Increase funds for construction projects.

$14,364,890

$14,364,890

Amount appropriated in this Act

$911,444,303 $1,829,197,432

47.3. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital

outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$427,538,741

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

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State Funds

$145,588,167

Motor Fuel Funds

$145,588,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$60,200,000

$342,150,574

Increase funding for resurfacing projects.

$19,134,607

$19,134,607

Dedicate funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (H:Replace Transportation Trust Funds with motor fuel funds.)

$66,253,560

$66,253,560

Amount appropriated in this Act

$145,588,167

$427,538,741

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

$12,105,371

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,043,897

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$9,043,897

State Funds

$3,061,474

Motor Fuel Funds

$3,061,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$2,831,687

$11,875,584

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$67,503

$67,503

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave withdrawal.)

$162,284

$162,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,061,474

$12,105,371

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

$89,690,480

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$78,451,687

Motor Fuel Funds

$78,451,687

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$72,293,125

$83,531,918

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$3,103,291

$3,103,291

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and to allow for annual leave withdrawal.)

$3,055,271

$3,055,271

Amount appropriated in this Act

$78,451,687

$89,690,480

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

$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 81) as amended

$31,744,570

$125,388,171

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Ports and Waterways program.

($1,328,431)

($1,328,431)

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Airport Aid program.

($17,359,425)

($63,874,942)

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Rail program.

($1,301,626)

($2,006,180)

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Transit program.

($11,755,088)

($58,178,618)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Capital

Outlay grants to local governments for road and bridge resurfacing projects through the State Funded Construction - Local Road Assistance Program.

Total Funds

$200,888,789

State Funds

$200,888,789

Motor Fuel Funds

$200,888,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $196,003,696 amended

$196,003,696

Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect 10% of projected motor fuel revenues.

$4,885,093

$4,885,093

Amount appropriated in this Act

$200,888,789

$200,888,789

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

$25,419,421

Federal Funds and Grants

$22,772,795

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$22,772,795

State Funds

$2,646,626

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,646,626

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended
Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave withdrawal.)
Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a strategy development initiative for regional transportation planning.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,857,098
$64,648
$224,880
($500,000) $2,646,626

Total Funds $25,629,893
$64,648
$224,880
($500,000) $25,419,421

47.10. Ports and Waterways

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning,

development, and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

Total Funds

$1,379,737

State Funds

$1,379,737

State General Funds

$1,379,737

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$16,811

$16,811

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$4,368

$4,368

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$8,628

$8,628

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$157

$157

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Ports and Waterways program.

$1,328,431

$1,328,431

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Dedicate $1,358,395 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes; Recognize $1,379,737 in state general funds to properly utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and the Transit Program in compliance with HB 511 (2021 Session).)
Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$0 $21,342 $1,379,737

$0
$0 $21,342 $1,379,737

47.11. Program Delivery 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

$177,741,908

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

$123,000,299

Motor Fuel Funds

$123,000,299

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $105,002,720 amended

$159,744,329

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$6,742,484

$6,742,484

Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and to allow for annual leave withdrawal.)

$11,255,095

$11,255,095

Amount appropriated in this Act

$123,000,299

$177,741,908

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47.12. Rail

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning,

development, and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

Total Funds

$11,923,455

Federal Funds and Grants

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$616,315

Other Funds

$88,239

Agency Funds

$88,239

State Funds

$11,218,901

State General Funds

$11,218,901

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 81) as

$0

$0

amended

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$16,694

$16,694

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$2,088

$2,088

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$9,698

$9,698

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$175

$175

Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Rail program.

$1,301,626

$2,006,180

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for state railroad clearing.

($75,000)

($75,000)

Eliminate funds for one-time funding for security improvements to state-owned rail line facilities.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Dedicate $444,281 in state general funds as

$0

$0

Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021

collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway

Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

(G:Yes) (H:Yes; Recognize $1,218,901 in state general

funds to properly utilize Transportation Trust Funds

for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority,

Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority,

Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and the

Transit Program in compliance with HB 511 (2021

Session).)

Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes)

$0

$0

(H:Yes)

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The department is directed to prepare the plan for the FY 2024 distribution of revenues collected on the sale of fuel for use exclusively in the operation of locomotives to be expended to freight and logistics projects located on or connected to publicly owned roads pursuant to HB 588 (2021 Session). (H:Yes)
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$13,620 $10,000,000 $11,218,901

$0
$13,620 $10,000,000 $11,923,455

47.13. Routine Maintenance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately

maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and bridges,

cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and bridges. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-

of-way through planting, litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

Total Funds

$481,896,757

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

$461,740,487

Motor Fuel Funds

$461,740,487

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 81) as $430,892,701 amended

$451,048,971

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$13,113,172

$13,113,172

Increase funding for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

$17,734,614

$17,734,614

Amount appropriated in this Act

$461,740,487

$481,896,757

47.14. Traffic Management and Control
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system statewide by conducting traffic engineering studies for traffic safety planning, permitting for activity on or adjacent to state roads,

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

$157,016,303

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

$55,221,277

Motor Fuel Funds

$55,221,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$50,022,611

$151,817,637

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,701,801

$1,701,801

Increase funding for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.

$3,496,865

$3,496,865

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,221,277

$157,016,303

47.15. Transit

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development, and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

Total Funds

$64,386,628

Federal Funds and Grants

$45,735,770

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$45,735,770

Other Funds

$687,760

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$687,760

State Funds

$17,963,098

Georgia Transit Trust Funds

$15,927,600

Transportation Trust Funds

$2,035,498

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as

$0

$0

amended

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Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.
Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.
Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Transit program.
Eliminate funds for one-time funding to contract with consultant to assist in development of freight and logistics in conjunction with the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics.
Dedicate $3,960,919 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes; Dedicate $2,035,498 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session) and $1,230,490 in Transit Trust Funds.)
Dedicate $7,638,448 in state general funds as Transit Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (H:Dedicate $7,638,448 in state general funds as Transit Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session) to be utilized for rural transit initiatives ($2,812,355) and transit priorities ($11,884,755).)
Reflect a new program and purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,669 $7,948
$32,082
$580 $11,755,088 ($1,000,000)
$0
$7,058,662
$0 $66,069 $17,963,098

$42,669 $7,948
$32,082
$580 $58,178,618 ($1,000,000)
$0
$7,058,662
$0 $66,069 $64,386,628

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.16. Payments to Atlanta- Region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Total Funds

$13,062,237

State Funds

$13,062,237

Transportation Trust Funds

$13,062,237

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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 81) as amended

$12,824,445

$12,824,445

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$160,508

$160,508

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$68,402

$68,402

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$8,882

$8,882

Dedicate $12,996,296 in state general funds as

$0

$0

Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021

collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway

Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).

(G:Yes) (H:Yes; Dedicate $13,062,237 in state general

funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021

collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway

Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session).)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,062,237

$13,062,237

47.17. 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

$184,264,915

Federal Funds and Grants

$135,000,000

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning & Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$135,000,000

State Funds

$49,264,915

Transportation Trust Funds

$49,264,915

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$88,066,990

$223,066,990

Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in debt service.

($2,075)

($2,075)

Eliminate funds for one-time funding to establish the Financing Strategy for Tolling Resilience (FSTR) Guaranteed Revenue Bond (GRB) Debt Service Reserve Fund to strategically restructure debt obligations to leverage favorable interest rates and provide flexibility for future projects.

($38,800,000)

($38,800,000)

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Dedicate $49,264,915 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY 2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB 511 (2021 Session). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

$49,264,915

$184,264,915

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

$53,360,361 $24,210,246 $24,210,246 $3,215,491 $2,640,628
$574,863 $25,934,624 $25,934,624

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

$2,031,065

State Funds

$2,031,065

State General Funds

$2,031,065

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,849,338

$1,849,338

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$109,274

$109,274

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$15,291

$15,291

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$72,633

$72,633

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

($15,095)

($15,095)

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Amount appropriated in this Act

($376) $2,031,065

($376) $2,031,065

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries

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

$2,291,051

Federal Funds and Grants

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$327,896

State Funds

$1,963,155

State General Funds

$1,963,155

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$1,751,988

$2,079,884

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$117,680

$117,680

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$7,878

$7,878

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$34,089

$34,089

Utilize $1,000,000 to establish a veterans' cemetery in

$0

$0

Augusta, Richmond County pursuant to HR 77 (2021

Session). (H:Yes)

Increase funds for one grounds maintenance technician at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Glennville.

$51,520

$51,520

Reflect a change in the program name from Veterans

$0

$0

Cemetery to Veterans Cemeteries. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,963,155

$2,291,051

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

$39,684,291

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,128,424

Other Funds

$3,215,491

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Agency Funds

$2,640,628

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$574,863

State Funds

$13,340,376

State General Funds

$13,340,376

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$12,032,400

$38,376,315

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$1,289,917

$1,289,917

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$10,389

$10,389

Reflect a change in the Teachers' Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

$7,670

$7,670

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,340,376

$39,684,291

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

$9,353,954

Federal Funds and Grants

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$753,926

State Funds

$8,600,028

State General Funds

$8,600,028

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$7,319,749

$8,073,675

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$847,295

$847,295

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$63,467

$63,467

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Utilize existing funds from consolidation of field service offices to open a field service office in the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Pickens County. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds for a director of suicide prevention and outreach specializing in veterans' mental health issues.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$259,651
($4,634) $0
$114,500 $8,600,028

$259,651
($4,634) $0
$114,500 $9,353,954

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$21,043,189 $373,832 $373,832
$20,669,357 $20,669,357

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

$14,641,319

Other Funds

$308,353

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$308,353

State Funds

$14,332,966

State General Funds

$14,332,966

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$13,037,011

$13,345,364

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$745,392

$745,392

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$110,456

$110,456

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Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.
Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$433,127
$6,980 $14,332,966

$433,127
$6,980 $14,641,319

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

$6,401,870

Other Funds

$65,479

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$65,479

State Funds

$6,336,391

State General Funds

$6,336,391

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as amended

$6,069,220

$6,134,699

Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for all full-time, benefit-eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

$138,953

$138,953

Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

$28,643

$28,643

Reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a costof-living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for GSEPS employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

$95,820

$95,820

Reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

$1,809

$1,809

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,946

$1,946

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,336,391

$6,401,870

Section 50: Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds

$1,254,415,239

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State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds

$16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,237,568,651 $22,498,311 $1,128,807,120 $86,263,220

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,171,413,205

Federal Recovery Funds

$16,846,588

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,846,588

State Funds

$1,154,566,617

Motor Fuel Funds

$22,498,311

State General Funds

$1,045,805,086

Transportation Trust Funds

$86,263,220

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 81) as $1,091,131,620 amended

$1,107,978,208

Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

$102,693,456

$102,693,456

Reduce funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

($46,386,892)

($46,386,892)

Increase funds for debt service.

$7,128,433

$7,128,433

Redirect $390,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$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 (HB31, Bond #355.101) to be used

for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $455,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2021 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 (HB793, Bond #1) to be used for the

FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local

school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $75,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$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 Low Wealth (HB31, Bond #355.103) to be

used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular

for local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

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Redirect $4,520,000 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 Advance (HB684, Bond #2)

to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program -

Regular for local school construction, statewide.

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $1,150,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from

$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 (HB44, Bond

#348.102) to be used for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay

Program - Regular for local school construction,

statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $890,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY

$0

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 - Regular (HB751, Bond #1) to be used for the

FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local

school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $825,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$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 (HB76, Bond #355.101) to be used

for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $2,485,000 in 20-year issued bonds from FY

$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 (HB76, Bond #355.101) to be used

for the FY 2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for

local school construction, statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Replace $2,715,761 in state general funds with

$0

Transportation Trust Funds. (H:Yes)

Replace $83,547,459 in motor fuel funds with

$0

Transportation Trust Funds for debt service on road and

bridges. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,154,566,617

$0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,171,413,205

50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$83,002,034

State Funds

$83,002,034

State General Funds

$83,002,034

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 81) as $102,693,456 amended

$102,693,456

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Transfer funds to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

($102,693,456) ($102,693,456)

Increase funds for debt service.

$83,002,034

$83,002,034

Amount appropriated in this Act

$83,002,034

$83,002,034

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $3,920,908 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 $45,805,000 in principal amount of

General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 2] From State General Funds, $3,621,308 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 $42,305,000 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, $16,847,792 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 $196,820,000 in principal amount of

General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $236,684 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 $2,765,000 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, $1,210,222 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 $5,230,000 in

principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $363,200 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 $4,000,000 in

principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 7] 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 # 8] From State General Funds, $2,465,280 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 $28,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 9] 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 # 10] 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 # 11] From State General Funds, $3,368,680 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 $37,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $2,778,480 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,

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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 $30,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $789,960 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 $8,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 14] 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 # 15] From State General Funds, $984,400 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 $11,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $642,000 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 17] 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,

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through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $119,840 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 $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $783,289 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,385,000 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, $179,760 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $1,112,800 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 $13,000,000 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, $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

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $38,520 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 $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 # 24] From State General Funds, $40,660 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 $475,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $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 # 26] From State General Funds, $38,520 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 $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 # 27] From State General Funds, $59,920 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 $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 # 28] From State General Funds, $775,432 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $8,540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $2,588,708 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 $28,510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 30] 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 # 31] From State General Funds, $337,844 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 $1,460,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $216,359 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 $935,000 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, $505,609 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 $2,185,000 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, $300,548 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than

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$3,310,000 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, $367,926 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 $1,590,000 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, $408,600 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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 38] From State General Funds, $118,014 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 $510,000 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, $214,856 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 $2,510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 40] From State General Funds, $1,091,051 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,

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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 $4,715,000 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, $342,400 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 $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 # 42] From State General Funds, $1,027,200 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 $12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $619,744 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,240,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $323,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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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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 $13,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 47] From State General Funds, $300,820 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $300,820 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $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 # 57] From State General Funds, $2,651,460 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 $30,975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 58] From State General Funds, $14,350,840 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 $167,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $176,336 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 $2,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 62] From State General Funds, $125,404 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 $1,465,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $907,360 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Environmental Finance 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 $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 # 65] From State General Funds, $331,700 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 $3,875,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $81,320 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 $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 # 67] From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways,

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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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 68] From State General Funds, $1,593,872 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 $18,620,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $169,488 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 $1,980,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $7,264,000 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 $80,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 72] From State General Funds, $184,896 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 $2,160,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $268,768 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,960,000 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, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $5,000 for active, full-time, benefiteligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an amount of $5,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 457-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $5,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a $2,000 increase across the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education through a $2,000 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are

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determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2022; (b) To provide for a 5.4% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 5.4% increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 5.4% increase for school nurses; and a 5.4% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and assistant teachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for public librarians funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Prosecuting Attorneys, Superior Courts, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges, Department of Juvenile Justice, Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Public Safety. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.

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Section 53: Refunds
In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to each department, agency, or institution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year under existing lease contracts between any department, agency, or institution of the State and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State Fiscal Year addressed within this Act. If for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient to make the required payments in full, then there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the department, agency, or institution involved an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full, and the lease payment shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be for information only. In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds and Federal Funds, including in Other Funds without limitation all Intra-State Government Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
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detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
Section 56: Flex
Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
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 "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" 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 20 percent (20%) of the amount stated. However, if the

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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 GED," "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 four 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 911, 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 911 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.

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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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1441. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gaines of the 117th and Crowe of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to exempt a certified peace

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officer employed by a licensed private detective business or private security business as an independent contractor from requirements of such chapter; 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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 E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1069. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th, Oliver of the 82nd, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide for the licensure of adult mental health programs; to provide for inspection by the Department of Community Health; to provide for an annual report; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for oversight by the disability services ombudsman; 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 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide for the licensure of adult residential mental health programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for classification; to provide for minimum standards of quality and services; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for licensure; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide for applications; to provide for provisional licenses; to provide for provisional licensure of existing personal care homes that meet the requirements of this article; to provide for meeting certain requirements based on proof of accreditation; to provide that licenses are nontransferable; to provide for denial, suspension, or revocation of license; to provide for notice and hearings; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for criminal and civil penalties for operating unauthorized adult residential mental health programs; to provide for inspection by the Department of Community Health; to provide for oversight by the disability services ombudsman; to amend Code Section 31-7-351 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Long-term Care Background Check Program," so as to provide for background checks for applicants, employees, and owners of adult residential mental health programs; 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 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 7
37-3-200. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Adult Residential Mental Health Services Licensing Act.'
37-3-201. The purpose of this article is to provide for the classification and systematic evaluation, licensure, and monitoring of residential programs designed for the treatment and therapeutic recovery of adult persons with a primary diagnosis or assessment of a psychotic disorder, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, dissociative disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, adjustment disorder, personality disorder, or trauma and stress related disorder; to ensure that every governing body which operates an adult residential mental health program is licensed to do so; and to meet the rehabilitative and recovery needs and supports of persons who have mental illnesses while safeguarding their individual liberties as well as public safety.
37-3-202. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Adult residential mental health program' means a subacute residential alternative service of four or more residential beds authorized to provide psychiatric services for mentally ill persons 18 years of age or older that operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to provide intensive short-term noninstitutional treatment to individuals who are temporarily in need of a 24-hour-per-day supportive therapeutic setting for prevention of or transition from or after acute psychiatric hospitalization. Such term shall not include crisis stabilization units, as defined in Code Section 37-1-29; community living arrangements, as defined by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; mental health programs conducted by accountability courts; or residential beds operated by a state or local public entity. (2) 'Applicant' means any individual affiliated with a partnership, corporation, association, or individuals or groups of individuals submitting an application to operate an adult residential mental health program under this article. (3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health. (4) 'Governing body' means the partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or person or group of persons who maintains and controls the adult residential mental health program and who is legally responsible for its operation. (5) 'License' means the official permit issued by the department which authorizes the holder to operate an adult residential mental health program. (6) 'Licensee' means any person holding a license issued by the department under this article. (7) 'Mentally ill person' means a person who has significant deficits in functioning affecting social and family relationships, work, self-care, educational goals, or legal involvements due to his or her primary diagnosis or assessment of a psychotic disorder,

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mood disorder, anxiety disorder, dissociative disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment disorder, personality disorder, or trauma and stress related disorder as listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in effect as of July 1, 2022, or as the department may further define such term by rule and regulation.
37-3-203. The department is authorized to classify all adult residential mental health programs within the state according to the character and range of services provided.
37-3-204. The department shall create and promulgate minimum standards of quality and services for each designated class of programs. At least the following areas shall be covered in the rules and regulations:
(1) Admission criteria which at a minimum must require a referral from either an inpatient psychiatric hospital that is discharging a patient to an adult residential mental health program or a determination by a qualified psychiatrist that admission is required to provide stabilization, treatment, and care of the condition but an inpatient admission to a psychiatric hospital is not required; and length of stay criteria which at a minimum shall be redetermined on a periodic basis through a mental health evaluation to include treatment goals and progress from the initial admission. Such mental health evaluation shall determine medical necessity for continued stay in the residential program with a maximum length of stay of six months unless an individual case waiver is approved by the department; (2) Adequate and safe buildings or housing facilities where programs are offered and standards for emergency conditions relating to them; (3) Adequate equipment for the delivery of adult residential mental health programs; (4) Standards for sufficient trained staff or staff with prior experience who are competent in the duties they are to perform which, at a minimum, shall include a psychiatrist or other physician when the psychiatrist is unavailable, a registered professional nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, appropriately trained clinical case management staff to facilitate care and safe discharge planning, and mental health technicians or other similarly trained paraprofessionals or certified peer specialists at a ratio of not less than one to 12 patients or greater as assessed needs and history of the patient population indicates; (5) The content and quality of services to be provided; (6) Requirements for intake, discharge, and aftercare of mentally ill persons; financial relationships or arrangements with patients of the program; and visitation of patients; (7) Referral arrangements to other appropriate agencies or facilities, including a process and adequate staff to facilitate transfer of a patient to a licensed general or specialty hospital authorized to provide inpatient medical or psychiatric services; (8) Maintenance of adequate records on each mentally ill person treated or advised;

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(9) Standards for the storage, administration, and dispensing of prescribed medications to patients in programs licensed under this article, in accordance with guidelines established by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Georgia Board of Pharmacy; (10) Permission for the use of therapeutic modalities and complementary services beneficial to the treatment of and supports for adult mentally ill persons; (11) Permission and standards for the regulation or control and provision of food and other nutrition in each setting or classification of an adult residential mental health program; (12) Standards for protection of patient rights while resident in a program and internal grievance procedures; (13) Standards for the ethics and integrity of the staff, owners, and governing body of the program; (14) Standards to ensure protection of the resident and the community at large in the event a resident poses a risk of potential harm to self or others; and (15) Standards and procedures for incident reports to the department in the event of the occurrence of major incidents and provision for appropriate departmental actions and appeal thereof.
37-3-205. (a) The department is authorized and directed to create and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this article no later than July 1, 2023. (b) The department is further authorized to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses or take other enforcement actions against licensees or applicants as provided in Code Section 31-2-8. (c) All rules and regulations and any enforcement actions initiated by the department shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
37-3-206. (a) On and after January 1, 2024, no governing body shall operate an adult residential mental health program without having a valid license or provisional license issued pursuant to this article; provided, however, that hospitals licensed in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 31 are exempt from this article unless the hospital is operating an adult residential mental health program that is separate and distinct from the licensed hospital. (b) This Code section shall become effective only upon the effective date of a specific appropriation of funds for purposes of this article, as expressed in a line item making specific reference to this article in a General Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly.
37-3-207. (a) Application for a license to operate an adult residential mental health program shall be submitted by the governing body to the department in the manner prescribed in the

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department's rules and regulations and shall contain a comprehensive outline of the program to be offered by the applicant. (b) Proof of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws for the handling and dispensing of medications, and all state and local health, safety, sanitation, building, and zoning codes shall be attached to the application submitted to the department.
37-3-208. (a) The department may issue a provisional license effective for a period not to exceed 90 days to each applicant who has substantially complied with all requirements for a regular license. Provisional licenses shall be renewed in the discretion of the department only in cases of extreme hardship and in no case for longer than 90 days. (b) The obligations and conditions of a provisional license shall be the same as those of a regular license except as otherwise provided for in this article. (c) The duration limits included in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to one-time provisional licenses issued by the department pursuant to Code Section 37-3208.1.
37-3-208.1. Between July 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, the department shall be authorized to grant a one-time provisional license for an adult residential mental health program to an existing licensed personal care home that substantially complies with the requirements of this article for a period not to extend beyond December 31, 2023.
37-3-209. The department may accept proof of accreditation by a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation body, in accordance with specific standards, as evidence of compliance with one or more departmental requirements for issuance or renewal of a license or provisional license.
37-3-210. The department shall issue a license to a governing body for any adult residential mental health program which meets all the rules and regulations for the class of license applied for. The license shall be nontransferable for a change of location or governing body.
37-3-211. (a) The department is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this chapter for a violation of this chapter or a rule or regulation adopted under this chapter or to take other disciplinary actions against licensees as provided in Code Section 31-28. (b) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license by the department shall be a contested case for purposes of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'

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37-3-212. For the purpose of providing more effective treatment and rehabilitation, the records and name of any mentally ill person who seeks or obtains treatment, therapeutic advice, or counsel from any adult residential mental health program licensed under this article shall be confidential and shall not be revealed except to the extent authorized in writing by the mentally ill person affected or his or her guardian or custodian; furthermore, any communication by such mentally ill person to an authorized employee of any holder of a license shall be deemed confidential; provided, however, that, except for matters privileged under other laws of this state, the records of such person and information about such person shall be produced in response to a valid court order of any court of competent jurisdiction after a full and fair show-cause hearing and in response to a departmental request for access for licensing purposes when such request is accompanied by a written statement that no record of patient identifying information will be made. The protections in this Code section and other provisions of state or federal law of an individual client's identity or communications to the clinical staff of any adult residential mental health program licensed under this article shall not prohibit the use of de-identified data relating to such clients for clinical or programmatic research or education or in presentations about the programs offered by a licensee under this article. Subject to and in compliance with the limitations of any state or federal privacy laws, the department may require at reasonable intervals, and each licensee shall furnish, copies of summary records of each mentally ill person treated or advised pursuant to an adult residential mental health program.
37-3-213. The department shall conduct periodic on-site inspection of each adult residential mental health program licensed in this state. Such inspection shall include, but shall not be limited to, the premises, staff, persons in care, and documents pertinent to the continued licensing of such adult residential mental health program so that the department may determine whether a provider is operating in compliance with licensing requirements. Each licensee shall permit authorized department representatives to enter upon and inspect any and all premises upon or in which a program is to be conducted, for which a license has been applied, or for which a license has been issued so that verification of compliance with all relevant laws or regulations can be made.
37-3-214. The powers of the disability services ombudsman established in Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of this title shall include oversight of patients of adult residential mental health programs established by this article, with all attendant powers and functions specified by law for such ombudsman.

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37-3-215. (a) On and after January 1, 2024, a facility shall be deemed to be an 'unlicensed adult residential mental health program' if it is unlicensed and not exempt from licensure under this article and:
(1) The facility is providing services and is operating as an adult residential mental health program; (2) The facility is held out as or represented as providing services and operating as an adult residential mental health program; or (3) The facility represents itself as a licensed adult residential mental health program. (b) Any unlicensed adult residential mental health program may be assessed by the department, after opportunity for hearing in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' a civil penalty in the amount of $100.00 per bed per day for each day of violation. The department shall send a notice by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery stating that licensure is required and the department's intent to impose a civil penalty. Such notice shall be deemed to be constructively received on the date of the first attempt to deliver such notice by the United States Postal Service. The department shall take no action to collect such civil penalty until after opportunity for a hearing. (c) In addition to other remedies available to the department, the civil penalty authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section shall be doubled if the owner or operator continues to operate the unlicensed adult residential mental health program, after receipt of notice pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) The owner or operator of an unlicensed adult residential mental health program who is assessed a civil penalty in accordance with this Code section may have review of such civil penalty by appeal to the superior court in the county in which the action arose or to the Superior Court of Fulton County. (e) Any person who owns or operates an adult residential mental health program in violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for a first violation, unless such violation is in conjunction with a violation of Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16, in which case such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. Upon conviction for a second or subsequent such violation, such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years."
SECTION 2. Code Section 31-7-351 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Long-term Care Background Check Program," is amended by revising paragraph (8) as follows:
"(8) 'Facility' means: (A) A personal care home required to be licensed or permitted under Code Section 31-7-12;

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(B) An assisted living community required to be licensed under Code Section 31-712.2; (C) A private home care provider required to be licensed under Article 13 of this chapter; (D) A home health agency as licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-151; (E) A provider of hospice care as licensed pursuant to Code Section 31-7-173; (F) A nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care home licensed pursuant to rules of the department; or (G) An adult day care facility licensed pursuant to rules of the department; or (H) An adult residential mental health program licensed pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 37."

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Williams, MF 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 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1388. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Watson of the 172nd and Gullett of the 19th:

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 provide an alternative procedure for the designation of the official legal organ; 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 9-13-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the requirements of an official legal organ, so as to provide an alternative procedure for the designation of the official legal organ; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 9-13-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the requirements of an official legal organ, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) However, in counties where no journal or newspaper meets the qualifications set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section, the official organ may be designated by the judge of the probate court, the sheriff, and the clerk of the superior court, or by a majority of these officers governing from among newspapers otherwise qualified to be a legal organ that meet the minimum paid circulation in the preceding subsection for the county, or if there is no such newspaper, then the newspaper having the greatest general paid circulation in the county of at least 100 copies per issue.

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(2) In the event that no otherwise qualified journal or newspaper has a paid circulation of at least 100 copies per issue in the county, the judge of the probate court, the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, or a majority of these officers may designate a newspaper that does not meet the qualifications of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, but does have a weekly circulation in the county of at least 100 copies per issue, as the legal interim organ for the county. Such interim designation shall terminate in the event that another newspaper meets the qualifications of subsection (a) of this Code section and is designated as the county's legal organ pursuant to 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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.

The Speaker announced the House in recess for 15 minutes.

The House stood at ease until 4:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 993. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A RESOLUTION commemorating and honoring the life and memory of Hazel Bachelor Yancey; and for other purposes.

HR 994. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Watson of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cade Bailey Ply; and for other purposes.

HR 995. By Representatives Evans of the 57th, Evans of the 83rd and Schofield of the 60th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Jane Rawlings for receiving the 2022 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.

HR 996. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Paris of the 142nd, Thomas of the 39th and Evans of the 57th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marsha Denise Ford for her extraordinary service and leadership; and for other purposes.

HR 997. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby L. McMillan; 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 1384. By Representatives Jenkins of the 132nd, Camp of the 131st, Greene of the 151st, Jasperse of the 11th and Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amendment and revision of codes generally, so as to require the department to amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; 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 Y Anderson E Anulewicz N Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF

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Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1331. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Burns of the 159th, Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Bentley of the 139th and others:

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 relating to the State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; 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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie E Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard N Gilligan

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
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N Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 59.

The Chair voted "aye."

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 59.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Cannon of the 58th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1331.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #3 FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022

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

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

HB 1358 Chairman John Meadows Act; enact (Substitute) (PS&HS-Ballinger-23rd)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 3385S)

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HB 304

Revenue and taxation; medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; provide tax credit (Substitute)(W&M-Lott-122nd)

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:

HB 304. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Stephens of the 164th, Reeves of the 34th, Bentley of the 139th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for a tax credit for medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations on certain tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the levy of excise taxes on motor fuels, rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exceptions, and exempted sales, so as to exempt all sales of motor fuel by duly licensed distributors; 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. Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the levy of excise taxes on motor fuels, rate, taxation of motor fuels not commonly sold or measured by gallon, prohibition of tax on motor fuel by political subdivisions, exceptions, and exempted sales, is amended in subsection (b) by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (10), by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (11) with "; or" and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(12) For the period of time beginning on the effective date of this paragraph, and ending at the last moment of May 31, 2022, all sales of motor fuel."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative McLaurin of the 51st was excused from voting on HB 304.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald
McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gambill Gilliard
Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1234. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Hill of the 3rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Gunter of the 8th and Cantrell of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right to attorney in dependency proceedings, so as to provide for the right to an attorney for any child receiving extended care services from the Division of Family and Children Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF 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.

HB 1193. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 18th, Bentley of the 139th, Mathis of the 144th, Williams of the 145th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to provide for reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to provide for reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license under certain conditions; to remove the limitations on renewals of apprenticeship registrations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-18-43.1. If a licensee who has passed the examination for licensure as a funeral director required under this part and who has not been subject to disciplinary action by the board allows his or her license to lapse for a period of not more than ten years, the board shall reinstate such funeral director's license upon such applicant for reinstatement:
(1) Paying the total amount of all renewal fees for the period during which the license was lapsed, plus a reinstatement fee not to exceed the amount of the biennial renewal fee; and (2) Successfully completing continuing education hours as the board may require under Code Section 43-18-56, unless such continuing education hours would be waived under subsection (c) of Code Section 43-18-56, if such applicant for reinstatement had not let the license lapse."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 43-18-51, relating to renewal of registration of apprenticeship, as follows:
"43-18-51. A registration of apprenticeship shall be renewable biennially upon payment of the renewal fee as provided by the board but shall not be renewed more than two times. Failure to renew a registration shall be the same as a revocation and such apprentice may be reregistered as provided in Code Section 43-18-54. The hours served after a registration has been revoked will not be carried forth into any subsequent apprenticeship period."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 43-18-54, relating to refusal to grant apprenticeship registration, grounds for suspension, revocation, limitation of, or refusal to renew registration, and reregistration, as follows:
"(c) An apprentice who has failed to renew that person's registration or who has had that person's registration suspended or revoked may, within one year after such expiration, suspension, or revocation, make application for registration but no more than two such applications may be approved by the board. An applicant for reregistration whose previous apprenticeship was revoked for failure to renew may be granted full credit for the time previously served prior to expiration. An applicant for reregistration whose previous apprenticeship was suspended or revoked upon any of the grounds set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section, however, may be granted credit for no more than 75 percent of the time previously served prior to the disciplinary action. In all other cases regarding applicants for reregistration, the board may, when the circumstances warrant,

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allow an apprentice credit under a reregistration for time actually served under a previous registration."

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin E Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 150, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Resolution of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HR 594. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Greene of the 151st, Dempsey of the 13th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that county and municipal governing authorities shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute, having previously been read and adopted, was again taken up for consideration.

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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S 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 E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 150, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 1358. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Bonner of the 72nd, Momtahan of the 17th 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, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; 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 withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide a definition; to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for applications for a weapons carry license or renewal of such license; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend

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Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; 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 "Chairman John Meadows Act."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1) The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizes the right of the people to keep and bear arms and that such right shall not be infringed; and (2) The people of this state, to perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, provided that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed but that the General Assembly shall have power to prescribe the manner in which arms may be borne.
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, is amended in Code Section 12-3-10, relating to directing persons to leave parks, historic sites, or recreational areas upon their refusal to observe rules and regulations and prohibited acts generally, by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any fireworks, explosives, or firecrackers, unless stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any firearms other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (3)(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any handgun without a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 weapon or long gun unless such person is a lawful weapons carrier. As used in this paragraph, the terms 'weapon,' 'long gun,' and 'lawful weapons carrier' shall have the same meanings as provided for in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (4)(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any bows and arrows, spring guns, air rifles, slingshots, or any other device which discharges projectiles by any means, unless the device is unloaded and

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stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved within restricted areas by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative."
SECTION 4. 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, is amended by revising Code Section 1611-125.1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"16-11-125.1. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Handgun' means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged by an action of an explosive where the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed 12 inches; provided, however, that the term 'handgun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of 0.46 centimeter or less in diameter. (2) 'Knife' means a cutting instrument designed for the purpose of offense and defense consisting of a blade that is greater than 12 inches in length which is fastened to a handle. (2.1) 'Lawful weapons carrier' means any person who is licensed or eligible for a license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 and who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a weapon or long gun, any resident of any other state who would otherwise be eligible to obtain a license pursuant to such Code section but for the residency requirement, and any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state. (3) 'License holder' means a person who holds a valid weapons carry license. (4) 'Long gun' means a firearm with a barrel length of at least 18 inches and overall length of at least 26 inches designed or made and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or made to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed:
(A) Shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger or from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged; or (B) Metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifle bore for each single pull of the trigger; provided, however, that the term 'long gun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of 0.46 centimeter or less in diameter. (5) 'Weapon' means a knife or handgun. (6) 'Weapons carry license' or 'license' means a license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-126, 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, as follows:

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"16-11-126. (a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license. (b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a long gun without a valid weapons carry license, provided that if the long gun is loaded, it shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner. (c) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry any handgun provided that it is enclosed in a case and unloaded. (d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license a lawful weapons carrier may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or owners of property or private persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to, manage, or operate such private property shall have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135.
(e)(d)(1)(A) Any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that:
(i)(A) Such licensee licensed to carry a weapon in any other state shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state; and (ii)(B) No other state shall be required to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part that is held by a person who is younger than 21 years of age. (B)(2) The Attorney General shall create and maintain on the Department of Law's website a list of states whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (2) Any person who is not a weapons carry license holder in this state and who is licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state for 90 days after he or she becomes a resident of this state; provided, however, that such person shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state, shall as soon as practicable submit a weapons carry license application as provided for under Code Section 16-11-129, and shall remain licensed in such other state for the duration of time that he or she is a resident of this state but not a weapons carry license holder in this state. (f)(e)(1) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting when the person has the permission of the owner of

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the land on which the activities are being conducted may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun without a valid weapons carry license while hunting, fishing, or engaging in sport shooting. (2) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is otherwise engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting on recreational or wildlife management areas owned by this state may have or carry on his or her person a knife without a valid weapons carry license while engaging in such hunting, fishing, or sport shooting. (g)(f) Notwithstanding Code Sections 12-3-10, 27-3-1.1, 27-3-6, and 16-12-122 through 16-12-127, any person with a valid weapons carry license lawful weapons carrier may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-3-10, including all publicly owned buildings located in such parks, historic sites, and recreational areas, in wildlife management areas, and on public transportation; provided, however, that a person shall not carry a handgun into a place where it is prohibited by federal law. (h)(g)(1) No person shall carry a weapon without a valid weapons carry license unless he or she meets one of the exceptions to having such license as Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) through (g) (f) of this Code section, no person shall carry a weapon unless he or she is a lawful weapons carrier. (2) A person commits the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon without a license when he or she violates the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (i)(h) Upon conviction of the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon without a valid weapons carry license, a person shall be punished as follows: (1) For the first offense, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and (2) For the second offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, and for any subsequent offense, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than two years and not more than five years. (j)(i) Nothing in this Code section shall in any way operate or be construed to affect, repeal, or limit the exemptions provided for under Code Section 16-11-130."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, as follows:
"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (2) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed;

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(B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity. (3) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1 and subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building as a nonlicense holder without being a lawful weapons carrier; (2) In a courthouse; (3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship, unless the governing body or authority of the place of worship permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders persons who are lawful weapons carriers; (5) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 1611-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (7) Within 150 feet of any polling place when elections are being conducted and such polling place is being used as a polling place as provided for in paragraph (27) of Code Section 21-2-2, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413. (c) A license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11126 Any lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to

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such private property shall have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their his or her private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 1611-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply:
(1) To the use of weapons or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided that such weapons or long guns are secured and handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder lawful weapons carrier who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon or long gun possessed by a license holder lawful weapons carrier which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility. (e)(1) A license holder lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building when the government building is open for business and where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel. A license holder lawful weapons carrier who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if at least one member of such security personnel is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35; provided, however, that a license holder lawful weapons carrier who immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. A person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall not be arrested but shall be fined not more than $100.00. Any person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall in any way operate or be construed to affect, repeal, or limit the exemptions provided for under Code Section 16-11-130."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished

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by a school, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and paragraphs (7), (8), and (20) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(2) Except as provided for in paragraph (20) of subsection (c) of this Code section, any license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both." "(7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, lawful weapons carrier when such person carries or picks up a student within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 lawful weapons carrier when he or she has any weapon legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8) A weapon possessed by a license holder lawful weapons carrier which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending a public or private elementary or secondary school;"
"(20)(A) Any weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier when he or she is in any building or on real property owned by or leased to any public technical school, vocational school, college, or university, or other public institution of postsecondary education; provided, however, that such exception shall:
(i) Not apply to buildings or property used for athletic sporting events or student housing, including, but not limited to, fraternity and sorority houses; (ii) Not apply to any preschool or childcare space located within such buildings or real property; (iii) Not apply to any room or space being used for classes related to a college and career academy or other specialized school as provided for under Code Section 204-37; (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 'Dual Enrollment Act' as provided for under Code Section 20-2-161.3; (v) Not apply to faculty, staff, or administrative offices or rooms where disciplinary proceedings are conducted; and

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(vi) Only apply to the carrying of handguns which a licensee is licensed to carry pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 and pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129; and (vii) Only apply to the carrying of handguns which are concealed. (B) Any weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier who carries a handgun in a manner or in a building, property, room, or space in violation of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that for a conviction of a first offense, such weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 and not be sentenced to serve any term of confinement. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Concealed' means carried in such a fashion that does not actively solicit the attention of others and is not prominently, openly, and intentionally displayed except for purposes of defense of self or others. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, carrying on one's person while such handgun is substantially, but not necessarily completely, covered by an article of clothing which is worn by such person, carrying within a bag of a nondescript nature which is being carried about by such person, or carrying in any other fashion as to not be clearly discernible by the passive observation of others. (ii) 'Preschool or childcare space' means any room or continuous collection of rooms or any enclosed outdoor facilities which are separated from other spaces by an electronic mechanism or human-staffed point of controlled access and designated for the provision of preschool or childcare services, including, but not limited to, preschool or childcare services licensed or regulated under Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20."
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-129, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) and subparagraph (b)(2)(H) as follows:
"(2)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States National Guard, Georgia Army National Guard, or Georgia Air National Guard. (B) Any service member whose weapons carry license or renewal license expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be authorized to carry any weapon in accordance with such expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. When carrying a weapon pursuant to Code Section 1611-137, the service member shall also have in his or her immediate possession a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by such service member's commanding officer which shall evidence that such service member is authorized to carry any weapon in accordance with such expired license for a period of six months

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from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. (3)(A)(B) Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license.
(B)(C)(i) An application shall be considered to be for a renewal license if the applicant has a weapons carry license or renewal license with 90 or fewer days remaining before the expiration of such weapons carry license or renewal license or 30 or fewer days since the expiration of such weapons carry license or renewal license regardless of the county of issuance of the applicant's expired or expiring weapons carry license or renewal license. (ii) An application of any service member whose weapons carry license or renewal license expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be considered to be for a renewal license if such service member applies within six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state as provided for in a copy of such service member's official military orders or a written verification signed by such service member's commanding officer as provided by the service member. (iii) An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant, such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within this state at no cost." "(H) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following: (i) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (ii) Carrying carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application;"

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SECTION 9. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by revising paragraph (11) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(11) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, as such term is defined by Code Section 16-7-80, and persons certified as provided in Code Section 35-8-13 35-8-25 to handle animals trained to detect explosives, while in the performance of their duties;"
SECTION 10. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-135, relating to public or private employer's parking lots, right of privacy in vehicles in employer's parking lot or invited guests on lot, severability, and rights of action, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in this Code section, no private or public employer, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall condition employment upon any agreement by a prospective employee that prohibits an employee from entering the parking lot and access thereto when the employee's privately owned motor vehicle contains a firearm or ammunition, or both, that is locked out of sight within the trunk, glove box, or other enclosed compartment or area within such privately owned motor vehicle, provided that any applicable employees possess a Georgia weapons carry license such prospective employee is a lawful weapons carrier."
SECTION 11. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-137, relating to required possession of weapons carry license or proof of exemption when carrying a weapon and detention for investigation of carrying permit, as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license, whether such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, or whether such person is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption."

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SECTION 12. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended in Code Section 16-12-123, relating to bus or rail vehicle hijacking, boarding with concealed weapon, and company use of reasonable security measures, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any person who boards or attempts to board an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle with any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such term is terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm for which weapon or long gun as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1 if such person does not have on his or her person a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 unless possessing such firearm is prohibited by federal law is not a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense concealed on or about his or her person or property which is or would be accessible to such person while on the aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. The prohibition of this subsection shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, peace officer retired from a state or federal law enforcement agency, person in the military service of the state or of the United States, or commercial security personnel employed by the transportation company who is in possession of weapons used within the course and scope of employment; nor shall the prohibition apply to persons transporting weapons contained in baggage which is not accessible to passengers if the presence of such weapons has been declared to the transportation company and such weapons have been secured in a manner prescribed by state or federal law or regulation for the purpose of transportation or shipment. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any privately owned aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle if the owner of such aircraft or vehicle has given his or her express permission to board the aircraft or vehicle with the item."
SECTION 13. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-12-127, relating to prohibition on firearms, hazardous substances, knives, or other devices, penalty, and affirmative defenses, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intention of avoiding or interfering with a security measure or of introducing into a terminal any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm for which such person does not have on his or her person a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 unless possessing such firearm is prohibited by federal law weapon or long gun if such person is not a lawful weapons carrier as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense, to:
(1) Have any such item on or about his or her person,; or (2) Place or cause to be placed or attempt to place or cause to be placed any such item:

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(A) In a container or freight of a transportation company; (B) In the baggage or possessions of any person or any transportation company without the knowledge of the passenger or transportation company; or (C) Aboard such aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle."
SECTION 14. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended in Code Section 27-3-1.1, relating to acts prohibited on wildlife management areas, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) as follows:
"(1) To possess a firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, during a closed hunting season for that area unless such firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as not to be readily accessible or to possess a handgun during a closed hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; (2) To possess a loaded firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area or to possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 1611-125.1;"
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-6, relating to possession of firearm while hunting with bow and arrow, as follows:
"27-3-6. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any center-fire or rimfire firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, while hunting with a bow and arrow during archery or primitive weapons season for deer or while hunting with a muzzleloading firearm during a primitive weapons season for deer or to possess a loaded handgun while hunting with a bow and arrow during archery or primitive weapons season for deer or while hunting with a muzzleloading firearm during primitive weapons season for deer unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-4-11.1, relating to possession of firearms and intoxication on public fishing areas, fishing in closed fishing areas, and other restrictions in public fishing areas, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) To possess a firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, during a closed hunting season for that area unless such firearm

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is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as not to be readily accessible or to possess a handgun during a closed hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; (2) To possess a loaded firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area or to possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 1611-125.1; or"
SECTION 17. Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, is amended in Code Section 40-6-228, relating to enforcement of parking for persons with disabilities, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(4) Have the power to possess and carry firearms and other weapons for the purpose of enforcing the parking laws for persons with disabilities; provided, however, that a person who possesses a valid weapons carry license issued under Code Section 16-11129 and who carries such weapon in a manner permitted under Code Section 16-11126 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1 shall not be in violation of this paragraph; or"
SECTION 18. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 19. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide a definition; to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for applications for a weapons carry license or renewal of such license; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,

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relating to transportation passenger safety, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; 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 "Chairman John Meadows Act."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1) The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizes the right of the people to keep and bear arms and that such right shall not be infringed; and (2) The people of this state, to perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, provided that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed but that the General Assembly shall have power to prescribe the manner in which arms may be borne.
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, is amended in Code Section 12-3-10, relating to directing persons to leave parks, historic sites, or recreational areas upon their refusal to observe rules and regulations and prohibited acts generally, by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any fireworks, explosives, or firecrackers, unless stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any firearms other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (3)(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any handgun without a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 weapon or long gun unless such person is a lawful weapons carrier. As used in this paragraph, the terms 'weapon,' 'long gun,' and 'lawful weapons carrier' shall have the same meanings as provided for in Code Section 16-11-125.1.

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(4)(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any bows and arrows, spring guns, air rifles, slingshots, or any other device which discharges projectiles by any means, unless the device is unloaded and stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved within restricted areas by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative."
SECTION 4. 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, is amended by revising Code Section 1611-125.1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"16-11-125.1. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Handgun' means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged by an action of an explosive where the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed 12 inches; provided, however, that the term 'handgun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of 0.46 centimeter or less in diameter. (2) 'Knife' means a cutting instrument designed for the purpose of offense and defense consisting of a blade that is greater than 12 inches in length which is fastened to a handle. (2.1) 'Lawful weapons carrier' means any person who is licensed or eligible for a license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 and who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a weapon or long gun, any resident of any other state who would otherwise be eligible to obtain a license pursuant to such Code section but for the residency requirement, and any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state. (3) 'License holder' means a person who holds a valid weapons carry license. (4) 'Long gun' means a firearm with a barrel length of at least 18 inches and overall length of at least 26 inches designed or made and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or made to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed:
(A) Shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger or from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged; or (B) Metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifle bore for each single pull of the trigger; provided, however, that the term 'long gun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of 0.46 centimeter or less in diameter. (5) 'Weapon' means a knife or handgun. (6) 'Weapons carry license' or 'license' means a license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129."

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SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-126, 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, as follows:
"16-11-126. (a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license. (b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a long gun without a valid weapons carry license, provided that if the long gun is loaded, it shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner. (c) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry any handgun provided that it is enclosed in a case and unloaded. (d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license a lawful weapons carrier may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135.
(e)(d)(1)(A) Any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that:
(i)(A) Such licensee licensed to carry a weapon in any other state shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state; and (ii)(B) No other state shall be required to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part that is held by a person who is younger than 21 years of age. (B)(2) The Attorney General shall create and maintain on the Department of Law's website a list of states whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (2) Any person who is not a weapons carry license holder in this state and who is licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state for 90 days after he or she becomes a resident of this state; provided, however, that such person shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state, shall as soon as practicable submit a weapons carry license application as provided for under Code Section 16-11-129, and shall remain licensed in such other state for the duration of time

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that he or she is a resident of this state but not a weapons carry license holder in this state. (f)(e)(1) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting when the person has the permission of the owner of the land on which the activities are being conducted may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun without a valid weapons carry license while hunting, fishing, or engaging in sport shooting. (2) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is otherwise engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting on recreational or wildlife management areas owned by this state may have or carry on his or her person a knife without a valid weapons carry license while engaging in such hunting, fishing, or sport shooting. (g)(f) Notwithstanding Code Sections 12-3-10, 27-3-1.1, 27-3-6, and 16-12-122 through 16-12-127, any person with a valid weapons carry license lawful weapons carrier may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-3-10, including all publicly owned buildings located in such parks, historic sites, and recreational areas, in wildlife management areas, and on public transportation; provided, however, that a person shall not carry a handgun into a place where it is prohibited by federal law. (h)(g)(1) No person shall carry a weapon without a valid weapons carry license unless he or she meets one of the exceptions to having such license as Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) through (g) (f) of this Code section, no person shall carry a weapon unless he or she is a lawful weapons carrier. (2) A person commits the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon without a license when he or she violates the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (i)(h) Upon conviction of the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon without a valid weapons carry license, a person shall be punished as follows: (1) For the first offense, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and (2) For the second offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, and for any subsequent offense, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than two years and not more than five years. (j)(i) Nothing in this Code section shall in any way operate or be construed to affect, repeal, or limit the exemptions provided for under Code Section 16-11-130."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, as follows:
"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (2) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity. (3) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1 and subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building as a nonlicense holder without being a lawful weapons carrier; (2) In a courthouse; (3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship, unless the governing body or authority of the place of worship permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders persons who are lawful weapons carriers; (5) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 1611-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (7) Within 150 feet of any polling place when elections are being conducted and such polling place is being used as a polling place as provided for in paragraph (27) of Code Section 21-2-2, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413. (c) A license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11126 Any lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in

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Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their his or her private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 1611-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply:
(1) To the use of weapons or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided that such weapons or long guns are secured and handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder lawful weapons carrier who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon or long gun possessed by a license holder lawful weapons carrier which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility. (e)(1) A license holder lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building when the government building is open for business and where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel. A license holder lawful weapons carrier who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if at least one member of such security personnel is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35; provided, however, that a license holder lawful weapons carrier who immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. A person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall not be arrested but shall be fined not more than $100.00. Any person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall in any way operate or be construed to affect, repeal, or limit the exemptions provided for under Code Section 16-11-130."

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SECTION 7. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and paragraphs (7), (8), and (20) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(2) Except as provided for in paragraph (20) of subsection (c) of this Code section, any license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both." "(7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, lawful weapons carrier when such person carries or picks up a student within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 lawful weapons carrier when he or she has any weapon legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8) A weapon possessed by a license holder lawful weapons carrier which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending a public or private elementary or secondary school;"
"(20)(A) Any weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier when he or she is in any building or on real property owned by or leased to any public technical school, vocational school, college, or university, or other public institution of postsecondary education; provided, however, that such exception shall:
(i) Not apply to buildings or property used for athletic sporting events or student housing, including, but not limited to, fraternity and sorority houses; (ii) Not apply to any preschool or childcare space located within such buildings or real property; (iii) Not apply to any room or space being used for classes related to a college and career academy or other specialized school as provided for under Code Section 204-37; (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

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to, classes related to the 'Dual Enrollment Act' as provided for under Code Section 20-2-161.3; (v) Not apply to faculty, staff, or administrative offices or rooms where disciplinary proceedings are conducted; and (vi) Only apply to the carrying of handguns which a licensee is licensed to carry pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 and pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129; and (vii) Only apply to the carrying of handguns which are concealed. (B) Any weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier who carries a handgun in a manner or in a building, property, room, or space in violation of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that for a conviction of a first offense, such weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 and not be sentenced to serve any term of confinement. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Concealed' means carried in such a fashion that does not actively solicit the attention of others and is not prominently, openly, and intentionally displayed except for purposes of defense of self or others. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, carrying on one's person while such handgun is substantially, but not necessarily completely, covered by an article of clothing which is worn by such person, carrying within a bag of a nondescript nature which is being carried about by such person, or carrying in any other fashion as to not be clearly discernible by the passive observation of others. (ii) 'Preschool or childcare space' means any room or continuous collection of rooms or any enclosed outdoor facilities which are separated from other spaces by an electronic mechanism or human-staffed point of controlled access and designated for the provision of preschool or childcare services, including, but not limited to, preschool or childcare services licensed or regulated under Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20."
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-129, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) and subparagraph (b)(2)(H) as follows:
"(2)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States National Guard, Georgia Army National Guard, or Georgia Air National Guard. (B) Any service member whose weapons carry license or renewal license expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be authorized to carry any weapon in accordance with such expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. When carrying a weapon pursuant to Code Section 16-

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11-137, the service member shall also have in his or her immediate possession a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by such service member's commanding officer which shall evidence that such service member is authorized to carry any weapon in accordance with such expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. (3)(A)(B) Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license.
(B)(C)(i) An application shall be considered to be for a renewal license if the applicant has a weapons carry license or renewal license with 90 or fewer days remaining before the expiration of such weapons carry license or renewal license or 30 or fewer days since the expiration of such weapons carry license or renewal license regardless of the county of issuance of the applicant's expired or expiring weapons carry license or renewal license. (ii) An application of any service member whose weapons carry license or renewal license expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be considered to be for a renewal license if such service member applies within six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state as provided for in a copy of such service member's official military orders or a written verification signed by such service member's commanding officer as provided by the service member. (iii) An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant, such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within this state at no cost." "(H) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following: (i) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (ii) Carrying carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application;"

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SECTION 9. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by revising paragraph (11) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(11) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, as such term is defined by Code Section 16-7-80, and persons certified as provided in Code Section 35-8-13 35-8-25 to handle animals trained to detect explosives, while in the performance of their duties;"
SECTION 10. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-135, relating to public or private employer's parking lots, right of privacy in vehicles in employer's parking lot or invited guests on lot, severability, and rights of action, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in this Code section, no private or public employer, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall condition employment upon any agreement by a prospective employee that prohibits an employee from entering the parking lot and access thereto when the employee's privately owned motor vehicle contains a firearm or ammunition, or both, that is locked out of sight within the trunk, glove box, or other enclosed compartment or area within such privately owned motor vehicle, provided that any applicable employees possess a Georgia weapons carry license such prospective employee is a lawful weapons carrier."
SECTION 11. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-137, relating to required possession of weapons carry license or proof of exemption when carrying a weapon and detention for investigation of carrying permit, as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license, whether such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, or whether such person is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption."

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SECTION 12. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended in Code Section 16-12-123, relating to bus or rail vehicle hijacking, boarding with concealed weapon, and company use of reasonable security measures, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any person who boards or attempts to board an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle with any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such term is terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm for which weapon or long gun as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1 if such person does not have on his or her person a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 unless possessing such firearm is prohibited by federal law is not a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense concealed on or about his or her person or property which is or would be accessible to such person while on the aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. The prohibition of this subsection shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, peace officer retired from a state or federal law enforcement agency, person in the military service of the state or of the United States, or commercial security personnel employed by the transportation company who is in possession of weapons used within the course and scope of employment; nor shall the prohibition apply to persons transporting weapons contained in baggage which is not accessible to passengers if the presence of such weapons has been declared to the transportation company and such weapons have been secured in a manner prescribed by state or federal law or regulation for the purpose of transportation or shipment. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any privately owned aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle if the owner of such aircraft or vehicle has given his or her express permission to board the aircraft or vehicle with the item."
SECTION 13. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-12-127, relating to prohibition on firearms, hazardous substances, knives, or other devices, penalty, and affirmative defenses, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intention of avoiding or interfering with a security measure or of introducing into a terminal any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm for which such person does not have on his or her person a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 unless possessing such firearm is prohibited by federal law weapon or long gun if such person is not a lawful weapons carrier as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense, to:
(1) Have any such item on or about his or her person,; or (2) Place or cause to be placed or attempt to place or cause to be placed any such item:

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(A) In a container or freight of a transportation company; (B) In the baggage or possessions of any person or any transportation company without the knowledge of the passenger or transportation company; or (C) Aboard such aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle."
SECTION 14. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended in Code Section 27-3-1.1, relating to acts prohibited on wildlife management areas, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) as follows:
"(1) To possess a firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, during a closed hunting season for that area unless such firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as not to be readily accessible or to possess a handgun during a closed hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; (2) To possess a loaded firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area or to possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 1611-125.1;"
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-6, relating to possession of firearm while hunting with bow and arrow, as follows:
"27-3-6. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any center-fire or rimfire firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, while hunting with a bow and arrow during archery or primitive weapons season for deer or while hunting with a muzzleloading firearm during a primitive weapons season for deer or to possess a loaded handgun while hunting with a bow and arrow during archery or primitive weapons season for deer or while hunting with a muzzleloading firearm during primitive weapons season for deer unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-4-11.1, relating to possession of firearms and intoxication on public fishing areas, fishing in closed fishing areas, and other restrictions in public fishing areas, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
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is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as not to be readily accessible or to possess a handgun during a closed hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; (2) To possess a loaded firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area or to possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 1611-125.1; or"

SECTION 17. Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, is amended in Code Section 40-6-228, relating to enforcement of parking for persons with disabilities, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(4) Have the power to possess and carry firearms and other weapons for the purpose of enforcing the parking laws for persons with disabilities; provided, however, that a person who possesses a valid weapons carry license issued under Code Section 16-11129 and who carries such weapon in a manner permitted under Code Section 16-11126 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1 shall not be in violation of this paragraph; or"

SECTION 18. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 19. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Wilkerson of the 38th moved that HB 1358 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen N Anderson E Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley N Benton

N Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E

N Mathiak N Mathis E McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan E Moore, A

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V
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Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp 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 N Cooper

N Efstration N Ehrhart E England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill
Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan
Hatchett N Hawkins E Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T E Kausche N Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson N Newton E Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin E Taylor, D
Taylor, R N Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson E Werkheiser N Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF N Williams, N Y Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 52, nays 91.

The motion was lost.

The Rules Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Belton E Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin

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E Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 94, nays 57.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Cannon of the 58th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1358.

HB 839. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Setzler of the 35th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mableton; to provide a charter for the City of Mableton; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for transition of powers and duties; to provide for community improvement districts; to provide for directory nature of dates; 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 incorporate the City of Mableton; to provide a charter for the City of Mableton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, qualifications, prohibitions, and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for the offices of mayor and city manager and certain duties and powers relative to those offices; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city attorney and a city clerk; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for taxation 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 purchases; to provide for the sale of property; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for transition of powers and duties; to provide for community improvement districts; to provide for directory nature of dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS
SECTION 1.10. Name.
This city and the inhabitants thereof are incorporated by the enactment of this charter and are hereby constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the name and style Mableton, Georgia, and by that name shall have perpetual succession.
SECTION 1.11. Corporate boundaries.
(a) The corporate boundaries of this city shall be as described and set forth in Appendix A of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. (b) The city council shall maintain a current map and written legal description of the corporate boundaries of the city, and such map and description shall incorporate any changes which may hereafter be made in such corporate boundaries.
SECTION 1.12. Powers and construction.

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(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 or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. Such particular powers shall include those enumerated in Section 1.13 of this charter.
SECTION 1.13. Examples of powers.
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at-large of animals and fowl, and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted 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 to the extent permitted by general law; (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 for governmental uses, utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 or 32 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 control, regulation, and 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 fire fighting; 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 in 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, taxes, or fees; (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 fulfill 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; and 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, authorities, 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 generating and 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 relative to such utilities, 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 land use, signage, outside advertising, and 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, maintenance, and abandonment of public ways, parks and playgrounds, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, parking, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; 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 or Title 32 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; employment benefits. To provide and maintain a retirement plan and other employee benefit plans and programs for appointed 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; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands, and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (33) Sewer and water fees. To assess fees, charges, or taxes as necessary to assure the acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, and extending of a sewerage system and one or more sewage treatment plants, on those to whom sewer systems are made available; to provide for the manner and method of collecting such fees, charges, or taxes and for enforcing payment of the same, including by lien; and to charge, impose, and collect a sewer connection fee or fees to those connecting to 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; and 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, 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 fortunetelling, 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, subject to a referendum; (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 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; (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, and 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 1.14. 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.
The legislative authority of the government of this city, except as otherwise specifically provided in this charter, shall be vested in a city council to be composed of a mayor and six councilmembers. The mayor and councilmembers shall be elected in the manner provided by general law and 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. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person is at least 21 years of age or older on the date of qualification, and shall have been a resident of the area encompassed by the corporate boundaries of the city for at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of his

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or her election. Additionally, no person shall be eligible to serve as councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the district for which he or she seeks election for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her election. The mayor and each councilmember shall continue to reside within such corporate boundaries during their respective periods of service and to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the city. Additionally, councilmembers shall continue to reside in the district for which they were elected during their respective periods of service. (b) Upon serving three complete consecutive terms as a member of the city council, any such member shall be ineligible to seek reelection to such office. Upon serving three complete consecutive terms as mayor, such individual shall be ineligible to seek reelection to such office. A member of the city council who becomes ineligible to serve another consecutive term in such office pursuant to this subsection shall nevertheless be eligible to seek the office of mayor, and a mayor who becomes ineligible to serve another consecutive term in such office pursuant to this subsection shall nevertheless be eligible to seek election as a member of the city council. Partial terms of office or initial terms of office of less than four years under Section 5.11 of this charter shall not be counted in determining the number of terms served.
SECTION 2.12. Vacancy; filling of vacancies.
(a) The office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, failure to maintain the residency requirements of Section 2.11 of this charter, 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 other such laws as are or may hereafter be enacted. (c) 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.
(a) The initial annual salary of the mayor shall be $30,000.00, and the initial annual salary of each councilmember shall be $20,000.00. (b) Thereafter, such salaries may be adjusted by the governing authority in accordance with Code Section 36-35-4 of the O.C.G.A.

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(c) Such salaries shall be paid from municipal funds in equal monthly installments. (d) The city council may provide for an allowance for expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the mayor and councilmembers in carrying out their official duties; provided, however, that the annual total of such allowance shall not exceed $5,000.00 for the mayor and $3,000.00 for any councilmember. Such allowances shall not include the costs associated with any state mandated or sponsored training which has been preapproved by the city council.
SECTION 2.14. Conflicts of interest; holding other offices.
(a) Elected and appointed officers of the city are trustees and servants of the residents of the city and shall act in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of such residents. (b) 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

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council, and that official shall disqualify himself or herself from participating in any discussion, decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) 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 such 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 appointive 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 2.15. Inquiries and investigations.
Following the adoption of an authorizing resolution, the city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and 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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SECTION 2.16. 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 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, welfare, sanitation, comfort, convenience, prosperity, or well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Mableton and may enforce such ordinances by imposing penalties for violation thereof. (c) The city council shall have the power to discipline, suspend, and remove all appointed officials and employees of the city as set forth in this charter or in such resolutions and ordinances as may be adopted by the governing authority. (d) Unless otherwise provided by law, appeals of decisions of the city council shall be by certiorari to the Superior Court of Cobb County.
SECTION 2.17. Eminent domain.
The city council is hereby empowered to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain public ways, parks and playgrounds, public grounds, cemeteries, markets and market houses, public buildings, libraries, public housing, airports, hospitals, terminals, docks, sewers, drains, sewage treatment, waterworks, electrical systems, gas systems, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, parking, conservation, sport, curative, corrective, detentional, 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 2.18. Organizational meetings.
The city council shall hold an organizational meeting on the first Tuesday in January of each year unless otherwise prescribed by ordinance, provided that if such date falls on a legal holiday, then the organizational meeting shall be held on the next business day. The meeting shall be called to order by the city clerk and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected members by a judicial officer authorized to administer oaths and shall, to the extent that it comports with federal and state law, be as follows:
"I do solemnly (swear)(affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of (mayor)(councilmember) of this city and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of

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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 the State of Georgia. I have been a resident of my district and the City of Mableton for the time required 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 Mableton to the best of my ability without fear, favor, affection, reward, or expectation thereof."
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 four members of the city council. Notice of such special meetings 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 councilmembers 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 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.
(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 of the city council shall be appointed in a manner determined by the city council. The city council may elect to directly appoint members of some committees while delegating appointments of other committees. The city council may also opt to allow each elected official to appoint an equal number of members to a committee.
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(a) Four councilmembers, including the mayor, shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business of the city council. Voting on the adoption of ordinances, resolutions, or motions shall be by roll call vote and such vote shall be recorded in the journal. Roll call vote may be obtained via electronic voting in which the votes are immediately visible to the public. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the affirmative vote of the majority of the quorum shall be required for the adoption of any ordinance, resolution, or motion. In the case of a tie vote, the item will be reconsidered at the next appropriate upcoming council meeting, unless the item is withdrawn or a substitute motion is approved. (b) No member of the city council shall abstain from voting on any matter properly brought before the 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. Ordinance form; procedures.
(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 Mableton ..." and every ordinance shall so begin. (b) An ordinance may be introduced by any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish; provided, however, an ordinance shall not be adopted the same day it is introduced, except for emergency ordinances provided in Section 2.24. 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 2.23. Action requiring an ordinance.
Acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law shall be enacted by ordinance.
SECTION 2.24. Emergencies.

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(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 may not levy taxes; grant, renew, or extend a franchise; regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services; or authorize the borrowing of money except for loans to be repaid within 30 days. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists, and describing the emergency in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote of at least three councilmembers shall be required for adoption. It shall become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall automatically stand repealed 30 days following the date upon which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances. (b) Such meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by law and notice to the public of emergency meetings shall be made as fully as is reasonably possible in accordance with Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 2.25. 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 2.22 of this charter 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 clerk pursuant to Section 2.26 of this charter. (b) Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the clerk for inspection by the public.
SECTION 2.26. Signing; authenticating; recording; codification; printing.
(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 council. (b) The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all the ordinances of the city having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be

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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 Mableton, Georgia." Copies of the code shall be furnished to all officers, departments, and agencies of the city, and made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable price as fixed by the city council. (c) The city council shall cause each ordinance and each amendment to this charter to be printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances and charter amendments shall be made available for purchase by the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first code under this charter and at all times thereafter, the ordinances and charter amendments shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for incorporation therein. The city council shall make such further arrangements as deemed desirable with reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or additions to codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the code.
SECTION 2.27. City manager; appointment; qualifications; compensation.
The city council may appoint a city manager to serve at the pleasure of the city council and, if so appointed, shall fix the city manager's compensation. The city manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications.
SECTION 2.28. Removal of city manager.
If a city manager is appointed by the city council, then the city council may establish procedures for the removal of the manager from office.
SECTION 2.29. Acting city manager.
When a city manager has been appointed by the city council, and in the event of absence or disability, the city manager may, by a letter filed with the city clerk, designate, subject to approval of the city council, a qualified city administrative officer to exercise the 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 such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the city to serve until the city manager shall return or the city manager's absence or disability shall cease.
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When a city manager has been appointed by the city council, the city manager shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be responsible to the city council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by the city council or this charter. As the chief executive and administrative officer, the city manager shall:
(1) Other than appointments reserved to the mayor in this charter, suspend, discipline, or remove any city employee or administrative officer that the city manager appoints, when the city manager deems it necessary for the good of the city, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel ordinances adopted pursuant to this charter. 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; (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 except for closed meetings held for the purposes of deliberating on the appointment, discipline, or removal of the city manager and have the right to take part in discussion but not vote; (4) See that all laws, provisions of this charter, and acts of the city council, subject to enforcement by the city manager or by officers subject to the city 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) Issue such other reports as the city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to the city 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 city 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 2.31. Council interference with administration.
When a city manager has been appointed by the city council, except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.15 of this charter, the city council or its members shall not give orders to or in any way direct or interfere with any officer or employee, either publicly or privately. All orders and directives shall solely be given to the city manager. The city council or its members shall have the ability to contact any officer or employee to report an issue, obtain a status update, or seek other information. If an officer or employee deems a request to be outside purely information sharing, such

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officer or employee may direct that such request be made through the city manager. Neither the city council nor its members shall contact, discuss, make inquiries to, or seek to influence any officer or employee, including the city manager, with regard to a potential or pending zoning or land use permit matter prior to the staff publishing their recommendations to the public, unless such potential matter involves land wholly owned by the city.
SECTION 2.32. Election of mayor; forfeiture; compensation.
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 at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her 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.
SECTION 2.33. Mayor pro tempore.
By a majority vote at the first meeting of the city council in January of each year, the city council shall elect a councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore until the first regular meeting of the city council in the following calendar year. The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's physical or mental disability, suspension from office, or absence. Any such disability or absence shall be declared by a majority vote of the city council. The mayor pro tempore shall sign all contracts and ordinances in which the mayor has a disqualifying financial interest as provided in Section 2.14 of this charter. When acting as mayor, the mayor pro tempore shall continue to have only one vote as a member of the council and shall exercise that power notwithstanding paragraph (5) of Section 2.34 of this charter. 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 in the same manner as the original election.
SECTION 2.34. Powers and duties of mayor.
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(3) Have the power to administer oaths and to take affidavits; (4) Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing; (5) Be a full member of the city council and vote on matters before the city council; (6) If no city manager has been appointed, prepare and submit to the city council a recommended annual operating budget and recommended capital budget; and (7) Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the city council shall by ordinance establish.
ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
SECTION 3.10. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city council, by ordinance, shall prescribe the functions or duties, and establish, abolish, alter, consolidate, or leave vacant all nonelective offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city, as necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of this city. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, the directors of departments and other appointed officers of the city shall be appointed solely on the basis of their respective administrative and professional qualifications. (c) All appointive 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 or, in the case where the city council has appointed a city manager, the city manager, be responsible for the administration and direction of the affairs and operations of that director's department or agency. (e) All appointive officers and directors shall be nominated by the mayor with confirmation of appointment by at least three of the other members of the city council. If the other members of the city council reject an officer or director nominated by the mayor, such other members of the city council shall then proceed to fill such appointment by majority vote of the city council. Appointments by the city council shall be subject to veto by the mayor, which may be overridden by the vote of four members of the city council. All appointive officers and directors other than the city manager and municipal court judges shall be employees at-will and subject to removal, suspension, or other discipline at any time by the city council. In the case when the city council has appointed a city manager, the city manager, unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance, may remove, suspend, or discipline at any time any appointed officers, directors, or employees of the city, except for the city clerk, judges of the municipal court, and the city attorney.

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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 a majority vote of the city council, except where otherwise prescribed by this charter or by law. Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law, each board, commission, or authority shall consist of seven members with one member being appointed by each member of the city council and the mayor. Members appointed by the mayor may reside anywhere within the corporate limits of the city, but a member appointed by a councilmember shall reside within the district of the councilmember who appointed such member. (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, county or state. (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 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, commission, or authority members serve at-will and may be removed at any time by a vote of four members 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 one of its members as chair and one member as vice-chair, and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city. Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such bylaws, rules, and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the city.
SECTION 3.12. City attorney.
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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 shall not be a public official of the city and shall 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. The city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the city council.
SECTION 3.13. City clerk.
The city council shall appoint a city clerk who shall not be a councilmember. The city clerk shall be custodian of the official city seal and city records; maintain city council records required by this charter; and perform such other duties as may be required by the city council. The city clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the city council.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans.
The mayor or, in the case where the city council has appointed a city manager, the city manager, shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Such plan may apply to all employees of the city and any of its agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or authorities. When a pay plan has been adopted, the city council shall not increase or decrease the salary range applicable to any position except by amendment of such pay plan. For purposes of this section, all elected and appointed city officials are not city employees.
SECTION 3.15. Personnel policies.
All employees shall serve at-will and may be removed from office at any time unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
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 and meets the qualifications provided in general law for municipal court judges. 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 in accordance with state 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 of this charter.
SECTION 4.12. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at regular intervals as provided by ordinance.
SECTION 4.13. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall have jurisdiction and authority to try and punish violations of this charter, all city ordinances, and such other violations as provided by law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to punish those in its presence for contempt, provided that such punishment shall not exceed $200.00 or ten days in jail. (c) The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction not exceeding a fine of $1,000.00 or imprisonment for 180 days or both such fine and imprisonment or may fix punishment by fine, imprisonment, or alternative sentencing as now or hereafter provided by law. (d) The municipal court shall have authority to establish a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation, and shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of meals, transportation, and caretaking of prisoners bound over to superior courts for violations of state law. (e) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court, and shall have 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

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on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be on order of the judge declared forfeited to the city, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited which lien shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a lien for city property taxes. (f) The municipal court shall have the same authority as superior courts to compel the production of evidence in the possession of any party; to enforce obedience to its orders, judgments, and sentences; and to administer such oaths as are necessary. (g) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summonses, subpoenas, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by law. (h) Each judge of the municipal court shall be authorized to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offenses against any ordinance of the city, and each judge of the municipal court shall have the same authority as a magistrate of the state to issue warrants for offenses against state laws committed within the city.
SECTION 4.14. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of Cobb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.15. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judge shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court; provided, however, that the city council may adopt in part or in toto the rules and regulations applicable to municipal courts. The rules and regulations made or adopted shall be filed with the city clerk, shall be available for public inspection, and, upon request, a copy shall be furnished to all defendants in municipal court proceedings at least 48 hours prior to said proceedings.
ARTICLE V ELECTIONS AND REMOVAL
SECTION 5.10. Applicability of general law.
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SECTION 5.11. Election of the city council and mayor.
(a) There shall be a municipal general election biennially in the odd years on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. (b) There shall be elected the mayor and councilmembers from Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 at one election and at every other regular election thereafter. The remaining city council seats from Council Districts 2, 4, and 6 shall be filled at the election alternating with the first election so that a continuing body is created. (c) Each councilmember shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of his or her respective council district voting at the elections of the city. For the purpose of electing members of the council, the City of Mableton shall consist of six council districts as described in Appendix B of this charter, which is attached and incorporated into this charter by reference. Each candidate for election to the council other than the mayor shall reside in the council district he or she seeks to represent. (d) If the city is formed as a result of the referendum held in the 2022 general primary, the first election for mayor and councilmembers shall be a special election held in conjunction with the 2022 November general election. At such election, the mayor and councilmembers elected from Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 shall be elected for initial terms of office beginning immediately after their election and expiring upon the election and qualification of their respective successors in 2027. The councilmembers elected from Council Districts 2, 4, and 6 shall be elected for initial terms of office beginning immediately after their election and expiring upon the election and qualification of their respective successors in 2025. Thereafter, successors to the mayor and councilmembers shall be elected at the November general election immediately preceding the end of their respective terms of office, and such successors shall take office in accordance with subsection (g) of this section for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. (e) If the city is formed as a result of a referendum held in a special election in conjunction with the 2022 November general election, then the first election for mayor and councilmembers shall be a special election to be held on the first special election date pursuant to Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A. in 2023. At such special election, the mayor and councilmembers elected from Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 shall be elected for initial terms of office beginning immediately after their election and expiring upon the election and qualification of their respective successors in 2027. The councilmembers from Council Districts 2, 4, and 6 shall be elected for initial terms of office beginning immediately after their election and expiring upon the election and qualification of their respective successors in 2025. Thereafter, successors to the mayor and councilmembers shall be elected at the November general election immediately preceding the end of their respective terms of office, and such successors shall take office in accordance with subsection (g) of this section for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

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(f) The mayor, for the special election and each subsequent election for mayor, shall be elected by the qualified electors of the city at large voting in such elections of the city. (g) Except for the initial election of the mayor and city council, the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers shall begin on the Monday following such person's election which is at least five days following the certification of the results of such person's election to such office unless a petition to contest the results of such person's election to such office is filed pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. If a petition to contest the election results is filed, such person shall not be sworn in until a judgment has been entered pursuant to Code Section 21-2-527 of the O.C.G.A. or such petition has been withdrawn or dismissed. In such case, the person's term of office shall begin on the Monday following the entry of such judgment or the withdrawal or dismissal of such petition. Such officeholder shall be sworn in at the next meeting of the governing authority, which shall be held not later than two weeks following the beginning of such person's term of office and shall hold office until his or her successor's term begins in accordance with this subsection.
SECTION 5.12. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designations.
SECTION 5.13. Election by majority.
The person receiving a majority of the votes cast for any city office shall be elected.
SECTION 5.14. Special elections; vacancies.
In the event that the office of mayor or councilmember shall become vacant as provided in Section 2.12 of this charter, the city council or those remaining shall order a special election to fill the balance of the unexpired term of such official; provided, however, 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.
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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 the Georgia Election Code.
SECTION 5.16. 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 one of the following methods:
(1) Following a hearing at which an impartial panel shall render a decision. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the ground or grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than ten days after the service of such written notice. The city council shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which such hearings shall be held. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as herein provided shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Cobb County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior court from the probate court; or (2) By an order of the Superior Court of Cobb County following a hearing on a complaint seeking such removal brought by any resident of the City of Mableton.
ARTICLE VI FINANCE
SECTION 6.10. Property tax.
The city council may assess, levy, and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city that is subject to such taxation by the state and county. This tax is for the purpose of raising revenues to defray the costs of operating the city government, of providing governmental services, for the repayment of principal and interest on general obligations, and for any other public purpose as determined by the city council in its discretion.
SECTION 6.11. Millage rate; due dates; payment methods.
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, as well as authorize the voluntary payment of taxes prior to the time when due.

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SECTION 6.12. Occupation and business taxes.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to levy such occupation or business taxes as are not denied by law. The city council may classify businesses, occupations or professions for the purpose of such taxation in any way which may be lawful and may compel the payment of such taxes as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.13. Regulatory fees; permits.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to require businesses or practitioners doing business within this city to obtain a permit for such activity from the city and pay a reasonable regulatory fee for such permit as provided by general law. Such fees shall reflect the total cost to the city of regulating the activity, and if unpaid, shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.14. Franchises.
(a) The city council shall have the power to grant franchises for the use of this city's streets and alleys for the purposes of railroads, street railways, telephone companies, electric companies, electric membership corporations, cable television and other telecommunications companies, gas companies, transportation companies, and other similar organizations. The city council shall determine the duration, terms, whether the same shall be exclusive or nonexclusive, and the consideration for such franchises; provided, however, no franchise shall be granted for a period in excess of 35 years and no franchise shall be granted unless the city receives just and adequate compensation therefor. The city council shall provide for the registration of all franchises with the city clerk in a registration book kept by the 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 6.15. Service charges.
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provided or made available within and without the corporate limits of the city. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.16. Special assessments.
The city council by ordinance shall have the power to assess and collect the cost of constructing, reconstructing, widening, or improving any public way, street, sidewalk, curbing, gutters, sewers, or other utility mains and appurtenances from the abutting property owners. If unpaid, such charges shall be collected as provided in Section 6.18 of this charter.
SECTION 6.17. Construction; other taxes and fees.
This city shall be empowered to levy any other tax or fee allowed now or hereafter by law, and the specific mention of any right, power, or authority in this article shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general powers of this city to govern its local affairs.
SECTION 6.18. Collection of delinquent taxes and fees.
The city council, by ordinance, may provide generally for the collection of delinquent taxes, fees, or other revenue due the city under Sections 6.10 through 6.17 of this charter by whatever reasonable means as are not precluded by law. This shall include providing for the dates when the taxes or fees are due; late penalties or interest; issuance and execution of fi.fa.; 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 6.19. 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 laws of the state. Such bonding authority shall be exercised in accordance with the laws governing bond issuance by municipalities in effect at the time said issue is undertaken.
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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 6.21. Short-term loans.
The city may obtain short-term loans and shall repay such loans not later than December 31 of each year, unless otherwise provided by law.
SECTION 6.22. Lease-purchase contracts.
The city may enter into multiyear lease, purchase, or lease-purchase contracts for the acquisition of goods, materials, real and personal property, services, and supplies provided the contract terminates without further obligation on the part of the municipality at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed. Contracts must be executed in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 36-60-13 of the O.C.G.A., or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted.
SECTION 6.23. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. This fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department, agency, and activity of the city government unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.
SECTION 6.24. Preparation of budgets.
The city council shall provide an ordinance on the procedures and requirements for the preparation and execution of an annual operating budget, a capital improvement plan, and a capital budget, including requirements as to the scope, content, and form of such budgets and plans.
SECTION 6.25. Submission of operating budget to city council.
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the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor or city manager, as the case may be, 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 mayor or the city manager, as the case may be; 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 15 days prior to the beginning of such fiscal 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-tomonth 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 set forth in the annual operating budget for defraying the expenses of the general government of this city.
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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 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the mayor or, in the case where the city council has appointed a city manager, 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 2.24 of this charter. (b) The city council shall adopt by ordinance the final capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year not later than 15 days prior to the beginning of such fiscal 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, the mayor or the city manager, as the case may be, 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.
SECTION 6.31. Contracting procedures.
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

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(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 2.21 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 this city, both elective and appointive, 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. 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 7.12. Qualified electors.
(a) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in Section 7.13 of this charter and for the purposes of the special election to be held in conjunction with the 2022 general primary, the qualified electors of the City of Mableton shall be those qualified electors of Cobb County residing within the proposed corporate boundaries of the City of Mableton as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of Mableton shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code."

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(b) Only for the purpose of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for by Section 7.13 of this charter and only for the purpose of holding and conducting the special election of the City of Mableton to be held in conjunction with the 2022 general primary, the election superintendent of Cobb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Mableton and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Mableton.
SECTION 7.13. Referendum.
The election superintendent of Cobb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Mableton, as provided in Section 7.12 of this charter, for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for no later than the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2022. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Cobb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Mableton in Cobb County, ( ) NO imposing term limits, prohibiting conflicts of interest, and creating community improvement districts be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect; otherwise, it shall thereafter be void and of no force and effect. The expense of the special election set forth in this section shall be borne by Cobb County. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 7.14. Effective dates.
(a) Those provisions of this charter necessary for the special election provided for in Section 7.13 of this charter shall become effective immediately upon this Act's approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Those provisions of this Act necessary for the special election to elect the initial mayor and city council shall be effective upon the certification of the results of the referendum election provided for by Section 7.13 of this charter, if this Act is approved at such referendum election. (c) The remaining provisions of this Act shall become of full force and effect for all purposes on the first day of the second month following the month in which the certification of the results of the special election provided for by subsection (d) or (e) of Section 5.11

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of this charter occurs, if this Act is approved at the referendum election provided for in Section 7.13 of this charter, except that the initial mayor and councilmembers shall take office immediately following their election and by action of a quorum may, prior to such effective date, meet and take actions binding on the city.
SECTION 7.15. Transition.
(a) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from Cobb County to the City of Mableton. Accordingly, there shall be a transition period beginning on the effective date provided for in subsection (c) of Section 7.14 of this charter, and ending at midnight on the last day of the twenty-fourth month following such date. During such transition period, all provisions of this charter shall be effective as law, but not all provisions of this charter shall be implemented. (b) During such transition period, Cobb County shall provide within the territorial limits of the City of Mableton all government services and functions which Cobb County provided in such area which is now within the corporate limits of the City of Mableton during 2022 and at the same actual cost, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 30 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Mableton, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of Mableton. Beginning on the effective date provided for in subsection (c) of Section 7.14 of this charter, the City of Mableton shall collect taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the City of Mableton; provided, however, that upon at least 30 days' prior written notice to Cobb County by the City of Mableton, the authority to collect any tax, fee, assessment, fine or forfeiture, or other moneys shall remain with Cobb County after the effective date provided for in subsection (c) of Section 7.14 of this charter, until such time as Cobb County receives subsequent notice from the City of Mableton that such authority shall be transferred to the City of Mableton. (c) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Mableton:
(1) Shall hold regular meetings and may hold special meetings as provided in this charter; (2) May enact ordinances and resolutions as provided in this charter; (3) May amend this charter by home rule action as provided by general law; (4) May accept gifts and grants; (5) May borrow money and incur indebtedness to the extent authorized by this charter and general law; (6) May levy and collect an ad valorem tax for calendar years 2023 and 2024; (7) May establish a fiscal year and budget; (8) May create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices, commissions, and agencies of the city; appoint and remove officers and employees; and exercise all necessary or appropriate personnel and management functions; and

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(9) May generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, during the transition period, the Municipal Court of the City of Mableton shall not exercise its jurisdiction. During the transition period, all ordinances of Cobb County shall be applicable within the territorial limits of the City of Mableton and the appropriate court or courts of Cobb County shall retain jurisdiction to enforce such ordinances. However, by appropriate agreement (and concurrent resolutions and ordinances if needed) Cobb County and the City of Mableton may during the transition period transfer all or part of such regulatory authority and the appropriate court jurisdiction to the City of Mableton. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of Mableton during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in Cobb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of Cobb County. (e) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Mableton may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by Cobb County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of Mableton commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of Mableton shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other subsection of this section. (f) During the transition period, all business licenses and permits which were previously issued by Cobb County shall continue to be effective for the term for which such licenses and permits were originally issued. (g) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (f) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (d) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of Mableton shall be a full-functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state. (h) The City of Mableton shall be a successor in interest to all intergovernmental agreements which affect the territory contained within the corporate limits of the city which are in existence at the time the city is the created. (i) During the transition period, all existing zoning and land use provisions shall remain in effect, and all valid, existing licenses issued previously to businesses operating in the corporate limits of the City of Mableton by Cobb County shall continue in force and effect until their expiration.
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It is the intention of the General Assembly that this Act be construed as directory rather than mandatory with respect to any date prescribed in this Act. If it is necessary to delay any action called for in this Act for providential cause or any other reason, it is the intention of the General Assembly that the action be delayed rather than abandoned. Any delay in performing any action under this Act, whether for cause or otherwise, shall not operate to frustrate the overall intent of this Act. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing it is specifically provided that:
(1) If it is not possible to hold the referendum election provided for in Section 7.13 of this Act on the date specified in that section, then such referendum shall be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable; and (2) If it is not possible to hold the first municipal election provided for in this Act on the date specified in that section, then there shall be a special election for the initial members of the governing authority to be held as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, and the commencement of the initial terms of office shall be delayed accordingly.
ARTICLE VIII COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
SECTION 8.10. Purpose.
The purpose of this article shall be to provide enabling legislation for the creation of one or more community improvement districts within the City of Mableton, and such district or districts may be created for the provision of some or all of the following governmental services and facilities as provided and authorized by Article IX, Section VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the resolution activating each district as it now exists or hereafter amended or supplemented as provided for by law, including, but not limited to:
(1) Street and road construction and maintenance, including curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and devices and services to control the flow of traffic on streets and roads; (2) Parks and recreational areas and facilities; (3) Public transportation; (4) Terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities; and (5) Such other services and facilities as may be provided for by general law.
SECTION 8.11. Definitions.
As used in this article, the term: (1) "Agricultural" means the growing of crops for sale or the raising of animals for sale or use, including the growing of field crops, fruit or nut trees, the raising of livestock or poultry, and the operation of dairies, horse boarding facilities, and riding stables.

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(2) "Board" means the governing body created for the governance of a community improvement district herein authorized. (3) "Caucus of electors" or "caucus" means the meeting of electors hereinafter provided for at which the elected board members of the district are elected. A quorum at such caucus shall consist of those electors present, and a majority of those present and voting is necessary to elect board members. No proxy votes shall be cast. (4) "City council" means the city council of the City of Mableton. (5) "City governing authority or body" means the city council and the mayor. (6) "District" means the geographical area designated as such by the resolution of the governing body of the City of Mableton consenting to the creation of the community improvement district or districts or as thereafter modified by any subsequent resolution of the governing body or bodies within which the district is or is to be located, or a body corporate and politic being a community improvement district created and activated pursuant hereto, as the context requires or permits. (7) "Electors" means the owners of real property within the given district which is subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board, as they appear on the most recent ad valorem real property tax return records of Cobb County, or one officer or director of a corporate elector, one trustee of a trust which is an elector, one partner of a partnership elector, or one designated representative of an elector whose designation is made in writing to the respective county tax commissioner and the city clerk of the City of Mableton at least ten days prior to an election. An owner of property that is subject to taxes, fees, or assessments levied by the board shall have one vote for an election based on numerical majority. An owner of multiple parcels shall have one vote, not one vote per parcel, for an election based on numerical majority. Multiple owners of one parcel shall have one vote for an election based on numerical majority which must be cast by one of their number who is designated in writing. (8) "Equity electors" means electors who cast votes equal to each $1,000.00 value of all owned real property within the given district which is then subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. Value of real property shall be the assessed value. (9) "Forestry" means the planting and growing of trees for sale in a program which includes reforestation of harvested trees, regular underbrush and undesirable growth clearing, fertilizing, pruning, thinning, cruising, and marking which indicate an active tree farming operation. The term does not include the casual growing of trees on land otherwise idle or held for investment, even though some harvesting of trees may occur thereon. (10) "Hereby," "herein," "hereunder," and "herewith" mean under this Act. (11) "Mayor" means the mayor of the City of Mableton. (12) "Project" means the acquisition, construction, installation, modification, renovation, or rehabilitation of land, interests in land, buildings, structures, facilities, or other improvements, including operation of facilities or other improvements, located or to be located within or otherwise providing service to the district and the acquisition, installation, modification, renovation, rehabilitation, or furnishing of fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, or other property of any nature whatsoever used on,

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in, or in connection with any such land, interest in land, building, structure, facility, or other improvements for the purposes set forth in Section 8.10 of this article. (13) "Property owner" or "owner of real property" means any entity or person shown as a taxpayer for one or more parcels of real estate on the most recent ad valorem tax records of Cobb County within the district as certified by the Cobb County Tax Commissioner. (14) "Property used nonresidentially" means property or any portion thereof used for neighborhood shopping, planned shopping centers, general commercial, transient lodging facilities, tourist services, office or institutional, office services, light industry, heavy industry, central business district, parking, or other commercial or business use or vacant land zoned or approved for any of the aforementioned uses which do not include residential. (15) "Residential" means a specific structure, work, or improvement undertaken primarily to provide either single family or multifamily dwelling accommodations for persons and families of four units or less, and for which an application for homestead exemption has been filed and accepted. (16) "Taxpayer" means an entity or person paying ad valorem taxes on real property, whether on one or more parcels of property within the district. Multiple owners of one parcel shall constitute one taxpayer and shall designate in writing one of their number to represent the whole. (17) "Value" or "assessed value" of property means the values established in the most recent ad valorem tax reassessment of such properties certified by the Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors.
SECTION 8.12. Creation.
Pursuant to Article IX, Section VII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, there is created one or more community improvement districts to be located in the City of Mableton, Georgia, wholly within the incorporated area thereof, which shall be activated upon compliance with the conditions set forth in this section. Each district, if more than one are implemented, shall be governed as directed by this article. The conditions for such activation shall be:
(1) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the creation of the community improvement district or districts by the governing authority for the City of Mableton and imposing such conditions on the projects and activities which may be undertaken as will ensure their compatibility with adopted city policies and planning for the area; and (2) The written consent to the creation of the community improvement district by:
(A) A majority of the owners of real property within the given district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the given district; and (B) The owners of real property within the given district which constitutes at least 75 percent by value of all real property within the district which will be subject

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to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. For this purpose, value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest. The written consent provided for in this paragraph shall be submitted to the Cobb County tax commissioner, who shall certify whether subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph have been satisfied with respect to such proposed district. The district or districts or respective board or boards created under this article shall not transact any business or exercise any powers under this article until the foregoing conditions are met. A copy of such resolutions shall be filed with the Secretary of State and with the city clerk of the City of Mableton, who shall each maintain a record of the district activated under this article. Nothing contained herein shall limit the ability of the governing authority of the City of Mableton to implement more than one community improvement district so long as the requirements hereof and of the Constitution of the State of Georgia are satisfied. The provisions of this article shall be construed so as to provide for the independent application and exercise of all powers for each district contained herein including the ability to levy taxes as outlined herein as separately and independently authorizing and empowering such separate community improvement districts created hereby. Nothing contained herein shall require the governing authority of the City of Mableton to create more than one community improvement district, or to require the creation of a new district if the district boundaries of an existing district are changed, added to, supplemented, or modified.
SECTION 8.13. Administration, appointment, and election of board members.
Each district created pursuant hereto shall be administered either by the governing authority or by a board as prescribed under this article. In the event that a district is to be governed by such a board, the board shall be composed of a minimum of seven board members to be appointed and elected as hereinafter provided:
(1) Two board members shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Mableton, and confirmed by a majority of the city council, one of whom shall be a member of the city council, to serve in Posts 6 and 7. Two board members shall be elected by the vote of electors, and three members shall be elected by the vote of equity electors. The members representing the electors and equity electors shall be elected to serve in post positions 1 through 5, respectively. Each elected board member shall receive a majority of the votes cast for the post for which he or she is a candidate. Votes for Posts 1 and 2 shall be cast by electors, and votes for Posts 3, 4, and 5 shall be cast by the equity electors. The initial term of office for the members representing Posts 1 and 3 shall be one year. The initial term of office for the members representing Posts 2 and 5 shall be two years, and the initial term of office of the members representing Post 3 shall be three years. Thereafter, all terms of office shall be for four years, except the appointed board members who shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body which appointed him or her. Elected board members shall be subject to recall in the same manner as elected.

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(2) The initial board members to be elected as provided in paragraph (1) of this section shall be elected in a caucus of electors which shall be held within 120 days after the adoption of the resolution by the City of Mableton consenting to the creation of the district, and the obtaining of the written consents herein provided at such time and place within the district as the City of Mableton shall designate after notice thereof shall have been given to said electors by publishing same in the legal organ of Cobb County as hereinafter provided. Thereafter, there shall be conducted annually, not later than 120 days following the last day for filing ad valorem real property tax returns in Cobb County, a caucus of said electors at such time and place within the district as the board shall designate in such notice for the purpose of electing board members to those board member positions whose terms expire or are vacant. If a vacancy occurs in an elected position on the board, the board shall, within 60 days thereof, call a special election to fill the same to be held within 60 days of the call unless such vacancy occurs within 180 days of the next regularly scheduled election, in which case a special election may, but need not, be called. For any election held hereunder, notice thereof shall be given to said electors by publishing notice thereof in the legal organ of Cobb County at least once each week for four weeks prior to such election. (3) Board members shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties. They shall elect one of their number as chairperson and another as vice chairperson. They shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, or a secretary/treasurer, either of whom may, but need not, be a member of the board or an elector. (4) If the boundaries of a district are subsequently changed after creation of the district to include land within the unincorporated area of the county or a municipality which was not a party to the creation of the district, or if a municipality's boundaries are changed to include land within an existing district, the governing authority of the municipality shall acquire the right to appoint a member to the board of the district upon entering into the cooperation agreement provided for in Section 8.17 of this article. If, by municipal annexation or by deannexation of land from a district, the district no longer includes land within the incorporated area of the City of Mableton or within a municipality, respectively, then the board member of the district appointed by such governing authority in which the district is no longer located shall cease to be a board member. (5) Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," shall not apply to the election of district board members. Should a vacancy in office of a district board member occur, and the regular caucus of electors is more than six months in the future, a special election shall be called to fill such vacancy, unless it is filled by appointment as hereinabove required. The district board may adopt such bylaws not inconsistent herewith to provide for any matter concerning such elections.
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(a) The board may levy taxes, fees, and assessments within the district only on real property used nonresidentially, specifically excluding all property exempt from ad valorem taxation under the Constitution or laws of the State of Georgia; all property used for residential, agricultural, or forestry purposes; and all tangible personal property and intangible property. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the aggregate assessed value of all such real property, subject to such limitations as the governing authority for the City of Mableton may implement with the adoption of the resolution consenting to the creation of said district. The taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board shall be equitably apportioned among the properties subject to such taxes, fees, and assessments according to the need for governmental services and facilities created by the degree of density of development of each such property. The proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board shall be used only for the purpose of providing those governmental services and facilities set forth in Section 8.10 of this article which are specially required by the degree of density of development within the district and not for the purpose of providing those governmental services and facilities provided to the municipality as a whole. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall be collected by the City of Mableton in the same manner as taxes, fees, and assessments are levied by the City of Mableton. Delinquent taxes shall bear the same interest and penalties as City of Mableton ad valorem taxes and may be enforced and collected in the same manner. The proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments so levied, less a fee to cover the costs of collection of 0.25 percent thereof, but not more than $10,000.00 in any one calendar year, shall be transmitted as soon as they are acquired by the City of Mableton to the board, and shall be expended by the board only for the purposes authorized hereby. (b) The board shall levy the taxes provided for in subsection (a) of this section subsequent to the report of the assessed taxable values for the current calendar year and notify in writing the collecting governing bodies so they may include the levy on their regular ad valorem tax bills, if possible. (c) There shall be a segregation of all funds from the levy of taxes, fees, and assessments as described hereunder for the district, and neither the City of Mableton nor the respective county tax commissioner shall expend for any purpose not authorized by the board of this district any such taxes, fees, or charges assessed and collected hereunder except for such costs as may be attributed to the billing and collection of such fees, levies, and assessments. (d) If, but for this provision, a parcel of real property is removed from a district or otherwise would become nontaxable, it shall continue to bear the tax millage levied by the district then extant upon such parcel for indebtedness of the district then outstanding until said indebtedness is paid or refunded.
SECTION 8.15. Boundaries of the district.
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(b) The boundaries of the district or districts may be increased after the initial creation of a district if:
(1) Written consent of the owners of any real property sought to be annexed is first obtained; (2) The board of the district adopts a resolution consenting to the annexation; and (3) A resolution is adopted which grants consent to the annexation by the governing authority of such municipalities as may have area within the district before or after the annexation.
SECTION 8.16. Debt.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the district may incur debt without regard to the requirements of Article IX, Section V of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, which debt shall be backed by the full faith and credit and taxing power of the district but shall not be an obligation of the State of Georgia or any other unit of government of the State of Georgia other than the district; provided, however, that the board and the district may not issue bonds validated under or in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Revenue Bond Law," or in accordance with such other successor provisions governing bond validation generally or as may be provided by law.
SECTION 8.17. Cooperation with local governments.
The services and facilities provided pursuant hereto may be provided for in a cooperation agreement executed jointly by the board, the governing body of the City of Mableton, and any municipalities and other governmental authorities or agencies within which the district is partially located. The provisions of this section shall in no way limit the authority of the City of Mableton or any such municipality or any such authority to provide services or facilities within the district; and the City of Mableton or such municipalities shall retain full and complete authority and control over any of its facilities located within its respective areas of any district. Said control shall include, but not be limited to, the modification of, access to, and degree and type of services provided through or by facilities of the municipality or county. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or preempt the application of any governmental laws, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations to the district or the services or facilities provided therein.
SECTION 8.18. Powers.
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(1) Bring and defend actions; (2) Adopt and amend a corporate seal; (3) Make and execute contracts, agreements, and other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise the powers of the board or to further the public purposes for which the district is created including, but not limited to, contracts for construction of projects, leases of projects, contracts for sale of projects, agreements for loans to finance projects, contracts with respect to the use of projects, and agreements with other jurisdictions or community improvement districts regarding multijurisdictional projects or services or for other cooperative endeavors to further the public purposes of the district; (4) Acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character, or any interest therein, in furtherance of the public purposes of the district; (5) Finance by loan, private grant, lease, or otherwise, construct, erect, assemble, purchase, acquire, own, repair, remodel, renovate, rehabilitate, modify, maintain, extend, improve, install, sell, equip, expand, add to, operate, or manage projects and to pay the cost of any project from the proceeds of the district or any other funds of the district, or from any contributions or loans by persons, corporations, partnerships, whether limited or general, or other entities, all of which the board is authorized to receive, accept, and use; (6) Borrow money to further or carry out its public purposes and to execute bonds, notes, other obligations, leases, trust indentures, trust agreements, agreements for the sale of its notes, or other obligations, loan agreements, security agreements, assignments, and such other agreements or instruments as may be necessary or desirable, in the judgment of the board, to evidence and to provide security for such borrowing; (7) Issue notes or other obligations of the district and use the proceeds thereof for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project and otherwise to further or carry out the public purposes of the district and to pay all reasonably incurred costs of the board incidental to, or necessary and appropriate to, furthering or carrying out such purposes; provided, however, that the board and the district may not issue bonds validated under or in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., known as the "Revenue Bond Law," or in accordance with such other successor provisions governing bond validation generally or as may be provided by law; (8) Make application directly or indirectly to any private source for loans, grants, guarantees, or other financial assistance in furtherance of the district's public purposes and to accept and use the same upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by such private source; provided, however, that the district and the board shall not have the power to apply for, receive, administer, or utilize grants from federal, state, county, or municipal governments or agencies or any other public sources;

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(9) Enter into agreements with the federal government or any agency thereof to use the facilities or services of the federal government or any agency thereof in order to further or carry out the public purposes of the district; (10) Contract for any period, not exceeding 50 years, with the State of Georgia, state institutions, or any municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state for the use by the district of any facilities or services of the state or any such state institution, municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state, or for the use by any state institution or any municipal corporation, county, or political subdivision of this state of any facilities or services of the district, provided that such contracts shall deal with such activities and transactions as the district and any such political subdivision with which the district contracts are authorized by law to undertake; (11) Grant, mortgage, convey, assign, or pledge its property, revenues or taxes, or fees or assessments to be received as security for its notes, or other indebtedness and obligations; (12) Receive and use the proceeds of any tax levied by any county or any municipal corporation to pay the costs of any project or for any other purpose for which the board may use its own funds pursuant hereto; (13) Receive and administer gifts, private grants, and devises of money and property of any kind and to administer trusts; (14) Use any real property, personal property, or fixtures or any interest therein or to rent or lease such property to or from others or make contracts with respect to the use thereof or to sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of or grant options for any such property in any manner as it deems to be the best advantage of the district and the public purposes thereof; (15) Appoint, select, and employ engineers, surveyors, architects, urban or city planners, fiscal agents, attorneys, and others and to fix their compensation and pay their expenses; (16) Encourage and promote the improvement and development of the district and to make, contract for, or otherwise cause to be made long range plans or proposals for the district in cooperation with the City of Mableton and any municipal corporations in which the district is wholly or partially located; (17) Invest its funds, whether derived from the issuance of its bonds or otherwise, in such manner as it may deem prudent and appropriate, without further restriction; (18) Adopt bylaws governing the conduct of business by the board, the election and duties of officers of the board, and other matters which the board determines to deal within its bylaws; (19) Exercise any power granted by the laws of this state to public or private corporations which is not in conflict with the public purposes of the district; and (20) Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers conferred hereby. (b) The powers enumerated in subsection (a) of this section are cumulative of and in addition to those powers enumerated herein and elsewhere in this article, and no such power limits or restricts any other power of the board except where expressly noted.

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SECTION 8.19. Construction; notice, proceeding, publication, referendum.
This article shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof. No notice, proceeding, or publication except those required hereby shall be necessary to the performance of any act authorized hereby, nor shall any such act be subject to referendum.
SECTION 8.20. Applicability of Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A.,
the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973."
The offer, sale, or issuance of notes or other obligations by the district shall not be subject to regulation under Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Securities Act of 1973."
SECTION 8.21. Dissolution.
(a) A district activated under the provisions of this article may be dissolved upon the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) The adoption of a resolution approving of the dissolution of the community improvement district by the City of Mableton and such other municipalities, as applicable, if partially within one or more municipalities; or (2) The written consent to the dissolution of the community improvement district by:
(A) A majority of the owners of real property within the district subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board of the district; or (B) The owners of real property constituting at least 75 percent by value of all real property within the district subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the board. For this purpose, value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest. The written consent provided for in this paragraph shall be submitted to the Cobb County tax commissioner, who shall certify whether subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph have been satisfied with respect to the proposed district dissolution. (b) In the event that successful action is taken pursuant to this section to dissolve the district, the dissolution shall become effective at such time as all debt obligations of the district have been satisfied. Following a successful dissolution action and until the dissolution becomes effective, no new projects may be undertaken, obligations or debts incurred, or property acquired. (c) Upon a successful dissolution action, all noncash assets of the district other than public facilities or land or easements to be used for such public facilities, as described in Section 8.10 of this article, shall be reduced to cash and, along with all other cash on hand, shall be applied to the repayment of any debt obligation of the district. Any cash remaining after all outstanding obligations are satisfied shall be refunded to each property owner in

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direct proportion to the total amount in taxes, fees, or assessments paid by the property owner relative to the total revenues paid by all properties in the district. (d) When a dissolution becomes effective, the municipal governing authority shall take title to all property previously in the ownership of the district and all taxes, fees, and assessments of the district shall cease to be levied and collected. (e) A district may be reactivated in the same manner as an original activation.
APPENDIX A Corporate Boundaries of the City of Mableton
The City of Mableton shall include all the territory embraced within the following census blocks based upon the 2020 United States decennial census:
User: H039 Plan Name: Mableton-Corp-2022 Plan Type: Local
District MABLETON County Cobb GA VTD Austell 1A Block 031306: 2035 Block 031323: 1007 Block 031417: 1001 VTD Birney 02 Block 031117: 2009 2010 2011 Block 031120: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 VTD Bryant 01 VTD Bryant 02 VTD Cooper 01 Block 031409: 4000 4001 Block 031411: 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3014 3015 3017 Block 031413: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004

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Block 031415: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 Block 031507: 2002 2003 2019 VTD Harmony-Leland 01 VTD Lindley 01 Block 031221: 1024 Block 031314: 1000 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 2010 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 2026 2028 2029 2030 2034 2041 3000 3001 3002 3003 3005 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Block 031315: 1008 1011 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 3006 3007 3009 3010 3013 VTD Mableton 01 VTD Mableton 02 VTD Mableton 03 VTD Mableton 04 VTD Norton Park 01 Block 031117: 1021 1026 3010 3011 Block 031120: 2000 VTD Oregon 02 Block 031411: 3000 3001 3002 3003 VTD Pebblebrook 01 VTD Riverside 01 VTD Smyrna 7A Block 031314: 2031 Block 031315: 1007 VTD Sweetwater 02
For the purposes of this description, the term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in the description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and

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describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.
APPENDIX B City Council Districts
User: H039 Plan Name: Mableton-Dist-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Cobb GA VTD Bryant 01 VTD Bryant 02 Block 031318: 1007 Block 031320: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 2005 2006 2008 2009 3001 3002 3003 Block 031321: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 VTD Pebblebrook 01 Block 031322: 1002 1003 1004 2000 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 Block 031323: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
District 002 County Cobb GA VTD Bryant 02 Block 031318: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 Block 031319: 4008 4009 4010 Block 031320: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 VTD Harmony-Leland 01 Block 031316: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1013 1014 2008 2010 2011 2015 2016 2017 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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Block 031317: 3007 3008 3009 3010 VTD Riverside 01 Block 031316: 1011 1012 Block 031317: 3011 3012 3013 Block 031319: 1000 1001 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007
District 003 County Cobb GA VTD Harmony-Leland 01 Block 031316: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2012 2013 2014 2018 2019 2020 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 Block 031317: 1000 1012 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3016 3017 3018 3021 VTD Mableton 02 Block 031306: 1026 1027 2015 2017 Block 031308: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Block 031317: 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 VTD Pebblebrook 01 Block 031308: 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 Block 031323: 2015 VTD Riverside 01 Block 031317:

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1030 3014 3015 3019 3020
District 004 County Cobb GA VTD Birney 02 Block 031120: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 VTD Lindley 01 Block 031221: 1024 Block 031314: 1000 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 2010 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 2026 2028 2029 2030 2034 2041 3000 3001 3002 3003 3005 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 Block 031315: 1008 1011 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 3006 3007 3009 3010 3013 VTD Mableton 01 Block 031414: 1005 1006 VTD Mableton 03 VTD Mableton 04 VTD Norton Park 01 Block 031120: 2000 VTD Smyrna 7A Block 031314: 2031 Block 031315: 1007
District 005 County Cobb GA VTD Austell 1A Block 031306: 2035 Block 031323: 1007 Block 031417: 1001 VTD Cooper 01

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Block 031413: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 Block 031415: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 VTD Mableton 01 Block 031306: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2019 2020 2021 Block 031409: 1003 Block 031414: 1002 1003 1004 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 Block 031415: 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2017 2019 2021 2022 2024 2029 VTD Mableton 02 Block 031306: 1024 1025 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2016 2018 2022 2023 2024 2027 2029 2030 2032 2033 2037 2038 2040 2044 2045 Block 031323: 1000 1003 1004 1005 1009 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1021 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Block 031414: 2025 Block 031417: 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1009 1011 1013 1017 1018 1020 1024 1049 VTD Sweetwater 02 Block 031414: 3000 3001 3002
District 006 County Cobb GA VTD Birney 02 Block 031117: 2009 2010 2011 Block 031120: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011

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1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 2006 2009 2010 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 VTD Cooper 01 Block 031409: 4000 4001 Block 031411: 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3014 3015 3017 Block 031413: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 Block 031507: 2002 2003 2019 VTD Norton Park 01 Block 031117: 1021 1026 3010 3011 VTD Oregon 02 Block 031411: 3000 3001 3002 3003 VTD Sweetwater 02 Block 031119: 2004 Block 031412: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 Block 031414: 1000 1001
For the purposes of this plan (Mableton-Dist-2022): (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; (3) Any part of the City of Mableton which is not included in any district described in this plan (Mableton-Dist-2022) shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and

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(4) Any part of the City of Mableton which is described in this plan (Mableton-Dist2022) as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia.

APPENDIX C CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

I, Representative Erica Thomas, Georgia State Representative from the 39th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2021 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of Mableton, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.

So certified, this ______ day of ____________________, _____. _____________________________________ Honorable Erica Thomas Representative, 39th District Georgia State House of Representatives

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon

Y Corbett Y Crowe E Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan E Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre
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Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett
Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming
Frazier Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche N Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

E Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R E Williamson E Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Smyre of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 1335. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:

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 for Public Safety Week; 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 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 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, March 15, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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 10:15 o'clock, this morning.
The House stood at ease until 10:30 o'clock, this morning.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives Marie Robinson-Metze Coverdell Legislative Office Building,
Suite 511-G Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 15, 2022
Clerk's Office Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334
Clerk of the House:
On March 9, 2022, Legislative Day 26, I missed a vote on HB 849. I wish for my vote to be recorded as Yes.
Sincerely,
/s/ Marie R. Metze Representative Marie Metze District 55

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The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton E Bennett E Bentley Benton Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J E Collins

Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton E Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow

Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis E McClain McDonald McLeod Meeks Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver E Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell E Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz

Schofield Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade 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 Beverly of the 143rd, Gravley of the 67th, Scoggins of the 14th, and Williams of the 37th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Andy Stanley, Northpoint Community Church, Alpharetta, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

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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 1555. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Wilensky of the 79th, Boddie of the 62nd, Scott of the 76th, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Community Affairs, so as to establish the Georgia Cold Case Project to Address Historic Lynchings and Related Matters; to provide for powers and duties of such; 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 1556. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Robichaux of the 48th:
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

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amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are older than 65 years of age; 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 1558. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1559. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Newton of the 123rd, Gambill of the 15th, Kausche of the 50th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize pharmacists to dispense opioid antagonists to individuals who have been prescribed opioids; to revise a definition; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1560. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th and Smyre of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a new judicial circuit for the State of Georgia, to be known as the Muscogee Judicial Circuit and to be composed of Muscogee County; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the superior courts, so as to revise the composition and terms of court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for the composition, terms of court, and number of judges of the Muscogee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1561. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4081), so as to revise the compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1562. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Gilmer 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 1563. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Holcomb of the 81st, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Stephens of the 164th 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, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for the rehabilitation of buildings based on the federal rehabilitation tax credit; to provide for recapture; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HR 998. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Lott of the 122nd, Hutchinson of the 107th and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the benefits of biomarker testing as a necessary part of precision medicine; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

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HR 999. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Smyre of the 135th, Jasperse of the 11th, Wiedower of the 119th, Dickey of the 140th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to study truck safety and to consider permitting such vehicles to use the far-left lane of travel; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1000. By Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Thomas of the 65th, Holly of the 111th and McLaurin of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee for Promotion and Assistance of Small Farmers; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1551 HB 1557 SB 562

HB 1552 SB 333 SR 565

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 1425 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1553 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 68th
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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1530 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 581 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 798 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative Carson of the 46th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 824 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 343 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
Chairman

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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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1335 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman
Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 931 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1187 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1278 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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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

HB 1354 HB 1405 HB 1443
HB 1478
HB 1481

Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act; enact (Substitute) (JudyNC-Holcomb-81st) The Zoning Procedures Law; revise (Substitute)(GAff-Roberts-52nd) Mobile food service establishments; operate in county of origin or other counties without an additional permit; provide (Substitute) (A&CA-Gaines-117th) Motor vehicles and traffic; electronic submission of certificates of title to Department of Revenue by motor vehicle dealers; provide (MotV-Ridley-6th) Motor vehicles; standards for issuance of dealer license plates; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Jasperse-11th)

Structured Rule

HB 1421 Conservation and natural resources; Hazardous Waste Trust Fund; dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees (W&M-Buckner-137th)

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 54. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Jordan of the 6th, Miller of the 49th, Butler of the 55th, Rahman of the 5th and others:

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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 provide judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent to have custody of a child when such surviving parent is criminally charged with the murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 339. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Harbison of the 15th 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 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 357. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-295 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military student transfers, so as to provide military students with the discretion to select adjacent school districts for attendance; to provide for a standard process of military student school transfers; to provide for annual notification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 359. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions concerning courts, so as to require a biennial report and recommendation from the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia to various officials of the General Assembly; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 377. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and state government, respectively, so as to require state agencies, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, units of the Technical College System of Georgia, local boards of education, and local school systems to take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 378. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless conduct, so as to expand the definition of hazing; to provide for inclusion of minors as subjects of hazing; to provide for penalties; to provide for the Attorney General to bring civil actions against certain organizations regarding hazing incidents; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory reporting of hazing, so as to provide for mandatory reports and disclosures of hazing related violations at postsecondary educational institutions in the state; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 519. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 534. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 586. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise by counties of power to contract for road projects generally, so as to authorize the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon such contracting method; to provide for an exception to contract limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 612. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; 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.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1444. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 70th, Bonner of the 72nd, Smith of the 18th, Smith of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplemental salary for the judges of the Superior Court of the Coweta Judicial Circuit, approved December 11, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 92), as amended, so as to change the supplemental salaries for such judges; to provide for the apportionment of such supplements among the counties in the circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1469. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Jefferson, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3940), as amended, so as to fully replace the current charter; to provide for eminent domain; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1475. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Elbert County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1476. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Colbert, approved February 14, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2417), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3909), and an Act approved April 30, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3994), so as to revise provisions regarding staggered, four-year terms of office for the mayor and councilmembers; to designate city council posts; to provide for manner of election; to provide for continuation in office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 517. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th, Newton of the 123rd, Belton of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the inclusion of earned interest in the calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; to require that student scholarship organization audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to increase the limit available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter "S" corporations, or partners in a partnership; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

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HB 771. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Williams of the 37th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 897. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Bryan County, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3774), as amended, so as to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 54.

By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Jordan of the 6th, Miller of the 49th, Butler of the 55th, Rahman of the 5th and others:

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 provide judicial discretion in determining the right of a surviving parent to have custody of a child when such surviving parent is criminally charged with the murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

SB 339. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th, Harbison of the 15th 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 a green alert program to notify the public when a veteran

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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 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.
SB 357. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tillery of the 19th, Walker III of the 20th, Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-295 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to military student transfers, so as to provide military students with the discretion to select adjacent school districts for attendance; to provide for a standard process of military student school transfers; to provide for annual notification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 359. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions concerning courts, so as to require a biennial report and recommendation from the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia to various officials of the General Assembly; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 377. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education and state government, respectively, so as to require state agencies, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, units of the University System of Georgia, units of the Technical College System of Georgia, local boards of education, and local school systems to take measures to prevent the use of curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage

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certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 378. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless conduct, so as to expand the definition of hazing; to provide for inclusion of minors as subjects of hazing; to provide for penalties; to provide for the Attorney General to bring civil actions against certain organizations regarding hazing incidents; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory reporting of hazing, so as to provide for mandatory reports and disclosures of hazing related violations at postsecondary educational institutions in the state; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 519. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide for the honorary office of solicitor-general emeritus; to provide for qualifications; to provide for certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 534. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; to provide 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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SB 586. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise by counties of power to contract for road projects generally, so as to authorize the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon such contracting method; to provide for an exception to contract limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

SB 612. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; 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.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1358. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Bonner of the 72nd, Momtahan of the 17th 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, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly

N Mathiak N Mathis E McClain N McDonald

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon

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N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett E Bentley
Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter
Carson Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier E Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell E Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V
Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N
Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 94.

The motion was lost.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1331. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Burns of the 159th, Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Bentley of the 139th and others:

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 relating to the State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; to provide for a definition; 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:

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Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore N Belton Y Bennett E Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns Y Byrd N Cameron N Camp 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 N Cooper

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming
Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Mathiak N Mathis E McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell E Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton N Smith, L
Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V
Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N
Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 69, nays 95.

The motion was lost.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Marin of the 96th et al., and Camp of the 131st.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1481. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates, so as to provide for standards for issuance of dealer license plates; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates, so as to provide for standards for issuance of dealer license plates; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Dealer plates shall be issued in the following manner: (1)(A) Dealers shall be issued a master plate and two additional plates, for a total of three initial plates; and (2)(B) In addition to the three dealer plates issued in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph (1) of this subsection, each dealer may also be issued one additional dealer plate for every 20 units sold in a calendar year.
(2) In order to determine the additional number and classification of plates to be issued to a dealer, a dealer shall be required to certify by affidavit to the department the number of retail and wholesale units sold in the prior calendar year using the past motor vehicle sales history of the dealer as identified by department records of documentation approved by the department. If no sales history is available, the department shall issue a number of plates based on an estimated number of sales for the coming calendar year. The department may, in its discretion, request documentation supporting sales history

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and may increase or decrease the number and classification of plates issued based on actual sales. (3) Until January 1, 2025, the allocation of the additional number and classification of plates to a dealer shall be no less than the amount such dealer qualified for as of January 1, 2020. This paragraph shall stand repealed on January 1, 2025."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Y Martin

Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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 1421. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Watson of the 172nd, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1478. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfer of vehicle to or from dealer, records to be kept by dealers, electronic filing, and application for title where dealer located, so as to provide for the submission of certificates of title to the Department of Revenue by motor vehicle dealers; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
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 Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1443. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gambill of the 15th, Hagan of the 156th, Cameron of the 1st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to provide that mobile food service establishments that have active permits may operate in the county of origin and in one or more counties other than its county of origin without obtaining an additional permit; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice to other counties prior to operation; to provide for communication between the county of origin and other counties; to provide for inspections of mobile food service establishments by other counties; to provide for written notice of remedial measures upon failure of an inspection; to provide for violation fines 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

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To amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to provide that mobile food service establishments that have active permits may operate in the county of origin and in one or more counties other than its county of origin without obtaining an additional permit; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice to other counties prior to operation; to provide for a process for other county boards of health to verify and recognize active permits from the county of origin; to provide for circumstances under which other county boards of health may refuse to recognize permits; to provide for inspections of mobile food service establishments by other counties; to provide for administrative and inspection fees; to provide for notice requirements by county boards of health upon refusal to recognize a permit; to provide for the creation of a permit inspection data base by the Department of Public Health; to provide for violation citations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, is amended by revising Code Section 26-2-370, relating to definitions, as follows:
"26-2-370. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Food nutrition information' means the content of food, including, but not limited to, the caloric, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, fiber, sugar, potassium, protein, vitamin, mineral, and sodium content. (2) 'Food service establishment' means establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products either for carry out or service within the establishment. This Such term includes restaurants; coffee shops; cafeterias; short order cafes; luncheonettes; taverns; lunchrooms; places which retail sandwiches or salads; soda fountains; institutions, both public and private; food carts; itinerant restaurants mobile food service establishments; industrial cafeterias; catering establishments; and similar facilities by whatever name called. Within a food service establishment, there may be a food sales component, not separately operated. This food sales component shall be considered as part of the food service establishment. This Such term shall not include:
(A) A food sales establishment, as defined in Code Section 26-2-21, except as otherwise stated in this paragraph; (B) The food service component of any food sales establishment defined in Code Section 26-2-21; (C) Any outdoor recreation activity sponsored by the state, a county, a municipality, or any department or entity thereof, any outdoor or indoor (other than school cafeteria food service) public school function, or any outdoor private school function;

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(D) Any organization which is operating on its own property or on the property of a party that has provided written consent for the use of such property for such purpose and which is exempt from taxes under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-25 or under Section 501(d) or paragraphs (1) through (8) or paragraph (10) of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of operating a house or other residential structures where seriously ill or injured children and their families are provided temporary accommodations in proximity to their treatment hospitals and where food is prepared, served, transported, or stored by volunteer personnel; (E) Establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products if such preparation or serving is an authorized part of and occurs upon the site of an event which:
(i) Is sponsored by a political subdivision of this state; (ii) Is held on the property of such sponsor or on the property of a party that has provided written consent for use of such property for such event; and (iii) Lasts 120 hours or less; or (F) Nonprofit food sales and food service provided under a permit issued pursuant to Article 14 of this chapter. (3) 'Mobile food service establishment' means a mobile food service unit operating from a single base of operation and under the managerial authority of one permit holder. (3)(4) 'Person' or 'persons' means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, trustee, or association, or combination thereof."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 26-2-371, relating to required permits to be issued by county board of health or the Department of Public Health, the validity and transferability of permits, and rules and regulations by municipalities, as follows:
"26-2-371. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food service establishment without having first obtained a valid food service establishment permit. Such permits shall be issued by the county board of health or its duly authorized representative, subject to supervision and direction by the Department of Public Health; but, where the county board of health is not functioning, such permit shall be issued by the Department of Public Health. Except as provided for in Code Section 26-2-379, such Such permits shall be valid until suspended or revoked and shall not be transferable with respect to person or location. When a mobile food service establishment has been permitted in any county, that permit shall be recognized by all counties pursuant to Code Section 26-2-379. Except as provided for in Code Section 26-2-379, nothing Nothing contained in this article shall prevent any municipality from adopting rules and regulations governing the licensing and operation of food service establishments."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"26-2-379. (a) A county board of health outside a mobile food service establishment's county of origin shall recognize the permit from the mobile food service establishment's county of origin as provided for in this Code section. Such recognition shall authorize the mobile food service establishment to operate in an outside county subject to the ordinances of such county or city. (b) A county board of health shall use the following process to recognize a permit from a mobile food service establishment's county of origin:
(1) Prior to operating in a county outside the mobile food service establishment's county of origin, a mobile food service establishment shall submit to the county board of health in the outside county a copy of its mobile food service establishment permit from its county of origin, its permit for its base of operations, a listing of any other counties where it is authorized to operate, a listing of locations in the county where the mobile food service establishment intends to operate, a listing of the dates and times of intended operation, and any other documentation required by the county board of health. The listing of any other counties where the mobile food service establishment intends to operate shall be updated by the mobile food service establishment when it operates in additional counties. Such information shall be submitted in a manner determined by the county board of health, but an electronic delivery format shall be available; and (2) Upon receipt of all required information, the county board of health in the outside county shall verify on the Department of Public Health's permit inspection data base that the permit is in good standing in the county of origin and in any other counties where the mobile food service establishment has been authorized to operate. All county boards of health shall utilize the department's permit inspection data base. The county board of health for such outside county may charge an administrative fee, limited to the costs incurred, to confirm the mobile food service establishment's standing in other counties where it is authorized to operate. Upon verification that the permit is in good standing and there are not public health or safety concerns, a county shall recognize the permit and shall authorize the mobile food service establishment to operate in its jurisdiction and have jurisdiction over the mobile food service establishment. (c) An outside county may refuse to recognize a mobile food service establishment's permit if the base of operation or mobile unit permit is not from another county in this state, if the base of operation or mobile unit permit is not in good standing in the county of origin or any county within which it is authorized to operate, or for public health and safety concerns. If the county refuses to recognize a mobile food service establishment's permit, the county shall provide the mobile food service establishment written notice regarding the basis for its refusal. (d) The mobile food service establishment may be subject to periodic and unannounced inspections in any outside county where its permit has been recognized. County boards of health shall utilize discretion when inspecting mobile food service establishments that have been authorized to operate in multiple jurisdictions to ensure they are not inspected more frequently than necessary to protect public health and safety. A mobile food service

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establishment shall allow the county board of health access for inspection when the mobile food service establishment is physically operating in such county. (e) Fees for inspections conducted in outside counties shall be paid in full by the next business day. Failure to pay for inspections in outside counties will result in termination of authorization to operate in that county. The inspection fee shall be limited to the administrative costs incurred by the county to complete the inspection. (f) If any such inspection results in a violation, any outside county shall notify the county of origin and any other counties where the mobile food service establishment is authorized to operate of the violation. Any county where the mobile food service establishment operates may issue a court citation, terminate authorization for the mobile food service establishment to operate in the county, or require implementation of a remediation plan for the violation. (g) A mobile food service establishment shall stay current with its annual inspection fees in its county of origin and shall provide any outside counties where it is authorized to operate proof of currency before operating in that county. (h) Mobile food service establishment operators shall be required to return to their base of operation at least daily or more often if needed to service their unit with fresh water and to empty their wastewater tank. (i) If at any time a mobile food service establishment's permit is no longer in good standing in any jurisdiction, a county may revoke the establishment's authorization to operate in its jurisdiction. (j) The Department of Public Health may establish an expedited permit approval and recognition process for mobile food service establishments for counties to utilize that is consistent with the provisions of this Code section. (k) The Department of Public Health may develop rules and regulations governing the operation of mobile food service establishments. Any such rules and regulations shall be tailored to address health and safety risks."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

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 937 SB 340 SB 403

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1483 Do Pass SB 341 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 609. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Anderson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th, Ginn of the 47th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to state procurement laws; to revise the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; 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 96. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th and Rahman of the 5th:
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 487. By Senators McNeill of the 3rd, Rhett of the 33rd, Gooch of the 51st, James of the 35th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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 that diagnostic breast examinations shall not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing

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requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022

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 longer than one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Open Rule

HR 593 HR 626 HR 732
HR 820 HR 822 HR 842
HR 894

Perry, Mr. Dennis Arnold; compensate (Substitute)(App-Hogan-179th) Robinson, Kerry; compensate (Substitute)(App-Holcomb-81st) Local government; date temporary loans are payable from end of calendar year to fiscal year; change - CA (Constitutional Amendment)(Substitute)(GAff-Martin-49th) James J. Boss Memorial Roundabout; Barrow County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-England-116th) Georgia's opposition to shark fin trade; state (Substitute) (GF&P-Stephens-164th) General Assembly; establish standard salary for Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of median household income - CA (Constitutional Amendment)(Substitute)(B&FAO-Cantrell-22nd) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 43 2385S) General Assembly; appropriate all unanticipated federal funding allocated for a fiscal year if the sum exceeds $100 million; provide - CA (Constitutional Amendment)(B&FAO-Camp-131st)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 202

Georgia Driver's Education Commission; violation of traffic laws or ordinance under Joshua's Law; increase additional penalty (Substitute)(MotV-Hitchens-161st)

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HB 203 HB 733 HB 923 HB 1180 HB 1297
HB 1404
HB 1424
HB 1435 HB 1461 HB 1479 HB 1484
HB 1496
HB 1522
HB 1528

Special license plates; Tybee Island Historical Society; establish (Substitute)(MotV-Petrea-166th) Insurance; guaranteed asset protection waiver; revise definition (Substitute)(Ins-Smith-18th) Local government; development authorities; cap the per diem allowance available to directors (Substitute)(GAff-Oliver-82nd) State government; regional commissions; appointment of nonpublic members; revise provisions (Substitute)(GAff-Watson-172nd) Insurance; discount for property owners who build a new property that better resists tornado and catastrophic windstorm events; provide (Substitute)(Ins-Gambill-15th) Community Health, Department of; submit waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement (Substitute)(H&HS-Pruitt-149th) Georgia Lottery for Education Act; administrative procedures regarding coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Powell-32nd) Education; needs based financial aid program; include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap (Substitute)(HEd-Martin-49th) Local government; annexation of territory; revise provisions relating to dispute resolution (Substitute)(GAff-Anderson-10th) State Board of Registration for Foresters; independent state agency; provisions (Substitute)(NR&E-Corbett-174th) Social services; three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS and PANS under Medicaid; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Hawkins-27th) Animals; sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual; authorize (Substitute)(A&CA-Gullett-19th) Commerce and trade; certain additional information to be provided to beauty pageant contestants before accepting a fee; require (A&CA-Ridley-6th) Commerce and trade; illegal for certain persons to purchase or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Momtahan-17th)

Structured Rule

HB 1041 HB 1053

Income tax; tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; increase aggregate limit (Substitute)(W&M-Pirkle-155th) Income tax; certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; extend tax credit (Substitute)(W&M-Stephens-164th)

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HB 1291
HB 1330 HR 686

Sales and use tax; exemption for sale or lease of computer equipment of high-technology companies; revise spending threshold and extend sunset date (Substitute)(W&M-Smith-133rd) Georgia Music and Theatre Jobs Recovery Act; enact (Substitute) (W&M-Smyre-135th) Ad valorem tax; rate reduction for sale or harvest of timber; provide - CA (Constitutional Amendment)(Substitute)(W&M-Watson-172nd)

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 203. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, DeLoach of the 167th, Sainz of the 180th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting 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 to benefit the Tybee Island Historical Society; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 40-2-86 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 to benefit the Tybee Island Historical Society; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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 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, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(68) A special license plate supporting the Tybee Island Historical Society. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Tybee Island Historical Society."

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. 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly
Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 923. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Martin of the 49th, McLaurin of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Dreyer of the 59th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits of development authorities, so as to cap the per diem allowance available to directors of certain development authorities; to provide enforcement procedures for ethics code violations of authority members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to cap the per diem allowance available to directors of certain development authorities; to provide enforcement procedures for ethics code violations of certain development authority members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, is amended in Code Section 36-62-4, relating to development authorities created, appointment and terms of directors, quorum, and adoption and filing of resolution of need, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) There is created in and for each county and municipal corporation in the state a public body corporate and politic to be known as the 'development authority' of such county or municipal corporation, which shall consist of a board of not less than seven and not more than nine directors to be appointed by resolution of the governing body of the county or municipal corporation. At the expiration of the current terms of office of the first four members of the board of directors, the governing body of the county or municipal corporation shall elect successors to such members to serve for initial terms of two years and shall elect successors to the remaining members of the board for initial terms of four years. Thereafter, the terms of all directors shall be for four years. The terms of any directors added to the original seven directors shall be four years. If, at the end of any term of office of any director, a successor thereto has not been elected, the director whose term of office has expired shall continue to hold office until his or her successor is so elected."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 36-62-5, relating to directors, officers, compensation, adoption of bylaws, delegation of powers and duties, conflicts of interest, and audits of development authorities, by revising subsections (c) and (e) as follows:
"(c) The directors shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties; provided, however, that the directors of the development authority activated by counties having a population of 550,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census shall be paid a per diem allowance to be determined by the governing authority of such counties for each day, or part thereof, spent in the performance of their duties and further provided that any such per diem allowance shall not exceed the per diem allowance set for members of the General Assembly in paragraph (22) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-7-4."
"(e)(1)(A) The provisions of Code Section Sections 45-10-3 and 45-10-4 shall apply to all directors of the authority, and a director of the authority shall not engage in any transaction with the authority. (B) The provisions of paragraph (9) of Code Section 45-10-3 and subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be deemed to have been complied with and the authority may purchase from, sell to, borrow from, loan to, contract with, or otherwise deal with any director or any organization or person with which any director of the authority is in any way interested or involved, provided (1) that any interest or involvement by such director is disclosed in advance to the directors of the authority and is recorded in the

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minutes of the authority, (2) that any interest or involvement by such director with a value in excess of $200.00 per calendar quarter is published by the authority one time in the legal organ in which notices of sheriffs' sales are published in each county affected by such interest, at least 30 days in advance of consummating such transaction, (3) that no director having a substantial interest or involvement may be present at that portion of an authority meeting during which discussion of any matter is conducted involving any such organization or person, and (4) that no director having a substantial interest or involvement may participate in any decision of the authority relating to any matter involving such organization or person. As used in this subsection, a 'substantial interest or involvement' means any interest or involvement which reasonably may be expected to result in a direct financial benefit to such director as determined by the authority, which determination shall be final and not subject to review. (2) Nothing contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection or in Code Section 45-10-3 shall be deemed to prohibit any director who is present at any meeting or who participates in any decision of the authority from providing legal services in connection with any of the undertakings of the authority or from being paid for such services. (3)(A) Concurrent jurisdiction to enforce this subsection is granted to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission created under Code Section 21-5-4. (B) Upon formal charges being filed with an alternate enforcement authority provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph relative to a violation of this subsection on the part of a member of any such development authority, the enforcement authority or its designated agent shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving evidence relative to the merits of such charges. The development authority member so charged shall be given at least 30 days' notice prior to such hearing. If such charges are found to be true, the enforcement authority shall forthwith remove such member from office and the vacancy shall be filled as provided by law. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' and judicial review of any such decision shall be in accordance with such chapter. (C) The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission is vested with the same powers with respect to this Code section as enumerated in Code Section 21-5-6."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1053. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th, Cheokas of the 138th 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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise the definition and taxation of income of taxable nonresidents with respect to the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act and Georgia Entertainment Industry Postproduction Investment Act; to revise the allocation and apportionment of income from state certified productions for corporations; to require the promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to obtain the requisite information needed to enforce such provisions; to provide for consent to taxation; to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; to reduce the period of time for which such credits may be carried forward; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended in paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, relating to definitions, by deleting "and" at the end of subparagraph (D), by deleting the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof "; and", and by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(F) Every person that is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes that receives income which is, at any time, derived from residual payments due to employment, trade, business, profession, or other activity performed or carried on within this state with respect to a state certified production as defined in Code Sections 48-7-40.26 and 48-7-40.26A."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-30, relating to taxation of nonresident's entire net income derived from activities within state, separate accounting possible, applicability, allowed deductions, and applicability of provisions for corporations to nonresidents, as follows:
"(b) A taxable nonresident whose income is derived from employment, trade, business, professional, or other activity performed or carried on within and outside this state shall be taxed only upon the income derived from carrying on the activity within this state;

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provided, however, that all income derived from residual payments to a taxable nonresident due to employment, trade, business, profession, or other activity performed or carried on within this state, with respect to a state certified production as defined in Code Sections 48-7-40.26 and 48-7-40.26A, shall be taxable income whether such income is received within or outside of this state. The amount of taxable income may be determined by a separate accounting of the income if the commissioner is satisfied that the separate accounting reflects correctly the income fairly attributable to this state. Otherwise, the amount of taxable income shall be determined in the manner prescribed by this chapter for the allocation and apportionment of income of corporations engaged in business within and outside this state."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-7-31, relating to taxation of corporations, allocation and apportionment of income, and formula for apportionment, to read as follows:
"(f) To the full extent permitted by the United States Constitution, the tax imposed by this chapter shall apply to the entire net income of any foreign or domestic corporation which is derived directly or indirectly from the sale, use, or lease of any state certified production for which a tax credit was claimed pursuant to Code Sections 48-7-40.26 and 48-7-40.26A."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-7-40.26, the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act," by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(m)(1) For each production certified as a state certified production on or after January 1, 2023, each entity that claims a tax credit under this Code section with respect to such a state certified production shall, as a condition to obtaining such credit, expressly consent to taxation as provided under the provisions of subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-30, and subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-31 with respect to this Code section. (2) The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to ensure that the department is able to obtain all information necessary to enforce the provisions of subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-30, and subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-31 with respect to this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-7-40.26A, the "Georgia Entertainment Industry Postproduction Investment Act," by revising subsections (d) and (f), by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (h), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of subparagraph (h)(3)(F), and by adding a new paragraph to subsection (h) to read as follows:
"(d) The tax credits allowed under this Code section for all postproduction companies shall be subject to the following aggregate annual caps:

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(1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2019, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $10 million; (2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2020, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $10 million; (3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2023, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $10 million per year; (1) For each year from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $10 million per year; (4)(2) The tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not be available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 2028; and (5)(3) If the aggregate amount of tax credits claimed by taxpayers under this Code section during a year is less than the aggregate annual cap applicable to such year, the unclaimed portion of the aggregate annual cap shall be added to the aggregate annual cap applicable to the next succeeding year or years until it is fully claimed." "(f) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2023, the During the period from January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028, each postproduction company that has been allowed a tax credit under this Code section shall report to the Department of Revenue on its Georgia income tax return the monthly average number of full-time employees subject to Georgia income tax withholding for the taxable year. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'full-time employee' shall mean a person who performs a job that requires a minimum of 35 hours a week, and pays at or above the average wage earned in the county with the lowest average wage earned in this state, as reported in the most recently available annual issue of the Georgia Employment and Wages Averages Report of the Department of Labor. Notwithstanding Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, for such taxable years, the commissioner shall annually report to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee. The report shall include the name, tax year beginning, and monthly average number of full-time employees for each postproduction company. The first report shall be submitted by June 30, 2018, and each year thereafter by June 30." "(2) Where the amount of tax credits under this Code section exceeds the postproduction company's income tax liability in a taxable year, any unused credit amount:
(A) May be carried forward for five three years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred; or (B) May be taken as a credit against such postproduction company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103. Each employee whose employer receives credit against such postproduction company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103 shall receive credit against his or her income tax liability under Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year for the full

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amount which would be credited against such liability prior to the application of the credit provided for in this subparagraph. Credits against quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103 and credits against liability under Code Section 48-7-20 established by this subparagraph shall not constitute income to the postproduction company. No such credit shall be allowed to the postproduction company against prior years' tax liability; and" "(4)(A) For each production certified as a state certified production on or after January 1, 2023, each entity that claims a tax credit under this Code section with respect to such a state certified production shall, as a condition to obtaining such credit, expressly consent to taxation as provided under the provisions of subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, subsection (b) of Code Section 48-730, and subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-31 with respect to this Code section. (B) The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to ensure that the department is able to obtain all information necessary to enforce the provisions of subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-30, and subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-31 with respect to this Code section."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Carson of the 46th, Holland of the 54th, and Jones of the 25th were excused from voting on HB 1053.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb
Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP

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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 N Byrd N Cameron N Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter N Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 N Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 140, nays 25.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1404. By Representatives Pruitt of the 149th, Hatchett of the 150th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th 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 direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement; to provide for implementation upon approval; 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 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement for certain treatments; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-142.4. )a( No later than December 31, 2022, the department shall submit a waiver request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease (IMDs) to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. (b) Upon approval of such waiver, the department shall take all necessary steps to provide for payment of such care at private IMDs with Medicaid funds."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux
Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1180. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th, England of the 116th, Taylor of the 173rd and others:

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.

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.

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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 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

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(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 (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; (8) Carry out any other task assigned to the executive committee by the council; and (9) Produce a thorough annual report for each regional commission that contains details and metrics on all work programs, services provided, and other activities undertaken during the prior calendar or, if desired, the regional commission's prior fiscal year. Such reports shall be filed within 60 days of the close of such calendar or fiscal year to the commissioner of community affairs, the chairperson of the House State Planning and

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Community Affairs Committee, and the chairperson of the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee."

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, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1297. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Frye of the 118th, Wiedower of the 119th, Washburn of the 141st, Barr of the 103rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an insurance premium discount or reduction for home or commercial property owners who build a new home or commercial property that better resists tornado or other catastrophic windstorm events; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, so as to provide an insurance premium discount or rate reduction for property owners who build a new residential or commercial property or who retrofit an existing residential or commercial property that better resists tornado, hurricane, or other catastrophic windstorm events; to provide for applicability; 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 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, is amended by designating Code Sections 33-32-1 through 33-32-6 as Article 1.

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Article 2 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
33-32-10. (a) This article shall apply to all insurers offering or providing insurance coverage in this state on single-family residential property, commercial property, or modular homes, as provided in Code Section 33-32-11. (b) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Insurable property' means single-family residential property, commercial property, or modular homes satisfying the codes, standards, or techniques as provided in Code Section 33-32-11. Such term shall not include manufactured homes or mobile homes, except where expressly provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 33-32-11. (2) 'Insurer' means all property and casualty insurance companies offering or providing insurance coverage on one or more of the types of properties described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
33-32-11. (a) Not later than March 1, 2023, insurers shall provide a premium discount or insurance rate reduction for new or retrofitted residential insurable property in an amount and manner as established in subsection (e) of this Code section and in accordance with Code Section 33-32-10. In addition, insurers may also offer additional adjustments in deductible, other credit rate differentials, or a combination thereof, collectively referred to as 'adjustments.' These adjustments shall be available under the terms specified in this Code section to any owner who builds or locates a new residential insurable property in or who retrofits an existing residential insurable property in any county located in this state to resist loss due to tornado, hurricane, or other catastrophic windstorm events. (b) Not later than March 1, 2023, insurers shall provide a premium discount or insurance rate reduction for new or retrofitted commercial insurable property in an amount and manner as established in subsection (e) of this Code section and in accordance with Code Section 33-32-10. In addition, insurers may also offer additional adjustments in deductible, other credit rate differentials, or a combination thereof, collectively referred to as 'adjustments.' These adjustments shall be available under the terms specified in this Code section to any owner who builds or locates a new or retrofitted commercial insurable property to resist loss due to tornado, hurricane, or other catastrophic windstorm events in any county located in this state. (c) To obtain the adjustment provided in this Code section, an insurable property located in this state shall be certified as constructed in accordance with the applicable Fortified Programs standards adopted by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety as of January 1, 2022, or any other mitigation program standards approved by the Commissioner. An insurable property shall be certified as conforming to the applicable Fortified Programs standards by an Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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certified evaluator. Zone 3 HUD code manufactured homes installed to specifications and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner shall also be considered for approval. (d) An owner of insurable property claiming an adjustment under this Code section shall maintain sufficient certification records and construction records, including, but not limited to, a valid certification from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety for compliance with the applicable Fortified Programs standards or other such records as the Commissioner may determine by rule sufficient. (e) Insurers required to submit rates and rating plans to the Commissioner shall submit an actuarially justified rating plan for any person who builds an insurable property to comply with the sets of requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section. An insurer is not required to provide the same amount of adjustment for a building code insurable property as such insurer would to a Fortified designated insurable property. An adjustment shall only apply to policies that provide wind coverage and may apply to that portion of the premium for wind coverage or to the total premium if the insurer does not separate out its premium for wind coverage in its rate filing. The adjustment shall apply exclusively to the premium designated for the improved insurable property. In addition to the requirements of this Code section, an insurer may voluntarily offer any other mitigation adjustment that the insurer deems appropriate."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 174, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1330. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Carpenter of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Bonner of the 72nd, Gilliard of the 162nd 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to provide that all expenditures of a production company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; to lower spending thresholds; to increase the value of the tax credit; to provide for transferability of the tax credit; to provide for conditions and limitations; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise the definition and taxation of income of taxable nonresidents with respect to the Georgia Music and Theatre Jobs Recovery Act; to revise the allocation and apportionment of income from state certified productions for corporations; to require the promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to obtain the requisite information needed to enforce such provisions; to provide that all expenditures of a production

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company's state certified productions may be combined to meet spending thresholds; to revise a short title; to lower spending thresholds; to increase the value of the tax credit; to provide for conditions and limitations; 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended in paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, relating to definitions, by deleting "and" at the end of subparagraph (D), deleting the "." at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof "; and", and by adding a new subparagraph to read as follows:
"(F) Every person that is not otherwise a resident of this state for income tax purposes that receives income which is, at any time, derived from residual payments due to employment, trade, business, profession, or other activity performed or carried on within this state with respect to a state certified production as defined in Code Section 48-7-40.33."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-30, relating to taxation of nonresident's entire net income derived from activities within state, separate accounting possible, applicability, allowed deductions, applicability of provisions for corporations to nonresidents, as follows:
"(b) A taxable nonresident whose income is derived from employment, trade, business, professional, or other activity performed or carried on within and outside this state shall be taxed only upon the income derived from carrying on the activity within this state; provided, however, that all income derived from residual payments to a taxable nonresident due to employment, trade, business, profession, or other activity performed or carried on within this state, with respect to a state certified production as defined in Code Section 48-7-40.33, shall be taxable income whether such income is received within or outside of this state. The amount of taxable income may be determined by a separate accounting of the income if the commissioner is satisfied that the separate accounting reflects correctly the income fairly attributable to this state. Otherwise, the amount of taxable income shall be determined in the manner prescribed by this chapter for the allocation and apportionment of income of corporations engaged in business within and outside this state."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-7-31, relating to taxation of corporations, allocation and apportionment of income, formula for apportionment, to read as follows:

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"(f) To the full extent permitted by the United States Constitution, the tax imposed by this chapter shall apply to the entire net income of any foreign or domestic corporation which is derived directly or indirectly from the sale, use, or lease of any state certified production for which a tax credit was claimed pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40.33."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-7-40.33, relating to tax credits for musical or theatrical performances, as follows:
"48-7-40.33. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Musical Investment Music and Theatre Jobs Recovery Act.' (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Musical or theatrical performance' means a live performance of a concert, musical tour, ballet, dance, opera, live variety entertainment, or a series of any such performances occurring over the course of a 12 month period or longer that originates, is developed, and has its initial a public performance before a live audience within this state or that prepares and rehearses a minimum of seven days within this state and has its United States debut within this state. Such term excludes a single musical performance that is not intended for touring, a music or cultural festival that is not intended for touring, an industry seminar, a trade show, or a market. (2) 'Production company' means a company primarily engaged in qualified production activities. Such term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state, or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state. (3) 'Qualified production activities' means activities related to the preparation, planning, recording, or staging of a state certified production. (4) 'Qualified production expenditures' means expenditures incurred in this state on direct account of qualified production activities for which a tax credit has not been claimed pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40.26 and shall include, but are not limited to:
(A) Set construction and operation; wardrobe, makeup, 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, lighting, and related services and materials; editing and related services; rental of facilities and equipment; leasing of vehicles; costs of food and lodging; total aggregate payroll; talent and producer fees; technical fees; crew fees; per diem costs paid to employees; 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; and (B) Payments to a loan-out company by a production company. (5) 'Recorded musical performance' means a recording of a music composition affixed in a tangible medium, which includes but is not limited to the score and musical

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accompaniment of a motion picture, film, television, game, or interactive entertainment production. (6) 'Resident' shall have the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (10) of Code Section 48-7-1. (7) 'Spending threshold' means:
(A) For a all musical or theatrical performance, $500,000.00 performances of a production company, which equals or exceeds $100,000.00 in the aggregate during a taxable year; and (B) For a recorded musical performance performances of a production company which is are incorporated into or synchronized with a movie, television, or interactive entertainment production, $250,000.00 productions, which equals or exceeds $50,000.00 in the aggregate during a taxable year,; and (C) For all for any other recorded musical performance, $100,000.00 performances of a production company, which equals or exceeds $50,000.00 in the aggregate during a taxable year.; and (D) A production company shall be able to aggregate qualified expenditures for one or more musical or theatrical and recorded musical performances over the course of a taxable year to meet or exceed the spending threshold. (8) 'State certified production' means a musical or theatrical performance or recorded musical performance that is approved by the Department of Economic Development in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Code section. (9) 'Total aggregate payroll' means the total sum expended by a production company on salaries paid to employees working within this state in a state certified production or productions. For purposes of this paragraph: (A) With respect to a single employee, the portion of any salary which exceeds $500,000.00 for a single production shall not be included when calculating total aggregate payroll; and (B) All payments to a single employee and any legal entity in which the employee has any direct or indirect ownership interest shall be considered as having been paid to the employee and shall be aggregated regardless of the means of payment or distribution. (c) A production company that invests in a state certified production shall be allowed an income tax credit against the tax imposed under this article if such production company's qualified production expenditures equal or exceed the spending threshold as follows: (1) A production company shall be allowed a tax credit equal to 15 30 percent of such production company's qualified production expenditures; and (2) A production company shall be allowed an additional tax credit equal to 5 percent for such production company's qualified production expenditures incurred in a county designated as tier 1 or tier 2 by the commissioner of community affairs pursuant to Code Section 48-7-40. (d) The tax credits allowed under this Code section for all production companies shall be subject to the following aggregate annual caps:

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(1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2019, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $5 million; (2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2020, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $10 million; (3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2023, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $15 million per year; and (4) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, and before January 1, 2024, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $5 million; (5) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2026, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $10 million; (6) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $15 million per year; and (4)(7) The tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not be available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 2028. (e)(1) The maximum allowable tax credit under this Code section claimed by a single production company and its affiliates shall not exceed, in any single taxable year, 20 percent of the aggregate amount of tax credits available for such taxable year under subsection (d) of this Code section, including the amount of any aggregate annual caps rolled over from prior years. (2) Production companies seeking to claim a tax credit under this Code section shall submit an application to the department for preapproval of such tax credit. Subject to any applicable caps, production companies shall be permitted to submit an application at any time during a taxable year during which qualified expenditures occur. The department shall preapprove the tax credits based on the order in which properly completed applications were submitted. In the event that two or more applications were submitted on the same day and the amount of funds available will not be sufficient to fully fund the tax credits requested, the department shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (f)(1) Where the amount of such credit or credits exceeds the production company's liability for such taxes in a taxable year, the excess may be taken as a credit against such production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7103. Each employee whose employer receives credit against such production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103 shall receive credit against his or her income tax liability under Code Section 48-7-20 for the corresponding taxable year for the full amount which would be credited against such liability prior to the application of the credit provided for in this subsection. Credits against quarterly or monthly payments under Code Section 48-7-103 and credits against

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liability under Code Section 48-7-20 established by this subsection shall not constitute income to the production company. (2) If a production company claims the credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.17, or 48-7-40.18, then the production company will only be allowed to claim the credit authorized under this Code section to the extent that the Georgia resident employees included in the credit calculation authorized under this Code section and taken by the production company on such tax return under this Code section have been permanently excluded from the credit authorized under Code Section 48-7-40, 48-7-40.1, 48-7-40.17, or 48-7-40.18. (g) The credit granted under this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1) The credit may be taken beginning with the taxable year in which the production company has met the investment requirement. For each year in which such production company claims the 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) A description of the qualified production expenditures showing categorized spending that meets or exceeds the spending threshold, along with the certification from the Department of Economic Development; (B) A detailed listing of employees' 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 against Georgia income tax liabilities or the 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 in the current taxable year; and (G) The amount of tax credit to be carried over to subsequent tax years; (2) In no event shall the amount of the tax credit under 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 five three years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred. No such credit shall be allowed the production company against prior years' tax liability; and (3) Tax credits claimed under this Code section shall not be refundable, transferable, or saleable. (h) Any production company claiming the tax credit provided for by this Code section shall be required to reimburse the department 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 a review of the credit provided in this Code section. (i) The Department of Economic Development shall determine through the promulgation of rules and regulations which projects qualify for the tax credits authorized under this Code section. Certification shall be submitted to the state revenue commissioner.

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(j) The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement and administer this Code section. (k) The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to ensure that the department is able to obtain all information through this Code section necessary to enforce the provisions of subparagraph (F) of paragraph (11) of Code Section 48-7-1, subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-30, and subsection (f) of Code Section 48-7-31."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to:
(1) Taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023; and (2) State certified productions first approved by the Department of Economic Development on or after January 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd N Cameron N Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter N Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 146, nays 26.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1522. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-831 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required information from operators of beauty pageants, so as to require certain additional information to be provided to beauty pageant contestants before accepting a fee; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 8.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1496. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Rich of the 97th, Anderson of the 10th, Dickey of the 140th, Gaines of the 117th and others:

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, so as to authorize a sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate the livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual instead of selling it at auction or killing it; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock running at large, so as to authorize a sheriff impounding livestock running at large to donate the livestock to an animal rescue organization or private individual instead of selling it at auction or killing it; to provide for notice; 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 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to livestock running at large, is amended by revising Code Section 4-3-5, relating to notice of impoundment and sale of livestock, as follows:

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"4-3-5.

(a) Upon the impounding of any livestock by the sheriff, his or her deputies, or any other

law enforcement officers of the county, the sheriff shall forthwith serve written notice

upon the owner, advising such owner of the location or place where the livestock is being

held and impounded, the amount due as a result of such impounding, and that unless such

livestock is redeemed within three days from that date the livestock shall be offered for

sale, or donated pursuant to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section. In the

event the owner of such livestock is unknown or cannot be found, service upon the owner

shall be obtained by publishing a notice once in a newspaper of general circulation where

the livestock is impounded, Sundays and holidays excluded. If there is no such

newspaper then service shall be obtained by posting the notice at the courthouse door and

at two other conspicuous places within said county. Such notice shall be in substantially

the following form:

'To Whom It May Concern:

You are hereby notified that the following described livestock (giving full and accurate

description of same, including marks and brands) is now impounded at (giving location

where livestock is impounded) and the amount due by reason of such impounding is

______ dollars. The above-described livestock will, unless redeemed within three days

from the date of this notice, be offered for sale at public auction to the highest bidder

for cash.

______________

______________

Date

Sheriff of

________ County, Georgia'

(b) Unless the impounded livestock is redeemed within three days from the date of the

notice, or donated pursuant to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section, the

sheriff shall forthwith give notice of sale thereof, which shall be held not less than five

days nor more than ten days, excluding Sundays and holidays, from the first publication

of the notice of sale. The notice of sale shall be published in a newspaper of general

circulation in the county where the livestock is impounded, excluding Sundays and

holidays, and by posting a copy of such notice at the courthouse door. If there is no such

newspaper, then notice shall be given by posting a copy at the courthouse door and at

two other conspicuous places in the county. Such notice of sale shall be in substantially

the following form:

'(Name of owner, if known, otherwise, "To Whom It May Concern"), you are hereby

notified that I will offer for sale and sell at public sale to the highest bidder for cash the

following described livestock (giving full and accurate description of each head of

livestock) at ______M. (the hours of sale to be between 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.

eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable) on the ____ day

of ______________ at the following place _______________________ (which place

shall be where the livestock is impounded or at the place provided by the county

commissioners for the taking up and keeping of such livestock) to satisfy a claim in the

sum of ______ for fees, expenses for feeding and care, and costs hereof.

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______________

______________

Date

Sheriff of

________ County, Georgia'

(c) If livestock impounded pursuant to this chapter consists only of a single animal, the

livestock may be donated to any animal rescue organization or other charitable

organization or, if none is available within a reasonable distance, to a willing private

individual."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 4-3-6, relating to redemption of livestock prior to sale, as follows:
"4-3-6. The owner of any impounded livestock shall have the right at any time before the donation or sale thereof to redeem the livestock by paying to the sheriff all impounding expenses, including fees, keeping charges, and advertising or other costs incurred, which sum shall be deposited by the sheriff with the clerk of the superior court who shall pay all fees and costs as allowed in Code Section 4-3-10. In the event there is a dispute as to the amount of such costs and expenses, the owner may provide bond, with sufficient sureties to be approved by the sheriff, in an amount to be determined by the sheriff, but not exceeding the fair cash value of such livestock, conditioned to pay such costs and damages. Within ten days thereafter the owner shall institute an action to have the dispute adjudicated by the court or referred to a jury if requested by either party to the action."

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 4-3-7, relating to disposition of livestock not sold at auction, as follows:
"4-3-7. If there is no bidder for the livestock at the sale provided for in Code Section 4-3-5, the sheriff shall donate the livestock to any animal rescue organization or other charitable organization or to a willing private individual, or have the livestock killed and shall dispose of the carcass thereof; and, if there is any money received by him or her from the disposal, the same shall be disbursed in the manner provided for in Code Section 4-3-8. If there is no ready sale for the carcass, the sheriff shall deliver the carcass to a public institution of the county, state, or municipality within the county or to any private charitable institution, in this order, according to their needs."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 174, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following communications were received: House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
Atlanta, GA 30334

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To: Clerk of the House
Date: 3/15/22
1330 Yes 1180 Yes 1297 Yes 1496 Yes 1522 Yes 1443 Yes 1478 Yes 1481 Yes 1421 Yes
/s/ Mesha Mainor
House of Representatives
18 Capitol Square Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 411
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 15, 2022
Mr. Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I requested an excused day from Legislative Session on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and am requesting that this excused absence be reflected in the journal.
This request was not recorded.
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
/s/ Winfred Dukes State Representative Winfred Dukes District 154 Albany

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1435. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, Gaines of the 117th, LaHood of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap; to provide for evaluation; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap; to provide for definitions; to limit awards to undergraduate level postsecondary education; to provide for a maximum award amount; to update the application process for the program; to change the authorization to conduct compliance examinations from the state auditor to the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to provide for rules and regulations; to allow for eligibility of part-time students; to authorize the commission to suspend institutions from the program for failure to refund moneys in certain circumstances; to revise the criminal penalty for persons making false statements or misrepresentations in the application process; to provide for evaluation; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; 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. Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the needs based financial aid program, is amended by revising Code Section 20-3-360, relating to definitions, as follows:
"20-3-360. As used in this subpart, the term:
(1) 'Eligible student' means a person: (A) Whose family income is considered economically disadvantaged, based on criteria established by the commission, or who has a financial aid gap; and (B) Who meets any academic or other standards established by the commission;

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(C) Who is eligible for a scholarship or grant pursuant to Code Section 20-3-519.1; (D) Who has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and (E) Who has completed 80 percent of the credit requirements toward the credential of his or her program of study. (2) 'Financial aid gap' means the monetary amount remaining after other funding, as determined by the commission, for the cost of attendance certified by a qualified institution. (3) 'Qualified institution' means an institution of the university system University System of Georgia, an institution of the Technical College System of Georgia, or a nonproprietary institution of higher education eligible for tuition equalization grants in accordance with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411."
SECTION 2. Said subpart is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-361, relating to grants, individualized eligibility criteria, and criteria for retention, as follows:
"20-3-361. Subject to appropriations, the commission shall establish a needs based financial aid program to provide grants to eligible students for undergraduate level postsecondary education at qualified institutions. The maximum award amount per eligible student shall be $2,500 in total. The commission may provide for individualized eligibility criteria and grant amounts as determined to be the most appropriate for the particular qualified institution and its student population in accordance with this subpart and the rules and regulations of the commission. The commission shall also establish criteria necessary for eligible students to retain and continue to receive such grants in accordance with this subpart."
SECTION 3. Said subpart is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-362, relating to application, regulations, and refunds, as follows:
"20-3-362. Each eligible student wishing to receive a grant pursuant to this subpart shall submit a grant application in accordance with the rules, regulations, and procedures prescribed by the commission. The commission is authorized to define such terms and prescribe such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of this subpart. In the event a student on whose behalf a grant is paid does not enroll as a full-time or part-time student for the academic semester for which the grant is paid, the qualified institution shall make a refund to the commission in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission."
SECTION 4. Said subpart is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-363, relating to examination of qualified institutions and purpose, as follows:

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"20-3-363. Each qualified institution shall be subject to examination by the state auditor commission for the sole purpose of determining whether the institution has properly certified the cost of attendance, eligibility, and enrollment of students; and accurately credited grants paid on behalf of such students; and properly complied with the rules and regulations established pursuant to this subpart; provided, however, that nothing in this subpart shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the institution to determine admissibility of students or to control its own curriculum, philosophy, purpose, or administration. In the event it is determined that a qualified institution knowingly or through error certified an ineligible student to be eligible for a grant under this subpart, the amount of the grant paid to such institution pursuant to such certification shall be refunded by such institution to the commission. The commission may suspend a qualified institution from receiving payments under this subpart if it fails to refund any moneys as required by this subpart."
SECTION 5. Said subpart is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-364, relating to penalty for false statement or misrepresentation, as follows:
"20-3-364. Any person applying for a grant under this subpart or assisting a person applying for a grant under this subpart who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation, or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false, for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to wrongfully obtain a grant under this subpart shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 6. Said subpart is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-3-365. The commission shall collect and monitor enrollment and student record data for the needs based financial aid program established pursuant to this subpart. The commission shall annually measure and evaluate the program. The Office of Planning and Budget, the Department of Education, and qualified institutions shall cooperate with and provide data as necessary to the commission to facilitate the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 7. Said subpart is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-3-366. This subpart shall stand repealed by operation of law on June 30, 2025."
SECTION 8. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 171, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1461. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Jones of the 47th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Thomas of the 21st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to allow school systems to participate in the dispute resolution process; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; 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 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to provide definitions; to revise notice provisions; to revise provisions relating to deadlines; to provide additional grounds to object to an annexation; to revise qualifications for arbitration panel members; to provide for court reporters and hearing officers during arbitrations; to revise provisions relating to sharing the costs of arbitration; to provide for rule making; to authorize virtual and teleconference arbitration meetings; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; 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 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, is amended by revising Article 7, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
36-36-110. The procedures of this article shall apply to all annexations pursuant to this chapter but shall not apply to annexations by local Acts of the General Assembly.
36-36-110.1. As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Cost' or 'costs' means expenses incurred by a county, municipality, and property owner or owners whose property is at issue, including, but not limited to, per diems, venue rental, teleconference charges, the use of court reporters or hearing officers, and arbitrators' fees and expenses. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (3) 'Impacted school system' means a county or independent school system operating or providing services to the territory to be annexed or which would operate or provide services in a territory to be annexed. (4) 'Notice' or 'notify' means a letter that includes a description of the property to be annexed, a description of the proposed zoning classification and land use of the area to be annexed, and pursuant to Code Section 36-36-4, information on the time and place of the public hearing on zoning of the property to be annexed. (5) 'Verifiable delivery' means hand delivery, electronic mail, certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery, provided that the means of delivery allows for verification of the delivery of such notice.
36-36-111. Upon receipt Within 30 days of a municipal corporation's acceptance of a petition of annexation, a the municipal corporation shall notify the governing authority of the county and any impacted school system in which the territory to be annexed is located by certified mail or by statutory overnight verifiable delivery. Such notice shall include a copy of the annexation petition which shall include the proposed zoning and land use for such area. The municipal corporation shall take no final action on such annexation except as otherwise provided in this article.
36-36-112. If no objection is received as provided in Code Section 36-36-113, the annexation may proceed as otherwise provided by law; provided, however, that as a condition of the annexation, the municipal corporation shall not change the zoning or land use plan relating to the annexed property to a more intense density than that stated in the notice provided for in Code Section 36-36-111 for one year after the effective date of the annexation unless such change is made in the service delivery agreement or comprehensive plan and is adopted by the affected city and county and all required parties.
36-36-113. (a) The county governing authority may by majority vote, as defined by applicable general or local law, object to the annexation because of a material increase in burden upon the county directly related to any one or more of the following:
(1) The proposed change in zoning or land use; (2) Proposed increase in density; and (3) Infrastructure demands related to the proposed change in zoning or land use.

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(b) Delivery of services may not be a basis for a valid objection but may be used in support of a valid objection if directly related to one or more of the subjects enumerated in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The objection provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall document the nature of the objection specifically providing evidence of any financial impact forming the basis of the objection and shall be delivered to the municipal governing authority and the department by certified mail or statutory overnight verifiable delivery to be received not later than the end of the thirtieth forty-fifth calendar day following receipt of the notice provided for in Code Section 36-36-111. (d) In order for an objection pursuant to this Code section to be valid, the proposed change in zoning or land use annexation must:
(1) Result in: (A) A substantial change in the intensity of the allowable use of the property or a change to a significantly different allowable use; or (B) A use which significantly increases the net cost of infrastructure or significantly diminishes the value or useful life of a capital outlay project, as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-110, which is furnished by the county to the area to be annexed; and
(2) Authorize or result in a land use that differs Differ substantially from the existing uses suggested for the property by the county's comprehensive land use plan or permitted for the property pursuant to the county's zoning ordinance or its land use ordinances.
36-36-114. (a) Not later than the fifteenth calendar day following the date the municipal corporation department received the first objection provided for in Code Section 36-36-113, an arbitration panel shall be appointed as provided in this Code section. (b) The arbitration panel shall be composed of five members to be selected as provided in this subsection. The Department of Community Affairs department shall develop three pools of arbitrators, one pool which consists of persons who are currently or within the previous six years have been municipal elected officials, one pool which consists of persons who are currently or within the previous six years have been county elected officials, and one pool which consists of persons with a master's degree or higher in public administration or planning and who are currently employed by an institution of higher learning in this state, other than the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia. The pool shall be sufficiently large to ensure as nearly as practicable that no person shall be required to serve on more than two four panels in any one calendar year and serve on no more than one panel in any given county in any one calendar year. The department is authorized to coordinate with the Georgia Municipal Association, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the Council of Local Governments, and similar organizations in developing and maintaining such pools. (c) Upon receiving notice of a disputed annexation, the department shall choose at random four names from the pool of municipal officials, four names from the pool of

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county officials, and three names from the pool of academics; provided, however, that none of such selections shall include a person who is a resident of the county which has interposed the objection or any municipal corporation located wholly or partially in such county, and further provided that none of such selections shall include a person who has already served on four other arbitration panels in the then-current calendar year. The municipal corporation shall be permitted to strike or excuse two of the names chosen from the county officials pool; the county shall be permitted to strike or excuse two of the names chosen from the municipal officials pool; and the county and municipal corporation shall each be permitted to strike or excuse one of the names chosen from the academic pool. (d) Prior to being eligible to serve on any of the three pools, persons interested in serving on such panels shall receive joint training in alternative dispute resolution together with zoning and land use training, which may be designed and overseen by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia in conjunction with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association, provided such training is available. Provided that the General Assembly appropriates sufficient funds in an applicable fiscal year, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia shall provide at least one training program per year to train new potential panel members. (e) At the time any person is selected to serve on a panel for any particular annexation dispute, he or she shall sign the following oath: 'I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully perform my duties as an arbitrator in a fair and impartial manner without favor or affection to any party, and that I have not and will not have any ex parte communication regarding the facts and circumstances of the matters to be determined, other than communications with my fellow arbitrators, and will only consider, in making my determination, those matters which may lawfully come before me.' (f) The department shall develop and maintain a list of court reporters and hearing officers that may be employed by the department at the request of an arbitration panel to assist the panel in formulating the record before the panel. An arbitration panel may by majority vote of its members elect to employ court reporters and hearing officers from such list. Any costs or charges related to the employment of court reporters and hearing officers pursuant to this subsection shall be evenly divided between the city and the county. (g) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide for uniform procedures and operations of arbitration panels established pursuant to this article. Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' to the contrary, such proposed rules and regulations shall be submitted to the chairperson of the House Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations.
36-36-115. (a)(1)(A) The arbitration panel appointed pursuant to Code Section 36-36-114 shall meet as soon after appointment as practicable and shall receive evidence and

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argument from the municipal corporation, the county, and the applicant or property owner and shall by majority vote render a decision which shall be binding on all parties to the dispute as provided for in this article not later than the sixtieth day 60 days following such appointment, provided that the chairperson of the arbitration panel shall be authorized to extend such deadline one time for a period of up to ten business days. Notwithstanding anything in this subparagraph to the contrary, the municipal corporation and county may by mutual agreement, postpone the arbitration procession for a period of up to 180 days to negotiate a potential settlement, and such postponement shall stay the 60 day deadline provided herein. (B) Meetings of the panel may occur in person, virtually, or via teleconference. The meetings of the panel in which evidence is submitted or arguments of the parties are made, whether such meeting is in person, virtual, or via teleconference, shall be open to the public pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50. (C) The panel shall first determine the validity of the grounds for objection as specified in the objection. If an objection involves the financial impact on the county as a result of a change in zoning or land use or the provision of maintenance of infrastructure, the panel shall quantify such impact in terms of cost. As to any objection which the panel has determined to be valid, the panel, in its findings, may establish reasonable zoning, land use, or density conditions applicable to the annexation and propose any reasonable mitigating measures as to an objection pertaining to infrastructure demands. (2) In arriving at its determination, the panel shall consider: (A) The existing comprehensive land use plans of both the county and city; (B) The existing land use patterns in the area of the subject property; (C) The existing zoning patterns in the area of the subject property; (D) Each jurisdiction's provision of infrastructure to the area of the subject property and to the areas in the vicinity of the subject property; (E) Whether the county has approved similar changes in intensity or allowable uses on similar developments in other unincorporated areas of the county; (F) Whether the county has approved similar developments in other unincorporated areas of the county which have a similar impact on infrastructure as complained of by the county in its objection; and (G) Whether the infrastructure or capital outlay project which is claimed adversely impacted by the county in its objection was funded by a county-wide tax. (3) The county shall provide supporting evidence that its objection is consistent with its land use plan and the pattern of existing land uses and zonings in the area of the subject property, which may include, but not be limited to, adopted planning documents and capital or infrastructure plans. (4) The county shall bear at least 75 percent of the cost of the arbitration. The panel shall apportion the remaining 25 percent of the cost of the arbitration equitably shall be equally divided between the city and the county as the facts of the appeal warrant; provided, however, that if the panel determines that any party has advanced a position

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that is substantially frivolous not valid, the costs shall be borne by the party or parties that has have advanced such position. (5) The reasonable costs of participation in the arbitration process of the property owner or owners whose property is at issue shall be borne by the county and the city in the same proportion as costs are apportioned under paragraph (4) of this subsection. (6) The panel shall deliver its findings and recommendations to the parties and the department by certified mail or statutory overnight verifiable delivery. The department shall maintain a data base and record of arbitration panel results and at least annually publish a report on such decisions and make such report freely available on the department's website. (b) If the decision of the panel contains zoning, land use, or density conditions, the findings and recommendations of the panel shall be recorded in the deed records of the county with a caption describing the name of the current owner of the property, recording reference of the current owner's acquisition deed and a general description of the property, and plainly showing the expiration date of any restrictions or conditions. (c) The arbitration panel shall be dissolved on the tenth day after it renders its findings and recommendations but may be reconvened as provided in Code Section 36-36-116. (d) The Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, the members of the arbitration panel shall receive the same per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee panel as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees the General Assembly. (e) If the panel so agrees, any one or more additional annexation disputes which may arise between the parties prior to the panel's initial meeting may be consolidated for the purpose of judicial economy if there are similar issues of location or similar objections raised to such other annexations or the property to be annexed in such other annexations is within 2,500 feet of the subject property.
36-36-116. The municipal or county governing authority or an applicant for annexation may appeal the decision of the arbitration panel by filing an action in the superior court of the county within ten calendar days from receipt of the panel's findings and recommendations. The sole grounds for appeal shall be to correct errors of fact or of law, the bias or misconduct of an arbitrator, or the panel's abuse of discretion. The superior court shall schedule an expedited appeal and shall render a decision within 20 days from the date of filing. If the court finds that an error of fact or law has been made, that an arbitrator was biased or engaged in misconduct, or that the panel has abused its discretion, the court shall issue such orders governing the proposed annexation as the circumstances may require, including remand to the panel. Any unappealed order shall be binding upon the parties. The appeal shall be assigned to a judge who is not a judge in the circuit in which the county is located.

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36-36-117. If the annexation is completed after final resolution of any objection, whether by agreement of the parties, act of the panel, or court order as a result of an appeal, the municipal corporation shall not change the zoning, land use, or density of the annexed property for a period of one year two years unless such change is made in the service delivery agreement or comprehensive plan and adopted by the affected city and county and all required parties. Following the conclusion of the dispute resolution process outlined in this article, the municipal corporation and an applicant for annexation may either accept the recommendations of the arbitration panel and proceed with the remaining annexation process or abandon the annexation proceeding. A violation of the conditions set forth in this Code section may be enforced thereafter at law or in equity until such conditions have expired as provided in this Code section.
36-36-118. If at any time during the proceedings the municipal corporation or applicant abandons the proposed annexation, the county shall not change the zoning, land use, or density affecting the property for a period of one year unless such change is made in the service delivery agreement or comprehensive plan and adopted by the affected city and county and all required parties. A violation of the conditions set forth in this Code section may be enforced thereafter at law or in equity until such period has expired. After final resolution of any objection, whether by agreement of the parties, act of the panel, or any appeal from the panel's decision, the terms of such decision shall remain valid for the one-year two-year period and such annexation may proceed at any time during the one year two years without any further action or without any further right of objection by the county.
36-36-119. The county, the municipal governing authorities, and the property owner or owners shall negotiate in good faith throughout the annexation proceedings provided by this article and may at any time enter into a written agreement governing the annexation. Such agreement may provide for changing the zoning, land use, or density of the annexed property during a period of less than two years. If such agreement is reached after the arbitration panel has been appointed and before its dissolution, such agreement shall be adopted by the panel as its findings and recommendations. If such agreement is reached after an appeal is filed in the superior court and before the court issues an order, such agreement shall be made a part of the court's order. Any agreement reached as provided in this Code section shall be recorded as provided in Code Section 36-36-115. Copies of such agreement shall also be provided by the parties to the department in the same manner as the findings and recommendations of an arbitration panel."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-36-6, relating to notice by municipal governing authority to county governing authority of proposed annexation, as follows:
"36-36-6. Upon accepting an application for annexation pursuant to Code Section 36-36-21 or a petition for annexation pursuant to Code Section 36-36-32, or upon adopting a resolution calling for an annexation referendum pursuant to Code Section 36-36-57, the governing authority of the annexing municipality shall within five business 30 days give written notice of the proposed annexation to the governing authority of the county wherein the area proposed for annexation is located. Such notice shall include a map or other description of the site proposed to be annexed sufficient to identify the area. Where the proposed annexation is to be effected by a local Act of the General Assembly, a copy of the proposed legislation shall be provided by the governing authority of the municipality to the governing authority of the county in which the property proposed to be annexed is located following the receipt of such notice by the governing authority of the municipality under subsection (b) of Code Section 28-1-14."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1479. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Houston of the 170th, Burns of the 159th and Dickey of the 140th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to provide that the State Board of Registration for Foresters is an independent state agency attached to the State Forestry Commission for administrative purposes only; to require confirmation of the Senate for members of the State Board of Registration for Foresters appointed by the Governor; to authorize the board to issue cease and desist orders and issue additional

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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. Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, is amended by revising Code Section 126-42, relating to creation, appointment of members, certificate of appointment, oath, and term of office of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, as follows:
"12-6-42. (a) A State Board of Registration for Foresters is created whose duty it shall be to administer this part. (b) The board shall consist of five foresters who shall be selected and appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and who shall have the qualifications required by Code Section 12-6-43. (c) In addition to the five members provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the board shall consist of a sixth member who shall be appointed for terms of five years by the Governor from the public at large and who shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of professional forestry. The initial term of appointment for the additional member provided for by this subsection shall expire June 30, 1985; thereafter, the Governor shall appoint successors for terms of five years each. (d) Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of his or her appointment from the Governor and before beginning his or her term of office shall file with the Secretary of State director of the State Forestry Commission his or her written oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of his or her official duty. (e) The five members of the board shall be appointed for terms of five years. On the expiration of the term of any member of the board, the Governor shall in the manner provided in this Code section appoint for a term of five years a registered forester having the qualifications required by Code Section 12-6-43 to take the place of the member whose term on the board is expiring. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which that member is appointed or until a successor shall have been duly appointed and shall have qualified. (f) On and after January 1, 2023, the board shall be a separate and distinct budget unit as defined in Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act'; provided, however, that the board shall be an attached agency for administrative purposes only to the State Forestry Commission as provided in Code Section 50-4-3 and shall not be considered a division as that term is defined in Code Section 43-1-1. The board shall neither be under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State or the State Forestry Commission nor be under the direction of the director of the professional licensing boards division of the Secretary of State.

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(g) The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be vested in the board, and the board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority granted by or necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (h) The venue of any action involving members of the board shall be the county in which is found the primary office of the board."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 12-6-46, relating to meetings of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, as follows:
"12-6-46. The board shall hold meetings as necessary. The board shall elect or appoint annually a chairman and a vice-chairman chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The division director of the professional licensing boards division, as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 43, director of the State Forestry Commission, shall serve as secretary of the board in the same manner as provided by Code Sections 43-1-1 and 43-1-2 for administrative purposes only."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-6-60.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, after notice and hearing, the board may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any person from violating the provisions of this title by engaging in the practice of professional forestry without a license. (b) The violation of any cease and desist order issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to further proceedings before the board, and the board shall be authorized to impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each transaction constituting a violation thereof. Each day that a person practices in violation of this title shall constitute a separate violation. (c) Initial judicial review of the decision of the board entered pursuant to this Code section shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the board from seeking remedies otherwise available by statute without first seeking a cease and desist order in accordance with the provisions of 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, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 174, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1484. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Gravley of the 67th, Cooper of the 43rd, 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 a three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the

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diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) under the Medicaid program; to provide for agreements; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) under the state health benefit plan; to provide for agreements; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-18-22. (a) Subject to available funding, the department shall conduct a three-year pilot program beginning January 1, 2024, to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) under the state health benefit plan. Such diagnosis and treatment shall include, but shall not be limited to, the use of intravenous immune globulin therapy when such therapy is prescribed by a physician and is in keeping with the consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS or PANS as published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Participation in the pilot program shall be limited to no more than 100 individuals per year, to be selected in a manner determined by the department. (b) The department is authorized to enter into an agreement with a patient advocacy organization in order to create outreach materials for distribution to participating state health benefit plan general and subspecialist pediatric providers in this state informing such providers about the pilot and how to code claims for analysis by the department. Such agreement shall also provide funding for educational resources to be made available

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to such providers exemplifying how to recognize, diagnose, and treat PANDAS and PANS. (c) The department shall provide an initial report by December 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Such report shall include, at a minimum:
(1) The total number of participants in the pilot program; (2) The total number of claims; (3) The specific treatments covered in claims; (4) Total cost of claims; and (5) Number of providers. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed on December 31, 2027."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1528. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Barton of the 5th, Corbett of the 174th, Pirkle of the 155th, Cheokas of the 138th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; to provide for a definition; to provide that certain catalytic converters and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; 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 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters; to provide for a definition; to provide that certain catalytic converters and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, is amended in Code Section 10-1-350, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(16) 'Used, detached catalytic converter' means motor vehicle exhaust system parts that are used for controlling the exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and that contain a catalyst metal, but shall not include a catalytic converter that has been tested, certified, and labeled for reuse pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401, et seq."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 10-1-351, relating to verifiable documentation required, to read as follows:
"(d)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase or to solicit the sale or purchase of a used, detached catalytic converter, or any nonferrous metals of a catalytic converter, unless such person is a secondary metals recycler registered in accordance with Code Section 10-1-359.1 and compliant with all other requirements prescribed by this article. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, transport, or sell a used, detached catalytic converter, or any nonferrous metals of a catalytic converter, unless such person is authorized to buy, possess, transport, or sell catalytic converters pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section and is in possession of the licenses, registrations, or other documentation required by that subsection. (3) Each used, detached catalytic converter obtained in violation of this subsection shall constitute a separate offense."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 10-1-355, relating to conditions and limitations on payments for regulated metal property and exception for transaction between business entities, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any transaction between business entities other than those involving transactions for catalytic converters or used, detached catalytic converters."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 10-1-358, relating to purchases of regulated metal property exempted from application of article, as follows:
"10-1-358. This article shall not apply to purchases of regulated metal property, other than catalytic converters, from:
(1) Organizations, corporations, or associations registered with the state as charitable, philanthropic, religious, fraternal, civic, patriotic, social, or school-sponsored organizations or associations or from any nonprofit corporations or associations;

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(2) A law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity; (3) A trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, or receiver who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler; (4) Any public official acting under judicial process or authority who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler; (5) A sale on the execution, or by virtue, of any process issued by a court if proof thereof has been presented to the secondary metals recycler; or (6) A manufacturing, industrial, or other commercial vendor that generates or and sells regulated metal property in the ordinary course of its business, provided that such vendor is not a secondary metals recycler."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 10-1-359.2, relating to penalties for violations, as follows:
"10-1-359.2. (a) Except as provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 10-1-359.1, any person who buys or sells regulated metal property in violation of any provision of this article:
(1) For a first offense, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; (2) For a second offense, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; and (3) For a third or subsequent offense, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. (b) Each used, detached catalytic converter obtained in violation of subsection (d) of Code Section 10-1-351 shall constitute a separate offense under this Code section. (c) Any person who buys or sells regulated metal property in violation of any provision of this article shall be liable in a civil action to any person who was the victim of a crime involving such regulated metal property for the full value of the regulated metal property, any repairs and related expenses incurred as a result of such crime, litigation expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 10-1-359.3, relating to forfeiture and items declared contraband, as follows:
"10-1-359.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Crime' means: (A) Theft by taking in violation of Code Section 16-8-2, theft by conversion in violation of Code Section 16-8-4, or theft by receiving stolen property in violation of Code Section 16-8-7 if the subject of the theft was regulated metal property; (B) Criminal damage to property in the first degree in violation of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-7-22; or (C) A criminal violation of this article.

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(2) 'Proceeds' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-13-49 9-162. (3) 'Property' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-13-49 9-162. (b) Except as otherwise provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, the The following are declared to be contraband, and no person shall have a property right in them: (1) Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a crime and any proceeds derived or realized therefrom; and (2) Any weapon possessed, used, or available for use in any manner to facilitate a crime. (c) Any used, detached catalytic converter obtained by a person convicted of violating subsection (d) of Code Section 10-1-351 and any vehicle used in the transportation of such used, detached catalytic converter shall be declared contraband. Such property shall be subject to forfeiture in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9; provided, however, that such civil forfeiture proceedings for any vehicle seized pursuant to this subsection, including the reporting requirements set forth in Code Section 9-16-7, shall be stayed during the pendency of criminal proceedings unless otherwise agreed to by the owner or interest holder of such vehicle. (c)(d) Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Code Section 16-13-49 Chapter 16 of Title 9."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall apply to all transactions occurring on and after such date.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L
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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor
Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal Y 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 134, nays 37.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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.
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 553. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Brass of the 28th, Jones of the 25th, Au of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to authorize any person 15 years of age or older to operate a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 vessel on any of the waters of this state if such person meets certain conditions pertaining to licensure, education, and accompaniment by an adult; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 566. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th 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 clarify that, under the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 605. By Senator Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributions and payments in lieu of contributions relative to employment security, so as to provide for certain nonprofit organizations to have the option of making installment payments to finance unemployment benefits paid to its employees for certain time periods during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for automatic repeal;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 463. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1003. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Franklin Porter; and for other purposes.
HR 1004. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Allen McPhaul; and for other purposes.
HR 1005. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Ralston of the 7th, Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 134th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward Harold Stone; and for other purposes.
HR 1006. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Pruitt of the 149th, Knight of the 130th, LaHood of the 175th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.
HR 1007. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2021-2022 Social Circle Boys' Varsity Basketball team on an outstanding season and outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.
HR 1008. By Representatives Kausche of the 50th, Evans of the 57th, Park of the 101st, Smith of the 70th and Wiedower of the 119th:

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A RESOLUTION reaffirming friendship and cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1009. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Thomas of the 39th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Seabaugh of the 34th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION Commending Morgan Kennedy, Miss Cobb County's Outstanding Teen 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 1010. By Representative Seabaugh of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Eta Sigma Chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity; and for other purposes.
HR 1011. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eden Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1012. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Efstration of the 104th, Burns of the 159th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating March 25, 2022, as the 201st anniversary of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1013. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Efstration of the 104th, Burns of the 159th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1014. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Schofield of the 60th, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Panton; and for other purposes.
HR 1015. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Carter of the 92nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2022, as African Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.

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HR 1016. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, LaHood of the 175th, Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Willie Houseal; and for other purposes.
HR 1017. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Jackson of the 64th, Boddie of the 62nd and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dominique Woodard, Banneker High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1018. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Evans of the 83rd, Buckner of the 137th, Scott of the 76th and Davis of the 87th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22 as World Water Day and commending Ryan Beltrn; and for other purposes.
HR 1019. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Cannon of the 58th, Bennett of the 94th, Robichaux of the 48th, Mitchell of the 106th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 24, 2022, as HPV Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia and to call attention to the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer; to spread awareness of the protection offered to prevent most HPV-related cancers; and for other purposes.
HR 1020. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 168th and Mallow of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the 62nd anniversary of the mass sit-in organized by the Atlanta Student Movement on March 15, 1960; and for other purposes.
HR 1021. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and Miller County Liberal on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and commending its current owner, George Terry Toole; and for other purposes.
HR 1022. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Billy W. Roland; and for other purposes.

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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 1041. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital 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 Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section exceed $60 $75 million per taxable year."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R E Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1291. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Williams of the 148th, Wiedower of the 119th, Williamson of the 115th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise the spending threshold and extend the sunset date for a sales tax

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exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise the terms and extend the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; 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. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, is amended in paragraph (68) by revising subparagraph (G) as follows:
"(G) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved by operation of law at the last moment of June 30 December 31, 2023."
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by revising paragraph (68) as follows:
"(68)(A)(i) The sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into a facility or facilities in this state to any high-technology company classified under the 2017 North American Industrial Classification System code 334413, 334614, 511210, 517311, 517312, 517410, 517911, 517919, 518210, 522320, 541330, 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 541713, 541715, or 541720, provided that the exemption allowed under this paragraph shall be limited to those purchases or leases made by such a high-technology company for calendar years during which the hightechnology company made taxable purchases or leases of at least $15 million worth of such computer equipment where such sale of computer equipment for any calendar year exceeds $15 million or, in the event of a lease of such computer equipment, the fair market value of such leased computer equipment for any calendar year exceeds $15 million. (ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (i) of this subparagraph to the contrary, on and after January 1, 2024, the exemption allowed under this paragraph shall be limited such that each person claiming the exemption allowed by this paragraph shall be subject to paying 10 percent of all taxes imposed by this chapter

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on the first $15 million of its eligible purchases or leases for which an exemption is claimed under this paragraph. (B) Any person making a sale or lease of computer equipment to a high-technology company as specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall collect the tax imposed on the sale by this article unless the purchaser furnishes such seller with a certificate issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the computer equipment without paying the tax. As a condition precedent to the issuance of the certificate, the commissioner, at such commissioner's discretion, may require a good and valid bond with a surety company authorized to do business in this state as surety or may require legal securities, in an amount fixed by the commissioner, conditioned upon payment by the purchaser of all taxes due under this article in the event it should be determined that the sale fails to meet the requirements of this subparagraph.
(C)(i) As used in this paragraph, the term 'computer equipment' means any individual computer or organized assembly of hardware or software, such as a server farm, mainframe or midrange computer, mainframe driven high-speed print and mailing devices, and workstations connected to those devices via high bandwidth connectivity such as a local area network, wide area network, or any other data transport technology which performs one of the following functions: storage or management of production data, hosting of production applications, hosting of application systems development activities, or hosting of applications systems testing. (ii) The Such term shall not include:
(I) Telephone central office equipment or other voice data transport technology, including any wireline or wireless telecommunication system; or (II) Equipment with imbedded computer hardware or software which is primarily used for training, product testing, or in a manufacturing process; (III) Computers or devices issued to employees, which shall include, but not be limited to, smartphones, tablets, wearables, personal computers, and laptops; or (IV) Prewritten computer software. (D) Any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other similar entity which qualifies for the exemption and is affiliated in any manner with a nonqualified corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other similar entity must conduct at least a majority of its business with entities with which it has no affiliation. (E) Each high-technology company that has been issued a certificate of exemption pursuant to this paragraph shall report annually to the commissioner An exemption allowed under this paragraph shall be obtained by filing for a refund with the department together with necessary information for the refund and a list of the facilities for which all computer equipment exempted by this paragraph during the preceding calendar year was incorporated, as well as the amount of taxes exempted under this paragraph during the preceding calendar year. The claim for a refund and

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the Such report shall be filed within 90 days after the end of the calendar year for which the high-technology company utilized a certificate of exemption pursuant to this paragraph and shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of Code Section 48-2-15. The commissioner shall not issue a certificate of exemption under this paragraph for the calendar year next succeeding the reporting date to any hightechnology company that has failed to comply with the reporting required by this subparagraph. Refunds made pursuant to this paragraph shall not include interest and the commissioner shall deduct the 10 percent of taxes paid if required under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph prior to issuing the refund. (F) The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this paragraph. (G) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved by operation of law at the last moment of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2028."

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, 2024, and shall be applicable to transactions occurring 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.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B N Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 17.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 686. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Corbett of the 174th and Hatchett of the 150th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a reduction in the rate of the ad valorem tax assessment of timber at sale or harvest; to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such reduced rate of taxation; 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 for a reduction in the rate of the ad valorem tax assessment of timber at sale or harvest; to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such reduced rate of taxation; 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 VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (e)(2) as follows:
"(2)(A) Until January 1, 2023, that That standing timber shall be assessed only once, and such assessment shall be made following its harvest or sale and on the basis of its fair market value at the time of harvest or sale. Said assessment shall be two and onehalf times the assessed percentage of value fixed by law for other real property taxed under the uniformity provisions of subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph but in no event greater than its fair market value; and for a method of temporary supplementation of the property tax digest of any county if the implementation of this method of taxing timber reduces the tax digest by more than 20 percent, such supplemental assessed value to be assigned to the properties otherwise benefiting from such method of taxing timber; (B) On and after January 1, 2023, that standing timber shall be assessed only once, and such assessment shall be made following its harvest or sale and on the basis of its fair market value at the time of harvest or sale. Said assessment shall be at the same percentage of value fixed by law for other real property taxed under the uniformity provisions of subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph; and (C) On and after January 1, 2024, the General Assembly shall annually appropriate to each county, municipality, or school district that experienced an ad valorem revenue reduction during the preceding tax year, owing to the change from the manner of assessment of timber as provided in subparagraph (e)(2)(A) of this Paragraph to the manner of assessment of timber as provided in subparagraph (e)(2)(B) of this Paragraph, an amount equal to 50 percent of such revenue reduction for the first 3 percent of such taxing jurisdiction's total timber harvest ad valorem tax revenue for the tax year and an amount equal to 100 percent of such revenue reduction that exceeds 3 percent of such taxing jurisdiction's total timber harvest ad valorem tax revenue for the tax year. The General Assembly shall be authorized to enact general laws to administer the provisions of this subparagraph (C)."

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 provide for a reduction in the rate of the ad valorem tax assessment of timber at sale or harvest and to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such reduction?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes."

All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If

such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall

become a part of the Constitution of this state.

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Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Wade of the 9th were excused from voting on HR 686.

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 Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R
Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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HB 733. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gambill of the 15th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to revise the definition of a guaranteed asset protection waiver; 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:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to include in the definition of property insurance agreements that provide a reduction of the amount due on a consumer's finance agreement in the event of a total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of the motor vehicle; to revise the definition of a guaranteed asset protection waiver; 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 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 33-7-6, relating to property insurance, contract requirements, rules and regulations, and exemptions, as follows:
"(b) Property insurance also includes: (1) Any contract, agreement, or instrument whereby a person assumes the risk of and the expense or portion thereof for: (A) The mechanical breakdown or mechanical failure of a motor vehicle; or (B) The repair of certain reasonable motor vehicle wear and tear sustained in ordinary use, such as: (i) The removal of dents, dings, or creases in a motor vehicle without affecting the existing paint finish using paintless dent repair techniques; (ii) The removal of small windshield chips and cracks without replacement of the entire windshield; (iii) The repair of rips, burns, tears, holes, and punctures to interior fabric or carpet; (iv) Cosmetic repair of minor scuffs, scratches, scrapes, or rash on exterior plastic surfaces, including, but not limited to, bumpers; (v) The repair or replacement of wheels on a motor vehicle damaged as a result of coming into contact with road hazards which may include, but are not limited to, potholes, rocks, wood debris, metal parts, plastic, curbs, or composite scraps;

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(vi) Exterior reconditioning of foggy or yellowed headlights to restore clarity and luster,; (vii) The repair or replacement of a motor vehicle key or key fob in the event that the key or key fob becomes inoperable or is lost or stolen; or (viii) The repair, replacement, or maintenance of a motor vehicle, or indemnification for the repair, replacement, or maintenance for excess wear to the motor vehicle, resulting in lease-end excess wear and use charges assessed by a lessor pursuant to a motor vehicle lease agreement, provided that the value of any benefits under such contract, agreement, or instrument shall not exceed the purchase price of the vehicle; provided, further, that a person offering a cancellation or waiver of excess wear and use charges in connection with a lease as described in paragraph (6) of Code Section 33-63-3 is not subject to this Code section,; or (ix) The reduction of some or all of the amounts due on a consumer's finance agreement in the event of a total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of the motor vehicle; and shall include those agreements commonly known as vehicle service agreements or extended warranty agreements, if made by a person other than the motor vehicle manufacturer or a subsidiary or affiliate of the motor vehicle manufacturer in exchange for a separately stated charge or the cost of the contract or contracts is included on a nonidentifiable basis in the cost of a motor vehicle sold in conjunction therewith, except that this paragraph shall not apply to an agreement underwritten by an insurer licensed to transact insurance in this state, either directly or through a reinsurance contract or, without regard to the requirement that the insurance cannot be obtained from an insurer authorized to do business in this state as required by Code Section 33-5-21, to an agreement underwritten by a surplus lines insurer which has not been rejected by the Commissioner for such purpose; (2) Any contract, agreement, or instrument whereby a person assumes the risk of and the expense or portion of such expense for the structural or mechanical breakdown, loss of, or damage to a one-family or two-family residential building structure or any part thereof from any cause, including loss of or damage to or loss of use of the building structure or major components thereof which are attached to and become a part of said structure, if made by a person other than the constructing contractor or manufacturer of the building structure or part thereof in exchange for a separately stated charge or the cost of the contract or contracts is included on a nonidentifiable basis in the cost of such building structure sold in conjunction therewith, except that this paragraph shall not apply to an agreement underwritten by an insurer licensed to transact insurance in this state, either directly or through a reinsurance contract or underwritten by a surplus line insurer approved by the Commissioner nor shall this provision apply to an agreement: (A) the performance of which is guaranteed by a surety bond executed by an authorized corporate surety insurer in favor of and approved by the Commissioner in an amount of not less than $1.5 million; provided, further, that a surety bond of an additional $100,000.00 shall be required for every additional $500,000.00 in written premium above $2 million in written premium. Any company relying upon one or more bonds

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pursuant to this subsection shall keep such bonds or equivalent coverage in place until the expiration of the contract, agreement, or instrument contemplated in this paragraph; or (B) notwithstanding with a duration of 13 months or less covering damage to or loss of use of the major appliances located in an existing or resold home where the performance of any covered repair is guaranteed by a surety bond executed by a corporate surety insurer authorized to offer surety insurance in this state in favor of the Commissioner and in an amount which in the discretion of the Commissioner will provide adequate protection to all the residents of this state who are covered by such agreements, provided that such amount shall not be less than $100,000.00; or (3) Any contract, agreement, or instrument, other than an agreement, contract, or instrument covered by paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, whereby a person assumes the risk of and the expense or portion thereof for the cost of repair or replacement of a product if such contract, agreement, or instrument is made by a person other than the manufacturer or a subsidiary or affiliate of the motor vehicle manufacturer in exchange for a separately stated charge or the cost of the contract or contracts is included on a nonidentifiable basis in the cost of the product sold in conjunction therewith, except that this paragraph shall not apply to:
(A) An agreement underwritten by an insurer licensed to transact insurance in this state, either directly or through a reinsurance contract; (B) Any contract, agreement, or instrument relating to similar services furnished by any air carrier that provides interstate air transportation; (C) Any tire replacement contract, agreement, or instrument; (D) A contract, agreement, or instrument whereby a retailer in the business of selling consumer products or a wholly owned subsidiary of such retailer assumes the risk of and the expense or portion thereof for the cost of repair or replacement of consumer products where such contract, agreement, or instrument is guaranteed by a surety bond executed by a corporate surety insurer authorized to offer surety insurance in this state in favor of and approved by the Commissioner in an amount of not less than $100,000.00; or (E) Any contract, agreement, or instrument whereby any person assumes the risk of and the expense or portion of such expense for the breakdown, service, repair, or replacement due to normal wear and tear or structural or inherent defect to the major appliances, utility systems, and roofing system of any one-family or two-family residential building structure in exchange for a separately stated consideration and does not otherwise provide direct or consequential coverage under a property contract defined in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection or the introductory language of this paragraph and such contract, agreement, or instrument is guaranteed by a surety bond executed by a corporate surety insurer authorized to offer surety insurance in this state in favor of and approved by the Commissioner in an amount of not less than $100,000.00."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 33-63-3, relating to definitions regarding guaranteed asset protection waivers, as follows:
"(6) 'Guaranteed asset protection waiver' means a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for, with or without a separate charge, to cancel or waive all or part of amounts due on a borrower's finance agreement in the event of a total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of the motor vehicle, which agreement must be part of, or a separate addendum to, the finance agreement or a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for, with or without a separate charge, to cancel or waive all or part of the excess wear and use charges owed by the borrower to the creditor under the lease contract when the borrower returns a leased vehicle to the creditor at termination of the lease, which agreement must be part of, or a separate addendum to, the lease contract. Such waiver may also provide, with or without a separate charge, a benefit that waives an amount, or provides a borrower with a credit, toward the purchase of a replacement vehicle."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall apply to all applicable policies and contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state 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.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 202. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Petrea of the 166th, Lumsden of the 12th and Gravley of the 67th:

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 remove the sunset provision relative to such law; 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 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 amend "Joshua's Law" to establish the Driver's Education Trust Fund for the purpose of providing driver education and training; to increase the additional penalty amount upon traffic law and ordinance violations; to provide for eligibility criteria; to remove a sunset provision; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide

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for related matters; to provide 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. Article 10 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Driver's Education Commission, is amended by revising Code Section 15-21-178, relating to commission disbursement of funds for driver education and training, as follows:
"15-21-178. The commission may authorize the disbursement of available funds from moneys appropriated to the commission by the General Assembly for purposes of providing driver education and training to a person, entity, or program eligible pursuant to criteria to be set by the commission; provided that such criteria shall include eligibility of a person 21 years of age or younger who has left foster care or protective custody of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services by reason of having attained the age of 18 years. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Department of Driver Services under Chapter 13 of Title 43, 'The Driver Training School and Commercial Driver Training School License Act.'"
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-179, relating to additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinances, as follows:
"15-21-179. (a) In every case in which any court in this state shall impose a fine or bond payment, which shall be construed to include costs, for any violation of the traffic laws of this state or for violations of ordinances of political subdivisions which have adopted by reference the traffic laws of this state, there shall be imposed as an additional penalty a sum equal to 1.5 3 percent of the original fine. (b) Such sums shall be in addition to any amount required to be paid into any pension, annuity, or retirement fund under Title 47 or any other law and in addition to any other amounts provided for in this article. (c) This Code section shall be repealed in its entirety on June 30, 2022, unless extended by an Act of the General Assembly."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-180, relating to disposition of funds from additional penalties, as follows:
"15-21-180. (a) The state treasurer shall establish a separate trust fund in the state treasury that shall be known as the Driver's Education Trust Fund. The director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety shall serve as trustee of the Driver's Education Trust Fund. The sums

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provided for in Code Section 15-21-179 shall be assessed and collected by the clerk or other court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys from fines and shall be paid over by the last day of the following month to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for remittance to the Office of the State Treasurer to be deposited into the general fund of the state treasury Driver's Education Trust Fund. (b) The state treasurer shall invest the money held in the Driver's Education Trust Fund in the same manner in which state funds are invested as authorized by the State Depository Board pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50. Interest earned by the money held in the trust fund shall be accounted for separately and shall be credited to the trust fund to be disbursed as other moneys in the trust fund. (c) Under the authority granted and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia, for the period beginning on July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2032, all of the moneys collected pursuant to Code Section 15-21-179 shall be annually appropriated to the Driver's Education Trust Fund established by subsection (a) of this Code section and such funds shall not lapse as would otherwise be required by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(c) of the Constitution of Georgia. Each annual appropriation shall be made through the General Appropriations Act and shall include all of the moneys collected from such source during the most recently completed fiscal year. (d) All of the moneys appropriated to the Driver's Education Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section shall be dedicated for use only for the purposes set forth in this article. (e) Any person whose duty it is to collect and remit the sums provided for in this article who refuses to so remit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (f) This Code section shall stand repealed and reserved on July 1, 2032."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-21-181, relating to report of funds received from additional penalties, annual reporting requirement, and funds made available to Driver's Education Commission, as follows:
"15-21-181. (a) As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the Office of the State Treasurer shall report the amount of funds received pursuant to Code Section 15-21-179 to the Office of Planning and Budget and the commission. It is the intent of the General Assembly that, subject to appropriation, an amount equal to such proceeds received from such fines in any fiscal year shall be made available during the following fiscal year to the commission for the purposes set forth in Code Section 15-21-178. The director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety shall prepare an accounting of the funds expended pursuant to this article during the most recently completed fiscal year to be provided to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by January 1 of each year. (b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the commission shall provide a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,

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as well as the committee chairpersons for the standing committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives that are assigned issues related to motor vehicles. The report shall include the amount of funds collected from the additional penalty imposed under this article for the previous three fiscal years, the amount of such funds appropriated to the commission for each such corresponding year, and the manner and purposes for which such funds have been expended."

SECTION 5. In accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite twothirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and the amount of the funds dedicated by this Act would not cause the aggregate amount of funds dedicated pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia to exceed 1 percent of the previous fiscal year's state revenues subject to appropriations.

SECTION 6. Except as provided for in Section 5 of this Act, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Prince of the 127th were excused from voting on HB 202.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R
Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 27.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 842. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Williams of the 168th, Nix of the 69th, Mitchell of the 88th, Clark of the 147th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives; to establish a standard salary for state Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of the median household income in Georgia; to authorize salary supplements to be paid to state Senators and Representatives elected to serve as officers in the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; 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 withdrawn:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives; to establish a standard salary for state Senators and Representatives equal to two-thirds of the median household income in Georgia; to provide for determinations of such amount; to authorize

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salary supplements to be paid to state Senators and Representatives elected to serve as officers in the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; 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, Paragraph VI of the Constitution, relating to salaries, is amended as follows:
"Paragraph VI. Salaries. (a) Until June 30, 2023, the The members of the General Assembly shall receive such salary as shall be provided for by law, provided that no increase in salary shall become effective prior to the end of the term during which such change is made. On and after July 1, 2023, the General Assembly shall not increase the salary of any state Senator or Representative unless expressly authorized by subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph. (b)(1) On and after July 1, 2023, each sitting state Senator and Representative shall receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds of the median household income in Georgia as determined by the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor or its successor agency using the most recently available data. With the exception of any salary change that occurs on July 1, 2023, the amount of such salary shall only change upon the beginning of each new term for sitting members of the General Assembly, whereupon it shall be changed to reflect a revised determination made based upon the most recently available data. (2) The salary provided for in this subparagraph shall be paid in equal monthly amounts. (3) The General Assembly may provide by law for sitting state Senators and Representatives who serve as elected officers of either house to receive salary supplements for the duration of their service as elected officers. Such salary supplements may vary in amount based on the duties required of the elective office.
(c) The provisions of this Paragraph shall not restrict the ability of the General Assembly to provide by law for allowances, the reimbursement of expenses, or forms of compensation other than salary for state Senators and Representatives."

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 to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives and establish a standard salary for such individuals equal to two-thirds of the median household income in Georgia?"

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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 substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives; to establish a standard salary for state Senators and Representatives equal to 60 percent of the median household income in Georgia; to provide for determinations of such amount; to authorize salary supplements to be paid to state Senators and Representatives elected to serve as officers in the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; 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, Paragraph VI of the Constitution, relating to salaries, is amended as follows:
"Paragraph VI. Salaries. (a) Until June 30, 2023, the The members of the General Assembly shall receive such salary as shall be provided for by law, provided that no increase in salary shall become effective prior to the end of the term during which such change is made. On and after July 1, 2023, the General Assembly shall not increase the salary of any state Senator or Representative unless expressly authorized by subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph. (b)(1) On and after July 1, 2023, each sitting state Senator and Representative shall receive an annual salary equal to 60 percent of the median household income in Georgia as determined by the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor or its successor agency using the most recently available data. With the exception of any salary change that occurs on July 1, 2023, the amount of such salary shall only change upon the beginning of each new term for sitting members of the General Assembly, whereupon it shall be changed to reflect a revised determination made based upon the most recently available data. (2) The salary provided for in this subparagraph shall be paid in equal monthly amounts. (3) The General Assembly may provide by law for sitting state Senators and Representatives who serve as elected officers of either house to receive salary supplements for the duration of their service as elected officers. Such salary supplements may vary in amount based on the duties required of the elective office.

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(c) The provisions of this Paragraph shall not restrict the ability of the General Assembly to provide by law for allowances, the reimbursement of expenses, or forms of compensation other than salary for state Senators and Representatives."

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 to restrict the ability of the General Assembly to increase the salary of state Senators and Representatives and establish a standard salary for such individuals equal to 60 percent of the median household income in Georgia?"

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd N Cameron N Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier N Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson N Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins N Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

N Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 136, nays 33.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

House of Representatives Marie Robinson-Metze Coverdell Legislative Office Building,
Suite 511-G Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 15, 2022

Clerk's Office Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334

Clerk of the House:

On March 15, 2022, Legislative Day 28, I missed a vote on HR 842. I wish for my vote to be recorded as Yes.

Sincerely,

/s/ Marie R. Metze Representative Marie Metze District 55

HR 820. By Representative England of the 116th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James J. Boss and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Mr. James J. Boss 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, Mr. Boss settled in Barrow County in 1866 and cultivated over 600 acres of farmland; and
WHEREAS, he was considered the largest farmer in the area during this time, and many of his descendants still live in the area today; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boss diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Boss was an active member of Bethabra Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART II WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, parents of Gold Star recipients have suffered the loss of a child who gave the ultimate sacrifice to this nation and their fellow man; and

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WHEREAS, while there is a Gold Star Mothers national organization which has recognized the loss suffered by mothers of Gold Star recipients since World War I, there is no national organization honoring the same loss suffered by the fathers of Gold Star recipients; and
WHEREAS, it is important for fathers to be publicly acknowledged for the loss they have suffered and allow them to grieve and connect with other fathers who have also lost their children; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be honored appropriately.
PART III WHEREAS, the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club was organized in 1979 to bring together teachers of J. W. Arnold Elementary School and W. A. Fountain High School, both of which served African American students in Clayton County, Georgia, prior to integration in 1969; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Elementary School housed grades K through five and opened in 1963 with Mrs. Roberta T. Smith as the principal, whereas Fountain High School housed grades one through 12 and opened in 1951 with Mr. M.D. Roberts as the principal; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club is "to maintain contact among former educators from Fountain and Arnold Schools and interested persons in preserving the history of education in Clayton County; to promote personal and professional growth; to provide opportunities for service and assistance to youth through mentoring, role modeling, scholarship, and other acts of kindness"; and
WHEREAS, the 15 charter members of the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club were: Daisy Arnold, Zollie Curry, Helen Davenport, Esther Earl, Hattie Emerson, Alfretta Allen, Christine Harris, Charlotte McCoy, Verna Miller, Endy Moreland, Hazel Owens, Laura Patton, Susie Perkins, M.D. Roberts, and Virginia Roberts; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club strive to promote professionalism and civic pride, provide support to members, engage in local and state government regarding education policies, and evaluate major issues in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable organization be honored appropriately.
PART IV WHEREAS, Reverend Joseph Jones, Sr., was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 6, 1926, the third of the nine children of Ernest and Carrie Jones; and

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WHEREAS, educated in the Atlanta Public School System, Reverend Jones served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged as Seaman First Class, V-6, on November 28, 1945; and
WHEREAS, in 1945, he was united in marriage to Darnella Shell and to their loving union were born seven children; and
WHEREAS, he was licensed as a minister of the Gospel while a member of Norwood Tabernacle Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he worked at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for over 35 years and served as a business representative for Machinist Local #709; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Jones was active in his community as the PTA president of Clara Maxwell Pitts Elementary School and was a member of Ashlar Smooth Masons #574; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their memory.
PART V 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. Roger William Cavender served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavender valiantly and courageously stormed the beaches of Normandy and fought in the Battle of the Bulge; and
WHEREAS, he 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, his service was recognized with numerous medals, including the Bronze Star, and after being wounded by shrapnel, Mr. Cavender declined the Purple Heart because he was afraid his family would worry about his injuries; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavender was a dedicated husband and father and was chairman of the building committee for Fairview Baptist Church when the church was being rebuilt; and
WHEREAS, his selfless service to this nation and unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States will long be remembered and appreciated; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Cavender 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 VI 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, SPC Etienne J. Murphy served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and was a member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment as an anti-tank gunner; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of South Gwinnett High School where he excelled in the JROTC program, SPC Murphy demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he was serving in Syria when his life was tragically cut short during a vehicle rollover while conducting combat operations; and
WHEREAS, SPC Murphy was awarded the Parachutist Badge, United States Army Expert Rifle Marksmanship Qualification Badge-Carbine, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with campaign star, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Army Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, SPC Murphy 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 VII WHEREAS, Judge Larry Salmon was born on March 29, 1938, in Rome, Georgia, graduated from Armuchee High School, and spent his life serving and loving his community; and
WHEREAS, Judge Salmon earned his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; and

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WHEREAS, he worked with the Parker, Clary & Kent Law Firm before he served as assistant solicitor and assistant district attorney; and
WHEREAS, Judge Salmon served as the Floyd County District Attorney from the early 1970s until 1984 and took the bench as a superior court judge in 1989; and
WHEREAS, he served as served as superior court judge for almost 20 years until his retirement and, upon his retirement, went on to serve as a senior superior court judge for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, during his career on the bench, Judge Salmon 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 Salmon was well known throughout the Armuchee community for his knowledge of local history and was well respected by the entire community; 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 VIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of City of Holly Springs Police Officer Joseph W. Burson on June 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Officer Burson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 21, 1996, and was united in love and marriage to his wife, MaryKate Burson; and
WHEREAS, he was the beloved son of John and Frances Burson and brother to John Thomas Burson; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Kell High School, Officer Burson began his career in law enforcement on November 18, 2019, as a cadet with the Holly Springs Police Department; and
WHEREAS, he was sworn in as police officer with the Holly Springs Police Department on March 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, the quick thinking and good judgment of Officer Burson was instrumental in bringing multiple offenders to justice and keeping harm from others; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Burson's life was tragically cut short when he was killed during a routine traffic stop; and
WHEREAS, Officer Burson 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, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; 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 IX 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, Sergeant James Terry Savage served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously defending democracy during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Savage moved to Social Circle, Georgia, in 1965 and graduated from Social Circle High School in 1968; and
WHEREAS, he was an Airborne Sensor Specialist flying aerial reconnaissance missions in central south Vietnam when his life was tragically cut short in an aircraft accident; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Savage 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 a bridge in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, Mr. Rex J. Yerkes was recognized for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Pike County, Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Yerkes was devoted preserving the environment and passionate about conservation efforts on behalf of Pike County residents, working tirelessly to establish nature paths next to Pike County High School; and
WHEREAS, he was a founding member of the Chestnut Oaks Agriculture Center and the Stewardship of Conservation and the Environment and a member of the Towaliga Water and Soil Organization; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were instrumental to numerous other organizations, including the Lions Club and Cattlemen Association, and in his role as a volunteer firefighter for the Meansville community; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Yerkes was a member of Fincher United Methodist Church and Ebenezer United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, his vision and unyielding commitment to others and Pike County as a member of the appeals board for Pike County Building and Zoning set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Officer Bobbie Sue Hoenie on March 20, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoenie was ending her night shift at the Dawson County Jail and was en route to her part-time job in Hall County as a 911 dispatcher when she came upon a motor vehicle accident caused by fallen trees after an early morning tornado struck the area; and
WHEREAS, after assisting a motorist stuck in a ditch, Officer Hoenie was attempting to clear the roads of downed trees to prevent further accidents when she was struck and killed by a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoenie was the embodiment of courage, compassion, and strength; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in her memory.

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PART XII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sheriff Horace Irving Snider on August 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Snider was born on December 21, 1939, in Schley County, Georgia, a beloved son of Horace and Myrtle Ward Snider; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans as a military policeman; and
WHEREAS, a distinguished law enforcement professional with many years of experience, Sheriff Snider served with grace and dignity for 27 and a half years as sheriff of Marion County, Georgia, the longest tenure of any sheriff in the county's history; and
WHEREAS, during his time as sheriff, he officiated youth programs such as the DARE education program, which taught students the skills necessary to help them avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence; participated in fishing rodeos and youth sports; and served on several committees at the Georgia Sheriffs Association; 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 XIII 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, SPC Adam L. Harrell served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division; and
WHEREAS, SPC Harrell 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 during Operation Inherent Resolve; and
WHEREAS, his skill was recognized with an expert marksmanship badge, and he earned a reputation from his commanders and peers as a soldier who was willing to mentor and support others; and
WHEREAS, SPC Harrell 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.

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PART XIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Mr. Bobby Lee Cook on February 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was highly regarded by the citizens of this state and by members of the legal community across the country as a person of unquestioned integrity with an unparalleled commitment to defending the rights of the accused; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was born in Chattoogaville, Georgia, on February 12, 1927, where he was raised in a small rural home without running water and learned the value of personal discipline and duty through his work at his family's local grocery store; and
WHEREAS, he enrolled in Gordon Academy, a military school, as a teenager and lied about his age in order to enlist in the United States Navy to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty during World War II, where he also honed his fighting skills as a boxer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook began his legal career with his own practice in 1949 in Summerville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, his personal discipline, sharp legal acumen, expansive knowledge base, fighting spirit, and devotion to helping others were evident in his representation of clients and throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, for decades, Mr. Cook was hired for, or consulted on, nearly every high profile case in Georgia and his practice went on to transcend Georgia, with victories in murder trials in Germany and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook will long be remembered for his tireless advocacy for people of all economic strata, his commitment to the legal profession through his mentorship of other attorneys and imparting knowledge at seminars, and his razor-sharp wit; and
WHEREAS, widely known as the Dean of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mr. Cook's work was recognized with numerous honors and accolades throughout his prestigious career, including lifetime achievement awards by both the National and Georgia Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Georgia State University College of Law School's 2017 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award; GreenLaw's Lifetime Achievement Award; and the Small Town Lawyer Made Good Award from the State Bar of Washington; was inducted into the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame; and has his portrait displayed in the Georgia Supreme Court; 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 XV WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Pulliam was recognized for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Franklin County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pulliam's legacy and appreciation for public service came from his father, Grady Pulliam, who served for many years as a justice of the peace and assisted in county elections; and
WHEREAS, after a storied career in the poultry industry, Mr. Pulliam served as an emergency medical technician for the Royston Ambulance Service from 1974 to 1979; and
WHEREAS, he served as a justice of the peace and became a deputy sheriff in 1979, a position he held for over two decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pulliam was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, his vision and unyielding commitment to others and Franklin County set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XVI WHEREAS, Mr. Seixas Milner was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he valiantly and courageously served for six years during World War II and spent 18 years in the armed forces, earning distinction and commendation with five Campaign Stars, a Bronze Star, and a Combat Infantry Badge; and
WHEREAS, after returning home to civilian life, Mr. Milner grew a successful insurance brokerage firm in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, in the 1970s, he purchased over 300 acres in Barrow County, which he named Green Pastures Farm and where he raised Black Angus cattle; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Milner was a devoted member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was instrumental in procuring the stained glass windows in the church's original chapel; 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, Mr. Milner will long be remembered for his southern voice, hospitality, and friendly and outgoing demeanor, and this loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend is 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 a road in his memory.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Sheriff Quinton Rush grew up in Tattnall County near Glennville, Georgia, where his father instilled the spirit of public service in him as a state representative; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Rush served as a driver's license examiner with the Georgia Department of Public Safety and was promoted to trooper just a year later; and
WHEREAS, during his service with the Georgia State Patrol, Sheriff Rush was assigned to posts in Hinesville and Reidsville before retiring as a lieutenant after 28 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, he was elected sheriff of Tatnall County in 1996 and served for 20 years, where he 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, Sheriff Rush exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and
WHEREAS, he was recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including Georgia Sheriff of the Year in 2016 by the Georgia Sheriff's Association; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Charlie D. Rogers served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy and valiantly protected his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers 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, his selfless service to this nation and unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States will long be remembered and appreciated; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers 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 XIX WHEREAS, Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore was born on August 17, 1918, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Moore; and
WHEREAS, a native of Nashville, Georgia, Lt. Moore graduated from the University of Georgia in 1938 and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty as a pilot with the United States Armed Forces during World War II; and
WHEREAS, he flew at least eight missions over Germany, participated in the Battle of Midway as a pilot of a Flying Fortress bomber, and went missing in action over enemy territory in Europe on July 28, 1942; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Moore's bravery and courage were recognized with an Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Purple Heart; 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 XX NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 211 and Old Hog Mountain/Covered Bridge Road in Barrow County is dedicated as the James J. Boss Memorial Roundabout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 139 from Church Street to State Route 85 in Clayton County is dedicated as the Gold Star Fathers of Georgia Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 54 from the Clayton/Fayette line to U.S. 41 in Clayton County is dedicated as the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 70 at Interstate 285 in Fulton County is dedicated as the Rev. Joseph Jones, Sr., and Darnella Jones Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 372 from Ball Ground Highway to Interstate 575 in Cherokee and Pickens counties is dedicated as the Roger W. Cavender Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 78 and Oak Drive in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the SPC Etienne J. Murphy Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route1/U.S. 27 and Little Texas Valley Road in Floyd County is dedicated as the Judge Larry Salmon Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 575 at Exit 11 in Cherokee County is dedicated as the Officer Joseph W. Burson Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the State Route 11/Social Circle Bypass bridge at the Little River in Walton County is dedicated as the Sergeant James Terry Savage Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 109 over Gola Creek in Pike County is dedicated as the Rex J. Yerkes Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 53 from the Hall/Forsyth County line to Little Hall Road in Hall County is dedicated as the Officer Bobbie S. Hoenie Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 26 from mile marker 15 to mile marker 16 in Marion County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Sheriff Horace Snider Memorial Mile.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 8 and State Route 378/Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the SPC Adam L. Harrell Memorial Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at State Route 48 and State Route 157 in Chattooga County is dedicated as the Bobby Lee Cook Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 51 over the Middle Fork Broad River in Franklin County is dedicated as the Fred Pulliam Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 211 from the intersection of Old Hog Mountain Road/Covered Bridge Road to the Little Mulberry River Bridge in Barrow County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Seixas Milner Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 144 from mile marker 6 to mile marker 11 in Tattnall County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Quinton Rush Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 125 from the Tift County line to Hillcrest Drive in Berrien County is dedicated as the Charlie D. Rogers Memorial Highway WW II - US Navy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on Nashville Tifton Highway/State Route 125 between the Virgil T. Barber Bridge and the City of Nashville in Berrien County is dedicated as the Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore Memorial Bridge, WW II MIA Purple Heart Recipient.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that: (1) Part IV of House Resolution 1041, approved February 10, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 8), is hereby repealed; (2) Part III and the third undesignated paragraph of Part XVI of Senate Resolution 39, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 897), are hereby repealed; and (3) Part II and the second undesignated paragraph of Part XX of House Resolution 444, approved May 8, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 1004), are hereby repealed.
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 and remove any signs in order to effectuate the purpose of 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 the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club; and to the families of Mr. James J. Boss; Reverend Joseph Jones, Sr., and Darnella Jones; Mr. Roger William Cavender; SPC Etienne J. Murphy; Judge Larry Salmon; Officer

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Joseph W. Burson; Sergeant James Terry Savage; Mr. Rex J. Yerkes; Officer Bobbie Sue Hoenie; Sheriff Horace Irving Snider; SPC Adam L. Harrell; Mr. Bobby Lee Cook; Mr. Fred Pulliam; Mr. Seixas Milner; Sheriff Quinton Rush; Mr. Charlie D. Rogers; and Lieutenant Hugh L. Moore.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 173, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
HR 822. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Rhodes of the 120th, DeLoach of the 167th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION stating Georgia's opposition to the shark fin trade; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Stating Georgia's opposition to the practice of shark finning; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, sharks, or elasmobranchii, are critical to the health of marine ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, shark finning, in which a shark is caught, its fins are sliced off while it is still alive, and the animal is returned to the sea severely and almost always fatally wounded, is a practice that causes tens of millions of sharks to die each year; and
WHEREAS, sharks occupy the top of the marine food chain; their decline is an urgent problem that upsets the balance of species in ocean ecosystems and negatively affects other fisheries, constituting a serious threat to biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, sharks are particularly susceptible to decline due to overfishing because they are slow to reach reproductive maturity, birth small litters, and cannot rebuild their populations quickly once they are overfished; and
WHEREAS, data from federal and international agencies and the scientific community show a decline in shark populations worldwide; and
WHEREAS, saltwater recreational fishing generates $343.7 million and 3,811 jobs for the State of Georgia each year, and sharks are identified as a key species group; and
WHEREAS, Georgia is a port of entry for shark fins and shark fin products from other countries that do not prohibit shark finning, driving a decline in shark populations. By impacting the import of shark fins, Georgia can help ensure that shark species do not become extinct as a result of shark finning; and
WHEREAS, Georgia was a participant in a recent illegal and international shark fin smuggling ring of which this state wants no part.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body state their opposition to the practice of shark finning and their support for a requirement that any importer of shark fins into the United States must certify such fins were harvested in a manner equal to, if not more conservative than, those guidelines required by the United States.

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:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
HR 593. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Sainz of the 180th, DeLoach of the 167th, Williams of the 168th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Compensating Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on the evening of March 11, 1985, a man shot and killed Harold and Thelma Swain inside Rising Daughter Baptist Church in Waverly, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, in the course of the original investigation of the murders, the investigating officers in the Camden County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigated hundreds of leads and individuals, including Dennis Arnold Perry, whom they cleared as a suspect because he was working in the Atlanta area the day of the murders and could not have been in Waverly when the murders occurred; and
WHEREAS, no physical evidence has ever connected Dennis Arnold Perry to the murders or the crime scene; and
WHEREAS, despite this lack of evidence, Dennis Arnold Perry was arrested nearly 15 years later in January, 2000, by a different investigating officer; and
WHEREAS, despite his continued proclamations of innocence, Dennis Arnold Perry was charged with the murders; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2003, Dennis Arnold Perry was convicted of two counts of murder and agreed to give up his right to a direct appeal of a sentence of life in prison in exchange for the state's agreement not to seek the death penalty; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Arnold Perry's conviction was primarily based upon the testimony of a witness who sought, was promised, and received a cash reward in exchange for her

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testimony that Mr. Perry had a motive to kill one of the victims and a successful conviction; and
WHEREAS, the reward paid to the state's main witness against Dennis Arnold Perry was never disclosed to Mr. Perry or his lawyers, notwithstanding multiple court orders that the state disclose such information; and
WHEREAS, the two officers who led the initial investigation of the murders did not believe Dennis Arnold Perry committed the murders, and both testified at his trial; and
WHEREAS, three hairs were recovered from a pair of glasses believed to have belonged to the killer and found at the crime scene, and DNA testing excluded Dennis Arnold Perry as a contributor of those hairs; and
WHEREAS, DNA testing in 2020 revealed that mitochondrial DNA from the hairs found at the crime scene matched the mitochondrial DNA of another suspect, who, according to multiple witnesses, had bragged about committing the murders at Rising Daughter Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, evidence was developed that included reporting by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, establishing that this other suspect's alibi contained inaccurate information and was likely false; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2020, on the basis of this new DNA evidence and other evidence indicating Dennis Arnold Perry's innocence, the Superior Court of Glynn County overturned Mr. Perry's conviction and granted his extraordinary motion for new trial; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2020, after more than 20 years of incarceration, Dennis Arnold Perry was released on bond; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2021, a nolle prosequi was entered with respect to the indictment against Dennis Arnold Perry at the request of the District Attorney, who advised the court that both his office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation did not believe that Mr. Perry committed these murders; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Arnold Perry has suffered loss of liberty, personal injury, lost wages, injury to reputation, health issues, emotional distress, and other damages as a result of his more than 20 years of incarceration; and
WHEREAS, during his imprisonment, Dennis Arnold Perry was divorced by his wife, lost his home, and lost both his parents and his stepfather, yet still maintained an exemplary record as a prisoner, serving as a mentor and example to other inmates; and

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WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages suffered by Dennis Arnold Perry 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 BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,230,000.00 to Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry 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. After an initial payment of $307,500.00, the remainder of said sum shall be paid in the form of an annuity in equal monthly installments over a 20 year period of time beginning in 2022. Upon the death of Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry, 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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any amount received by Mr. Dennis Arnold Perry pursuant to this resolution shall be excluded from his taxable net income for state income tax purposes.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain
McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod
Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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N Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 6.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 626. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Werkheiser of the 157th and Watson of the 172nd:

A RESOLUTION compensating Kerry Robinson; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Compensating Kerry Robinson; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Kerry Robinson was solely and maliciously implicated by an admitted perpetrator in a February 15, 1993, incident where three men entered into a home in Moultrie, Georgia, and raped a woman living within; and

WHEREAS, despite his proclamations of innocence and lack of implication by the victim or any other witness, Mr. Robinson was arrested and charged with this crime; and

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2002, Mr. Robinson was convicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison; and

WHEREAS, the basis for Mr. Robinson's conviction was the testimony of the undisputed perpetrator, which was incentivized and self-serving and would have been inadmissible without additional corroboration; and

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WHEREAS, that additional corroboration was the inaccurate testimony of a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) analyst based on his own interpretation of a complex mixture of DNA from multiple potential contributors, collected from swabs in the victim's sexual assault kit; and
WHEREAS, the DNA test kit used by the GBI at the time looked for partial genetic markers (called alleles) present at 13 different locations on a chromosome, and each of the three assailants and the victim could have contributed 26 alleles to the DNA mixture, for a possibility of up to 104 different alleles present in the complex mixture; and
WHEREAS, the GBI analyst interpreted the complex mixture as containing two partial genetic markers (alleles) that could have come from Mr. Robinson, and opined that though they also could have come from "lots" of other people in the community, and though he "could not do the math," there was a "very, very low probability" that the alleles came from a random African American in the community as opposed to Mr. Robinson; and
WHEREAS, since 2018, the GBI has employed an advanced computer software program that uses probabilistic genotyping to conduct the necessary mathematical and statistical DNA interpretations in complex mixture cases like in Mr. Robinson's case; and
WHEREAS, when the complex DNA mixture from Mr. Robinson's case was analyzed using the computer program now used by the GBI, it confirmed that the GBI analyst's trial testimony was inaccurate and that it is actually 1,800 times more likely that a random African American's DNA is in the complex mixture than Mr. Robinson's; and
WHEREAS, without the corroborating testimony of the GBI analyst, the participant's bargained-for incriminatory testimony would have been the sole evidence against Mr. Robinson and insufficient to sustain Mr. Robinson's conviction under Georgia law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robinson, who has maintained his innocence since before his conviction, in 2005 also sought DNA testing on the remaining untested sexual assault kit evidence in his case, which could have excluded him definitively, but the state had illegally destroyed that biological evidence in 2004, less than one year after the General Assembly passed a law requiring such evidence be preserved for exactly that purpose; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019, Mr. Robinson filed an amended Extraordinary Motion for a New Trial with the Superior Court of Colquitt County reasserting his innocence, setting forth the new exculpatory evidence that Mr. Robinson likely did not commit the crime, and asserting that there is no corroboration whatsoever for the incentivized participant's testimony against Mr. Robinson; and

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WHEREAS, on January 8, 2020, a Colquitt County Superior Court Judge, with agreement from the Southern Judicial Circuit's District Attorney, determined that justice required the court to grant the motion; and

WHEREAS, that same day, Mr. Robinson's conviction was vacated, the court granted the state's motion to dismiss the indictment against him, and he was ordered released by the Georgia Department of Corrections; and

WHEREAS, as a result of his wrongful arrest and conviction, Mr. Robinson has suffered loss of liberty, personal injury, lost wages, injury to reputation, emotional distress, and other damages as a result of his more than 17 years of incarceration for a rape he did not commit; and

WHEREAS, the conviction, incarceration, and subsequent loss of liberty and other damages suffered by Mr. Robinson 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 BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Administrative Services is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $480,000.00 to Kerry Robinson 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. After an initial payment of $120,000.00, the remainder of said sum shall be paid in the form of an annuity in equal monthly installments over a 20 year period of time beginning in 2022. Upon the death of Kerry Robinson, 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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any amount received by Kerry Robinson pursuant to this resolution shall be excluded from his taxable net income for state income tax purposes.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton

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Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd N Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Martin

E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 6.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 732. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Rhodes of the 120th, Jones of the 25th and Jones of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions are payable from the end of the calendar year to the end of the county's, municipality's, or other political subdivision's fiscal year; 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:

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A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the date by which temporary loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this state are payable in full from the end of the calendar year to within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loans; 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 IX, Section V, of the Constitution, relating to limitations on local debt, is amended by revising Paragraph V as follows:
"Paragraph V. Temporary loans authorized. The governing authority of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state may incur debt by obtaining temporary loans in each year to pay expenses. The aggregate amount of all such loans shall not exceed 75 percent of the total gross income from taxes collected in the last preceding year. Such loans shall be payable on or before December 31 of the calendar year in which such loan is made in full within 12 months of the initial funding date of the loan. No such loan may be obtained when there is a loan then unpaid obtained in any prior year an existing loan authorized pursuant to this paragraph for such county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state, which has not been payed in full within 12 months of the initial funding date of such existing loan. No such county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall incur in any one calendar year at any time an aggregate of such temporary loans or other contracts, notes, warrants, or obligations for current expenses in excess of the total anticipated revenue for such calendar year over the immediately following 12 months."
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 provide that temporary ( ) NO loans for counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions of this state are payable in full within 12 months rather than by the end of the calendar year?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal
Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux E Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 3.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #2 TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022

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 longer than one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.
Modified Structured Rule

HB 824 HB 830 HB 918 HB 937 HB 972 HB 1068 HB 1184 HB 1283 HB 1335 HB 1387
HB 1390 HB 1425

Georgia Legislative Retirement System; retirement allowance; increase (Substitute)(Ret-Cantrell-22nd) Courts; limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as the sheriff of multiple courts; repeal provisions (Substitute)(PS&HS-Erwin-28th) Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; provide establishment (Substitute)(H&HS-Cheokas-138th) Medicaid; coverage for annual mammograms at no cost to recipient; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Henderson-113th) Professional counselors; licensing requirements; change certain definitions (Substitute)(RegI-Belton-112th) State government; service of process for state tort claims; revise provisions (Judy-Leverett-33rd)(Rules Committee Substitute LC 51 0177S) Education; college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11; require administration (Substitute)(Ed-Williams-168th) Quality Basic Education Act; recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; provide (Substitute)(Ed-Douglas-78th) Holidays and observances; provide for Public Safety Week (Substitute)(Rules-Smyre-135th) Motor vehicles and traffic; suspension for failure to pay a civil penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Collins-68th) (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 3411S) Labor and industrial relations; right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Anulewicz-42nd) Medical cannabis; Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; authorize (Substitute) (Judy-Werkheiser-157th)

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HB 1464 HB 1482 HB 1483 HB 1499 HB 1515 HB 1516 HB 1533
HB 1553

Georgia Bureau of Investigation; original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and elections crimes; provide (Substitute)(SCEI-Burchett-176th) Education; eligibility criteria for project specific capital outlay grants for low-wealth schools systems; revise (Substitute)(Ed-Erwin-28th) Professions and businesses; licensure by endorsement in social work; provide (H&HS-Barton-5th) Gwinnett County; State Court; provide additional judge (Judy-Park-101st) Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise definition of approved school (HEd-Bentley-139th) Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority; provide for definitions; provisions (CA&E-Gaines-117th) Professions and businesses; professional programs that address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; provide (Substitute)(SCQHC-Newton-123rd) Bishop's Law; enact (PS&HS-Crowe-110th)

Structured Rule

HB 424 HB 931 HB 997 HB 1034

Income tax; change certain definitions (Substitute) (W&M-Williamson-115th) Ad valorem tax; contents of certificates of title of motor vehicles; revise (Substitute)(W&M-Cantrell-22nd) Ad valorem tax; timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; provide exemption (Substitute)(W&M-Watson-172nd) Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of admissions to nonrecurring major sporting events; revise (W&M-Wiedower-119th)

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 824. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd and Mitchell of the 88th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to increase the retirement allowance; to provide for related

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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 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define a term; to revise provisions relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, prior service credit for military service, and retirement allowances; 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 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, is amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 47-6-1, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(7.1) 'Presiding creditable service' means any creditable service earned by a member while serving as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 47-6-60, relating to employee contributions to the retirement system, payment of employee contributions on behalf of the member, and additional contributions, by revising subsections (a) and (f) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a) Until June 30, 2022, each Each member shall contribute 7 1/2 percent of his or her monthly salary. Such contributions shall be made through payroll deductions by the legislative fiscal officer. (a.1) On and after July 1, 2022, each member shall contribute $165.00 each month; provided, however, that the member serving as the presiding officer of the House of Representatives shall contribute an additional $660.00 each month. Such contributions shall be made through payroll deductions by the legislative fiscal officer." "(f) Until June 30, 2022, in In addition to the employee contributions required by subsections (a) and (d) of this Code section, effective July 1, 1986, each member shall contribute 1 percent of the member's monthly salary to the system. Such members shall have such additional amount of employee contributions required by this subsection deducted by the legislative fiscal officer from their monthly salary along with the other deduction from such salary made by said legislative fiscal officer pursuant to subsections (a) and (d) of this Code section."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 47-6-70.1, relating to prior service credit for military service, by revising paragraph (6) as follows:
"(6) The member must pay to the board of trustees the regular employee contribution of 7 1/2 percent of compensation provided by subsection (a) or (a.1) of Code Section 47-6-60 based on the compensation received by members of the General Assembly during legislative sessions amount of such contributions that were required and in effect at the time the military service was rendered plus interest on such employee contributions at the rate of 7 percent per annum compounded annually from the time the military service was rendered until the date of payment."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 47-6-80, relating to eligibility and application for a retirement allowance, early retirement, amount of retirement allowance, compliance with federal tax laws, and increases in retirement allowance, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c.1) In lieu of the monthly service retirement allowance provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, for any person who was a contributing member on January 1, 2022, or who first becomes a contributing member after January 1, 2022, upon retirement under subsection (a) of this Code section such member shall receive a monthly service retirement allowance equal to the sum of $50.00 for each year of such member's creditable service and an additional $200.00 for each year of such member's presiding creditable service. Any inactive or retired member who was not a contributing member on January 1, 2022, and who becomes a contributing member again after January 1, 2022, shall be eligible for the monthly service retirement allowance provided in this subsection for his or her membership service earned after January 1, 2022."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, 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, 2022, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Holly of the 111th was excused from voting on HB 824.
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron N Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J E Collins N Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 17.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 918. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Cooper of the 43rd, Newton of the 123rd and Stephens of the 164th:

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 establishment of the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; to provide for legislative findings; to

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provide for membership; to provide for the duties and powers of the advisory council; to provide for an annual report; 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 the establishment of the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for membership; to provide for the duties and powers of the advisory council; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by enacting a new Chapter 50, which is reserved, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 50
31-50-1. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) A rare disease, sometimes called an orphan disease, is defined as a disease that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States; (2) There are more than 7,000 known rare diseases affecting approximately 25-30 million Americans, more than half of which are children; (3) More than 90 percent of rare diseases do not have a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment; (4) While the exact cause of many rare diseases remains unknown, many rare diseases are genetic in origin and can be linked to mutations in a single gene, or in multiple genes, which can be passed down from generation to generation; (5) People with rare diseases face many challenges, including delays in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, finding a health care provider with expertise in their condition, and a lack of affordable access to therapies and medications used to treat rare diseases; and (6) A state based advisory council composed of qualified professionals and persons living with rare diseases and their caregivers could educate medical professionals, government agencies, legislators, and the public about rare diseases as an important public health issue and encourage research into the development of new ways to diagnose and treat rare diseases. Reserved.

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31-50-2. (a) There is hereby established the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council within the department. (b) The advisory council shall be composed of 16 members as follows:
(1) The following members appointed by the Governor: (A) A chairperson, who shall not be a state employee; (B) One representative from an academic research institution in the state that receives grant funding for rare disease research; (C) One representative from the Division of Medical Assistance Plans of the Department of Community Health; (D) One representative from the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; (E) One representative from the Department of Public Health; and (F) One geneticist licensed and practicing in Georgia;
(2) The following members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives: (A) One registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse licensed and practicing in Georgia with experience treating rare diseases; (B) One physician practicing in Georgia with experience treating rare diseases; (C) One pediatric specialist trained in the care of children with rare disease; (D) One patient who has a rare disease; and (E) One caregiver of a person with a rare disease; and
(3) The following members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor: (A) One patient who has a rare disease; (B) One representative of a rare disease patient organization that operates in Georgia; (C) One representative from the biopharma industry; (D) One representative from a health plan company; and (E) One licensed social worker practicing in Georgia with experience working with rare disease patients.
(c) All members of the advisory council shall be full-time residents of Georgia. (d) The advisory council shall meet upon the call of the chairperson and shall meet no less than quarterly, either in person or via virtual means. The advisory council shall provide opportunities for the public to provide input. (e) Members of the advisory council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed actual and necessary expenses in the performance of their duties. Any legislative members of the advisory council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Citizen members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Members who are state officials or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the advisory council but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the advisory council in the same manner as reimbursements are made in their capacity as state officials or state employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state

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employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments.
31-50-3. (a) The purpose of the advisory council shall be to advise the General Assembly and other state agencies and departments, as appropriate, on the needs of individuals with rare diseases living in Georgia. (b) The advisory council shall conduct the following activities to benefit rare disease patients in Georgia:
(1) Convene public hearings, make inquiries, and solicit comments from the general public in Georgia to assist the advisory council with a first-year landscape or survey of the needs of rare disease patients, caregivers, and providers in the state; (2) Consult with health care experts to develop policy recommendations to improve patient access to quality rare disease specialists, affordable and comprehensive health care coverage, better access to clinical trials, expansion of telehealth services, relevant diagnostics, timely treatment and to make recommendations to state agencies and insurers that provide services to persons with a rare disease on the impact of prior authorization, cost-sharing, tiering, or other utilization management procedures on the provision of treatment and care for patients; (3) Make recommendations to the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee established pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 31-12-6 as it relates to rare diseases; (4) Publish on the advisory council's website a list of existing, publicly accessible resources on research, diagnosis, treatment, and educational materials for health care providers relating to the rare diseases in Georgia; and (5) Research and identify best practices to reduce health disparities and achieve health equity in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases in Georgia. (c) The advisory council may solicit and accept donations, gifts, grants, property, or matching funds from any public or private source for the use by the council in conducting the activities required pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section.
31-50-4. No later than June 30, 2023, and annually thereafter, the advisory council shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Such annual report shall:
(1) Detail the activities and progress of the advisory council in the prior year; (2) Provide an update on the status of funding of the advisory council, including any grant funds which were solicited, accepted, or used, and any remaining balances; and (3) Provide recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on ways to address the needs of people living with rare diseases in Georgia. Prior to submission, a draft of the annual report shall be made available for public comment and discussed at an open public meeting."

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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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R E Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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HB 1483. By Representatives Barton of the 5th, Hatchett of the 150th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to provide for licensure by endorsement in social work; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 173, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 167. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 41st, Lucas of the 26th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
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 for semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions, limitations, and suspensions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 267. By Senators Rahman of the 5th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Butler of the 55th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that a retired member who elected an optional retirement allowance that included one or more named beneficiaries shall be eligible to change any of such named beneficiaries under certain conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 353. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Dugan of the 30th, Beach of the 21st, Albers of the 56th, McNeill of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide for judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide

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for notice of license suspension for failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for standards for issuance of bench warrants; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 470. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to provide for different categories of felony convictions for purposes of investigations of mortgage loan originator applicants; to repeal certain provisions for denial or revocation of a license or registration due to certain felony convictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 539. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Watson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to provide that the use of any device to photograph or record patients in a health care facility shall be unlawful; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 556. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th 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 drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of a driver's license to current and retired peace officers at no charge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 558. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to publicprivate partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to

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alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 565. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Rhett of the 33rd:
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 provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 581. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to determination of boundaries, so as to designate the most recent systems of plane coordinates for defining and stating geographic positions within this state as the Georgia State Plane Coordinate System; 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 997. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; 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.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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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 property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for certain equipment used by timber producers to produce or harvest timber; 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-5-41.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Timber equipment' means: (A) Any equipment other than motor vehicles, whether fixed or mobile, which is owned by or held under a lease-purchase agreement by a timber producer and directly used in the production or harvest of timber. (B)(i) Equipment used in harvesting shall include all off-road equipment and related attachments used in every forestry procedure starting with the severing of a tree from the ground until and including the point at which the tree or its parts in any form has been loaded in the field in or on a truck or other vehicle for transport to the place of use. (ii) Such off-road equipment shall include, but not be limited to, skidders, feller bunchers, debarkers, delimbers, chip harvesters, tub-grinders, woods cutters, chippers of all types, loaders of all types, dozers, mid-motor graders, and the related attachments.
(2) 'Timber producer' means any one or more individuals or any entity, which is registered to do business in this state, that is primarily engaged in the good faith subsistence or commercial production or harvest of timber products. Such persons may also be engaged in one or more of the following secondary practices:
(A) Land conservation and ecological forest management in which commercial production of wood and wood fiber products may be undertaken primarily for conservation and restoration purposes rather than financial gain; (B) The promotion, preservation, or management of wildlife habitat; (C) Carbon sequestration in accordance with the Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry; (D) Mitigation and conservation banking that results in restoration or conservation of wetlands and other natural resources; or

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(E) The production and maintenance of ecosystem products and services, such as, but not limited to, clean air and water. (3) 'Timber products' means trees, timber, or other wood and wood fiber products grown from or on the land. (b) On and after January 1, 2023, timber equipment shall be exempt from all ad valorem property taxes in this state."
SECTION 2. The Secretary of State shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the entire state for approval or rejection. The Secretary of State shall conduct such election on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2022, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The Secretary of State 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 each county in the state. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which grants a state-wide exemption from all ( ) NO ad valorem taxes for certain equipment used by timber producers in the production or harvest of timber?"
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, 2023, and shall be applicable to all tax years beginning on or after such date. 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. It shall be the duty of each county election superintendent to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 4. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section II, Paragraph II(a)(1) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Section 1 of this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that certain contracts are subject to state procurement laws; to revise provisions relating to dispensing licenses; to provide for information and status reports to be provided to the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; to revise provisions relating to Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses; to revise dates for the retrospective study of minority and women participation; to revise the distance from a covered entity; to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to open records laws; to provide that all initial and replacement Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses are awarded through a competitive process conducted by the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for a qualified independent third party to assist in the process and make recommendations to the commission; to provide for additional licenses based on increases in the number of registered patients in the Low THC Oil Patient Registry; to direct the commission to immediately cancel a request for proposals; to direct the commission to immediately take all necessary steps to purchase or obtain low THC oil from any available legal source; to direct the commission to immediately take all necessary steps to begin dispensing low THC oil to registered patients by a date certain; to provide for a new competitive application request for proposals by a date certain; to provide for immunity; to amend Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, so as to add ulcerative colitis as a condition for which low THC oil may be used; to provide for related matters; 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. The General Assembly finds that it is in the best interest of patients in this state to immediately cancel the competitive application request for proposals for Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses released on November 23, 2020, as provided for in such request for proposals, and immediately purchase or obtain low THC oil from other sources for

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dispensing to registered patients until a new request for proposals can be issued with appropriate oversight, evaluation, and transparency.
SECTION 2. Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 16-12203, relating to powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, as follows:
"(2) To execute a contract or contracts to purchase or obtain low THC oil, cannabis, cannabinoids, or any other derivative, compound, or substantially similar products from any available legal source and to provide logistics related thereto in accordance with this article. Such contract or contracts may be executed with one or more qualified corporations or with one or more governmental entities. Purchases made and contracts entered into pursuant to this paragraph shall not be subject to the state purchasing laws contained in Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50; provided, however, that purchases made and contracts entered into pursuant to the requirements of Code Section 16-12-221.1 shall not be subject to such state purchasing laws or in other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated;"
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-206, relating to annual, nontransferable dispensing license, adoption of rules, and fees, as follows:
"(a)(1) Upon request by a licensed pharmacy in this state, the State Board of Pharmacy shall be authorized to develop an annual, nontransferable specialty dispensing license for an independent pharmacy with a registered office located within this state to dispense low THC oil and products to registered patients. The State Board of Pharmacy shall develop rules and regulations regarding dispensing pharmacies in this state in accordance with the requirements contained in subsection (b) of this Code section. (2) The commission shall be authorized to issue five dispensing licenses to each Class 1 production licensee, and each Class 2 production licensee, and each designated university licensee for retail outlets to dispense low THC oil and products to registered patients. The commission shall ensure that dispensing licenses shall be issued so that retail outlets are dispersed throughout the state. The commission shall develop rules and regulations regarding retail dispensing licensees in this state in accordance with the requirements contained in subsection (b) of this Code section. The commission shall be authorized to issue one additional dispensing license to each Class 1 production licensee, each and Class 2 production licensee, and each designated university licensee when the Low THC Oil Patient Registry established and maintained pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-18 reaches 25,000 patients and for every increase of 10,000 patients thereafter."

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SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-207, relating to establishment of Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee, membership, inspections, provision of information, plan for accredited lab testing, and patient and physician input, as follows:
"16-12-207. (a) The General Assembly shall establish a Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee with two members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Any member of the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee shall be permitted to inspect any production facility upon request and after reasonable notice is provided to the production facility. (b) The commission shall promptly provide any document or information requested by the oversight committee that is in its possession, provided that the commission shall not share documents containing data identifying individual patients or physicians, information marked as trade secrets by applicants or licensees, information that in the view of the commission would interfere with an ongoing licensing applicant selection process, or information that in the judgment of the commission would create law enforcement or security risks to the citizens of Georgia any information that would be exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-72 or pursuant to state or federal privacy laws. (c) No later than August 1, 2021, the oversight committee shall recommend to the commission a process and plan for providing accredited lab testing of products produced by licensees and for labeling such products. The commission shall consider the recommendations of the oversight committee in adopting policies, procedures, and regulations regarding such testing and labeling. (d) The oversight committee may regularly seek input from patients and physicians as to the availability and quality of products produced pursuant to this chapter, and recommend to the commission changes to policies, procedures, and regulations to improve availability and quality. The commission shall consider such recommendations in adopting policies, procedures, and regulations."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-211, relating to Class 1 production licenses, application fees, revocation, and limitation of ownership, as follows:
"(a) The commission may issue up to two Class 1 production licenses. A Class 1 production licensee shall be authorized to:
(1) Grow cannabis only in indoor facilities for use in producing low THC oil, limited to 100,000 square feet of cultivation space; and (2) Manufacture low THC oil and products."

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SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-212, relating to Class 2 production licenses, application fees, revocation, and limitation of ownership, as follows:
"(a) The commission may issue up to four Class 2 production licenses. A Class 2 production licensee shall be authorized to:
(1) Grow cannabis only in indoor facilities for use in producing low THC oil, limited to 50,000 square feet of cultivation space; and (2) Manufacture low THC oil and products."
SECTION 7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-214, relating to study on minority and women participation and addressing discrimination, as follows:
"16-12-214. (a) Beginning January 1, 2022 2025, the commission shall undertake a retrospective study of the participation of minority and women owned businesses as licensees under this part for the period from January 1, 2020 2023, through December 31, 2021 2024. Thereafter, the commission shall conduct such study every four years for the immediately preceding four-year period. (b) The initial and subsequent studies conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall identify any proof of discrimination based on race or gender in the issuance of licenses under this part. (c) In the event that any proof of discrimination based on race or gender in the issuance of licenses under this part is identified, the commission shall be authorized to address such proof of discrimination by:
(1) Issuing one additional Class 1 production license and two additional Class 2 production licenses to minority and women owned businesses; (2) Reissuing any licenses that have been surrendered or revoked to minority or women owned businesses; or (3) A combination of the above. (d) This Code section shall not require the commission to issue a license to any applicant unless such applicant otherwise meets all requirements for licensure under this part. (e) The additional licenses issued or reissued pursuant to this Code section shall be awarded pursuant to a competitive application and review process as provided in Code Section 16-12-221."
SECTION 8. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-215, relating to limitation on locations of licensees for the production, manufacturing, and dispensing of low THC oil, as follows:
"(a) No licensee shall operate in any location, whether for cultivation, harvesting, and processing of marijuana or for processing, manufacturing, packaging, or distributing low THC oil or products, within a 3,000 2,000 foot radius of a covered entity, measured from

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property boundary to property boundary. No dispensing licensee may operate in any location within a 1,000 foot radius of a covered entity, measured from property boundary to property boundary. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, local governments may, via use of existing zoning powers otherwise provided by law, allow dispensing licensees only to locate in places other than those provided in this subsection so long as such modification is needed to allow retail outlets to be established to service registered patients residing within such local jurisdiction. As used in this subsection, the term 'covered entity' means a public or private school; an early care and education program as defined in Code Section 20-1A-2; or a church, synagogue, or other place of public religious worship, in existence prior to the date of licensure of such licensee by the commission or State Board of Pharmacy."
SECTION 9. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-220, relating to confidential nature of data, exclusion, and patient privacy, as follows:
"16-12-220. (a) All working papers, recorded information, documents, and copies produced by, obtained by, or disclosed to the commission pursuant to the activities conducted pursuant to this part, other than information published in an official commission report regarding the activities conducted pursuant to this article, shall be confidential data and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50; provided, however, that any contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative endeavor agreement entered into by the commission pursuant to this article shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records. (b) In no event shall the commission disclose any information that would reveal the identity or health information of any registered patient or violate the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191."
SECTION 10. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-221, relating to contracts awarded through bids or proposals, minimum contract terms and renewals, subcontracting, and giving or receiving things of value limited, as follows:
"16-12-221. (a) The commission shall grant initial issue two initial Class 1 production licenses and four initial Class 2 production licenses. All initial and replacement licenses under this part shall be issued pursuant to contracts awarded through competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals as provided for conducted by the Department of Administrative Services in accordance with the state purchasing laws contained in Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50. A qualified independent third party shall be retained by the commission to assist in the development of the procurement solicitation documents and evaluation criteria, to review and evaluate bids or proposals, and to make recommendations to the commission for approval. Replacement licenses may be awarded for any licenses that expire or are revoked or surrendered. After issuance of two

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initial Class 1 production licenses pursuant to Code Section 16-12-211 and four initial Class 2 production licenses pursuant to Code Section 16-12-212, and in the event that the commission revokes a Class 1 or Class 2 production license, a Class 1 or 2 production license is surrendered for any reason, or the commission issues an additional Class 1 production license pursuant to Code Section 16-12-214, the commission shall be authorized to issue any replacement Class 1 or Class 2 production licenses in accordance with rules and regulations established by the commission for such purpose. Such rules and regulations shall not otherwise conflict with this article, and to the extent practicable, such rules and regulations shall incorporate provisions and processes similar to Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50. (b) In addition to the two initial Class 1 production licenses and four initial Class 2 production licenses issued pursuant to this part, the commission shall issue one additional Class 1 production license and one additional Class 2 production license for every increase of 50,000 patients in the Low THC Oil Patient Registry established and maintained pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-18. Any such additional licenses shall be awarded in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (b)(c) Any contract for a license awarded pursuant to this subsection shall not be for less than five years and may contain provisions for automatic renewal. (c)(d) No licensee shall subcontract for services for the cultivation or processing in any way of marijuana if the subcontractor, or any of the service providers in the chain of subcontractors, is owned wholly or in excess of 5 percent by any state employee or member of a state employee's immediate family, including but not limited to any legislator, state-wide public official, or employee of a designated university. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'immediate family member' means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent. (d)(e) No licensee shall give or receive anything of value in connection with any contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative endeavor agreement executed pursuant to this part except the value that is expressed in the contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative endeavor agreement."
SECTION 11. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-221.1. (a) The commission is directed to immediately exercise its right to cancel the competitive application request for proposals released on November 23, 2020, as provided for in such request for proposals. The commission shall be immune from liability for exercising such right to cancel and no applicant to such request for proposals shall have any standing to maintain a civil action against the commission for exercising such right to cancel. (b) The commission is directed to immediately take all necessary steps to purchase or obtain, no later than August 1, 2022, low THC oil, cannabis, cannabinoids, or any other derivative, compound, or substantially similar products from any available legal source in such quantities as are necessary to reasonably meet the needs of all registered patients on the Low THC Oil Patient Registry as of the effective date of this Act, which shall

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include immediately taking all necessary steps to execute either or both of the following as needed:
(1) Enter into a contract with one or more qualified corporations or with one or more governmental entities as authorized pursuant to paragraph (2) of Code Section 16-12203; and (2) Issue a license to one or more designated universities for the production, manufacturing, purchasing, or any combination thereof of low THC oil and products pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-204, including approving any necessary contracts between one or more designated universities with private entities to fulfill the terms of the license, including for the production of low THC oil or products. (c) The commission is directed to immediately take all necessary steps to provide for the dispensing of the low THC oil and products purchased or obtained pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. This shall include immediately taking all necessary steps to execute any combination of the following as necessary in order to begin dispensing low THC oil and products to registered patients on August 15, 2022: (1) Facilitate the development of dispensing licenses for independent pharmacies in this state by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Code Section 16-12-206; (2) Issue dispensing licenses to one or more designated universities pursuant to Code Section 16-12-206; provided, however, that any such designated university may only dispense in contracted off-site locations other than university owned property; and (3) Directly dispense low THC oil and products to registered patients pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-230. (d) No later than December 31, 2022, the commission shall issue a new competitive application request for proposals pursuant to Code Section 16-12-221 for the purpose of awarding two initial Class 1 production licenses and four initial Class 2 production licenses. An applicant that submitted a proposal and accompanying application fee for a Class 1 or Class 2 production license pursuant to the competitive application request for proposals released on November 23, 2020, may submit a proposal in response to the new competitive application request for proposals without paying an additional application fee associated with the applicable Class 1 or Class 2 production license for which the applicant submitted a proposal. (e) Beginning May 1, 2022, and monthly through June 30, 2023, the commission shall provide the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee established pursuant to Code Section 16-12-207 with a report on the ongoing status of the completion of the commission's requirements under this Code section."
SECTION 12. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-231, relating to exemptions from arrest, prosecutions, or penalty, as follows:
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including a civil penalty or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or be denied any right or privilege, for the medical use, prescription, administration, manufacture, distribution, or transport of low THC oil or products:
(1) A registered patient who is in possession of an amount of low THC oil or products authorized under Code Section 16-12-191 or such patient's caregiver, parent, or guardian; (2) A physician who certifies a patient to the Department of Public Health as being diagnosed with a condition or in a hospice program and authorized to use low THC oil or products for treatment pursuant to Code Section 31-2A-18; (3) A pharmacist or pharmacy that dispenses or provides low THC oil or products to a registered patient; (4) The commission or its employees or contractors associated with the purchase, procurement, transport, manufacturing, distribution, dispensing, or production of low THC oil or products or cannabis used to produce such low THC oil or products in accordance with this article; (5) A designated university, an employee of a designated university, or any other person associated with the purchase, procurement, transport, manufacturing, distribution, dispensing, or production of low THC oil or products or cannabis used to produce such low THC oil or products in accordance with this article; and (6) An employee, contractor, or agent of a licensee with proper identification associated with the production, manufacture, distribution, transport, or sale of low THC oil or products in accordance with this article."
SECTION 13. Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) 'Condition' means: (A) Cancer, when such disease is diagnosed as end stage or the treatment produces related wasting illness or recalcitrant nausea and vomiting; (B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, when such disease is diagnosed as severe or end stage; (C) Seizure disorders related to a diagnosis of epilepsy or trauma related head injuries; (D) Multiple sclerosis, when such disease is diagnosed as severe or end stage; (E) Crohn's disease; (F) Mitochondrial disease; (G) Parkinson's disease, when such disease is diagnosed as severe or end stage; (H) Sickle cell disease, when such disease is diagnosed as severe or end stage; (I) Tourette's syndrome, when such syndrome is diagnosed as severe; (J) Autism spectrum disorder, when such disorder is diagnosed for a patient who is at least 18 years of age, or severe autism, when diagnosed for a patient who is less than 18 years of age;

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(K) Epidermolysis bullosa; (L) Alzheimer's disease, when such disease is diagnosed as severe or end stage; (M) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, when such syndrome is diagnosed as severe or end stage; (N) Peripheral neuropathy, when such symptoms are diagnosed as severe or end stage; (O) Post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from direct exposure to or the witnessing of a trauma for a patient who is at least 18 years of age; or (P) Intractable pain; or (Q) Ulcerative colitis."

SECTION 14. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 15. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea N Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1390. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Smith of the 18th, Boddie of the 62nd, Evans of the 57th, Tankersley of the 160th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sex discrimination in employment, so as to provide for a right of action against a county or city employer for retaliation; 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 Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for a right of action against a local government for retaliation; to provide for a definition; to provide for elements of such right; to provide for civil relief; to provide for corrective or remedial action; 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 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 5A
34-5A-1. As used in this chapter, the term 'sexual harassment' means sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual or sex-based conduct, or any other unwelcome and offensive conduct of a sexual nature where:
(A) Submission to the conduct involved is made, implicitly or explicitly, a term or condition of work; (B) Submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the basis for a personnel decision affecting the individual's work; or (C) Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, provided that an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment is not created when the conduct does not rise above the level of what a reasonable person would consider merely tactless, inconsiderate, overfamiliar, or otherwise impolite, particularly with regard to the totality of the circumstances.
34-5A-2. (a) Any individual working for a county, municipality, or consolidated government as an employee or in a similar capacity shall have a cause of action for retaliation against the county, municipality, or consolidated government if such county, municipality, or consolidated government has discharged, suspended, demoted, or taken any other adverse action against the individual in the terms or conditions of the work relationship because the individual has:
(1) Opposed sexual harassment; (2) Made a report or a charge, or filed any complaint related to sexual harassment; (3) Instituted or caused to be instituted, assisted, or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action related to sexual harassment; or (4) Provided information, testified, or is known by the county, municipality, or consolidated government to be planning to testify in any manner in any such investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action related to sexual harassment. (b) Such individual may institute such a civil action in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 45-1-4, and a court may order any or all of the relief described in paragraph (2) of subsection (e) and subsection (f) of Code Section 45-1-4. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be interpreted to prohibit the county, municipality, or consolidated government from taking appropriate corrective or remedial action against any individual who it determines has engaged in or facilitated sexual harassment."
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 172, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Collins of the 68th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 1387. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th and Bonner of the 72nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the suspension of a motor vehicle registration upon failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded images; 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 House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 830. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gunter of the 8th, Washburn of the 141st and Rhodes of the 120th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to repeal provisions limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as the sheriff of multiple courts; 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 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to repeal provisions limiting sheriffs to one additional salary for serving as the sheriff of multiple courts; 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 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, is amended by revising Code Section 15-16-20.1, relating to additional salary, as follows:
"15-16-20.1. In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-16-20, the sheriff of any county who performs the duties of a sheriff for a state court, probate court, magistrate court, juvenile court, or county recorder's court under any applicable general or local law of this state shall receive for his or her services in such court or courts a salary of not less

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than $385.90 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. A sheriff who serves in more than one such court shall receive only one two such salary salaries."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 1068. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Kelley of the 16th and Holcomb of the 81st:
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 revise provisions regarding service of process; 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 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state tort claims, so as to revise provisions regarding service of process; 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 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state tort claims, is amended by revising Code Section 50-21-35, relating to service of process and mailing of complaint, as follows:
"50-21-35. (a) A chief executive officer of a state government entity shall provide a designee for service of process for civil actions brought against the state under this article by publishing conspicuously on the homepage of the state government entity's website:
(1) The name and title of such designee; and (2) The office address of such designee for service of process. (b) The director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall provide a designee for service of process for civil actions brought against the state under this article by publishing conspicuously on the homepage of the state government entity's website: (1) The name and title of such designee; and (2) The office address of such designee for service of process. (c) A designee for service of process shall be present at his or her published office address no less than three days each week, excluding state observed holidays and other office closures, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable.

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(d) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, In in all civil actions brought against the state under this article, to perfect service of process the plaintiff must both:
(1) cause Cause process to be served upon the chief executive officer of the state government entity involved, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address; and (2) cause Cause process to be served upon the director of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services, or his or her designee, at his or her usual office address. (e) The time for the state to file an answer shall not begin to run until process has been served upon all required persons. (f) A copy of the complaint, showing the date of filing, shall also be mailed to the Attorney General at his or her usual office address, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested and there shall be attached to the complaint a certificate that this requirement has been met."

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.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

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, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes
Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative McLaurin of the 51st moved that the Rules of the House be temporarily suspended for the rest of the legislative day to allow for the machine to be unlocked only for a period of 30 seconds.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd N Cameron Y Camp N Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E
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Y Carpenter Y Carson
Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene N Gullett N Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson N Hill Y Hitchens

N Lewis-Ward E Lim Y Lopez N Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 130, nays 37.

The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1335. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 133rd and McLeod of the 105th:

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 for Public Safety Week; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to revise the public and legal holidays recognized and observed by the State of Georgia; to provide for Public Safety Week; 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 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 1-4-1, relating to public and legal holidays and leave for observance of religious holidays not specifically provided for, as follows:
"(a) The State of Georgia shall recognize and observe as public and legal holidays: (1) All days which have been designated as of January 1, 1984, 2022, as public and legal holidays by the federal government; and

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(2) All other days designated and proclaimed by the Governor as public and legal holidays or as days of fasting and prayer or other religious observance. In such designation, the Governor shall include at least one of the following dates: January 19, April 26, or June 3, or a suitable date in lieu thereof to commemorate the event or events now observed by such dates. (b) The Governor shall close all state offices and facilities a minimum of 12 13 days throughout the year and not more than 12 13 days in observance of the public and legal holidays and other days set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section and shall specify the days state offices and facilities shall be closed for such observances."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"1-4-25. The week in September during which September 11 falls every year is designated 'Public Safety Week' in Georgia."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

E Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson
Newton Y Nguyen E Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E 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 Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Paris
Y Park Y Parrish
Parsons Petrea E Pirkle Powell Prince Y Pruitt E Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 972. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Collins of the 68th, Jackson of the 128th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for an additional member to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirement and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensure requirements; to remove the ability of the board to issue a license without examination; to change the requirement for licensure in professional counseling; to eliminate certain continuing education 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 Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to change certain licensing provisions; to revise definitions; to provide for an additional member to

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the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirements and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensing requirements; to remove the ability of the board to issue a license without examination; to change the requirements for licensure in professional counseling; to eliminate certain continuing education 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. Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, is amended by revising Article 1, relating to licensing provisions, as follows:
"ARTICLE 1
43-10A-1. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law.'
43-10A-2. It is declared to be the purpose of the General Assembly that the activities of certain persons who utilize certain titles relating to or who practice professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy be regulated to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state.
43-10A-3. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Advertise' means, but is not limited to, the issuing of or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or other device or the causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory, or on radio or television. (2) 'Allied profession' means the practice of medicine, psychiatric nursing, psychology, or pastoral counseling. (3) 'Board' means the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists established by this article. (4) 'Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education' means the national accrediting agency for marriage and family therapy education as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (3.1)(5) 'Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification' means the national certifying agency for rehabilitation counselors as recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

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(6) 'Council on Social Work Education' means the national accrediting agency for social work education as recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. (4)(7) 'Counseling' means those techniques used to help persons learn how to solve problems and make decisions related to personal growth, vocation, family, social, and other interpersonal concerns. (4.1)(8) 'Diagnose' means the use, administration, or application of any criteria contained within standard classification or diagnostic systems for mental disorders and that are related to the scope of practice as provided pursuant to this article. Diagnose Such term shall not mean the diagnosis of any neuropsychological functioning or conditions. (5)(9) 'Direction' means the ongoing administrative overseeing by an employer or superior of a specialty practitioner's work. The by a person:
(A) Responsible providing direction shall be responsible for assuring the quality of the services rendered by that practitioner; and shall ensure (B) Responsible for ensuring that qualified supervision or intervention occurs in situations which require expertise beyond that of the practitioner.; and (C) Who is Direction may be provided by any person acceptable to the standards committee for that specialty in which the practitioner is working. (6)(10) 'Division director' means the director of the professional licensing boards division. The division director shall serve as secretary to the board. (7)(11) 'Fee' means money or anything of value, including but not limited to a salary, offered or received as compensation in return for rendering services in any specialty. (8)(12) 'Marriage and family therapy' means that specialty which evaluates,: (A) Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral,; resolves intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts,; and changes perception, attitudes, and behavior; all within the context of marital and family systems. Marriage and family therapy includes,; (B) Includes, without being limited to, individual, group, couple, sexual, family, and divorce therapy. Marriage and family therapy involves; and (C) Involves an applied understanding of the dynamics of marital and family systems, including individual psychodynamics,; the use of assessment instruments that evaluate marital and family functioning,; designing and recommending a course of treatment,; and the use of psychotherapy and counseling. (9)(13) 'Practice a specialty' or 'practice' means to offer to render for a fee or to render for a fee any service involving the application of principles, methods, or procedures of professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. (10)(14) 'Professional counseling' means that specialty which utilizes counseling techniques based on principles, methods, and procedures of counseling that assist people in identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, intrapersonal, and interpersonal concerns; utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and recommend a course of treatment for emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective, provided that the counselor shall

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have training and experience working with people with mental illness, developmental disability, or substance abuse; administers and interprets educational and vocational assessment instruments and other tests which the professional counselor is qualified to employ by virtue of education, training, and experience; utilizes information, community resources, and goal setting for personal, social, or vocational development; utilizes individual and group techniques for facilitating problem solving, decision making, and behavior change; utilizes functional assessment and vocational planning and guidance for persons requesting assistance in adjustment to a disability or disabling condition; utilizes referral for persons who request counseling services; performs service planning; and utilizes and interprets counseling research. (11)(15) 'Psychotherapeutic techniques' means those specific techniques involving the in-depth exploration and treatment of interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics but shall not include the performance of those activities exclusively reserved to any other business or profession by any other chapter of this title. (12)(16) 'Recognized educational institution' means any educational institution which grants a bachelor's, master's, specialist, or doctoral degree and which is recognized by an accrediting body acceptable to the board. (13)(17) 'Social work' means that specialty which helps individuals, marriages, families, couples, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for functioning: by assisting in the obtaining or improving of tangible social and health services; by providing psychosocial evaluations, in-depth analyses and diagnoses of the nature and status of emotional, cognitive, mental, behavioral, and interpersonal problems or conditions; and by counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques, casework, social work advocacy, psychotherapy, and treatment in a variety of settings which include but are not limited to mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice. (14)(18) 'Specialty' means social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, or any combination thereof. (15)(19) 'Supervision' means the direct clinical review, for the purpose of training or teaching, by a supervisor of a specialty practitioner's interaction with a client. It may include, without being limited to, the review of case presentations, audio tapes, video tapes, and direct observation in order to promote the development of the practitioner's clinical skills. (16)(20) 'Supervisor' means a person who meets the requirements established by the standards committee for that specialty which is being supervised and who is either licensed under this article or is a psychiatrist or a psychologist. (17) 'The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education' means the national accrediting agency for marriage and family therapy education as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (18) 'The Council on Social Work Education' means the national accrediting agency for social work education as recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

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43-10A-4. (a) There is created the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The board shall consist of ten members who have been residents of this state for at least 12 months prior to taking office. The ten members shall be constituted as follows:
(1) Three members licensed in professional counseling, two of whom shall be designated at the time of their appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988, and one of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987; (2) Three members licensed as social workers, one of whom shall be designated at the time of appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988, the other two of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987; (3) Three members licensed as marriage and family therapists, two of whom shall be designated at the time of their appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987, and one of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988; and (4) One member who shall represent the public at large and have no professional connection with any specialty to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988. (b) All members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Those members first appointed to the board under this article shall serve for initial terms of office beginning September 1, 1985. Those members of the board who are required to be licensed and who are first appointed to the board shall be persons who are practicing in the designated specialty at the time of appointment and who must be licensed therein as required within 12 months following their appointment. (c) After the initial terms specified in subsection (a) of this Code section, members Members of the board shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the expired term of that office and shall serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms. (d) Members of the board may be removed by the Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, or conviction of any felony. (e) Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (f) Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in regular session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts upon that appointment.
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article shall meet for an organizational meeting on call by the division director. At such meeting and at an organizational meeting in January every odd-numbered year thereafter, the board shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve for terms of two years. (b) The quorum for the transaction of business of the board shall be as provided in subsection (b) (h) of Code Section 43-1-12 43-1-2. (c) Unless specifically delegated to a standards committee pursuant to Code Section 4310A-6, the board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this article; (2) To issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure to practice a specialty in this state; (3) To deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses to practice a specialty in this state; (4) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this article; (5) To conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this article; (6) To issue to specialists licensed under this article certificates under the seal of the board evidencing such licensure and signed, either by hand or facsimile signature, by the chairperson of the board and the division director; (7) To adopt a seal; and (8) To do all other things necessary to administer and enforce this article and all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this article. (d) The board shall adopt a code of ethics to govern the behavior of persons licensed under this article, including but not limited to the prohibiting of practice in those areas in which the specialty practitioner has not obtained university level graduate training or substantially equivalent supervised experience. (e) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. (f) After a person has applied for licensure, no member of the board may supervise or direct such applicant for a fee nor shall any member vote on any applicant previously supervised or directed by that member. (g) The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson of the board or at the written request of any four members of the board. (h) The board shall administer the Professional Counselors Licensure Compact contained in Article 2 of this chapter. (i) The board is authorized 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 background checks shall not be shared with entities outside of this state.

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43-10A-6. (a) Those members of the board from the professional counseling specialty, the social work specialty, and the marriage and family therapy specialty shall constitute a separate standards committee for their respective specialty. Each standards committee by majority vote shall approve or disapprove the granting of all licenses in that specialty, approve the examination required of applicants for licensure in that committee's specialty and provide for the grading of that examination, and provide for other matters relating to licensure in that specialty. (b) No decision of a standards committee shall become effective until approved by the board. The board may initiate or otherwise act regarding any matter in which a standards committee is authorized to act. No decision of the board regarding a particular specialty shall become effective without the approval of at least two of the members of the standards committee for that specialty. (c) Meetings of a standards committee shall be reimbursed on the same basis as board meetings.
43-10A-7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person who is not licensed under this article shall not practice professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, nor advertise the performance of such practice, nor use the title 'professional counselor,' 'associate professional counselor,' 'social worker,' 'marriage and family therapist,' or 'associate marriage and family therapist,' nor use any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that the person is a professional counselor, associate professional counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, or associate marriage and family therapist or is licensed under this article. (b) The prohibition of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following persons; provided, however, that no such person shall hold himself or herself themselves out as being licensed to practice professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy or any combination thereof or use the words 'licensed' or 'licensure' or any other words, letters, titles, images, or figures stating or implying that he or she is they are licensed to practice any such specialty, and no organization shall present itself as authorized to license individuals to practice any such specialty:
(1) Persons licensed to practice medicine or psychology under Chapter 34 or 39, respectively, of this title; (2) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of any agency or department of the federal government or any licensed hospital or long-term care facility, but only when engaged in that practice as an employee of such agency, department, hospital, or facility;
(3)(A) Persons who, prior to July 1, 2000, engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of any community service board or similar entity created by general law to provide services to persons with disabilities, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, or any agency or department of the state or any of its political subdivisions, but only when engaged in that practice as an employee of such an agency or department.

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(B) Persons who, prior to January 1, 2022, engaged engage in the practice of social work as employees of any community service board or similar entity created by general law to provide services to persons with disabilities, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, or any agency or department of the state or any of its political subdivisions, but only when engaged in that practice as employees of such community service board or similar entity, agency, or department, and persons or entities which contract to provide social work services with any community service board or similar entity or any agency or department of the state or any of its political subdivisions, but such contracting persons and entities shall only be exempt under this subparagraph when engaged in providing social work services pursuant to those contracts and shall only be exempt until January 1, 1996. (C) Persons who, prior to January 1, 2022, engaged engage in the practice of professional counseling as employees of privately owned correctional facilities, the Department of Corrections, Department of Community Health, Department of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, any county board of health, or any community service board or similar entity created by general law to provide services to persons with disabilities, as defined in Chapter 2 of Title 37, but only when engaged in that practice as employees of such privately owned correctional facility, department, board, or entity and persons or entities which contract to provide professional counseling services with such department or county board of health, but such contracting persons and entities shall only be exempt under this subparagraph when engaged in providing professional counseling services pursuant to those contracts and shall only be exempt until January 1, 1996; (4) Students of a recognized educational institution who are preparing to become practitioners of a specialty, but only if the services they render as such practitioners are under supervision and direction and their student status is clearly designated by the title 'trainee' or 'intern'; (5) Persons who have obtained a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and who are practicing social work under direction and supervision while preparing to take the master's social work licensing examination, but only for a period of up to one year following the granting of such degree; (6) Persons who have obtained one of the graduate degrees required for licensure as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist and who are practicing such specialty under supervision and direction in order to obtain the experience required for licensure; (7) Persons who are undergoing an internship or practicum under supervision or under the direction of a person certified as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7)(8) Elementary, middle, or secondary school counselors and school social workers certificated as such by the Department of Education, Professional Standards Commission, or its successor agency but only when practicing within the scope of such certification and only when designated by the title 'school counselor,' 'school social

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worker,' or a title designated by the school system in which they are employed for persons practicing within such certification; (8) Persons registered as rehabilitation suppliers by the State Board of Workers' Compensation, including those registered as of July 1, 1992, but only when practicing rehabilitation counseling as a rehabilitation supplier for workers' compensation claimants and only so long as they do not use any titles other than titles describing the certifications or licenses they are required to hold under Code Section 34-9-200.1; (9) Active members of the clergy but only when the practice of their specialty is in the course of their service as clergy; (10) Members of religious ministries responsible to their established ecclesiastical authority who possess a master's degree or its equivalent in theological studies; (11) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty in accordance with Biblical doctrine in public or nonprofit agencies or entities or in private practice; (12) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services but only when engaged in such practice as an employee of that division; (13) Persons who have obtained a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and who are engaged in the practice of community organization, policy, planning, research, or administration may use the title 'social worker' and may only engage in such practice; (14) Persons who have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may use the title 'social worker' and may practice social work, but they may not practice autonomously and may only practice under direction and supervision, and, notwithstanding the definitions in paragraphs (5) and (15) (9) and (19) of Code Section 43-10A-3, such supervision shall be provided by a social worker who, as a minimum, has been awarded a bachelor's or a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and who has completed at least two years of post-degree practice in the field of social work; (15) Addiction counselors who have met the certification requirements of the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association or any other similar private association of addiction counselors which includes among its certification requirements the following:
(A) Attainment of a high school diploma or a general educational development (GED) equivalency diploma; (B) Completion of at least 4,000 hours of full-time paid experience under direction provided by a person acceptable to the association in the practice of chemical dependency and abuse counseling; (C) Completion of at least 180 hours of education in the field of addiction and addiction counseling or treatment; and (D) Completion of at least 220 hours of supervision provided by a supervisor who meets the qualifications established by the association and which teaches chemical dependency and abuse counseling.

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Services which may be provided under this paragraph shall be limited to those practices sanctioned by the certifying association and shall in any event be limited to the provision of chemical dependency treatment in the following settings: screening; intake; orientation; assessment for addiction diseases; treatment planning; individual, family, and group addiction counseling; case management; crisis intervention; client education; referral, reporting, and record keeping; and consultation with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services. Persons exempt under this paragraph shall not use any title indicating or implying that they are licensed under this article; (15.1)(16) Persons who are training to be addiction counselors but only when such persons are:
(A) Employed by an agency or facility that is licensed to provide addiction counseling; (B) Supervised and directed by a supervisor who meets the qualifications established by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association or any other similar private association of addiction counselors which includes among its certification requirements the criteria specified in paragraph (15) of this subsection; (C) Graduated from high school or have a general educational development (GED) equivalency diploma; and (D) Actively seeking certification in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (15) of this subsection. No person shall qualify for the exception provided under this paragraph for a period in excess of three years. Services which may be provided under this paragraph shall be limited to those practices sanctioned by the certifying association and shall in any event be limited to the provision of chemical dependency treatment in the following settings: screening; intake; orientation; assessment for addiction diseases; treatment planning; individual, family, and group addiction counseling; case management; crises crisis intervention; client education; referral, reporting, and record keeping; and consultation with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services. Persons exempt under this paragraph shall not use any title indicating or implying that they are licensed under this article; and (16) Any person engaged in the practice of professional counseling as an employee or student peer counselor of the University System of Georgia or its educational units, the Technical College System of Georgia or its educational units, or of a public or private college or university within this state, but only when engaged in that practice as such an employee or student peer counselor and excepting the use of psychotherapeutic techniques to evaluate and treat emotional and mental illness, disorder, or dysfunction; (17) Persons who engage in the practice of professional counseling, excluding the use of psychotherapy, as employees of organizations which maintain, now or in the future, accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or the national Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Visual Impairment, but only when those persons are providing those services as employees of

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those organizations pursuant to contracts between such organizations and the state or a department, agency, county, municipality, or political subdivision of the state; (18) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of the Department of Labor, but only when engaged in such practice as an employee of such department; and (19)(17) Persons currently licensed to practice a specialty in another jurisdiction and who are practicing such specialty within a defined disaster area in order to alleviate the impact on persons affected by a disaster as defined in paragraph (1) of Code Section 38-3-91 or a state of emergency as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 38-3-3, but only when such specialty services are provided without cost to the recipients, and only for a maximum of 30 consecutive days following a disaster or a state of emergency. (c) Unless exempt under paragraph (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (11), (13), (14), (15), (16), or (17) of subsection (b) of this Code section, a person who is not licensed under this article shall not practice a specialty for any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which uses in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that such entity or any of its employees, officers, or agents are practicing a specialty. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person who is exempt from licensure pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section may be authorized by the board to serve as a supervisor as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 43-10A-3 without being licensed if such person meets all the requirements to be licensed and to serve as a supervisor in the specialty for which such person would serve as a supervisor and has filed the necessary documentation with and been approved by the standards committee of that specialty as required by the rules of the board. (e)(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the licensed practice of nursing or the performance of duties which constitute a standard procedure of the practice of medicine by any person acting under the direct supervision of a licensed medical doctor, provided that such supervised persons are qualified by virtue of their education, training, or experience to perform such duties and that such persons shall not use any titles indicating or implying that they are licensed under this article.
43-10A-8. No person shall be eligible for licensure under this article unless such person furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board of all of the following:
(1) Having met the education, training, and experience requirements of Code Section 43-10A-11, 43-10A-12, or 43-10A-13 regarding that specialty for which a license is sought; (2) Having successfully passed the examination established for that specialty under Code Section 43-10A-9, except that persons meeting the requirements of subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 43-10A-13 shall not be required to pass such examination; (3) Having paid any required license fee;

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(4) Having furnished at least two personal references from supervisors, teachers, or any combination thereof All persons licensed under this article who were licensed after April 26, 2006, are required to have completed a graduate level course or equivalent related to diagnosing and shall complete such curriculum in order to renew the license or apply for licensure; and (5) Having 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 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. Any such applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check.
43-10A-9. The board shall provide for the conduct of examinations for licensure in each specialty at least twice a year. Examinations may be written, oral, experiential, or any combination thereof and shall deal with such theoretical and applied fields as prescribed by the board. The examinee's name shall not be disclosed to any person grading the examination until that grading is complete.
43-10A-10. The board may issue a license without examination to any applicant licensed in a specialty under the laws of another jurisdiction having requirements for licensure in that specialty which are substantially equal to the licensure requirements for that specialty in this state.
43-10A-11. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in professional counseling are as follows:
(1) For licensure as an associate professional counselor: (A) A minimum of an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited program in clinical counseling or counseling psychology that consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (B) Registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the postdegree experience under direction and supervision that is required for licensure as a professional counselor.
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semester hours or 80 quarter hours with an approved supervised internship or practicum that is primarily counseling in content as a part of the degree program; and (B) Two years of post-degree experience under direction and supervision in a work setting acceptable to the board. (1) For licensure as an associate professional counselor, a master's degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content or in a program of applied psychology, which degree includes a supervised internship or practicum as part of the degree program and registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the post-master's experience under direction and supervision required for licensure as a professional counselor; and (2) For licensure as a professional counselor: (A) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board; or (B) A specialist degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content with supervised internship or practicum and two years of post-master's directed experience under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board; or
(C)(i) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or in a program that is primarily counseling in content from a recognized educational institution; (ii) An internship or practicum supervised either by a supervisor, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 43-10A-3, or by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certified as such by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (iii) The Certified Rehabilitation Counselor designation from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; and (iv) Three years of post-master's directed experience providing rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation setting under supervision provided either by a supervisor, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 43-10A-3, or by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certified as such by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Up to one year of such experience may have been in an approved practicum or internship placement as part of the degree program; or (D) A master's degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content with supervised internship or practicum and four years of post-master's directed experience under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board. Up to one year of such experience may have been in an approved practicum placement as part of the degree program; or (E) A master's degree from a recognized educational institution in a program of applied psychology with supervised internship or practicum and four years of postmaster's directed experience under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board. Up to one year of such experience may have been in an approved practicum placement as part of the degree program. Supervision of the practicum or internship and the post-master's directed experience shall be provided by a supervisor, as defined in

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paragraph (16) of Code Section 43-10A-3, except that such supervision may be provided all or in part by a psychologist or, before January 1, 2004, by a person with a master's degree from a recognized educational institution in a program of applied psychology. (b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, work settings acceptable to the board may include, but are not limited to, educational, rehabilitation, career development, mental health, or community, or industrial organizations. (c) Only a person licensed as an associate professional counselor Associate professional counselors may only use the title 'associate professional counselor' and may or 'licensed associate professional counselor.' Associate professional counselors shall practice professional counseling only under direction and supervision and only for a period not to exceed five years while obtaining the post-master's post-degree experience required for licensure as a professional counselor.
43-10A-12. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in social work are as follows:
(1) For licensure as a master's social worker, a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and (2) For licensure as a clinical social worker:
(A) A master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and (B) As defined by the board, three years' full-time supervised experience in the practice of social work following granting of the master's degree. Of the three years of supervised experience, only the first two must be under direction. A doctoral degree in a specialty, an allied profession, or child and family development may substitute for one year of such experience. At least one year of experience shall have occurred within two years immediately preceding application for licensure as a clinical social worker or the applicant shall have met the continuing education requirement established by the board for clinical social work during the year immediately preceding application. (b) Licensed master's social workers may render or offer to render to individuals, marriages, couples, families, groups, organizations, governmental units, or the general public service which is guided by knowledge of social resources, social systems, and human behavior. They may provide evaluation, prevention, and intervention services which include but are not restricted to community organization, counseling, and supportive services such as administration, direction, supervision of bachelor's level social workers, consultation, research, or education. The first two years of their practice after licensure as a master's social worker shall be under direction and supervision. Thereafter, they may engage in private practice, except that those social workers whose practice includes counseling or psychotherapeutic techniques may only engage in such practice under the supervision of a duly qualified supervisor and only for such period of

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time as is prescribed for qualification to take the clinical social work licensing examination. (c) Licensed clinical social workers may practice all authorized services of licensed master's social workers and may: provide supervision and direction; provide psychosocial evaluation through data collection and analyses to diagnose the nature of an individual's mental, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal problems or conditions; provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, marriages, couples, families, and groups; interpret the psychosocial dynamics of a situation and recommend and implement a course of action to individuals, marriages, couples, families, or groups in such settings as private practice, family service and counseling agencies, health care facilities, and schools; and provide direct evaluation, casework, social work advocacy, education, training, prevention, and intervention services in situations threatened or affected by social, intrapersonal, or interpersonal stress or health impairment.
43-10A-13. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy are as follows:
(1) For licensure as an associate marriage and family therapist, a master's degree in a program in marriage and family therapy or a program including a master's degree and additional post-master's degree coursework, both of which programs shall include three courses in marriage and family studies, three courses in marriage and family therapy, three courses in human development, one course in marriage and family therapy ethics, and one course in research, or from any program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, which degree shall have been granted by a recognized educational institution; completion of a one-year practicum in marriage and family therapy under supervision before or after the granting of the master's degree, which practicum shall include 500 hours of direct clinical experience in marriage and family therapy and 100 hours of supervision of such experience; and registration with the board of an acceptable contract for obtaining the post-master's experience under direction and supervision required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist; and (2) For licensure as a marriage and family therapist:
(A) Licensure as an associate marriage and family therapist and two years of fulltime post-master's experience or its equivalent in the practice of marriage and family therapy under direction and supervision as an associate marriage and family therapist, which shall include a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct clinical experience and 100 hours of supervision of such experience and which shall be completed within a period of not less than two years and not more than five years; (B) A master's degree from a program in any specialty, any allied profession, applied child and family development, applied sociology, or from any program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, which degree shall have been granted by a recognized educational institution and shall include, as part of the degree program or as additional post-master's degree

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coursework, at least two courses in marriage and family studies, two courses in marriage and family therapy, and, after July 1, 2000, one course in marriage and family therapy ethics; and three years' full-time post-master's experience or its equivalent under direction and supervision in the practice of any specialty, which shall include a minimum of 2,500 hours of direct clinical experience, one year of which may have been in an approved practicum before or after the granting of the master's degree which shall include a minimum of 500 hours of direct clinical experience, and two years of which shall have been in the practice of marriage and family therapy which shall include a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct clinical experience, and 200 hours of supervision of such experience all of which shall be completed within a period of not less than three years and not more than five years; or (C) A doctorate degree from a program in any specialty, any allied profession, applied child and family development, applied sociology, or from any program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, which degree shall have been granted by a recognized educational institution and shall include, as part of a master's or doctoral degree program or as additional postgraduate degree coursework, at least two courses in marriage and family studies, two courses in marriage and family therapy, and, after July 1, 2000, one course in marriage and family therapy ethics; two years' full-time post-master's experience under direction in the practice of marriage and family therapy which shall include a minimum of 1,500 hours of direct clinical experience, one year of which may have been in an approved internship program before or after the granting of the doctoral degree, which shall include a minimum of 500 hours of direct clinical experience, and one year of which shall have been full-time post-master's experience, which shall include a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct clinical experience; and 100 hours of supervision of such experience in the practice of marriage and family therapy, 50 hours of which may have been obtained while a student or intern in an accredited doctoral program. (b) Persons intending to apply for licensure as a marriage and family therapist and who have completed one of the graduate degrees required for such licensure may register a contract with the board for obtaining the required post-master's experience under direction and supervision. (c) Associate marriage and family therapists may only use the title 'associate marriage and family therapist' and may practice marriage and family therapy only under direction and supervision and only for a period not to exceed five years while obtaining the postmaster's experience required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.
43-10A-14. Application, examination, license, license renewal, and penalty fees shall be established by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-1-7.
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have such license reinstated without complying with the rules and regulations regarding reinstatement set forth by the board.
43-10A-16. (a) The board shall establish continuing education requirements for license renewal. The number of hours of continuing education in each specialty shall not exceed the number of hours available that year in each such specialty in board approved courses within the state. The board may waive these continuing education requirements for not more than 12 months, but such waiver shall only be available upon the licensee's satisfactory showing to the board of undue hardship. (b) On or before January 1, 2017, the board shall develop a curriculum of continuing education relating to diagnosing by persons licensed under this article working with people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse. All persons licensed under this article who have not already completed as of January 1, 2017, sufficient training, experience, or classes related to diagnosing as part of their licensure requirements as required by the board shall complete such curriculum no later than January 1, 2018. As of April 26, 2016, persons licensed under this article with at least ten years of experience as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist working with people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse and in good standing with the board shall be exempt from the requirements of this subsection.
43-10A-17. (a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant therefor or to revoke the license of a person licensed by the board or to discipline a person licensed by the board, upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the licensee or applicant has:
(1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this article or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; it shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that he the applicant meets all the requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without a prior hearing; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he the applicant so desires; (2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of a specialty or on any document connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice the specialty; or made a false statement or deceptive registration with the board; (3) Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or in the courts of the United States; as used in this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this subsection, the term 'felony' shall include any offense which, if committed in this state, would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere; and, as used in this paragraph, the term

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'conviction' shall include a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; (4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where:
(A) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or (B) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge except with respect to a plea of nolo contendere. The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime; (5) Had his a license to practice a specialty revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority other than the board; or had been the subject of other disciplinary action taken against him by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board; or was denied a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; (6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice materially affects the fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice the specialty or is of a nature likely to jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person or be directly related to the practice of the specialty but shows that the licensee or applicant has committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of the specialty, as well as the practice of any professional activity which the licensee or applicant is not qualified to perform by virtue of not having acquired the requisite professional education, training, or experience; (7) Knowingly performed any act which in any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages any unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by the board to practice unlawfully a specialty or to practice outside the scope of any disciplinary limitation placed upon the licensee by the board; (8) Violated a statute, law, or any rule or regulation of this state, any other state, the board, the United States, or any other lawful authority (without regard to whether the violation is criminally punishable), which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of the specialty, when the licensee or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such statute, law, or rule; or violated a lawful order of the board previously entered by the board in a disciplinary hearing, consent decree, or license reinstatement; (9) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction within or without this state; any such adjudication shall automatically suspend the license of

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any such person and shall prevent the reissuance or renewal of any license so suspended for as long as the adjudication of incompetence is in effect; or (10) Displayed an inability to practice the specialty with reasonable skill and safety to the public or has become unable to practice the specialty with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material:
(A) In enforcing this subsection, the board may, if it has a reasonable basis to believe that the licensee is practicing while incapacitated in the performance of his or her such licensee's duties by reason of substance abuse or mental or physical illness, require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental, physical, or mental and physical examination by an appropriate licensed practitioner designated by the board. The results of such examination shall be admissible in any hearing before the board, notwithstanding any claim of privilege under a contrary rule of law or statute. If a licensee fails to submit to each examination when properly directed to do so by the board, the board may summarily suspend the license of such licensee, if the public health, safety, and welfare imperatively require such action, and thereafter enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal; and (B) For the purpose of this subsection, the board, if it has a reasonable basis to believe that the licensee is incapacitated in the performance of his or her such licensee's duties by reason of substance abuse or mental or physical illness, may require the licensee to produce or give the board permission to obtain any and all records relating to the alleged incapacitating mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, including that individual's personal psychiatric, psychological, and mental health records; and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board. If a licensee fails to provide such records when properly directed to do so by the board, the board may summarily suspend the license of such licensee, if the public health, safety, and welfare imperatively require such action, and thereafter enter a final order upon proper notice, hearing, and proof of such refusal. (b) The provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' with respect to emergency action by a professional licensing board and summary suspension of a license are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Code section. (c) For purposes of this Code section, the board may obtain, through subpoena by the division director, upon reasonable grounds, any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board. (d) When the board finds that any person is unqualified to be granted a license or finds that any person should be disciplined pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or the laws, rules, or regulations relating to a specialty, the board may take any one or more of the following actions: (1) Refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; (2) Administer a public or private reprimand, but a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee;

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(3) Suspend any license for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition which may be attached to the restoration of said license; (4) Limit or restrict any license as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public; (5) Revoke any license; (6) Condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct; or (7) Impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation of a law, rule, or regulation relating to the specialty. (e) In addition to and in conjunction with the actions described in subsection (d) of this Code section, the board may make a finding adverse to the licensee or applicant but withhold imposition of judgment and penalty; or it may impose the judgment and penalty but suspend enforcement thereof and place the licensee on probation, which probation may be vacated upon noncompliance with such reasonable terms as the board may impose. (f) Initial judicial review of a final decision of the board shall be had solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board. (g) In its discretion, the board may reinstate a license which has been revoked or issue a license which has been denied or refused, following such procedures as the board may prescribe by rule; and, as a condition thereof, it may impose any disciplinary or corrective method provided in this Code section. (h)(1) The division director is vested with the power and authority to make, or cause to be made through employees or agents of the board, such investigations as he or she the division director or the board may deem necessary or proper for the enforcement of the provisions of this article. Any person properly conducting an investigation on behalf of the board shall have access to and may examine any writing, document, or other material relating to the fitness of any licensee or applicant. The division director or his or her the division director's appointed representative may issue subpoenas to compel such access upon a determination that reasonable grounds exist for the belief that a violation of this article may have taken place. (2) The results of all investigations initiated by the board shall be reported solely to the board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the board by the division director, with the board retaining the right to have access at any time to such records. No part of any such records shall be released, except to the board, for any purpose other than a hearing before the board, nor shall such records be subject to subpoena; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. (3) If a licensee is the subject of a board inquiry, all records relating to any person who receives services rendered by that licensee in his or her the capacity as licensee shall be admissible at any hearing held to determine whether a violation of this article has taken place, regardless of any statutory privilege; provided, however, that any documentary

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evidence relating to a person who received those services shall be reviewed in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public. (4) The board shall have the authority to exclude all persons during its deliberations on disciplinary proceedings and to discuss any disciplinary matter in private with a licensee or applicant and the legal counsel of that licensee or applicant. (i) A person, firm, corporation, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of this article or for initiating or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any person who testifies or who makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for so testifying. (j) Neither the issuance of a private reprimand nor the denial of a license by reciprocity nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a revoked license nor the refusal to issue a previously denied license shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; notice and hearing within the meaning of said chapter shall not be required, but the applicant or licensee shall be allowed to appear before the board if he the applicant or licensee so requests. (k) If any licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served upon the licensee or applicant by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is returned marked 'unclaimed' or 'refused' or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the division director shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section, and service upon the division director shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant. (l) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement in the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license to practice a specialty and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by this Code section. (m) This Code section shall apply equally to all licensees or applicants whether individuals, partners, or members of any other incorporated or unincorporated associations, limited liability companies, corporations, or other associations of any kind whatsoever. (n) Regulation by the board of a specialty shall not exempt licensees under this article from regulation pursuant to any other applicable law, including but not limited to Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.'

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43-10A-18. Whenever it shall appear to the board that any person is or has been violating any provisions of this article or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, the board, the division director, or the appropriate district attorney may file a petition for injunction in the proper superior court of this state against such person for the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy available, including but not limited to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law.
43-10A-19. It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this article by fraudulent representation.
43-10A-20. Any person violating Code Section 43-10A-19 or Code Section 43-10A-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense and, in addition, may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 12 months or by imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.
43-10A-21. (a) No corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity may use in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any term or title restricted under subsection (a) of Code Section 43-10A-7 or the term 'professional counseling,' 'social work,' or 'marriage and family therapy,' or any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that such entity or any of its employees, officers, or agents are practicing a specialty regulated under this article, unless each person practicing a specialty in that entity, except those persons exempt under paragraph (1), (4), (5), (6), (11), (13), or (14) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-10A-7, is licensed under this article. (b) Any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense or by imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.
43-10A-22. (a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize persons licensed under this article to practice nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, or psychology, as regulated under Chapters 26, 28, 33, 34, and 39, respectively, of this title nor shall anything in this article be construed to limit or regulate the practice of those licensed under Chapters 26, 28, 33, 34, and 39 of this title, nor shall anything in this article be construed to authorize persons licensed under this article to perform psychological testing as defined in Code Section 43-39-1.

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(b) On or before January 1, 2017, the board, in consultation with the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, shall promulgate rules and regulations that define for its licensees testing and assessments authorized by this article and not prohibited by this Code section. The board shall retain its full authority to determine the education, experience, and training necessary and appropriate to any testing or assessments conducted by its licensees. The board and the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists shall notify each other in the event of any enforcement inquiry, penalty, or legal order relating to testing or assessments that are not within the scope of authority for licensees of either board and permit the other board to render any advice or comment relating to such action 30 days prior to any final action by the board.

43-10A-23. Nothing in this article shall be construed to mandate insurance coverage or reimbursement for specialty practitioners licensed under this article."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby N Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Prince
Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:15 o'clock, this evening.

The House stood at ease until 7:30 o'clock, this evening.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 76. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 and Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency communications authority and emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, respectively, so as to provide for Next Generation 911 systems and services; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment and training of peace officers and general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to revise training requirements for communication officers; to provide for related matters; to condition effectiveness upon approval by two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 171. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Harper of the 7th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 enhanced penalties for certain offenses committed during an unlawful assembly; to revise the offense of unlawful assembly; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to prohibit employment and benefits from governments under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 474. By Senators Summers of the 13th, Walker III of the 20th, Harper of the 7th, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for aircraft used for the aerial application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, seeds, or other agricultural products; 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.
SB 498. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in secondary schools in this state; to prohibit the recognition of certain accrediting agencies by the state and others; to require the State Board of Education to establish assessment criteria, procedures, and other requirements for recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for accreditation of elementary and middle schools exclusively by the Department of Education, subject to certain conditions and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 512. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Albers of the 56th, Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit animal fighting; to prohibit possession or sale of animal-fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 516. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Anderson of the 24th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd 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 of solid waste management, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; to specify the manner in which funds appropriated to the Solid Waste Trust Fund shall be used; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 543. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th, Jordan of the 6th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wrongful death, so as to provide that a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates generally, so as to provide for forfeiture of an intestate share of an estate under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 573. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Walker III of the 20th and Robertson of the 29th:
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 require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems during surgical

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procedures to protect patients and health care workers from the hazards of surgical smoke; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 575. By Senator Tippins of the 37th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that local boards of education shall review the financial status of the local school system at least quarterly rather than monthly, subject to an exception; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 576. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions by grandparents or other family members for visitation rights or intervention, revocation or amendment of visitation rights, appointment of guardian ad litem, mediation, hearing, and notification to family members of child's participation in events, so as to revise provisions regarding visitation actions brought by certain grandparents of minor children; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a response to Patten v. Ardis, 304 Ga. 140 (2018); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 588. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; to provide that members of the public shall not be removed from such public meetings except for actual disruption and in accordance with rules adopted and published by the local board of education; to provide that visual and sound recording shall be permitted at such public meetings; to provide for the authority of superior courts to enforce compliance and award relief; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for construction; 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:

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HB 1354. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Houston of the 170th, Efstration of the 104th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to create the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of such panel; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by such panel; to provide for evaluation of claims by such panel; to provide for notice of claims, forms, and hearings; to provide for such panel to make recommendations to such board; to provide for the deduction of monetary awards from sums recommended by such panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to create the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of such panel; to provide for the burden of proof and evidence to be considered by such panel; to provide for evaluation of claims by such panel; to provide for notice of claims, forms, and hearings; to provide for such panel to make recommendations to such board; to provide for payments and annuities; to provide for the deduction of monetary awards from sums recommended by such panel; 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 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, is amended in Part 1, relating to general provisions, by revising Code Section 28-5-60, relating to such board's creation, membership, and representation of members by deputies or other designated employees, as follows:
"28-5-60. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Claims Advisory Board created in subsection (b) of this Code section. (2) 'The state or any of its departments or agencies' means any department, agency, bureau, or commission of state government, excluding state authorities, and also

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excluding any county or municipal department, agency, bureau, commission, or authority. (b) There is created the Claims Advisory Board, hereinafter called the board, to be composed of the Secretary of State, who shall be the chairman chairperson, the commissioner of human services, the commissioner of corrections, and the commissioner of transportation. Whenever the board takes any official action authorized under the law or duly promulgated rules and regulations, three of the members shall constitute a quorum, ; however, any of those individuals named above may be represented by a deputy or other designated employee; and any such action shall be valid if any two of the remaining three individuals members are present during such action. Any board member may be represented by a deputy or other designated employee, and such individual's actions shall have the same effect as a board member's actions. (b)(c) The Claims Advisory Board board is assigned to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in said part by repealing Code Section 28-5-60.1, relating to "the state or any of its departments or agencies" defined, in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Part 2, relating to claims against state or departments or agencies, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"28-5-87. The provisions of this part shall not apply to a claim made pursuant to Part 4 of this article."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 4
28-5-110. This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act.'
28-5-111. (a) As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Exonerated' means an individual: (A) Had his or her judgment of conviction reversed or vacated, or was granted a new trial, and had the indictment or accusation dismissed or nolle prossed; (B) Had his or her judgment of conviction reversed or vacated, or was granted a new trial and, upon retrial, acquitted; or (C) Received a pardon based on innocence.

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(2) 'Panel' means the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel. (b) The board shall have the authority to consider claims of wrongful conviction and recommend compensation pursuant to this part to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
(c)(1) For purposes of considering claims of wrongful conviction and making recommendations of compensation to the board pursuant to this part, there is created the Wrongful Conviction Compensation Review Panel, to be formed under the board. (2) The panel shall consist of five members, and each member shall serve for a term of three years; provided, however, that the two members first appointed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph shall be appointed for an initial term of one year and the two members first appointed under subparagraphs (C) and (D) of this paragraph shall be appointed for an initial term of two years; provided, however, that any member appointed to a partial initial term may serve two additional successive terms or until his or her successor has been appointed. Any member of the panel may serve two successive terms or until his or her successor has been appointed. The members of the panel shall be:
(A) A judge who presides over felony criminal matters in any state court of record, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia; (B) A current district attorney appointed by the Governor; (C) A criminal defense attorney appointed by the Governor; (D) An attorney, forensic science expert, or law professor, with expertise in wrongful convictions, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (E) An attorney, forensic science expert, or law professor, with expertise in wrongful convictions, appointed by the President of the Senate. (3) The members of the panel shall designate one of the members as the panel's chairperson. (4) The panel shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to govern its consideration of claims brought before the panel and the recommendations by the panel to the board.
28-5-112. (a) In order to be eligible for compensation under this part, a claimant shall establish by a preponderance of evidence to the panel that:
(1) The claimant was convicted of one or more felonies and subsequently incarcerated; (2) The claimant proclaims his or her innocence; (3) The claimant did not commit or suborn perjury, fabricate evidence, or engage in conduct intended to bring about the conviction. A confession later found to be false, an admission of guilt later found to be false, or a guilty plea shall not constitute committing or suborning perjury, fabricating evidence, or engaging in conduct intended to bring about the conviction under this part; and (4) The claimant was exonerated of the crime for which the claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and incarceration is being made.

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(b) In order to receive compensation under this part, the claimant shall establish by a preponderance of evidence to the panel that:
(1) The claimant received a pardon based on innocence for the conviction; (2) The claimant was exonerated based on grounds of innocence; or (3) The claimant did not commit the crime for which the claimant was convicted and did not commit any lesser included offenses. (c) The panel, in evaluating a claim brought under this part, may, in the interest of justice, give due consideration to difficulties of proof caused by the passage of time, the death or unavailability of witnesses, the destruction of evidence, and other factors not caused by the claimant or those acting on his or her behalf. (d) The panel is authorized to determine: (1) Whether a claimant qualified for compensation under this part; and (2) The recommended amount of compensation, if any, with any such amount to be included in the board's transmittal provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 28-5115.
28-5-113. (a) No claim for payment of compensation under this part shall be considered by the panel unless a notice of claim has been filed with the board within three years after the date the claimant's eligibility has been established as set forth in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 28-5-112 or within three years of July 1, 2022, whichever occurs later. (b) The panel shall provide forms to be used in filing a notice of claim and shall make them available for such purpose. The forms shall specify what evidence the panel will require in order to process a claim pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 285-112. Such information shall include documentation supporting a claimant's eligibility for compensation and showing of innocence. If a claim does not contain all information requested in the form, the panel shall contact the claimant to request this information, in writing, within 30 days of discovering the information is missing, and provide the claimant 60 days to supplement his or her claim. (c) Once the panel is in receipt of all information requested under subsection (b) of this Code section, and if the panel determines the claimant is eligible under subsection (a) of Code Section 28-5-112 for consideration for compensation, the panel shall, within 90 days of receiving the notice of claim and requested information:
(1) Conduct a hearing if it determines a hearing is necessary to make a recommendation under this part; or (2) Make a provisional judgment on the eligibility of the claimant and the recommended award and provide its provisional judgment to the claimant. Upon receiving notice of the panel's provisional judgment, the claimant shall have 14 days to request a hearing before the panel if the claimant wishes for further review of his or her claim. If the claimant requests a hearing under this paragraph, the panel shall conduct a hearing within 60 days.

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(d) In the event a hearing is to be held, the claimant, the district attorney for the circuit in which the conviction occurred, and the Attorney General shall be notified of the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall be entitled to present evidence at such hearing. (e) Proceedings before the panel shall be governed by rules established by the panel. A claimant may be represented by an attorney as he or she shall choose.
28-5-114. (a) Upon determining a claimant meets the criteria of subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 28-5-112, the panel shall recommend to the board that the claimant be awarded compensation for wrongful conviction and incarceration. (b) In recommending compensation pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the panel:
(1) May include $100,000.00 per year, but shall include no less than $50,000.00 per year, for each year of wrongful incarceration, provided that a prorated amount shall be allocated to any partial year served; and (2) May include the claimant's incurred reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses in connection with all associated criminal and habeas corpus proceedings, obtaining the claimant's discharge from confinement, and filing of a claim for compensation under this part. (c) In calculating time of incarceration, the panel shall only include time for the charge for which the claimant is making a claim under this part consistent with the requirements of Code Section 17-10-11; provided, however, that a claimant shall not be entitled to compensation under this part for any portion of a sentence spent incarcerated during which the claimant was also serving a concurrent sentence of incarceration for another crime to which this part does not apply. (d)(1) Any payment of compensation may be made to or for the benefit of the claimant; or in the case of the death of the claimant, to or for the benefit of one or more of the heirs at law of the claimant, or, if the claimant chooses, up to one other person who is not an heir at law as designated by the claimant. (2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, payment of compensation shall be made in the form of an annuity as follows:
(A) For a claimant who is under 60 years of age, in equal prorated amounts annually over a 20 year period; and (B) For a claimant who is at least 60 years of age, in equal prorated amounts annually over a ten-year period. (3) An amount of the compensation payment not to exceed 25 percent may be made as an initial cash payment with the remainder paid in the form of an annuity as provided for in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (4) The panel may recommend adjustment of the length of the annuity period specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection upon a determination that such an adjustment would be in the claimant's best interest. (e) In recommending compensation pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the panel shall strive for consistency between claimants.

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(f) The dollar amounts specified in this Code section shall be adjusted annually by an amount calculated by multiplying such dollar amounts (as adjusted for the preceding year) by the annual percentage change in the consumer price index, or its successor or appropriate replacement index, if any, published by the United States Department of Labor for the preceding calendar year, commencing on July 1, 2022.
28-5-115. (a) Within six months, or within a year if a hearing was held, of receiving the claimant's notice of claim and all information requested under subsection (b) of Code Section 28-5113, the panel shall prepare a written recommendation to the board including:
(1) A statement of its findings as to whether the claimant has met the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 28-5-112; (2) A statement explaining the panel's calculation of compensable time; and (3) A statement detailing the amount and forms of compensation. (b) The board shall adopt the recommendation of the panel as its own and upon adopting the recommendation of the panel shall transmit the recommendation and the statement of the panel to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia within seven days of receiving it from the panel. (c) If the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia receives and accepts the recommendation of the board on or before September 1, he or she shall include the compensation recommended by the board under this part in the amended budget for the judiciary for the current fiscal year. If the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia receives and accepts the recommendation of the board after September 1, he or she shall include the compensation recommended by the board under this part in the budget for the judiciary for the next fiscal year. (d) Any award of compensation made pursuant to this part shall not be: (1) Subject to any monetary limitation of damages awarded in civil actions; (2) Subject to any state income taxes; provided, however, that the award of attorney's fees shall be subject to taxation; or (3) Offset by any expense incurred by this state or any political subdivision thereof related to the claimant's incarceration. (e) The General Assembly waives sovereign immunity of this state for the purpose of authorizing payment of claims against this state pursuant to the authority of this part. (f) No award of compensation pursuant to this part shall be disbursed to a claimant who had his or her judgment of conviction reversed or vacated, or was granted a new trial, and had the indictment or accusation dismissed or nolle prossed until the time period set forth in Code Section 17-3-3 has lapsed or the prosecutor has affirmatively declined further prosecution.
28-5-116. (a) If, at the time a claim is made under this part to the panel, the claimant has won a monetary award against the state or any political subdivision thereof in the final judgment of a civil action related to the wrongful conviction or has entered into a settlement

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agreement with the state or any political subdivision thereof related to the wrongful conviction, the amount of the award in the action or the amount received in the settlement agreement, less any sums paid to attorneys for costs in litigating other civil action or obtaining the settlement agreement, shall be deducted from the sum of money to which the panel shall usually recommend under this part. (b) If, after the time a claim is made under this part to the panel, the claimant wins a monetary award against the state or any political subdivision thereof in the final judgment of a civil action related to the wrongful conviction or enters into a settlement agreement with the state or any political subdivision thereof related to the wrongful conviction, the claimant shall reimburse the state for the sum of money awarded under this part as compensation for wrongful conviction, less any sums paid to attorneys or for costs in litigating other civil action or obtaining the settlement agreement. Such a reimbursement shall not exceed the amount of the monetary award the claimant wins for damages in the other civil action or the amount received in the settlement agreement."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron N Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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Y Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 11.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1424. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Mitchell of the 88th, Gunter of the 8th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; 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 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide a definition; to provide for a limitation on the permitted noncash redemption award for Class A machines; to provide for redemption for successful play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines by automated kiosks under certain conditions; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for exceptions to provisions of law regarding the amount of funds that may come from the play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines for certain historical fraternal benefit associations or veterans organizations; 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 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, is amended by revising paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-279, relating to the general powers of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, as follows:
"(19) To adopt and amend such regulations, policies, and procedures as necessary to carry out and implement its powers and duties, organize and operate the corporation, regulate the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or the convenience of the public. The promulgation of any such regulations, policies, and procedures pursuant to Articles 1 and 2 of this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 13 of this title, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the promulgation of any form of licensure, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and any administrative hearings regarding violations of Article 3 of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of this title. Hearings under Code Section 50-27-102 shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Arbitration Code."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-70, relating to legislative findings and definitions, by revising paragraph (3) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Class A machine' means a bona fide coin operated amusement machine that is not a Class B machine, does not allow a successful player to carry over points won on one play to a subsequent play or plays, and:
(A) Provides no reward to a successful player; (B) Rewards a successful player only with free replays or additional time to play; (C) Rewards a successful player with noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties in compliance with the provisions of subsection (c) or paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-12-35, and does not reward a successful player with any item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35 or any reward redeemable as an item prohibited as a reward in subsection (i) of Code Section 16-12-35; (D) Rewards a successful player with points, tokens, tickets, or other evidence of winnings that may be exchanged only for items listed in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; or (E) Rewards a successful player with any combination of items listed in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 16-12-35 or any other Code section to the contrary, the permitted noncash redemption award on a per play basis for a Class A machine shall not exceed the wholesale value of $50.00." "(5.1) 'Gift certificate' or 'gift card' means an electronic payment device or system issued for a specific amount which: (A) May or may not be increased in value or reloaded:

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(B) Is provided or loaded on a prepaid basis for the future purchase or delivery of any merchandise or service permitted by law from single or multiple merchants or service providers, whether affiliated or not; (C) Is honored upon presentation but cannot be exchanged for cash, change, or currency; and (D) May be used off the premises of the location licensee, but is loaded or reloaded or caused to be loaded or reloaded only:
(1) At the location licensee premises; or (2) By the location licensee or its employees at the location licensee's premises."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 50-27-71, relating to license fees, issuance of license, display of license, control number, duplicate certificate, application for license or renewal, and penalty for noncompliance, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.3)(1) A location owner or operator may offer gift cards for noncash redemption for successful play of Class A and Class B coin operated amusement machines at such location in the same manner as other merchandise for sale at such location. The acceptance of a gift card offered by the location owner or operator shall constitute the act of in-store redemption by a successful player. No value shall be placed on such card unless such value has been won by the player by the successful play of a game on such coin operated amusement machines. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, gift card, novelties, or rewards which may be awarded to a successful player shall include or be redeemable or exchangeable for any goods or services which the person to which such goods or services are to be awarded is entitled or permitted by law to purchase. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 16-12-35 or any other Code section to the contrary, a location owner or location operator shall be permitted to allow a player of a bona fide coin operated amusement machine to redeem winnings for a gift certificate, or gift card and the awarding of such gift certificate or gift card shall be a lawful act of in-store redemption and shall be permitted to be fully redeemed off the premises. (4) Subject to the requirements of this subsection, successful players may redeem their winnings on a gift card or gift certificate from a self-service gift card or gift certificate redemption device. The device and the cost of such device may be provided by the location owner or location operator, the master license holder, or both."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-27-84, relating to limitation on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, as follows:

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"(b)(1) No location owner or location operator shall derive more than 50 percent of such location owner's or location operator's monthly gross retail receipts for the business location in which the Class B machine or machines are situated from such Class B machines; provided, however, that revenues that are due to a master licensee or the corporation or noncash redemption that is earned by the player shall not be deemed revenue derived from Class B machines. This Code section shall not apply to historical fraternal benefit associations or veterans organizations which are exempt from taxes and are described in Code Sections 48-5-41 and 48-5-478.4."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Bennett of the 94th was excused from voting on HB 1424.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas E Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S N Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson N Houston Y Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod N Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens N Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
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Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooper

Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince N Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson N Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 88, nays 79.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Powell of the 32nd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1424.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett N Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S N Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson Y Jackson, D N Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince N Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF

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Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 117, nays 52.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1553. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th, Collins of the 68th, Williams of the 145th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to board and Department of Corrections, so as to provide for adoption of rules and regulations by the board of the Department of Corrections; to provide for the adoption of a rule relating to housing an inmate convicted of murder of a peace officer killed in the line of duty in a close security facility; to provide for the adoption of a rule relating to any transfer of such inmate to a lower security facility; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M

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Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1516. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the continuation in office of the members of the authority; to provide for membership, appointment, and qualifications; to repeal provisions relating to joint operation between the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; to revise the corporate purposes and general powers; to provide for jurisdiction of actions; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1184. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Efstration of the 104th, Hogan of the 179th, Smyre of the 135th and Gaines of the 117th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 12 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to effectiveness of educational programs, so as to require administration of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11 who choose to participate; 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 provide for up to three administrations of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students in grade 11 who choose to participate; to provide that such exam must be

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administered during normal school hours; to provide for the Department of Education to coordinate with local school superintendents and state charter school principals, or their equivalent, regarding the timing of test administration and to ensure that students transitioning to and from the Department of Juvenile Justice are included; to prohibit the use of exam results in education accountability programs except as determined by the State Board of Education; 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 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 adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-281.2. (a) Each local school system; each state chartered special school, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 20-2-2062, with students in grade 11; each state charter school, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2-2081, with students in grade 11; and the Department of Juvenile Justice may select and administer up to three separate administrations of a nationally recognized college entrance exam to public school students enrolled in grade 11 who choose to participate. Each such exam administration shall occur during normal school hours and shall be system-wide or, in the case of state chartered special schools and state charter schools, school-wide. (b) The Department of Education shall coordinate with local school superintendents, state chartered special school principals, and state charter school principals, or their equivalent, regarding the timing of test administration and to ensure that students transitioning to and from the Department of Juvenile Justice are included in a test administration. (c) No exam result shall be part of any accountability assessment program provided for in Chapter 14 of this title except as determined by the State Board of Education."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1482. By Representatives Erwin of the 28th, Corbett of the 174th, Yearta of the 152nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Dubnik of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-262 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems and criteria for eligibility, so as to revise the eligibility criteria for project specific capital outlay grants for low-wealth school systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 20-2-262 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems and criteria for eligibility, so as to revise the eligibility criteria for certain capital outlay grants for low-wealth school systems; to provide for the authority of the State Board of Education to establish 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 20-2-262 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to low-wealth capital outlay grants to local school systems and criteria for eligibility, is amended by revising subsection (d) and adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(d) Local Except as provided for in subsection (d.1) of this Code section and subject to available funding, local school systems which meet the following criteria shall be eligible for a low-wealth capital outlay grant:
(1)(A)(i) The amount of sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is currently ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for sales tax revenues per unit in the full-time equivalent student count or was so ranked during any of the three most recently completed school years; and (ii) The value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count of the local school system is currently ranked in the bottom 25 percent of local school systems for value of property per unit in the full-time equivalent student count or was so ranked during any of the three most recently completed school years; (B) For local school systems in which the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues is ranked in the bottom 25 percent of eligible local school systems receiving such sales tax revenues, such systems may submit a request to the department for consideration; provided, however, that the local school system shall be required to commit the equivalent of five years of such revenues for the project. The department shall consider factors such as the high cost of a project, the local school system's ability to manage the project on its own, and the needs of the local school system, in determining whether to approve a project pursuant to this subparagraph; or (C) For local school systems that are consolidating educational facilities that are more than 35 years old in accordance with a local facilities plan, the amount of special purpose local option sales tax revenues for a local school system over a five-year period would not generate the required local contribution, as determined pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section;

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(2) The local school system's millage rate for maintenance and operation is at least 12 mills or an equivalent millage thereof; (3) A special purpose local option sales tax is in effect in the local school district or the local school system has in place a millage rate for debt service on bonds, or both; and (4) The local school system uses prototypical specifications as defined by the State Board of Education for the project. (d.1) If the Department of Education determines that a local school system's system wide eligible need has been met as a result of such local school system having received a capital outlay grant pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or subparagraph (d)(1)(C) of this Code section, then such local school system shall not be eligible to receive another capital outlay grant pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or subparagraph (d)(1)(C) of this Code section for a period of ten years from the date such grant was received." "(g) The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. Such rules shall provide for, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) The prioritization of eligible local school systems in the event that available funds are not sufficient to cover the full amount of capital outlay grants provided for in this Code section. In such event, eligible local school systems with lesser amounts of special purpose local option sales tax revenues shall be prioritized over eligible local school systems with higher amounts of such revenues. (2) The manner and method by which the Department of Education shall determine whether a local school system's system wide eligible need has been met as a result of such local school system having received a capital outlay grant pursuant to subparagraph (d)(1)(B) or subparagraph (d)(1)(C) 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

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, E

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1515. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Martin of the 49th, Dempsey of the 13th, Jackson of the 128th, Powell of the 32nd and others:

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 revise the definition of approved school to include schools which were previously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, are now accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and meet other 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:

Alexander Y Allen

Y Corbett Y Crowe

Y Hogan Y Holcomb

Y Mathiak Y Mathis

Y Scott Y Seabaugh

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Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn
Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #3 TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022

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

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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 Open Rule

HR 581

General Assembly; net proceeds of one or more lottery games to support economic development; authorize CA(Constitutional Amendment) (Substitute)(RegI-Neal-74th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 1350
HB 1382 HB 1387
HB 1520 HB 1530

Wills, trusts, and administration of estates; executors to send notices to beneficiaries regarding filing of petitions to probate wills; require (Substitute)(Judy-Wade-9th) Local government; require directors to do yearly continuing education (GAff-Stephens-164th) Motor vehicles and traffic; suspension for failure to pay a civil penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Collins-68th) Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges; create (Substitute)(HumR-Hawkins-27th) Education; provide for HOPE small business grants (Substitute) (RegI-Neal-74th)

Structured Rule

HB 1187 Sales and use tax; exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; extend sunset (Substitute)(W&M-Williams-148th)

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 1187. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Gravley of the 67th, Corbett of the 174th, Gambill of the 15th, Rhodes of the 120th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend the sunset of an exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; 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 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to extend the sunset and revise certain terms of an exemption for certain high-technology data center equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, is amended in paragraph (68.1) by revising subparagraphs (A) and (F), division (v) of subparagraph (G), and subparagraph (H) as follows:
"(68.1)(A) For the period commencing on July 1, 2018, and ending on December 31, 2028 2033, high-technology data center equipment to be incorporated or used in a high-technology data center that meets the high-technology data center minimum investment threshold and other conditions provided in this paragraph."
"(F)(i) Except as provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph, a A high-technology data center shall not be entitled to claim any credit authorized under Code Sections 48-7-40 through 48-7-40.33 or Code Section 36-62-5.1 on its tax return if it has received a certificate of exemption from the commissioner pursuant to this paragraph. If a determination is made by the commissioner pursuant to division (iii) of subparagraph (C) of this paragraph that the high-technology data center must repay all taxes exempted or refunded pursuant to this paragraph, such hightechnology data center may file amended income tax returns claiming any credit to which it would have been entitled under the foregoing Code sections but for having claimed the exemption under this paragraph. (ii) On and after January 1, 2023, the provisions of this subparagraph shall not be applicable with respect to Code Section 48-7-40.17 for any new high-technology data center located in a county with a population of less than 50,001 according to the United States decennial census of 2020." "(v) 'High-technology data center minimum investment threshold' means the creation of 20 new quality jobs and:

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(I) For high-technology data centers located in a county in this state having a population greater than 50,000 according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census, the creation of 25 new quality jobs and $250 million in aggregate expenditures incurred over any consecutive seven-year period between July 1, 2018, and December 31, 2028 2033, on the design and construction of the high-technology data center and high-technology data center equipment to be used or incorporated in the high-technology data center; (II) For high-technology data centers located in a county in this state having a population greater than 30,000 and less than 50,001 according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census, $150 the creation of ten new quality jobs and $75 million in aggregate expenditures incurred over any consecutive seven-year period between July 1, 2018, and December 31, 2028 2033, on the design and construction of the high-technology data center and hightechnology data center equipment to be used or incorporated in the hightechnology data center; and (III) For high-technology data centers located in a county in this state having a population less than 30,001 according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census, $100 the creation of five new quality jobs and $25 million in aggregate expenditures incurred over any consecutive seven-year period between July 1, 2018, and December 31, 2028 2033, on the design and construction of the high-technology data center and high-technology data center equipment to be used or incorporated in the high-technology data center." "(H) This paragraph shall stand repealed by operation of law on January 1, 2029 2034."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin E Martin

Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 14.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1387. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 32nd, Corbett of the 174th and Bonner of the 72nd:

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 suspension of a motor vehicle registration upon failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded images; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for penalties for failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded

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images; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-6-163, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, by revising the introductory language of subparagraph (d)(3)(B), by revising paragraphs (7) through (10) of subsection (d), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(B) The law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the provisions of this Code section shall send by first class mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle not later than ten days after obtaining the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the Department of Revenue:" "(7) If a violation has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, the agent or governing body shall send to the person who is the registered owner of the motor vehicle a final notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty authorized by this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The notice shall inform the registered owner that the agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue if the assessed penalty and any late fee is not paid within 30 days after the final notice was mailed and that such referral shall result in the nonrenewal of the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such motor vehicle within this state of the consequences for failure to pay such penalty and any late fee. (8) The agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue not sooner than 30 days after the final notice required under paragraph (7) of this subsection was mailed if a violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted under this article Code section has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The referral to the Department of Revenue shall include the following: (A) Any information known or available to the agent or governing body concerning the license plate number, year of registration, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle; (B) The date on which the violation occurred; (C) The citation number issued for the violation; and (C)(D) The date when the notice required under this Code section was mailed; and (D) The seal, logo, emblem, or electronic seal of the governing body. (9)(8.1)(A) If the Department of Revenue receives a referral under paragraph (8) of this subsection, such referral shall be entered into the motor vehicle data base within

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five days of receipt and the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such vehicle within this state unless and until the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is paid to the governing body. The Department of Revenue shall mail a notice to the registered owner of such motor vehicle that informs such owner:
(A)(i) That the registration of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be renewed; (B) That the title of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be transferred in this state; (C)(ii) That the aforementioned penalties are penalty is being imposed due to the failure to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee for an ordinance violation adopted under the authority of this Code section; and (D)(iii) Of the procedure that the person may follow to remove the penalties penalty. (10)(B) The Department of Revenue shall remove the penalties penalty on a vehicle if any person presents the Department of Revenue with adequate proof that the penalty and any late fee, if applicable, has been paid. (C) The provisions of this paragraph shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023. (9)(A) On and after July 1, 2023, within ten business days of receipt of a referral under paragraph (8) of this subsection, the Department of Revenue shall send a notice to the owner of the motor vehicle stating that the department has been informed of the fact that a civil monetary penalty is owed for a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section and providing an explanation of the penalties provided for by law. (B) The Department of Revenue shall send such notice to the address of the owner of the motor vehicle shown in the records of the department. (C) The mailing of such notice by the Department of Revenue shall be deemed notice of such owner's duty to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee and the possible penalties and consequences for failing to do so and shall be deemed to satisfy all notice requirements of law. (10) On and after July 1, 2023, it shall be the duty of the owner of such motor vehicle to pay any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees within 30 days of the date of such notice. If an agent or governing body does not receive payment of any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees owed within such time, the agent or governing body shall inform the Department of Revenue of such and the registration of such motor vehicle shall be suspended immediately by operation of law by the Department of Revenue. Such suspension shall terminate upon submission by the agent or governing body to the department of proof of payment of the civil monetary penalties and fees owed, which proof shall be submitted within 24 hours of such payment in an electronic method provided for by the department, and payment by the owner of a $60.00 restoration fee. If any restoration fee provided for in this paragraph is paid to the county tax commissioner, the county shall retain $10.00 thereof as a collection fee."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-18, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and vehicle registration and transfer of title restrictions for failure to pay penalty, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and subsections (g) through (j) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(2) A law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the speed limit of a school zone, or an agent working on behalf of a law enforcement agency or governing body, shall send by first class mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle within 30 days after obtaining the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the Department of Revenue but no later than 60 days after the date of the alleged violation:
(A) A citation for the alleged violation, which shall include the date and time of the violation, the location of the infraction, the maximum speed at which such motor vehicle was traveling in photographically recorded images, the maximum speed applicable within such school zone, the civil warning or the amount of the civil monetary penalty imposed, and the date by which a civil monetary penalty shall be paid; (B) An image taken from the photographically recorded images showing the vehicle involved in the infraction; (C) A website address where photographically recorded images showing the vehicle involved in the infraction and a duplicate of the information provided for in this paragraph may be viewed; (D) A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the speed limit of the school zone and stating that, based upon inspection of photographically recorded images, the owner's motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit in the marked school zone and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law; (E) A statement of the inference provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection and of the means specified therein by which such inference may be rebutted; (F) Information advising the owner of the motor vehicle of the manner in which liability as alleged in the citation may be contested through an administrative hearing; and (G) A warning that failure to pay the civil monetary penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section shall waive any right to contest liability;" "(g) If a violation has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, the agent or governing body shall send to the person who is the registered owner of the motor vehicle a final notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty authorized by this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The notice shall inform the registered owner that the agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue if the assessed penalty is not paid within 30 days

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after the final notice was mailed and such that such referral shall result in the nonrenewal of the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such motor vehicle within this state of the consequences for failure to pay such penalty and any late fee. (h) The agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue not sooner than 30 days after the final notice required under subsection (g) was mailed if a violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted under this article Code section has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The referral to the Department of Revenue shall include the following:
(1) Any information known or available to the agent or governing body concerning the license plate number, year of registration, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle; (2) The date on which the violation occurred; (3) The citation number issued for the violation; and (3)(4) The date when the notice required under this Code section was mailed; and (4) The seal, logo, emblem, or electronic seal of the governing body. (i)(h.1)(1) If the Department of Revenue receives a referral under subsection (h) of this Code section, such referral shall be entered into the motor vehicle database within five days of receipt and the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew the registration of the motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such vehicle within this state unless and until the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is paid to the governing body. The Department of Revenue shall mail a notice to the registered owner:
(1)(A) That the registration of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be renewed; (2) That the title of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be transferred in this state; (3)(B) That the aforementioned penalties are penalty is being imposed due to the failure to pay the civil monetary penalty and any late fee for an ordinance violation adopted under the authority of this Code section; and (4)(C) Of the procedure that the person may follow to remove the penalties penalty. (j)(2) The Department of Revenue shall remove the penalties penalty on a vehicle if any person presents the Department of Revenue with adequate proof that the penalty and any late fee, if applicable, has been paid. (3) The provisions of this subsection shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023. (i)(1) On and after July 1, 2023, within ten business days of receipt of a referral under subsection (h) of this Code section, the Department of Revenue shall send a notice to the owner of the motor vehicle stating that the department has been informed of the fact that a civil monetary penalty is owed for a violation of this Code section and providing an explanation of the penalties provided for by law. (2) The Department of Revenue shall send such notice to the address of the owner of the motor vehicle shown in the records of the department.

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(3) The mailing of such notice by the Department of Revenue shall be deemed notice of such owner's duty to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee and the possible penalties and consequences for failing to do so and shall be deemed to satisfy all notice requirements of law. (j) On and after July 1, 2023, it shall be the duty of the owner of such motor vehicle to pay any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees within 30 days of the date of such notice. If an agent or governing body does not receive payment of any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees owed within such time, the agent or governing body shall inform the Department of Revenue of such and the registration of such motor vehicle shall be suspended immediately by operation of law by the Department of Revenue. Such suspension shall terminate upon submission by the agent or governing body to the department of proof of payment of the civil monetary penalties and fees owed, which proof shall be submitted within 24 hours of such payment in an electronic method provided for by the department, and payment by the owner of a $60.00 restoration fee. If any restoration fee provided for in this Code section is paid to the county tax commissioner, the county shall retain $10.00 thereof as a collection fee."

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 Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner
Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier N Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon E Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor
Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 136, nays 29.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HB 1424. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Mitchell of the 88th, Gunter of the 8th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute, having previously been read and adopted, was again taken up for consideration.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper

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N Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie N Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon N Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins N Cooper

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England Y Erwin Y Evans, B N Evans, S N Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Hopson N Houston Y Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S N Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby N Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens N Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 100, nays 67.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1520. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Jasperse of the 11th, Cooper of the 43rd, Bentley of the 139th, Dempsey of the 13th 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 create the Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to create the Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for members and officers; to provide for meetings, agendas, quorum, and compensation; to provide for the commission's duties and powers; 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 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by enacting a new Chapter 37, which is reserved, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 37
31-37-1. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The State of Georgia is experiencing significant challenges in the hiring and retention of health care workers, including, but not limited to nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other clinical and nonclinical personnel; (2) These challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19 and the ongoing SARSCoV-2 pandemic; and (3) The shortage of health care workers has had a negative impact on patient safety and the ability of Georgia residents to access health care services.
31-37-2. (a) There is created the Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges for the purpose of providing strategic thought leadership and recommendations on the future of the health care workforce in Georgia. The council will work with various experts and stakeholders to explore workforce challenges, identify future trends, raise awareness of workforce issues, and provide accompanying recommendations to the Governor, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Georgia General Assembly. (b) As used in this article, the term 'council' means the Georgia Council on Addressing Health Care Workforce Challenges.
31-37-3. (a) The council shall be composed of 27 members as follows:
(1) The following members appointed by the Governor: (A) A chairperson;

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(B) A representative from the University System of Georgia; and (C) A representative from the Technical College System of Georgia; (2) The following members appointed by the President of the Senate: (A) A representative from a state-wide association representing K-12 education; (B) A representative from a state-wide association representing physicians; (C) An administrator of a nursing home; (D) A representative from a hospital or health system located in an urban area; (E) A registered professional nurse who has been actively practicing at the bedside in a hospital setting for a minimum of five years; and (F) A representative of an area health education center; (3) The following members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives: (A) A representative from a state-wide association representing private colleges and universities; (B) A representative from a state-wide association representing nurses; (C) A representative from a state-wide association representing hospitals; (D) A representative from a state-wide association representing nursing homes or assisted living facilities; (E) A representative from a hospital or health system located in a rural or medically underserved area; (F) A nurse educator who has practiced nursing for a minimum of ten years, taught nursing for a minimum of five years, and is a member of the Georgia Association for Nursing Education; (G) A representative from a state-wide association representing dentists; and (H) A representative from a state-wide association representing home and community based providers; and (4) The following members shall serve as ex-officio members: (A) The director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, or his or her designee; (B) The chairperson of the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce, or his or her designee; (C) The division director of the professional licensing boards division within the office of the Secretary of State, or his or her designee; (D) The chairperson of the Georgia Board of Nursing, or his or her designee; (E) The commissioner of the Department of Community Health, or his or her designee; (F) The commissioner of the Department of Public Health, or his or her designee; (G) The chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate; (H) The chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee of the House of Representatives; (I) The chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate; and (J) The chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives.

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(b) Each nonlegislative member of the council shall be appointed to serve for a term of three years or until his or her successor is duly appointed. Legislative members of the council shall serve until the completion of their current terms of office. Any member may be appointed to succeed himself or herself on the council. If a member of the council is an elected or appointed official, such member, or his or her designee, shall be removed from the council at which time the member no longer serves as such elected or appointed official. (c) The council may elect officers, other than the chairperson, as it deems necessary. The chairperson shall vote only to break a tie. (d) The council shall be attached for administrative purposes only to the Department of Community Health. The Department of Community Health shall use any funds specifically appropriated to such department to support the work of the council.
31-37-4. (a) The council may conduct meetings at such places and times as it deems necessary or convenient to enable it to fully and effectively exercise its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this chapter. The council shall hold meetings at the call of the chairperson. The council shall meet not less than twice every year. (b) A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the council. (c) Legislative members of the council shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Nonlegislative members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Members of the council who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the council, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the council in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or state employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this article shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives.
31-37-5. (a) The council shall have the following duties:
(1) To identify workforce data sources and timely data collection methods to help direct the General Assembly and state regulatory agencies in areas of concern and identify any significant data trends in healthcare workforce changes; (2) To develop a comprehensive plan to support the expansion of education programs and clinical placements; (3) To advise state policy makers and educational institutions on methods to develop the healthcare workforce pipeline; (4) To identify funding sources for scholarships and loan forgiveness programs;

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(5) To provide recommendations that encourage investments in technology to improve workforce readiness and expand educational program capacity; (6) To identify programs and strategies to improve retention and resiliency of the current health care workforce; and (7) To report on the work of the council to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 1, 2022, and annually thereafter. (b) The council shall have the following powers: (1) To evaluate the effectiveness of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and programs affecting the health care workforce in this state; (2) To request and receive data from, and review the records of, appropriate state agencies and professional licensing boards to the greatest extent allowed by state and federal law; (3) To accept public or private grants, devises, and bequests; (4) To authorize, through the chairperson, entering into contracts or agreements that are necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties; (5) To establish rules and procedures for conducting the business of the council; (6) To create subcommittees from among the membership of the council and up to three other persons who are not members of the council when the council determines such subcommittees to be necessary, as relevant to and consistent with this chapter. Such subcommittees shall include, but not be limited to:
(A) Rural Health Advancement; (B) Hospitals and Health Systems; (C) Health Care Workforce Education; (D) Home and Community Based Services; and (E) Clinical Bedside Nursing Providers; and (7) To conduct studies, hold public meetings, collect data, or take any other action the council deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. (c) The council shall be authorized to retain the services of attorneys, consultants, subject matter experts, economists, budget analysts, data analysts, statisticians, and other individuals or organizations it determines to be appropriate. Such services may be obtained through a request for proposal process conducted through the Department of Community Health; provided, however, that any final selection shall be approved by the council.
31-37-6. The council shall be abolished and this chapter shall stand repealed on June 30, 2025."
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood N LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson N Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 157, nays 10.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1283. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Evans of the 57th 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

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for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; 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 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 local board of education policies allowing unstructured break 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. 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," is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-323, relating to unstructured break time for students in kindergarten through grade eight, as follows:
"20-2-323. (a) Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, each elementary school shall schedule recess for all students in kindergarten and grades one through five every school day; provided, however, that recess shall not be required on any school day on which a student has had physical education or structured activity time or if reasonable circumstances impede such recess, such as inclement weather when no indoor space is available, assemblies or field trips exceeding their scheduled duration, conflicts occurring at the scheduled recess time over which the classroom teacher has no control, or emergencies, disasters, or acts of God. (b) Each By January 1, 2005, each local board of education shall establish written policies allowing or prohibiting unstructured break time for students in kindergarten and grades one through eight. If the policies allow one or more breaks, the The policies shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following matters:
(1) The school personnel who will be authorized to decide the length, frequency, timing, and location of breaks; (2) Whether breaks can be withheld from students for disciplinary or academic reasons and, if breaks can be withheld, under what conditions; provided, however, that breaks, including, but not limited to, recess shall not be withheld from students in kindergarten and grades one through five for disciplinary or academic reasons; (3) How to ensure break time is a safe experience for students, including the responsibility for supervision of students; and

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(4) How to ensure that break time is scheduled so as to provide a support for academic learning. Local boards shall provide a copy of such policies to the State Board of Education."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak N Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 937. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
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 annual mammograms at no cost to the recipient; 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 following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-29-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual accident and sickness insurance coverage for mammograms, Pap smears, and prostate-specific antigen tests, so as to provide for annual notification by insurers to female insureds of coverage for mammograms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-29-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual accident and sickness insurance coverage for mammograms, Pap smears, and prostatespecific antigen tests, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) Every insurer subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall provide notification to each female insured upon such female attaining the age of 40 of her coverage for mammograms and continuing annually thereafter, for as long as mammogram screening is recommended for such female insured based on her individual health status, as determined by her physician."
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1034. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Smyre of the 135th, Williamson of the 115th, Rhodes of the 120th, Gaines of the 117th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to revise the exemption for sales of admissions to nonrecurring major sporting events; to amend the definition of "major sporting event" to include any match of a FIFA World Cup; to extend the sunset provision for the

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exemption; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B
Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh N Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 15.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1533. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Cooper of the 43rd, Frye of the 118th, Dempsey of the 13th and Anulewicz of the 42nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that professional programs that are established to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity; to provide that certain documents and information of professional programs are not discoverable; 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 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that professional programs that are established to address career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals are not obligated to report to licensing boards except in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for immunity; to provide that certain documents and information of professional programs are not discoverable; 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 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"43-1-35. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Healthcare professional' means a person licensed, registered, or certified by a licensing board or a student enrolled in a school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, nursing, or pharmacy. (2) 'Licensing board' means:
(A) Georgia Board of Nursing; (B) Georgia Composite Medical Board; and (C) State Board of Pharmacy. (3) 'Professional program' means a program created to address issues related to career fatigue and wellness in healthcare professionals that is established or contracted for by a state-wide association, that is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that primarily represents healthcare

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professionals licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in multiple specialties. (b) No person or entity shall be obligated to report information regarding a healthcare professional who is a participant in a professional program to his or her respective licensing board unless the person or entity has determined that there is reasonable probability that such participant is not competent to continue in practice or is a danger to himself or herself or to the health and welfare of his or her patients or the public, unless such person or entity is otherwise under a duty to report such information. (c) Every member of, or healthcare professional consultant to, any committee, board, group, commission, or other entity that functions primarily to review, evaluate, or make recommendations on a professional program shall be immune from civil liability for any act, decision, omission, or utterance done or made in performance of his or her duties while serving as a member of or consultant to such committee, board, group, commission, or other entity. No active participant in a professional program shall be employed or engaged by such professional program or have a financial ownership interest in such professional program. (d) The proceedings, minutes, records, reports, analyses, findings, conclusions, recommendations, and the deliberative process, including opinions and reports of a professional program, both oral and written, originating in or provided to such professional program, shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action, unless a court of competent jurisdiction, after a hearing in camera, determines that the evidence is not otherwise available and extraordinary circumstances exist such that the need for the evidence substantially outweighs the interest in protecting such evidence from disclosure and orders the disclosure of such proceedings, minutes, records, reports, or communications; provided, however that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as providing any privilege to any healthcare professional or healthcare facility or entity with respect to any factual information regarding specific patient healthcare or treatment, whether oral, electronic, or written. A person involved in the work of a professional program may not be questioned as a witness in a civil action regarding his or her knowledge of any factual information regarding specific patient healthcare or treatment by virtue of his or her involvement in the professional program. Exchange of information between professional programs shall not constitute a waiver of any privilege provided in this subsection."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 931. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Thomas of the 65th, Jones of the 25th, Barton of the 5th, Gambill of the 15th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-24 and Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contents of certificates of title, certificates as evidence, and certificates not subject to garnishment or other process and the alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, respectively, so as to revise the contents of certificates of title of motor vehicles; to provide for an exemption from state and local title ad

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valorem tax fees charged on private passenger motor vehicles purchased or leased by individuals with certain disabilities or their immediate family members; to provide for the recapture of tax savings in certain cases; to provide for penalties; 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 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to exclude the value of certain equipment or modifications related to wheelchair accessibility from the fair market value of new motor vehicles; 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 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(D) 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:
"(D) For a new motor vehicle, the retail selling price, less any reduction for the tradein value of another motor vehicle and any rebate. The retail selling price shall include any charges for labor, freight, delivery, dealer fees and similar charges, tangible accessories, dealer add-ons, and mark-ups, but shall not include any federal retailers' excise tax, upgrades or enhancements to enable or accommodate individuals who use wheelchairs for ambulation, or extended warranty, service contract, maintenance agreement, or similar products itemized on the dealer's invoice to the customer or any finance, insurance, and interest charges for deferred payments billed separately. No reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle shall be taken unless the name of the owner and the vehicle identification number of such trade-in motor vehicle are shown on the bill of sale;"
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to titles issued on or after such date.
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1350. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gunter of the 8th, Gravley of the 67th, Efstration of the 104th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate of wills, trusts, and administration of estates, generally, so as to require executors to send notices to beneficiaries regarding the filing of petitions to probate wills; to render unlawful the provision by executors of false information; to require judges of probate courts to verify such notices; 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 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate, so as to require personal representatives to send notices to beneficiaries regarding the issuance of letters testamentary or letters of administration; to provide for revocation of such letters as to personal representatives who fail to comply; to provide for trust beneficiary representation; to provide for a definition; to revise a definition regarding Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration; 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 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"53-5-8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'beneficiary' means a person, including a trust, that is designated in a will to take an interest in real or personal property; that 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 required to give notice; and whose identity and whereabouts are known or may be determined by reasonable diligence. (b) Within 30 days following the issuance of letters testamentary or letters of administration with the will annexed to the personal representative of a testate estate, such personal representative shall send to all beneficiaries by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, with return receipt requested, to his or her last known address a notice informing such beneficiaries of the issuance of such letters to the personal representative and providing the name, mailing address, and telephone number of such personal representative. Provided, however, that notice shall not be required to any beneficiary who has waived such right to notification in writing. Within 60 days following the issuance of such letters, such personal representative shall file with the probate court true and correct copies of such waivers and notices, the return receipts for

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each, and, with respect to any such beneficiary whose identity and whereabouts are unknown, an affidavit of diligent search attesting under oath to the efforts of such personal representative to identify and locate such beneficiary. (c) A personal representative who, without sufficient cause either fails to provide accurate information regarding such personal representative's name, mailing address, and telephone number within five business days of a request for such information by a beneficiary or by the probate court, or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section, may be cited to appear and show cause as to why the personal representative's letters should not be revoked in the same manner as pursuant to Code Section 53-6-53. (d) For purposes of this Code section, a trust beneficiary may be represented as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 53-7-50."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 53-5-61, relating to definitions regarding Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) 'Security account' means: (A) A reinvestment account associated with a security, a securities account with a broker, a cash balance in a brokerage account, cash, interest, earnings, or dividends earned or declared on a security in an account, a reinvestment account, or a brokerage account, whether or not credited to the account before the owner's death; or (B) An investment management account, investment advisory account, investment agency account, custody account, or any other type of security or trust account with a bank or trust company, including the securities in the account, the cash balance in the account, and cash equivalents, and any interest, earnings, or dividends earned or declared on a security in the account, whether or not credited to the account before the owner's death; or (C) A cash balance or other property held for or due to the owner of a security as a replacement for or product of an account security, whether or not credited to the account before the owner's death."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 424. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Martin of the 49th, Smith of the 133rd, Newton of the 123rd and Rhodes of the 120th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain foster child support organizations; to provide for definitions; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for audits; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for the discretion to refer certain acts to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.24. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Aging foster children' means: (A) Foster children aged 16 through 18 that would benefit based on projected status at age 18, as determined by the division; and (B) Former foster children up to and including age 21, or age 25 if legally possible, who have not been adopted or reunited with families.
(2) 'Aging-out program' means a program with the primary function of supporting aging foster children. (3) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (4) 'Foster child support organization' means:
(A) The aging-out program of the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation; (B) The aging-out program of the University System of Georgia Foundation, provided that such program is certified by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget as an aging-out program; or (C) Any domestic nonprofit corporation which maintains nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and tax exempt status under Code Section 48-7-25, that has the primary function of:
(i) Operating an aging-out program or operating as or supporting a Georgia licensed child-placing agency; or (ii) Disbursing funds directly to one or more of the entities identified in subparagraphs (A) or (B) or division (C)(i) of this paragraph. (5) 'Qualified contributions' means the preapproved contribution of funds made during the taxable year by a taxpayer to a qualified organization under the terms and conditions of this Code section. (6) 'Qualified expenditures' means expenditures made by a qualified organization for:

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(A) The costs associated with tuition waivers granted pursuant to Code Section 203-660; (B) Wraparound services for individuals attending a public postsecondary educational institution under a waiver granted pursuant to Code Section 20-3-660; or (C) Mentorship services provided to aging foster children, provided that no mentor shall be compensated in excess of $100.00 per month for an aging foster child or $500.00 per year for any aging foster child. (7) 'Qualified organization' means a foster child support organization that has been certified and listed by the division pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (8) 'Wraparound services' means services provided directly to aging foster children to support their education through postsecondary education services, housing services, vocation services, medical services, counseling services, mentorship services, nutrition services, transportation services, or up to $150.00 per month in direct cash payments for use on personal necessities. (b)(1) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $20 million per calendar year. (2) Subject to the aggregate limit provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection and the limitations of subsection (b.1) of this Code section, each taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified contributions made by the taxpayer on or after January 1, 2023, as follows: (A) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount of qualified contributions made; (B) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount of qualified contributions made; (C) Anything to the contrary contained in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph notwithstanding, in the case of an individual taxpayer who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, the actual amount of qualified contributions it made; provided, however, that tax credits pursuant to this paragraph shall only be allowed for the portion of the income on which such tax was actually paid by such member of the limited liability company, shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or partner in a partnership; or (D) A corporation or other entity not provided for in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter, for qualified contributions in an amount not to exceed the actual amount of qualified contributions made. (b.1) For the period beginning on January 1 and ending on June 30 of each year, an individual taxpayer shall not be allowed credit for contributions, and the commissioner shall not preapprove any contributions, that exceed the following limits: (1) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, $2,500.00; (2) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, $5,000.00;

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(3) In the case of an individual who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, $5,000.00; or (4) In the case of a corporation or other entity not provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection, 10 percent of such entity's income tax liability. (c) Not later than October 1, 2022, the commissioner shall establish a page on the department's website for the purpose of implementing this Code section. Such page shall contain, at a minimum: (1) A link to the division's web based application for certification as a qualified organization as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section; (2) The current list of all qualified organizations; (3) The total amount of tax credits remaining and available for preapproval for each year; (4) A web based method for taxpayers seeking the preapproval status for contributions; and (5) The information received by the department from each qualified organization pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (g) except for division (g)(1)(B)(iv) of this Code section. (d)(1) The division shall establish and maintain a web based application process for the purpose of certifying foster child support organizations as qualified organizations. At a minimum such application created by the division shall include an agreement submitted by the applicant to fully comply with the terms and conditions of this Code section. (2) The division shall certify any valid foster child support organization as a qualified organization upon successful completion of such application process. (3) The division shall certify any foster child support organization operating as a Georgia licensed child-placing agency as a qualified organization within ten days of receipt of a written request or application. (4) The division shall accept a first round of applications for certification as qualified organizations by October 1, 2022, and shall certify and notify such applicants of the division's decision on or before November 30, 2022. Thereafter the division shall establish a process for rolling applications and certifications. (e)(1) Prior to making a contribution to any qualified organization, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the commissioner, of the total amount of contribution that such taxpayer intends to make to such qualified organization. (2) Within 30 days after receiving a request for preapproval of contributions, the commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate requested amounts on a first come, first served basis and shall provide notice to such taxpayer and the qualified organization of such preapproval, denial, or proration. Such notices shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. The preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits

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subject to the aggregate total limit established under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) Within 60 days after receiving the preapproval notice issued by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the taxpayer shall contribute the preapproved amount to the qualified organization or such preapproved contribution amount shall expire. The commissioner shall not include such expired amounts in determining the remaining amount available under the aggregate limit for the respective calendar year. (f)(1) Each qualified organization shall issue to each contributor a letter of confirmation of contribution, which shall include the taxpayer's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the qualified contribution, the date of the qualified contribution, and the total amount of the credit allowed to the taxpayer. (2) In order for a taxpayer to claim the tax credit allowed under this Code section, all such applicable letters as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return. When the taxpayer files an electronic return such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments to be affixed and transmitted to the department. In any such event, the taxpayer shall maintain such confirmation and such confirmation shall only be made available to the commissioner upon request. (3) The commissioner shall allow tax credits for any preapproved contributions made to a qualified organization at the time the contributions were made if such organization was a qualified organization at the time of the commissioner's preapproval of the contributions and the taxpayer has otherwise complied with this Code section. (g)(1) Each qualified organization shall annually submit to the department no later than May 15 of each year:
(A) A complete copy of its IRS Form 990 including applicable attachments, or for any qualified organization that is not required by federal law to file an IRS Form 990, such organization shall submit to the commissioner equivalent information on a form prescribed by the commissioner; and (B) A report detailing the contributions received during the calendar year pursuant to this Code section on a date determined by, and on a form provided by, the commissioner which shall include:
(i) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; (ii) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (iii) The total number and dollar value of all qualified expenditures made; and (iv) A list of contributors, including the dollar value of each contribution and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. (2) Except for the information published in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, all information or reports relative to this Code section that were provided by

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qualified organizations to the department shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether such information relates to the contributor or the qualified organization. (h) By April 1 of each year each qualified organization shall publicly post on its website in a prominent place a copy of its prior year's annual budget containing the total amount of funds received from all sources relative to the amount of qualified contributions it received and the total amount and a description of how such contributions were utilized. (i)(1) A taxpayer shall not be allowed to designate or direct the taxpayer's qualified contributions to any particular purpose or for the direct benefit of any particular individual. (2) A taxpayer that operates, owns, or is a subsidiary of an association, organization, or other entity that contracts directly with a qualified organization shall not be eligible for tax credits allowed under this Code section for contributions made to such qualified organization. (3) In soliciting contributions, no person shall represent or direct that, in exchange for making qualified contributions to any qualified organization, a taxpayer shall receive any direct or particular benefit. The status as a qualified organization shall be revoked for any qualified organization determined to be in violation of this paragraph and shall not be renewed for at least two years.
(j)(1)(A) Each qualified organization shall use at least 80 percent of the funds received by it from qualified contributions to make qualified expenditures. Each qualified organization shall maintain accurate and current records of all expenditures of such funds and provide such records to the commissioner upon his or her request. (B) No foster child support organization that meets only the definition of such term as provided in division (a)(4)(C)(ii) of this Code section shall retain more than 2. 5 percent of qualified contributions for itself for any reason and shall only serve to pass all of its qualified contributions to one or more qualified organizations that are foster child support organization as such term is defined in subparagraphs (a)(4)(A), (a)(4)(B), or division (a)(4)(C)(i) of this Code section. (2) A qualified organization that fails to comply with any of the requirements under this Code section shall be given written notice by the department of such failure to comply by certified mail and shall have 90 days from the receipt of such notice to correct all deficiencies. (3) Upon failure to correct all deficiencies within 90 days, the department shall revoke the foster child support organization's status as a qualified organization and such entity shall be immediately removed from the department's list of organizations. All applications for preapproval of tax credits for contributions to such foster child support organization under this Code section made on or after the date of such removal shall be rejected. (4) Each foster child support organization that has had its status revoked and has been delisted pursuant to this Code section, shall immediately cease all expenditures of funds received relative to this Code section, and shall transfer all of such funds that are not

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yet expended, to a properly operating qualified organization within 30 calendar days of its removal from the department's list of qualified organizations. (k)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section to a taxpayer for any amount of qualified contributions that were utilized as deductions or exemptions from taxable income. (2) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (l) The chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee and the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Appropriations shall have the authority to request an audit concerning this Code section as a whole or of any one or more qualified organizations. The commissioner, the state auditor, each qualified organization, each aging-out program, and the director of division shall cooperate to the full extent necessary to conduct such audits. (m) At the discretion of the commissioner or the director of the division, any suspected misuse of funds contributed or expended pursuant to this Code section shall be forwarded to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution. (n) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

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, E

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre

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Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier E Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1405. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Washburn of the 141st, Crowe of the 110th, Dreyer of the 59th, Paris of the 142nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local governments, so as to revise "The Zoning Procedures Law"; to revise provisions related to judicial review of zoning decisions; to revise definitions; to provide for requirements for zoning decisions by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to require review procedures for decisions made by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to provide for judicial review of zoning decisions; to require certain designations relating to appeals of quasi-judicial decisions; 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 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local governments, so as to revise "The Zoning Procedures Law"; to revise provisions related to judicial review of zoning decisions; to revise definitions; to provide for requirements for zoning decisions by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to require review procedures for decisions made by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to provide for judicial review of zoning decisions; to require certain designations relating to appeals of quasi-judicial decisions; 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 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local governments, is amended by revising Chapter 66, relating to zoning procedures, as follows:
"CHAPTER 66 36-66-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as 'The Zoning the 'Zoning Procedures Law.'
36-66-2. (a) While recognizing and confirming the authority of local governments to exercise zoning power within their respective territorial boundaries, it is the intention of this chapter to establish as state policy minimum procedures governing the exercise and means of judicial review of the exercise of that power. The purpose of these minimum procedures is to assure that due process is afforded to the general public when local governments regulate the uses of property through the exercise of the zoning power. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate any zoning decision made by a local government prior to January 1, 1986 July 1, 2023, or to require a local government to exercise its zoning power. (b) Consistent with the minimum procedures required by this chapter, local governments may:
(1) Provide by ordinance or resolution for such administrative officers, bodies boards, or agencies as may be expedient for the efficient exercise of their delegated, quasijudicial zoning powers and to establish procedures and notice requirements for hearings before such quasi-judicial officers, boards, or agencies that are consistent with the minimum procedures provided for in this chapter to assure due process is afforded the general public; and (2) Provide by ordinance or resolution for procedures and requirements in addition to or supplemental to those required by this chapter and, where so adopted, thereby establish the minimum procedures for such local government's exercise of zoning powers.

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36-66-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Local government' means any county or municipality which exercises zoning power within its territorial boundaries. (1.1) 'Quasi-judicial officers, boards, or agencies' means an officer, board, or agency appointed by a local government to exercise delegated, quasi-judicial zoning powers including hearing appeals of administrative decisions by such officers, boards, or agencies and hearing and rendering decisions on applications for variances, special administrative permits, special exceptions, conditional use permits, or other similar permits not enumerated herein as a zoning decision, pursuant to standards for the exercise of such quasi-judicial authority adopted by a local government. (2) 'Territorial boundaries' means, in the case of counties, the unincorporated areas thereof and any area defined in paragraph (5.1) of Code Section 36-70-2, and, in the case of municipalities, the area lying within the corporate limits thereof except any area defined in paragraph (5.1) of Code Section 36-70-2. (3) 'Zoning' means the power of local governments to provide within their respective territorial boundaries for the zoning or districting of property for various uses and the prohibition of other or different uses within such zones or districts and for the regulation of development and the improvement of real estate within such zones or districts in accordance with the uses of property for which such zones or districts were established. (4) 'Zoning decision' means final legislative action by a local government which results in:
(A) The adoption or repeal of a zoning ordinance; (B) The adoption of an amendment to a zoning ordinance which changes the text of the zoning ordinance; (C) The adoption or denial of an amendment to a zoning ordinance which rezones to rezone property from one zoning classification to another; (D) The adoption or denial of an amendment to a zoning ordinance by a municipal local government which zones to zone property to be annexed into the municipality; or (E) The grant or denial of a permit relating to a special use of property; (F) The grant or denial of a variance or conditions concurrent and in conjunction with a decision pursuant to subparagraphs (C) or (E) of this paragraph. (5) 'Zoning ordinance' means an ordinance or resolution of a local government establishing procedures and zones or districts within its respective territorial boundaries which regulate the uses and development standards of property within such zones or districts. The term also includes the zoning map adopted in conjunction with a zoning ordinance which shows the zones and districts and zoning classifications of property therein.
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zoning decisions under subparagraphs (C), (E), or (F) of paragraph (4) of Code Section 36-66-3 for the same property, only one hearing shall be required under this Code Section. At least 15 but not more than 45 days prior to the date of the hearing, the local government shall cause to be published within a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial boundaries of the local government a notice of the hearing. The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the hearing. (b) If a zoning decision of a local government is for the rezoning of property and the rezoning is initiated by a party other than the local government, then:
(1) The notice, in addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall include the location of the property, the present zoning classification of the property, and the proposed zoning classification of the property; and (2) A sign containing information required by local ordinance or resolution shall be placed in a conspicuous location on the property not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. (c) If the zoning decision of a local government is for the rezoning of property and the amendment to the zoning ordinance to accomplish the rezoning is defeated by the local government, then the same property may not again be considered for rezoning until the expiration of at least six months immediately following the defeat of the rezoning by the local government. (d) If the zoning is for property to be annexed into a municipality, then: (1) Such municipal local government shall complete the procedures required by this chapter for such zoning, except for the final vote of the municipal governing authority, prior to adoption of the annexation ordinance or resolution or the effective date of any local Act but no sooner than the date the notice of the proposed annexation is provided to the governing authority of the county as required under Code Section 36-36-6; (2) The hearing required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be conducted prior to the annexation of the subject property into the municipality; (3) In addition to the other notice requirements of this Code section, the municipality shall cause to be published within a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial boundaries of the county wherein the property to be annexed is located a notice of the hearing as required under the provisions of subsection (a) or (b), as applicable, of this Code section and shall place a sign on the property when required by subsection (b) of this Code section; and (4) The zoning classification approved by the municipality following the hearing required by this Code section shall become effective on the later of:
(A) The date the zoning is approved by the municipality; (B) The date that the annexation becomes effective pursuant to Code Section 36-362; or (C) Where a county has interposed an objection pursuant to Code Section 36-36-11, the date provided for in paragraph (8) of subsection (c) of said Code section. (e) A qualified municipality into which property has been annexed may provide, by the adoption of a zoning ordinance, that all annexed property shall be zoned by the municipality, without further action, for the same use for which that property was zoned

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immediately prior to such annexation. A qualified county which includes property which has been deannexed by a municipality may provide, by the adoption of a zoning ordinance, that all deannexed property shall be zoned by the county, without further action, for the same use for which that property was zoned immediately prior to such deannexation. A municipality shall be a qualified municipality only if the municipality and the county in which is located the property annexed into such municipality have a common zoning ordinance with respect to zoning classifications. A county shall be a qualified county only if that county and the municipality in which was located the property deannexed have a common zoning ordinance with respect to zoning classifications. A zoning ordinance authorized by this subsection shall be adopted in compliance with the other provisions of this chapter. The operation of such ordinance to zone property which is annexed or deannexed shall not require any further action by the adopting municipality, adopting county, or owner of the property annexed or deannexed. Property which is zoned pursuant to this subsection may have such zoning classification changed upon compliance with the other provisions of this chapter. (f) When a proposed zoning decision relates to or will allow the location or relocation of a halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for treatment of drug dependency, a public hearing shall be held on the proposed action. Such public hearing shall be held at least six months and not more than nine months prior to the date of final action on the zoning decision. The hearing required by this subsection shall be in addition to any hearing required under subsection (a) of this Code section. The local government shall give notice of such hearing by:
(1) Posting notice on the affected premises in the manner prescribed by subsection (b) of this Code section; and (2) Publishing in a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial boundaries of the local government a notice of the hearing at least 15 days and not more than 45 days prior to the date of the hearing. Both the posted notice and the published notice shall include a prominent statement that the proposed zoning decision relates to or will allow the location or relocation of a halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for treatment of drug dependency. The published notice shall be at least six column inches in size and shall not be located in the classified advertising section of the newspaper. (g) A local government delegating decision-making power to a quasi-judicial officer, board, or agency shall provide for a hearing on each proposed action described in paragraph (1.1) of Code Section 36-66-3. Notice of such hearing shall be provided at least 30 days prior to the quasi-judicial hearing, with such notice being made as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and with additional notice being mailed to the owner of the property that is the subject of the proposed action.
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policies and procedures shall specify a minimum time period at hearings on proposed zoning decisions or quasi-judicial decisions for presentation of data, evidence, and opinion by proponents of each zoning decision and an equal minimum time period for presentation by opponents of each proposed zoning decision, such minimum time period to be no less than ten minutes per side. (b) In addition to policies and procedures required by subsection (a) of this Code section, each local government rendering a zoning decision shall adopt standards governing the exercise of the zoning power, and such standards may include any factors which the local government finds relevant in balancing the interest in promoting the public health, safety, morality, or general welfare against the right to the unrestricted use of property. Such standards shall be printed and copies thereof shall be available for distribution to the general public. (b.1) In addition to policies and procedures required by subsection (a) of this Code section, each local government providing for a quasi-judicial officer's, board's, or agency's' grant, denial, or review of a quasi-judicial matter may adopt specific standards and criteria governing the exercise of such quasi-judicial decision-making authority, and such standards shall include the factors by which the local government directs the evaluation of a quasi-judicial matter. Such standards may be printed and copies thereof made available for distribution to the general public. (c) The policies and procedures required by subsection (a) of this Code section and the adoption of standards required by subsection subsections (b) and (b.1) of this Code section may be included in and adopted as part of the zoning ordinance. Prior to the adoption of any zoning ordinance enacted on or after January 1, 1986 July 1, 2022, a local government shall conduct a public hearing on a proposed action which may be advertised and held concurrent with the hearing required by subsection (a) of Code Section 36-66-4 for the adoption of a zoning ordinance. The provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-66-4 relating to notices of public hearings for the purposes of that subsection shall also apply to public hearings required by this subsection.
36-66-5.1. (a) To ensure that the general public is afforded due process in an orderly way to petition the courts for review of a local government's exercise of zoning, administrative, or quasijudicial powers as guaranteed by Article I, Section I, Paragraphs IX and XII of the Constitution, the General Assembly, pursuant to its authority under Article VI, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, provides the following mechanism by which each of the powers described in this chapter may be reviewed by the superior court of the county wherein such property is located:
(1) Zoning decisions as described in this chapter, being legislative in nature, shall be subject to direct constitutional challenge regarding the validity of maintaining the existing zoning on the subject property or the validity of conditions or an interim zoning category other than what was requested in the superior court pursuant to its original jurisdiction over declaratory judgments pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 9 and equity

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jurisdiction under Title 23. Such challenges shall be by way of a de novo review by the superior court wherein new evidence may be adduced; or (2) Quasi-judicial decisions as described in this chapter and zoning decisions under subparagraph (E) of paragraph (4) of Code Section 36-66-3 shall be subject to appellate review by the superior court pursuant to its appellate jurisdiction and shall be brought by way of a petition for certiorari pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 5. Such matters shall be reviewed on the record which shall be brought to the superior court as provided in Code Section 5-4-7. (b) All such challenges or appeals shall be brought within 30 days of the written decision of the challenged or appealed action. (c) To ensure that the citizens of this state are not unnecessarily burdened by the certiorari process as a mechanism of appeal, local governments shall designate by ordinance or resolution: (1) The officer of the quasi-judicial board or agency who shall have authority, without additional board or agency action, to approve and issue the bond and certificate of costs described in subsection (a) of Code Section 5-4-5 and upon whom service of such petition may be effected or accepted on behalf of the members of the board or agency, in their official capacities, as respondents, during normal business hours, at the regular offices of the local government; and (2) The elected official or his or designee who shall have authority to accept service and upon whom service of an appeal of a quasi-judicial decision may be effected or accepted on behalf of the mayor and council and the chairperson or chief executive officer and board of commissioners, in their official capacities, as defendants, during normal business hours, at the regular offices of the local government. (d) An appeal or challenge by an opponent filed pursuant to this chapter shall stay all legal proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from or challenged, unless the local government, officer, board, or agency from which or from whom the appeal or challenge is taken certifies that, by reason of the facts stated in the certificate, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. In such actions, the applicant for the zoning decision or the quasi-judicial decision shall be a necessary party and shall be named as a defendant in the action and served in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 5-4-6 or Code Section 9-11-4, as appropriate.
36-66-6. (a) In any local government which has established a planning department or other similar agency charged with the duty of reviewing zoning proposals, such planning department or other agency shall, with respect to each proposed zoning decision involving land that is adjacent to or within 3,000 feet of any military base or military installation or within the 3,000 foot Clear Zone and Accident Prevention Zones Numbers I and II as prescribed in the definition of an Air Installation Compatible Use Zone of a military airport, investigate and make a recommendation with respect to each of the matters enumerated in subsection (b) of this Code section, in addition to any other duties with which the planning department or agency is charged by the local government. The planning

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department or other agency shall request from the commander of such military base, military installation, or military airport a written recommendation and supporting facts relating to the use of the land being considered in the proposed zoning decision at least 30 days prior to the hearing required by subsection (a) of Code Section 36-66-4. If the base commander does not submit a response to such request by the date of the public hearing, there shall be a presumption that the proposed zoning decision will not have any adverse effect relative to the matters specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. Any such information provided shall become a part of the public record. (b) The matters with which the planning department or agency shall be required to make such investigation and recommendation shall be:
(1) Whether the zoning proposal will permit a use that is suitable in view of the use of adjacent or nearby property within 3,000 feet of a military base, military installation, or military airport; (2) Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect the existing use or usability of nearby property within 3,000 feet of a military base, military installation, or military airport; (3) Whether the property to be affected by the zoning proposal has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned; (4) Whether the zoning proposal will result in a use which will or could cause a safety concern with respect to excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or schools due to the use of nearby property as a military base, military installation, or military airport; (5) If the local government has an adopted land use plan, whether the zoning proposal is in conformity with the policy and intent of the land use plan; and (6) Whether there are other existing or changing conditions affecting the use of the nearby property as a military base, military installation, or military airport which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the zoning proposal."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall apply to all zoning and quasijudicial decisions occurring on and after that date; however, no zoning or quasi-judicial decision prior to July 1, 2023, shall be rendered invalid or void because of a local government's failure to implement language in their ordinances accomplishing the provisions of Code Section 36-66-5.1.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye E Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod E Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

HB 1382. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62A-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required training on development and redevelopment programs, so as to require directors to do yearly continuing education; to make such continuing education a prerequisite for OneGeorgia Authority funding; 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 Allen
Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1464. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, LaHood of the 175th, Smith of the 70th, Rich of the 97th, Corbett of the 174th and others:

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 provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for regulation of private donations for election administration; to provide for the qualifications of members of performance review boards; to provide for the quantity of voting booths in state-wide elections; to provide for chain of custody documentation and procedures; to provide for storage and sealing of unused security paper; to provide for certain disclosures on certain absentee ballot applications; to provide for the distribution of absentee ballots; to provide for the circumstances in which state write-in ballots are required to be mailed to electors; to provide for time off for employees to vote; to provide for the circumstances in which poll watchers may be appointed; to revise the information to be posted following the close of the polls; to revise provisions related to the retention and preservation of ballots and other election documents; to remove provisions for keeping such ballots and documents under seal; to revise the crime of interfering with poll officers; to provide a definition; 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 provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with original jurisdiction to investigate election fraud and election crimes; to provide the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with subpoena power to further such investigations; to provide for penalty; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, is amended by revising Code Section 21-2-71, relating to payment by county or municipality of superintendent's expenses and study and report on acceptance and equitable distribution of donations, as follows:
"21-2-71. (a) The governing authority of each county or municipality shall appropriate annually and from time to time, to the superintendent of such county or municipality, the funds that it shall deem necessary for the conduct of primaries and elections in such county or

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municipality and for the performance of his or her other duties under this chapter, including:
(1) Compensation of the poll officers, custodians, and other assistants and employees provided for in this chapter; (2) Expenditures and contracts for expenditures by the superintendent for polling places; (3) Purchase or printing, under contracts made by the superintendent, of all ballots and other election supplies required by this chapter, or which the superintendent shall consider necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; (4) Maintenance of all voting equipment required by this chapter, or which the superintendent shall consider necessary to carry out this chapter; and (5) All other expenses arising out of the performance of his or her duties under this chapter. (b) No superintendent shall take or accept any funding, grants, or gifts from any source other than from the governing authority of the county or municipality, the State of Georgia, or the federal government. (c) The State Election Board shall study and report to the General Assembly a proposed method for accepting donations intended to facilitate the administration of elections and a method for an equitable distribution of such donations state wide by October 1, 2021 Any private person or nongovernmental entity that seeks to provide a grant, gift, or donation to the state or to a superintendent for any purpose relating to election administration, including preparing for, administering, or conducting an election, voter registration, or voter education, shall file an application for approval of such grant, gift, or donation with the State Election Board. No such grant, gift, or donation shall be accepted by the state or superintendent unless approved by the State Election Board, which shall determine if the requested grant, gift, or donation serves the electors of Georgia and does not offer any partisan advantage. Any approved monetary grant, gift, or donation shall be made directly to the State Election Board, which shall develop processes to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of such funds. The State Election Board shall distribute any approved grant, gift, or donation to superintendents in the manner that best serves the electors of Georgia in the sole discretion of the State Election Board, regardless of the intent of the donor. The State Election Board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-106, relating to performance review of local election official, role of performance review board, and findings as grounds for removal, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The following officials may request that a performance review of a local election official be conducted:
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(2) For counties represented by more than three members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, at least two members of the Georgia House of Representatives and two members of the Georgia Senate who represent the county; and (3) For counties represented by fewer than four members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, at least one member of the Georgia House of Representatives and one member of the Georgia Senate who represent the county. Such request shall be transmitted to the State Election Board which shall appoint an independent performance review board within 30 days after receiving such resolution. The State Election Board shall appoint three competent persons to serve as members of the performance review board, one of whom shall be an employee of the elections division of the Secretary of State and two of whom shall be local election officials, or members of a county board of elections or county board of elections and registration, provided that no such appointee shall be a local election official or member of a county board of elections or county board of elections and registration for the county or municipality, as applicable, under review."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-212, relating to county registrars, appointment, certification, term of service, vacancies, compensation and expenses of chief registrar, registrars, and other officers and employees, and budget estimates, by revising subsection (f) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) The board of registrars of each county shall prepare annually a budget estimate in which it shall set forth an itemized list of its expenditures for the preceding two years and an itemized estimate of the amount of money necessary to be appropriated for the ensuing year and shall submit the same at the time and in the manner and form other county budget estimates are required to be filed. No board of registrars shall take or accept any funding, grants, or gifts from any source other than from the governing authority of the county, the State of Georgia, or the federal government. (g) Any private person or nongovernmental entity that seeks to provide a grant, gift, or donation to the state or to a board of registrars for any purpose relating to election administration, including preparing for, administering, or conducting an election, voter registration, or voter education, shall file an application for approval of such grant, gift, or donation with the State Election Board. No such grant, gift, or donation shall be allowed unless approved by the State Election Board, which shall determine if the proposed grant, gift, or donation serves the electors of Georgia and does not offer any partisan advantage. Any approved monetary grant, gift, or donation shall be made directly to the State Election Board, which shall develop processes to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of such funds. The State Election Board shall distribute any approved grant, gift, or donation to boards of registrars in the manner that best serves the electors of Georgia in the sole discretion of the State Election Board, regardless of the intent of the donor. The State Election Board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this Code section."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-367, relating to installation of systems, number of systems, and good working order, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) In each precinct in which optical scanning voting systems are used in a statewide general election, the county election superintendent shall provide at least one voting booth or enclosure for each 250 electors therein who have not yet cast a ballot in the current election, or fraction thereof."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-381, relating to making of application for absentee ballot, determination of eligibility by ballot clerk, furnishing of applications to colleges and universities, and persons entitled to make application, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1)(A) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 21-2-219 or for advance voting described in subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, not earlier than 78 days or less than 11 days prior to the date of the primary or election, or runoff of either, in which the elector desires to vote, any absentee elector may make, either by mail, by facsimile transmission, by electronic transmission, or in person in the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office, an application for an official ballot of the elector's precinct to be voted at such primary, election, or runoff. To be timely received, an application for an absentee-by-mail ballot shall be received by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk no later than 11 days prior to the primary, election, or runoff. For advance voting in person, the application shall be made within the time period set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385. (B) In the case of an elector residing temporarily out of the county or municipality or a physically disabled elector residing within the county or municipality, the application for the elector's absentee ballot may, upon satisfactory proof of relationship, be made by such elector's mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, spouse, son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-inlaw, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of the age of 18 or over.
(C)(I) Any person applying for an absentee-by-mail ballot shall make application in writing on the form made available by the Secretary of State. In order to confirm the identity of the voter, such form shall require the elector to provide his or her name, date of birth, address as registered, address where the elector wishes the ballot to be mailed, and the number of his or her Georgia driver's license or identification card issued pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40. If such elector does not have a Georgia driver's license or identification card issued pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, the elector shall affirm this fact in the manner prescribed in the application and the elector shall provide a copy of a form of identification listed in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-417. The form made available by the Secretary of State shall include a space to affix a photocopy or electronic image of

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such identification. The Secretary of State shall develop a method to allow secure electronic transmission of such form. The application shall also include the identity of the primary, election, or runoff in which the elector wishes to vote; the name and relationship of the person requesting the ballot if other than the elector; and an oath for the elector or relative to write his or her usual signature with a pen and ink affirming that the elector is a qualified Georgia elector and the facts presented on the application are true. Submitting false information on an application for an absentee ballot shall be a violation of Code Sections 21-2-560 and 21-2-571. (ii) A blank application for an absentee ballot shall be made available online by the Secretary of State and each election superintendent and registrar, but neither the Secretary of State election superintendent, board of registrars, other governmental entity, nor employee or agent thereof shall send absentee ballot applications directly to any elector except upon request of such elector or a relative authorized to request an absentee ballot for such elector. No person or entity other than a relative authorized to request an absentee ballot for such elector or a person signing as assisting an illiterate or physically disabled elector shall send any elector an absentee ballot application that is prefilled with the elector's required information set forth in this subparagraph. No person or entity other than the elector, a relative authorized to request an absentee ballot for such elector, a person signing as assisting an illiterate or physically disabled elector with his or her application, a common carrier charged with returning the ballot application, an absentee ballot clerk, a registrar, or a law enforcement officer in the course of an investigation shall handle or return an elector's completed absentee ballot application. Handling a completed absentee ballot application by any person or entity other than as allowed in this subsection shall be a misdemeanor. Any application for an absentee ballot sent to any elector by any person or entity shall utilize the form of the application made available by the Secretary of State, and any application for an absentee ballot mailed to any elector by a nongovernmental entity shall clearly and prominently disclose on the face of the form:
'This is NOT an official government publication and was NOT provided to you by any governmental entity and this is NOT a ballot. It is being distributed by [insert name and address of person, organization, or other entity distributing such document or material] application is being distributed by [insert name and address of person, organization, or other entity distributing such document or material], not by any government agency or any state or local election office. THIS IS NOT A BALLOT.' (iii) The disclaimer required by division (ii) of this subparagraph shall be: (I) Of sufficient font size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication; (II) Be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and (III) Be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed disclaimer.

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(D) Except in the case of physically disabled electors residing in the county or municipality or electors in custody in a jail or other detention facility in the county or municipality, no absentee ballot shall be mailed to an address other than the permanent mailing address of the elector as recorded on the elector's voter registration record or a temporary out-of-county or out-of-municipality address. Upon request, electors held in jails or other detention facilities who are eligible to vote shall be granted access to the necessary personal effects for the purpose of applying for and voting an absentee ballot pursuant to this chapter. (E) Relatives applying for absentee ballots for electors must also sign an oath stating that facts in the application are true. (F) If the elector is unable to fill out or sign such elector's own application because of illiteracy or physical disability, the elector shall make such elector's mark, and the person filling in the rest of the application shall sign such person's name below it as a witness. (G) Any elector meeting criteria of advance age or disability specified by rule or regulation of the State Election Board or any elector who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973ff, et seq., as amended, may request in writing on one application a ballot for a presidential preference primary held pursuant to Article 5 of this chapter and for a primary as well as for any runoffs resulting therefrom and for the election for which such primary shall nominate candidates as well as any runoffs resulting therefrom. If not so requested by such person, a separate and distinct application shall be required for each primary, run-off primary, election, and run-off election. Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, a separate and distinct application for an absentee ballot shall always be required for any special election or special primary. (2) A properly executed registration card submitted under the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-219, if submitted within 180 days of a primary or election in which the registrant is entitled to vote, shall be considered to be an application for an absentee ballot under this Code section, or for a special absentee ballot under Code Section 21-2-381.1, as appropriate. (3)(A) All persons or entities, other than the Secretary of State, election superintendents, boards of registrars, and absentee ballot clerks, relatives authorized to request an absentee ballot for such elector, that send mail unsolicited applications for absentee ballots to electors in a primary, election, or runoff shall mail such applications only to individuals who have not already requested, received, or voted an absentee ballot in the primary, election, or runoff. Any such person or entity shall compare its mail distribution list with the most recent information available about which electors have requested, been issued, or voted an absentee ballot in the primary, election, or runoff and shall remove the names of such electors from its mail distribution list. A person or entity shall not be liable for any violation of this subparagraph if such person or entity relied upon information made available by the Secretary of State within five business days prior to the date such applications are

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mailed. Nothing in this Code section shall prevent a person or entity from making blank absentee ballot applications available to electors or directing electors to an electronic location where an elector can obtain an absentee ballot application. (B) A person or entity in violation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be subject to sanctions by the State Election Board which, in addition to all other possible sanctions, may include requiring such person or entity to pay restitution to each affected county or municipality in an amount up to $100.00 per duplicate absentee ballot application that is processed by the county or municipality due to such violation or the actual cost incurred by each affected county or municipality for the processing of such duplicate absentee ballot applications. (4) In extraordinary circumstances as described in Code Section 21-2-543.1, the registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall determine if the applicants are eligible to vote under this Code section and shall either mail or issue the absentee ballots for the election for representative in the United States Congress to an individual entitled to make application for absentee ballot under subsection (d) of this Code section the same day any such application is received, so long as the application is received by 3:00 P.M., otherwise no later than the next business day following receipt of the application. Any valid absentee ballot shall be accepted and processed so long as the ballot is received by the registrar or absentee ballot clerk not later than 45 days after the ballot is transmitted to the absent uniformed services voter or overseas voter, but in no event later than 11 days following the date of the election."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by repealing and reserving subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-381.2, relating to state write-in absentee ballot for certain electors.
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-382, relating to additional buildings as additional registrar's office or place of registration for receiving absentee ballots and for advance voting and drop boxes, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) A board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall establish at least one drop box as a means for absentee by mail electors to deliver their ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk. A board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk may establish additional drop boxes, subject to the limitations of this Code section, but may only establish additional drop boxes totaling the lesser of either one drop box for every 100,000 active registered voters in the county or the number of advance voting locations in the county. Any additional drop boxes shall be evenly geographically distributed by population in the county. Drop boxes established pursuant to this Code section shall be established at the office of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk or inside locations at which advance voting, as set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, is conducted in the applicable primary, election, or runoff and may be open during the hours of advance voting at that location. Such drop boxes shall be closed locked when advance voting is not being conducted at that location. All drop

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boxes shall be closed locked when the advance voting period ends, as set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385. The drop box location shall have adequate lighting and be under constant surveillance by an election official or his or her designee, law enforcement official, or licensed security guard. During an emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to Code Section 38-3-51, drop boxes may be located outside the office of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk or outside of locations at which advance voting is taking place, subject to the other limitations of this Code section. (2) The opening slot of a drop box shall not allow ballots to be tampered with or removed and shall be designed to minimize the ability for liquid or other substances that may damage ballots to be poured into the drop box. A drop box shall be labeled "OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOX" and shall clearly display the signage developed by the Secretary of State pertaining to Georgia law with regard to who is allowed to return absentee ballots and destroying, defacing, or delaying delivery of ballots. (3) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall arrange for the collecting and return of ballots deposited at each drop box at the conclusion of each day where advance voting takes place. Collection of ballots from a drop box shall be made by a team of at least two people. Any person collecting ballots from a drop box shall have sworn an oath in the same form as the oath for poll officers set forth in Code Section 21-2-95. The collection team shall complete and sign a ballot transfer form as specified by the Secretary of State upon removing the ballots from the drop box which shall include the date, time, location, number of ballots, confirmation that the drop box was locked after the removal of the ballots, and the identity of each person collecting the ballots. The ballot transfer form shall also serve as an initial chain of custody document on which each person who takes possession of the ballots shall sign for such ballots. The ballots shall be placed in a locked transfer case upon being removed from the drop box. Such transfer case shall be sealed and signed by the collection team in a manner such that it cannot be opened without breaking the seal. The collection team shall then immediately transfer the ballots to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk, who shall process and store the ballots in the same manner as absentee ballots returned by mail are processed and stored. The board of registrars, absentee ballot clerk, or a designee of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall verify that such seal has not been broken or otherwise tampered with or compromised and shall sign the ballot transfer form upon receipt of the ballots from the collection team and shall include the date and time of signing and verification under this provision. Such form shall be considered a public record pursuant to Code Section 50-18-70. (4) At the beginning of voting at each advance location where a drop box is present, the manager of the advance voting location shall open the drop box and confirm on the reconciliation form for that advance voting location that the drop box is empty. If the drop box is not empty, the manager shall secure the contents of the drop box and immediately inform the election superintendent, board of registrars, or absentee ballot clerk, who shall inform the Secretary of State."

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SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-386, relating to safekeeping, certification, and validation of absentee ballots, rejection of ballot, delivery of ballots to location designated by superintendent, duties of superintendent and managers, precinct returns, report of returns of verified and accepted absentee ballots cast as soon as possible following closing of polls, notification of challenged elector, and unlawful disclosure of tabulation results, as follows:
"21-2-386. (a)(1)(A) The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall keep safely, unopened, and stored in a manner that will prevent tampering and unauthorized access to and document the chain of custody of all official absentee ballots received from absentee electors prior to the closing of the polls on the day of the primary or election except as otherwise provided in this subsection. (B) Upon receipt of each ballot, a registrar or clerk shall write the day and hour of the receipt of the ballot on its envelope. The registrar or clerk shall then compare the number of the elector's Georgia driver's license number or state identification card issued pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 and date of birth entered on the absentee ballot envelope with the same information contained in the elector's voter registration records. If the elector has affirmed on the envelope that he or she does not have a Georgia driver's license or state identification card issued pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, the registrar or clerk shall compare the last four digits of the elector's social security number and date of birth entered on the envelope with the same information contained in the elector's voter registration records. The registrar or clerk shall also confirm that the elector signed the oath and the person assisting the elector, if any, signed the required oath. If the elector has signed the elector's oath, the person assisting has signed the required oath, if applicable, and the identifying information entered on the absentee ballot envelope matches the same information contained in the elector's voter registration record, the registrar or clerk shall so certify by signing or initialing his or her name below the voter's oath. Each elector's name so certified shall be listed by the registrar or clerk on the numbered list of absentee voters prepared for his or her precinct. All accepted absentee ballots shall be securely stored in a sealed container that will prevent tampering or unauthorized access prior to scanning such ballots. (C) If the elector has failed to sign the oath, or if the identifying information entered on the absentee ballot envelope does not match the same information appearing in the elector's voter registration record, or if the elector has failed to furnish required information or information so furnished does not conform with that on file in the registrar's or clerk's office, or if the elector is otherwise found disqualified to vote, the registrar or clerk shall write across the face of the envelope 'Rejected,' giving the reason therefor. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall promptly notify the elector of such rejection, a copy of which notification shall be retained in the files of the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk for at least two years. Such elector shall have until the end of the period for verifying provisional ballots contained in

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subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-419 to cure the problem resulting in the rejection of the ballot. The elector may cure a failure to sign the oath, nonmatching identifying information, or missing information by submitting an affidavit to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk along with a copy of one of the forms of identification enumerated in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-417 before the close of such period. The affidavit shall affirm that the ballot was submitted by the elector, is the elector's ballot, and that the elector is registered and qualified to vote in the primary, election, or runoff in question. If the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk finds the affidavit and identification to be sufficient, the absentee ballot shall be counted. (D) An elector who registered to vote by mail, but did not comply with subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-220, and who votes for the first time in this state by absentee ballot shall include with his or her application for an absentee ballot or in the outer oath envelope of his or her absentee ballot either one of the forms of identification listed in subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-417 or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of such elector. If such elector does not provide any of the forms of identification listed in this subparagraph with his or her application for an absentee ballot or with the absentee ballot, such absentee ballot shall be deemed to be a provisional ballot and such ballot shall only be counted if the registrars are able to verify current and valid identification of the elector as provided in this subparagraph within the time period for verifying provisional ballots pursuant to Code Section 21-2-419. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall promptly notify the elector that such ballot is deemed a provisional ballot and shall provide information on the types of identification needed and how and when such identification is to be submitted to the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk to verify the ballot. (E) Three copies of the numbered list of voters shall also be prepared for such rejected absentee electors, giving the name of the elector and the reason for the rejection in each case. Three copies of the numbered list of certified absentee voters and three copies of the numbered list of rejected absentee voters for each precinct shall be turned over to the poll manager in charge of counting the absentee ballots and shall be distributed as required by law for numbered lists of voters. (F) All absentee ballots returned to the board or absentee ballot clerk after the closing of the polls on the day of the primary or election shall be safely kept unopened by the board or absentee ballot clerk and then transferred to the appropriate clerk with the chain of custody documents provided for in subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of this Code section for storage in a manner that will prevent tampering for the period of time required for the preservation of ballots used at the primary or election and shall then, without being opened, be destroyed in like manner as the used ballots of the primary or election. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall promptly notify the elector by first-class mail that the elector's ballot was returned too late to be counted and that the elector will not receive credit for voting in the primary or election. All

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such late absentee ballots shall be delivered to the appropriate clerk and stored as provided in Code Section 21-2-390.
(G) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, until the United States Department of Defense notifies the Secretary of State that the Department of Defense has implemented a system of expedited absentee voting for those electors covered by this subparagraph, absentee ballots cast in a primary, election, or runoff by eligible absentee electors who reside outside the county or municipality in which the primary, election, or runoff is held and are members of the armed forces of the United States, members of the merchant marine of the United States, spouses or dependents of members of the armed forces or merchant marine residing with or accompanying such members, or overseas citizens that are postmarked by the date of such primary, election, or runoff and are received within the three-day period following such primary, election, or runoff, if proper in all other respects, shall be valid ballots and shall be counted and included in the certified election results. (2)(A) Beginning at 8:00 A.M. on the third Monday prior to the day of the primary, election, or runoff, the election superintendent shall be authorized to open the outer oath envelope of absentee ballots that have been verified and accepted pursuant to subparagraph (a)(1)(B) of this Code section, remove the contents of such outer envelope, open the inner envelope marked 'Official Absentee Ballot,' and scan the absentee ballot using one or more ballot scanners. At least three persons who are registrars, deputy registrars, poll workers, or absentee ballot clerks must be present before commencing; and three persons who are registrars, deputy registrars, or absentee ballot clerks shall be present at all times while the sealed containers containing verified and accepted absentee ballots are being unsealed and verified for integrity, while the absentee ballot envelopes are being opened, and while the absentee ballots are being scanned. However, no person shall tally, tabulate, estimate, or attempt to tally, tabulate, or estimate or cause the ballot scanner or any other equipment to produce any tally or tabulate, partial or otherwise, of the absentee ballots cast until the time for the closing of the polls on the day of the primary, election, or runoff except as provided in this Code section. Prior to beginning the process set forth in this paragraph, the superintendent shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State in writing at least seven days prior to processing and scanning absentee ballots. Such notice shall contain the dates, start and end times, and location or locations where absentee ballots will be processed and scanned. The superintendent shall also post such notice publicly in a prominent location in the superintendent's office and on the home page of the county election superintendent's website, if the county election superintendent maintains such a website. The Secretary of State shall publish on his or her website the information he or she receives from superintendents stating the dates, times, and locations where absentee ballots will be processed. (B) The proceedings set forth in this paragraph shall be open to the view of the public, but no person except one employed and designated by the superintendent shall touch any ballot or ballot container. Any person involved in processing and scanning

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absentee ballots shall swear an oath, in the same form as the oath for poll officers provided in Code Section 21-2-95, prior to beginning the processing and scanning of absentee ballots. The county executive committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election shall have the right to designate two persons and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such election shall have the right to designate one person to act as monitors for such process. In the event that the only issue to be voted upon in an election is a referendum question, the superintendent shall also notify in writing the chief judge of the superior court of the county who shall appoint two electors of the county to monitor such process. While viewing or monitoring the process set forth in this paragraph, monitors and observers shall be prohibited from:
(i) In any way interfering with the processing or scanning of absentee ballots or the conduct of the election; (ii) Using or bringing into the room any photographic or other electronic monitoring or recording devices, cellular telephones, or computers; (iii) Engaging in any form of campaigning or campaign activity; (iv) Taking any action that endangers the secrecy and security of the ballots; (v) Touching any ballot or ballot container; (vi) Tallying, tabulating, estimating, or attempting to tally, tabulate, or estimate, whether partial or otherwise, any of the votes on the absentee ballots cast; and (vii) Communicating any information that they see while monitoring the processing and scanning of the absentee ballots, whether intentionally or inadvertently, about any ballot, vote, or selection to anyone other than an election official who needs such information to lawfully carry out his or her official duties. (C) The State Election Board shall promulgate rules requiring reconciliation procedures; prompt and undelayed scanning of ballots after absentee ballot envelopes are opened; secrecy of election results prior to the closing of the polls on the day of a primary, election, or runoff; and other protections to protect the integrity of the process set forth in this paragraph. (D) At the conclusion of the scanning of the ballots, such ballots shall be stored in tamper-resistant containers sealed with numbered seals, the number of which shall be recorded on the chain of custody document forms specified by the Secretary of State, and such forms shall be signed by the person storing the ballots and the date and time of storage shall be entered on such forms. (3) A county election superintendent may, in his or her discretion, after 7:00 A.M. on the day of the primary, election, or runoff begin tabulating the absentee ballots. If the county election superintendent chooses to open the inner envelopes and begin tabulating such ballots prior to the close of the polls on the day of the primary, election, or runoff, the superintendent shall notify in writing, at least seven days prior to the primary, election, or runoff, the Secretary of State of the superintendent's intent to begin the absentee ballot tabulation prior to the close of the polls. The county executive

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committee or, if there is no organized county executive committee, the state executive committee of each political party and political body having candidates whose names appear on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate two persons and each independent and nonpartisan candidate whose name appears on the ballot for such election in such county shall have the right to designate one person to act as monitors for such process. In the event that the only issue to be voted upon in an election is a referendum question, the superintendent shall also notify in writing the chief judge of the superior court of the county who shall appoint two electors of the county to monitor such process. (4) The county election superintendent shall publish a written notice in the superintendent's office of the superintendent's intent to begin the absentee ballot tabulation prior to the close of the polls and publish such notice at least one week prior to the primary, election, or runoff in the legal organ of the county. (5) The process for opening absentee ballot envelopes, scanning absentee ballots, and tabulating absentee ballots on the day of a primary, election, or runoff as provided in this subsection shall be conducted in a manner to maintain the secrecy of all ballots and to protect the disclosure of any balloting information before 7:00 P.M. on election day. No absentee ballots shall be tabulated before 7:00 A.M. on the day of a primary, election, or runoff. (6) All persons conducting the tabulation of absentee ballots during the day of a primary, election, or runoff, including the vote review panel required by Code Section 21-2-483, and all monitors and observers shall be sequestered until the time for the closing of the polls. All such persons shall have no contact with the news media; shall have no contact with other persons not involved in monitoring, observing, or conducting the tabulation; shall not use any type of communication device including radios, telephones, and cellular telephones; shall not utilize computers for the purpose of email, instant messaging, or other forms of communication; and shall not communicate any information concerning the tabulation until the time for the closing of the polls; provided, however, that supervisory and technical assistance personnel shall be permitted to enter and leave the area in which the tabulation is being conducted but shall not communicate any information concerning the tabulation to anyone other than the county election superintendent; the staff of the superintendent; those persons conducting, observing, or monitoring the tabulation; and those persons whose technical assistance is needed for the tabulation process to operate. (7) The absentee ballots shall be tabulated in accordance with the procedures of this chapter for the tabulation of absentee ballots. As such ballots are tabulated, they shall be placed into locked ballot boxes and may be transferred to locked ballot bags, if needed, for security. Such boxes or bags shall be sealed and witnessed and verified by each person taking custody of such items by each such person's signature and date and time of taking custody. The persons conducting the tabulation of the absentee ballots shall not cause the tabulating equipment to produce any count, partial or otherwise, of the absentee votes cast until the time for the closing of the polls except as otherwise provided in this Code section.

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(b) When requested by the superintendent, but not earlier than the third Monday prior to a primary, election, or runoff, a registrar or absentee ballot clerk shall deliver the official absentee ballot of each certified absentee elector, each rejected absentee ballot, applications for such ballots, and copies of the numbered lists of certified and rejected absentee electors to the location designated by the superintendent in secure, sealed containers with the chain of custody forms specified by the Secretary of State and the signature and date and time of the person taking custody, and the superintendent or official receiving such absentee ballots shall issue his or her receipt therefor. (c) The superintendent shall cause the verified and accepted absentee ballots to be opened and tabulated as provided in this Code section. A manager shall then open the outer envelope in such manner as not to destroy the oath printed thereon and shall deposit the inner envelope marked 'Official Absentee Ballot' in a secure, sealed ballot box reserved for absentee ballots with accompanying chain of custody documentation forms. In the event that an outer envelope is found to contain an absentee ballot that is not in an inner envelope, the ballot shall be sealed in an inner envelope, initialed and dated by the person sealing the inner envelope, and deposited in the ballot box and counted in the same manner as other absentee ballots, provided that such ballot is otherwise proper. Such manager with two assistant managers, appointed by the superintendent, with such clerks as the manager deems necessary shall count the absentee ballots following the procedures prescribed by this chapter for other ballots, insofar as practicable. (d) All absentee ballots shall be counted and tabulated in such a manner that returns may be reported by precinct; and separate returns shall be made for each precinct in which absentee ballots were cast showing the results by each precinct in which the electors reside. The superintendent shall utilize the procedures set forth in this Code section to ensure that the returns of verified and accepted absentee ballots cast are reported to the public as soon as possible following the closing of the polls on the day of the primary, election, or runoff. Failure to utilize these procedures to ensure that the returns of verified and accepted absentee ballots are reported as soon as possible following the close of polls shall subject the superintendent to sanctions by the State Election Board. If a superintendent fails to report the returns of verified and accepted absentee ballots by the day following the election at 5:00 P.M., the State Election Board may convene an independent performance review board pursuant to Code Section 21-2-107. (e) If an absentee elector's right to vote has been challenged for cause, a poll officer shall write 'Challenged,' the elector's name, and the alleged cause of challenge on the outer envelope and shall deposit the ballot in a secure, sealed ballot box for which there shall be a chain of custody form as specified by the Secretary of State on which is recorded and witnessed the name and signature of each person taking custody of such ballots; and it shall be counted as other challenged ballots are counted. Where direct recording electronic voting systems are used for absentee balloting and a challenge to an elector's right to vote is made prior to the time that the elector votes, the elector shall vote on a paper or optical scanning ballot and such ballot shall be handled as provided in this subsection. The board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk shall promptly notify the elector of such challenge.

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(f) It shall be unlawful at any time prior to the close of the polls for any person to disclose or for any person to receive any information regarding the results of the tabulation of absentee ballots except as expressly provided by law."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-404, relating to affording employees time off to vote, as follows:
"21-2-404. Each employee in this state shall, upon reasonable notice to his or her employer, be permitted by his or her employer to take any necessary time off from his or her employment to vote in any municipal, county, state, or federal political party primary or election for which such employee is qualified and registered to vote either on one of the day days that are designated for advance in-person voting or the day on which such primary or election is held; provided, however, that such necessary time off shall not exceed two hours; and provided, further, that, if the hours of work of such employee commence at least two hours after the opening of the polls or end at least two hours prior to the closing of the polls, then the time off for voting as provided for in this Code section shall not be available. The employer may specify the hours during which the employee may absent himself or herself as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-408, relating to poll watchers, designation, duties, removal for interference with election, reports of infractions or irregularities, ineligibility of candidates to serve, and training, by revising subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as follows:
"(b)(1) In an election or run-off election, each political party and political body that has a candidate whose name appears on the ballot shall each be entitled to designate, at least seven days prior to such election or run-off election, no more than two official poll watchers in each precinct to be selected by the appropriate party or body executive committee. Each independent candidate shall be entitled to designate one poll watcher in each precinct. In addition, candidates running in a nonpartisan election shall be entitled to designate one poll watcher in each precinct. Each poll watcher shall be given a letter signed by the appropriate political party or body chairperson and secretary, if a party or body designates same, or by the independent or nonpartisan candidate, if named by the independent or nonpartisan candidate. Such letter shall contain the following information: name of official poll watcher, address, precinct in which he or she shall serve, and date of election or run-off election. At least three days prior to the election, a copy of the letter shall be delivered to the superintendent of the county or municipality in which the poll watcher is to serve. (2) In an election or run-off election, each political party and political body, which body is registered pursuant to Code Section 21-2-110 and has nominated a candidate for state-wide office whose name shall appear on the ballot, shall additionally be entitled to designate, at least 14 days prior to such election or run-off election, no more

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than 25 official state-wide poll watchers to be selected by the appropriate party or body executive committee. Each independent candidate shall also be entitled to designate no more than 25 official state-wide poll watchers. In addition, candidates running in a state-wide nonpartisan election shall be entitled to designate no more than 25 official state-wide poll watchers. All such designations of state-wide poll watchers shall be in writing and made and submitted to the State Election Board. A state-wide poll watcher shall have the same powers and duties as poll watchers and shall be entitled to watch the polls in any precinct in the state but shall otherwise be subject to all limitations and prohibitions placed on poll watchers; provided, however, that no more than two statewide poll watchers of a political party or body, of an independent candidate, or of a nonpartisan candidate shall be in the same polling place simultaneously. Each statewide poll watcher shall be given a letter signed by the chairperson of the State Election Board. Such letter shall contain the following information: name of official state-wide poll watcher, address, a statement that such poll watcher is a state-wide poll watcher, and date of election or run-off election. At least three days prior to the election, a copy of the letter shall be delivered to the superintendent of each county in which the poll watcher might serve.
(3)(A) In an election or run-off election, each political party and political body that has a candidate whose name appears on the ballot shall each be entitled to designate, at least seven days prior to the beginning of the advance voting period for such election or run-off election, no more than two official poll watchers for each location at which advance voting is conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 212-380 to be selected by the appropriate party or body executive committee. Each independent candidate shall be entitled to designate one poll watcher for each location at which advance voting is conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 212-380. In addition, candidates running in a nonpartisan election shall be entitled to designate one poll watcher for each location at which advance voting is conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-380. Each poll watcher shall be given a letter signed by the appropriate political party or body chairperson and secretary, if a party or body designates same, or by the independent or nonpartisan candidate, if named by the independent or nonpartisan candidate. Such letter shall contain the following information: name of official poll watcher, address, precinct in which he or she shall serve, and date of election or run-off election. At least three days prior to the beginning of the advance voting period for such election, a copy of the letter shall be delivered to the superintendent and the chief registrar of the county or municipality in which the poll watcher is to serve. (B) In an election or run-off election, each political party and political body, which body is registered pursuant to Code Section 21-2-110 and has nominated a candidate for state-wide office whose name shall appear on the ballot, shall additionally be entitled to designate, at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the advance voting period for such election or run-off election, no more than 25 official state-wide poll watchers for such advance voting period to be selected by the appropriate party or body executive committee. Each independent candidate shall also be entitled to

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designate no more than 25 official state-wide poll watchers for such advance voting period. In addition, candidates running in a state-wide nonpartisan election shall be entitled to designate no more than 25 official state-wide poll watchers for such advance voting period. All such designations of state-wide poll watchers shall be in writing and made and submitted to the State Election Board. A state-wide poll watcher shall have the same powers and duties as poll watchers and shall be entitled to watch any advance voting location in the state but shall otherwise be subject to all limitations and prohibitions placed on poll watchers; provided, however, that no more than two state-wide poll watchers of a political party or body, of an independent candidate, or of a nonpartisan candidate shall be in an advance voting location simultaneously. Each state-wide poll watcher shall be given a letter signed by the chairperson of the State Election Board. Such letter shall contain the following information: name of official state-wide poll watcher, address, a statement that such poll watcher is a state-wide poll watcher for advance voting, and date of election or run-off election. At least three days prior to the beginning of the advance voting period for such election, a copy of the letter shall be delivered to the superintendent and chief registrar of each county in which the poll watcher might serve. (c) In counties or municipalities using direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems or optical scanning voting systems, each political party may appoint two poll watchers in each primary or election, each political body that has a candidate whose name appears on the ballot may appoint two poll watchers in each election, each nonpartisan candidate may appoint one poll watcher in each nonpartisan election, and each independent candidate may appoint one poll watcher in each election to serve in the locations designated by the superintendent within the tabulating center. Such designated locations shall include the check-in area, the computer room, the duplication area, and such other areas as the superintendent may deem necessary to the assurance of fair and honest procedures in the tabulating center. The locations designated by the superintendent shall ensure that each poll watcher can fairly meaningfully observe the procedures set forth in this Code section. The poll watchers provided for in this subsection shall be appointed and serve in the same manner as other poll watchers. (d) As described in this Code section and subject to reasonable regulations to prevent overcrowding and interference with official duties, certified poll watchers shall be entitled to meaningful access to polling places, advance voting locations, tabulation centers, and locations where absentee ballots are being verified, processed, adjudicated, and scanned. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a poll watcher may be permitted behind the enclosed space for the purpose of observing the conduct of the election and the counting and recording of votes. Such poll watcher shall in no way interfere with the conduct of the election, and the poll manager, registrar, or election superintendent, or the designees of such officials, may make reasonable regulations to avoid such interference. Without in any way limiting the authority of poll managers, poll watchers are prohibited from talking to voters, checking electors lists, using photographic or other electronic monitoring or recording devices, using cellular telephones, or participating in any form of campaigning while they are behind the enclosed space. If a

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poll watcher persists in interfering with the conduct of the election or in violating any of the provisions of this Code section after being duly warned by the poll manager or superintendent, he or she may be removed by such official. Any infraction or irregularities observed by poll watchers shall be reported directly to the superintendent, not to the poll manager. The superintendent shall furnish a badge to each poll watcher bearing the words 'Official Poll Watcher,' the name of the poll watcher, the primary or election in which the poll watcher shall serve, and either the precinct or tabulating center in which the poll watcher shall serve or a statement that such poll watcher is a state-wide poll watcher. The poll watcher shall wear such badge at all times while serving as a poll watcher. (e) No person shall be appointed or be eligible to serve as a poll watcher in any primary or election in which such person is a candidate. No person shall be eligible to serve as a poll watcher unless he or she has completed training provided by the political party, political body, or candidate designating the poll watcher. Upon request, the Secretary of State shall make available material to each political party, political body, or candidate that can be utilized in such training but it shall be the responsibility of the political party, political body, or candidate designating the poll watcher to instruct poll watchers in their duties and in applicable laws and rules and regulations. Each political party, political body, or candidate shall, in their written designation of poll watchers, certify under oath that the named poll watchers have completed the training required by this Code section."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-419, relating to validation of provisional ballots and reporting to Secretary of State, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) A person shall cast a provisional ballot on the same type of ballot that is utilized by the county or municipality. Such provisional ballot shall be sealed in double envelopes as provided in Code Section 21-2-384 and shall be deposited by the person casting such ballot in a secure, sealed ballot box for which the number of the seal shall be recorded and witnessed on a chain of custody form as specified by the Secretary of State and the name and signature of the person or persons having custody of such ballots shall also be documented on such form. Such form shall remain with such ballots until such ballots are destroyed in accordance with law."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 21-2-420, relating to procedure for counting and tabulation of votes, by revising subsection (a) and by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(a) After the time for the closing of the polls and the last elector voting, the poll officials in each precinct shall complete the required accounting and related documentation for the precinct and shall advise the election superintendent of the total number of ballots cast at such precinct and the total number of provisional ballots cast. The chief manager and at least one assistant manager shall post a copy of the tabulated results for the precinct

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on the door of the precinct and then immediately deliver all required documentation and election materials to the election superintendent in sealed containers accompanied by chain of custody forms on which are recorded and witnessed the names and signatures of each person having custody of such ballots. The Upon receipt of such ballots, the election superintendent shall verify that the containers are sealed and contain the appropriate chain of custody documentation. The election superintendent shall then ensure that such ballots are processed, counted, and tabulated as soon as possible and shall not cease such count and tabulation until all such ballots are counted and tabulated." "(c) No ballots shall be handled without a poll official being present and without documentation on the chain of custody documentation forms of who is handling such ballots and when and why such ballots are being handled. After the activity requiring the handling of ballots is completed, such ballots shall be resealed in ballot boxes or other secure containers which shall be recorded and witnessed on chain of custody documentation forms as specified by the Secretary of State and shall be signed by the persons having custody of such ballots. Such chain of custody documentation forms shall remain with the ballots until such ballots are destroyed in accordance with law. (d) At the time the security paper is delivered to the election superintendent from the supplier of such paper, the security paper shall be placed in locked containers. Such containers shall be sealed with a numbered seal, the number of which shall be recorded on a tracking form maintained by the superintendent. Each person who takes possession of a container in which the security paper is enclosed shall provide written confirmation with date, time, and signature that the number of the seal on the container matches the number recorded on the tracking forms and that such seal has not been broken or otherwise tampered with or compromised. The tracking form shall also serve as a chain of custody document on which each person who takes possession of a container shall sign for the security paper therein. Such form shall remain with such containers until the security paper is used or destroyed in accordance with law. (e) Security paper shall only be removed from a locked container for use as ballots or for necessary training or maintenance on election equipment. Any time security paper is removed from a locked container the removal, amount of paper removed, and the reason for such removal shall be noted on the tracking form."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-421, relating to posting of required information after closing of polls and reporting to Secretary of State, as follows:
"21-2-421. (a) As soon as possible but not later than 10:00 P.M. following the close of the polls on the day of a primary, election, or runoff, the election superintendent shall report to the Secretary of State and post in a prominent public place the following information:
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(3)(2) The total number of absentee ballots returned to the board of registrars by the deadline to receive such absentee ballots on the day of the primary, election, or runoff. (b) Upon the completion of the report provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, the election superintendent shall compare the total number of absentee ballots received as reported in subsection (a) of this Code section and the counting of the absentee ballots in the primary, election, or runoff minus any rejected and uncured absentee ballots, uncounted provisional ballots, and any other uncounted ballots, with the total number of absentee ballots cast in the primary, election, or runoff. The results of such comparison and all explanatory materials shall be reported to the Secretary of State. The reason for any discrepancy shall be fully investigated and reported to the Secretary of State."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-496, relating to preparation and filing by superintendent of four copies of consolidated return of primary, electronic filing, and superintendent to furnish final copy of each ballot used for primary, as follows:
"21-2-496. (a) Each county and municipal superintendent shall prepare four copies of the consolidated return of the primary to be certified by the superintendent on forms furnished by the Secretary of State, such consolidated returns to be filed immediately upon certification as follows:
(1) One copy to be posted at the office of the election superintendent for the information of the public; (2) One copy to be filed in the superintendent's office; (3) One copy to be forwarded to the Secretary of State together with a copy of each precinct return, the numbered list of voters of each precinct, and the returns and the numbered list of voters for absentee electors; and (4) One copy to be sealed and filed with the clerk of the superior court, in the case of a county election, or with the city clerk, in the case of a municipal election, as required by Code Section 21-2-500. (b) The Secretary of State is authorized to provide a method by which the election superintendent can file the results of primaries and elections electronically. Once the Secretary of State provides such a method of filing, the election superintendent shall file a copy of the election returns electronically in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State in addition to the filing provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. The Secretary of State is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary to provide for such an electronic filing. (c) Each county and municipal superintendent shall, upon certification, furnish to the Secretary of State in a manner determined by the Secretary of State a final copy of each ballot used for such primary."

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SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-497, relating to preparation and filing by superintendent of four copies of consolidated return of elections, and superintendent to furnish final copy of each ballot used for election, as follows:
"21-2-497. (a) Each county and municipal superintendent shall prepare four copies of the consolidated return of the election to be certified by the superintendent on forms furnished by the Secretary of State, such consolidated returns to be filed immediately upon certification as follows:
(1) One copy to be posted at the office of the election superintendent for the information of the public; (2) One copy to be filed and recorded as a permanent record in the minutes of the superintendent's office; (3) One copy to be sealed and filed with the clerk of the superior court, in the case of a county election, or with the city clerk, in the case of a municipal election, as required by Code Section 21-2-500; and (4) One copy to be returned immediately to the Secretary of State unless required as follows:
(A) In the case of election of federal and state officers, a separate return showing totals of the votes cast for each of such officers respectively shall be forwarded by the superintendent to the Secretary of State on forms furnished by the Secretary of State; (B) In the case of referendum elections provided for by an Act of the General Assembly, the returns shall immediately be certified by the authority holding such election to the Secretary of State, along with the precinct returns and numbered list of voters for each precinct. In addition thereto, the official citation of the Act involved and the purpose of such election shall be sent to the Secretary of State at the same time. The Secretary of State shall maintain a permanent record of such certifications; (C) In the case of elections on constitutional amendments, the returns shall be certified immediately to the Secretary of State. Upon receiving the certified returns from the various superintendents, the Secretary of State shall immediately proceed to canvass and tabulate the votes cast on such amendments and certify the results to the Governor; and (D) In the case of election for presidential electors, a separate return shall be prepared by each superintendent and certified immediately to the Secretary of State. (b) Each county and municipal superintendent shall, upon certification, furnish to the Secretary of State in a manner determined by the Secretary of State a final copy of each ballot used for such election."
SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-500, relating to delivery of voting materials, presentation to grand jury in certain cases, preservation and destruction, and destruction of unused ballots, as follows:

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"21-2-500. (a) Immediately upon completing the returns required by this article, in the case of elections other than municipal elections, the superintendent shall deliver in sealed containers to the clerk of the superior court or, if designated by the clerk of the superior court, to the county records manager or other office or officer under the jurisdiction of a county governing authority which maintains or is responsible for records, as provided in Code Section 50-18-99, the used and void ballots and the stubs of all ballots used; one copy of the oaths of poll officers; and one copy of each numbered list of voters, tally paper, voting machine paper proof sheet, and return sheet involved in the primary or election. In addition, the superintendent shall deliver copies of the voting machine ballot labels, computer chips containing ballot tabulation programs, copies of computer records of ballot design, and similar items or an electronic record of the program by which votes are to be recorded or tabulated, which is captured prior to the election, and which is stored on some alternative medium such as a CD-ROM or floppy disk simultaneously with the programming of the PROM or other memory storage device. The clerk, county records manager, or the office or officer designated by the clerk shall hold retain and preserve such ballots and other documents for at least 24 months under seal, unless otherwise directed by the superior court, in a manner so as to prevent such ballots or other documents from being altered, amended, damaged, modified, or mutilated, after which time they shall be presented to the grand jury for inspection at its next meeting. Such ballots and other documents shall be retained and preserved in the office of the clerk, county records manager, or officer designated by the clerk until the adjournment of such grand jury, and then they may be destroyed, unless otherwise provided by order of the superior court. (b) The superintendent shall retain all unused ballots for 30 days after the election or primary and, if no challenge or contest is filed prior to or during that period that could require future use of such ballots, may thereafter destroy such unused ballots. If a challenge or contest is filed during that period that could require the use of such ballots, they shall be retained until the final disposition of the challenge or contest and, if remaining unused, may thereafter be destroyed.
(c) Immediately upon completing the returns required by this article, the municipal superintendent shall deliver in sealed containers to the city clerk the used and void ballots and the stubs of all ballots used; one copy of the oaths of poll officers; and one copy of each numbered list of voters, tally paper, voting machine paper proof sheet, and return sheet involved in the primary or election. In addition, the municipal superintendent shall deliver copies of the voting machine ballot labels, computer chips containing ballot tabulation programs, copies of computer records of ballot design, and similar items or an electronic record of the program by which votes are to be recorded or tabulated, which is captured prior to the election, and which is stored on some alternative medium such as a CD-ROM or floppy disk simultaneously with the programming of the PROM or other memory storage device. Such ballots and other documents shall be retained and preserved under seal in the office of the city clerk for at least 24 months; and then they may be destroyed unless otherwise provided by order

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of the mayor and council if a contest has been filed or by court order, provided that the electors list, voter's certificates, and duplicate oaths of assisted electors shall be immediately returned by the superintendent to the county registrar."
SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-569, relating to interfering with poll officers, as follows:
"21-2-569. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'acts in any other manner to intimidate' means to undertake or pursue a knowing and willful course of conduct which causes emotional distress by placing another person in reasonable fear for such person's safety or for the safety of another person and which serves no legitimate purpose. (b) Any person, including any poll officer, who willfully prevents any poll officer or other election official from performing the duties imposed on him or her by this chapter, who uses or threatens force or violence in a manner that would prevent a reasonable poll officer or election official from executing his or her duties, who materially interrupts or improperly interferes with the execution of a poll officer's or election official's duties, or acts in any other manner to intimidate any poll officer or election official from faithfully performing his or her duties as required by law shall be guilty of a felony."
SECTION 18. 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 subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be the duty of the bureau to: (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;

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(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;
(15)(A) Upon request, provide to the board an analysis of criminal history record information to assist the board in determining a sexual offender's risk assessment classification in accordance with the board's duties as specified in Code Section 421-14. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(I) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. (ii) 'Criminal history record information' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (iii) 'Risk assessment classification' means the level into which a sexual offender is placed based on the board's assessment. (iv) 'Sexual offender' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12; and (16) Identify and investigate violations of Chapter 2 of Title 21 involving elections; and (16)(17) 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, solicitor-general, 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, solicitor-general, or United States Attorney."
SECTION 19. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-3-4.5. (a) In any investigation of a violation of Chapter 2 of Title 21 involving elections, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible items, including records and documents contained within or generated by a computer or any other electronic device, unless such records are wholly owned by the federal government and to undertake, at the discretion

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of the bureau, an audit of materials produced in response to such subpoena in a form deemed necessary by the bureau. (b) Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations, through the prosecuting attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on the grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court."

SECTION 20. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.

SECTION 21. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower

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Y Cantrell E Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow E Marin Y Martin

N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 73.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1464.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell E Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott N Lumsden

N Mathiak N Mathis E McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon N Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R

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N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin N Martin

Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 101.

The motion was lost.

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 108. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Anderson of the 43rd, Sims of the 12th, Jones of the 10th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to transfer the direction and supervision of Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the transfer of the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Labor, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 227. By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 2nd and Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding eminent domain, so as to provide for an alternative process for a county, municipality, or consolidated government to condemn certain blighted properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 279. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Lucas of the 26th, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument to honor the Original 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 468. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide that death by suicide of a public safety officer in certain instances be considered a death in the line of duty for purposes of indemnification; to provide clarification for instances of indemnification for heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture; to revise and provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 491. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones II of the 22nd, Anderson of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to create a qualified down payment savings program to be implemented by the Department of Revenue; to provide for definitions, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 504. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, so as to redefine the term "bail restricted offense"; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 510. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th, Anderson of the 24th, Dugan of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to remove a restriction upon the operation of motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 537. By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Goodman of the 8th, Jackson of the 2nd, Sims of the 12th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as enact the "Food Insecurity Eradication Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Food Security Advisory Council; to provide for duties; to provide for appointments and terms; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 545. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require schools to provide training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator for students in grades nine or ten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 572. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Harbison of the 15th and Brass of the 28th:
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 and vaping products, so as to provide for the Attorney General to establish a vapor product directory; to require vapor product manufacturers to provide an attestation to the Attorney General; to provide for definitions; to prohibit illicit vapor products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 591. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used communications copper; to provide for definitions; to regulate and limit the payment allowed by secondary metals recyclers; to provide that certain catalytic converters, used utility wire, and used communications copper and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide

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for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 603. By Senators Rahman of the 5th and Hatchett of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 610. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Butler of the 55th, Watson of the 1st 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 require the Department of Community Health to conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; to provide for input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders; to provide for proposed rate models and estimated fiscal impact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 596. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Isaiah Berry and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
SR 623. By Senator Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for members of the Senate; to provide for the implementation of staggered terms of office for members of the Senate; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 2:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 2:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Twenty-Ninth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 2:00 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
Room 608-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Good evening Mr. Clerk,

It was my intention to vote yes on HB 1424. I am requesting that the legislative journal be reflected on my correct vote.

Thank you,

Rep. Derek Mallow

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger E Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd

E Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas
E Drenner Dreyer
E Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier

Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse E Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T

Mainor Mallow E Marin Martin Mathiak E Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson E Newton Nguyen Nix

Roberts Robichaux Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M

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Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell E Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard E Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden

Oliver Paris Park Parrish E Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley

Watson Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 Beverly of the 143rd, Holly of the 111th, Lim of the 99th, Neal of the 74th, Parsons of the 44th, Sainz of the 180th, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 133rd, Smyre of the 135th, Wade of the 9th, and Washburn of the 141st.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Representative Dale Washburn, District 141st, Macon, 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 1564. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Wheeler County Board of Commissioners, so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1565. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6764), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of authority members; to revise notice requirements regarding appointment of members; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1566. 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 Berrien 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 1567. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Hill of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members to the Dade County board of education, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 7, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3530), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation

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of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1568. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Walton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for refunding bonds; to provide for bond validation; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for trust funds; to provide for the authority's purpose; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide statement of tax exemptions and exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for supplemental powers; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1569. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jackson of the 64th, Beverly of the 143rd, Davis of the 87th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for the removal from public view from the capitol and any and all state buildings, all art and artifacts that depict slavery, the Holocaust, or any other systemic racial injustice; to provide for a definition; to provide for the creation of a committee to select the art and artifacts to be removed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 1570. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Rich of the 97th, Kennard of the 102nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3718), so as to provide for an additional judge for the State Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1001. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1002. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sheriff Tyson Stephens and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1023. By Representative Clark of the 108th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Railroad Administration to take action to regulate the blocking of railroad crossings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1024. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Kennard of the 102nd, Carpenter of the 4th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Indexing Maximum Weekly Workers' Compensation Indemnity Benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HR 1025. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Hatchett of the 150th, Jones of the 47th, Blackmon of the 146th and Fleming of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing copper as critical to the State of Georgia and urging for its inclusion on the official United States Geological Survey Critical Minerals List; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 1026. By Representatives Neal of the 74th, Gambill of the 15th, Carpenter of the 4th, Washburn of the 141st and Smyre of the 135th:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Economic Development Opportunities and Alternative Sources of Investment Funding; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

HR 1027. By Representatives Clark of the 108th and Smith of the 133rd:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Railroad Crossing Blockages; 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 1555 HB 1558 HB 1560 HB 1562 HR 998 HR 1000 SB 339 SB 359 SB 378 SB 534 SB 612

HB 1556 HB 1559 HB 1561 HB 1563 HR 999 SB 54 SB 357 SB 377 SB 519 SB 586

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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 898 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 76.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 and Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency communications authority and emergency telephone number 9-11 system, respectively, so as to provide for Next Generation 911 systems and services; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment and training of peace officers and general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to revise training requirements for communication officers; to provide for related matters; to condition effectiveness upon approval by two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.

SB 96.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th and Rahman of the 5th:

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.

Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

SB 108. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Anderson of the 43rd, Sims of the 12th, Jones of the 10th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to transfer the direction and supervision of Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the transfer of the Division of Rehabilitation Services to the Department of Labor, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on

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state property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
SB 167. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 41st, Lucas of the 26th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
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 for semiannual postretirement benefit adjustments for all beneficiaries of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for conditions, limitations, and suspensions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 171. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Harper of the 7th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 enhanced penalties for certain offenses committed during an unlawful assembly; to revise the offense of unlawful assembly; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to prohibit employment and benefits from governments under certain circumstances; 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.
SB 227. By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 2nd and Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding eminent domain, so as to provide for an alternative process for a county, municipality, or consolidated government to condemn certain blighted properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 267. By Senators Rahman of the 5th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Butler of the 55th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that a retired member who elected an optional retirement allowance that included one or more named beneficiaries shall be eligible to change any of such named beneficiaries under certain conditions and limitations; 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 279. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Lucas of the 26th, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument to honor the Original 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
SB 353. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Dugan of the 30th, Beach of the 21st, Albers of the 56th, McNeill of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide for judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for notice of license suspension for failure to appear for certain traffic violations; to provide for standards for issuance of bench 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.
SB 468. By Senators Jackson of the 41st, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Jones II of the 22nd 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 Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide that death by suicide of a public safety officer in certain instances be considered a death in the line of duty for purposes of indemnification; to provide clarification for instances of indemnification for heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture; to revise and 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.
SB 470. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to provide for different categories of felony convictions for purposes of investigations of mortgage loan originator applicants; to repeal certain provisions for denial or revocation of a license or registration due to certain felony convictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
SB 474. By Senators Summers of the 13th, Walker III of the 20th, Harper of the 7th, Goodman of the 8th, Anderson of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for aircraft used for the aerial application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, seeds, or other agricultural products; 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.
SB 487. By Senators McNeill of the 3rd, Rhett of the 33rd, Gooch of the 51st, James of the 35th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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

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that diagnostic breast examinations shall not be treated less favorably than screening mammography for breast cancer with respect to cost-sharing requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 491. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones II of the 22nd, Anderson of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to create a qualified down payment savings program to be implemented by the Department of Revenue; to provide for definitions, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 498. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to education accountability, so as to provide for the recognition of certain accrediting agencies as reliable authorities as to the quality of education offered in secondary schools in this state; to prohibit the recognition of certain accrediting agencies by the state and others; to require the State Board of Education to establish assessment criteria, procedures, and other requirements for recognized accrediting agencies; to provide for accreditation of elementary and middle schools exclusively by the Department of Education, subject to certain conditions and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 504. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bonds and recognizances, so as to redefine the term "bail restricted offense";

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to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 510. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th, Anderson of the 24th, Dugan of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses relative to the operation of a motor vehicle, so as to remove a restriction upon the operation of motor vehicles by Class D license holders with certain passengers in the vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 512. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Albers of the 56th, Burns of the 23rd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise provisions relative to dogfighting; to prohibit animal fighting; to prohibit possession or sale of animal-fighting related objects; to provide for punishment; to provide definitions; to amend Code Section 4-8-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of registration, requirements for issuance of certificate, individuals excluded from receiving registration, limitation of ownership, and annual renewal, so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 516. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Anderson of the 24th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd 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 of solid waste management, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; to specify the manner in which funds appropriated to the Solid Waste Trust Fund

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shall be used; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 537. By Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Goodman of the 8th, Jackson of the 2nd, Sims of the 12th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as enact the "Food Insecurity Eradication Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Food Security Advisory Council; to provide for duties; to provide for appointments and terms; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
SB 539. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Watson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to provide that the use of any device to photograph or record patients in a health care facility shall be unlawful; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 543. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th, Jordan of the 6th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wrongful death, so as to provide that a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates generally, so as to provide for forfeiture of an intestate share of an estate under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 545. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Jones of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to require schools to provide training in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator for students in grades nine or ten; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 553. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Brass of the 28th, Jones of the 25th, Au of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to authorize any person 15 years of age or older to operate a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 vessel on any of the waters of this state if such person meets certain conditions pertaining to licensure, education, and accompaniment by an adult; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
SB 556. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Robertson of the 29th 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 drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of a driver's license to current and retired peace officers at no charge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SB 558. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to

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public-private partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure 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 Transportation.
SB 565. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Rhett of the 33rd:
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 provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; 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.
SB 566. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th 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 clarify that, under the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 572. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Harbison of the 15th and Brass of the 28th:
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 and vaping products, so as to provide for the Attorney General to establish a vapor product directory; to require vapor product manufacturers to provide an attestation to the

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Attorney General; to provide for definitions; to prohibit illicit vapor products; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 573. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Walker III of the 20th and Robertson of the 29th:
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 require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures to protect patients and health care workers from the hazards of surgical smoke; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 575. By Senator Tippins of the 37th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that local boards of education shall review the financial status of the local school system at least quarterly rather than monthly, subject to an exception; to make 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 Education.
SB 576. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions by grandparents or other family members for visitation rights or intervention, revocation or amendment of visitation rights, appointment of guardian ad litem, mediation, hearing, and notification to family members of child's participation in events, so as to revise provisions regarding visitation actions brought by certain grandparents of minor children; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a response to Patten v. Ardis, 304 Ga. 140 (2018); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 581. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to determination of boundaries, so as to designate the most recent systems of plane coordinates for defining and stating geographic positions within this state as the Georgia State Plane Coordinate System; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business Development.
SB 588. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; to provide that members of the public shall not be removed from such public meetings except for actual disruption and in accordance with rules adopted and published by the local board of education; to provide that visual and sound recording shall be permitted at such public meetings; to provide for the authority of superior courts to enforce compliance and award relief; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 591. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used communications copper; to provide for definitions; to regulate and limit the payment allowed by secondary metals recyclers; to provide that certain catalytic converters, used utility wire, and used communications copper and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 603. By Senators Rahman of the 5th and Hatchett of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to provide for an outdoor learning spaces pilot program; to provide for a pilot program evaluation and report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 605. By Senator Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributions and payments in lieu of contributions relative to employment security, so as to provide for certain nonprofit organizations to have the option of making installment payments to finance unemployment benefits paid to its employees for certain time periods during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
SB 609. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Anderson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th, Ginn of the 47th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide that the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is subject to state procurement laws; to revise the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 610. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Butler of the 55th, Watson of the 1st 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 require the Department of Community Health to conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; to provide for input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders; to provide for

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proposed rate models and estimated fiscal impact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
SR 463. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 596. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Isaiah Berry and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 623. By Senator Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for members of the Senate; to provide for the implementation of staggered terms of office for members of the Senate; 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 Special Committee on Election Integrity.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Nguyen of the 89th, Paris of the 142nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Nelson of the 125th, and Smyre of the 135th et al.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1029. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Cheokas of the 138th, Davis of the 87th, McLaurin of the 51st, Drenner of the 85th and others:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jonathan Grant; and for other purposes.
HR 1030. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Wiedower of the 119th, Rhodes of the 120th, Burchett of the 176th and Lott of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Coach Greg Schnute and the EC Bullets Fast Pitch Softball organization; and for other purposes.
HR 1031. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 6, 2022, as Women's Golf Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1032. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 1033. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Neal of the 74th and Nelson of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lovejoy High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2021-22 GHSA Class 6A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1034. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Houston of the 170th, LaHood of the 175th, Corbett of the 174th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Feeding the Valley Food Bank; and for other purposes.
HR 1035. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hugley of the 136th, Jones of the 25th and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 4, 2022, as Maternal Mental Health Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Thirtieth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins E Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley E Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow Marin

Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald E McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B E Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix E Paris E Park Parrish Parsons E Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes E Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade 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, Ballinger of the 23rd, Dukes of the 154th, Holly of the 111th, Martin of the 49th, Oliver of the 82nd, Sainz of the 180th, Smyre of the 135th, Thomas of the 39th, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Senior Pastor Larry Rollins, Cordele First Methodist Church, Cordele, 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 1571. By Representative McClain of the 100th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mopeds, so as to require mopeds to be covered by a form of minimum financial responsibility for accident damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 1572. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Yearta of the 152nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of elections and registration for Sumter County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3865), so as to provide for the compensation of board members in certain circumstances; to revise provisions regarding the employment statutes of election staff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1573. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Worth County Building Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HR 1028. By Representatives McClain of the 100th, Schofield of the 60th and Jackson of the 64th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Gregory "Greg" Stalls, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1564 HB 1566 HB 1568 HB 1570 HR 1002 HR 1024 HR 1026 SB 76 SB 108 SB 171 SB 267 SB 353 SB 470

HB 1565 HB 1567 HB 1569 HR 1001 HR 1023 HR 1025 HR 1027 SB 96 SB 167 SB 227 SB 279 SB 468 SB 474

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SB 487 SB 498 SB 510 SB 516 SB 539 SB 545 SB 556 SB 565 SB 572 SB 575 SB 581 SB 591 SB 605 SB 610 SR 596

SB 491 SB 504 SB 512 SB 537 SB 543 SB 553 SB 558 SB 566 SB 573 SB 576 SB 588 SB 603 SB 609 SR 463 SR 623

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 891. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Williams of the 148th and Frazier of the 126th:

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 provide for numerous updates; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to installment loans, so as to include servicing of installment loans to the activity regulated under the chapter; to exempt from regulation certain government entities and certain retail and credit transactions; to change the per loan fee structure for such loans; to clarify that the department may issue cease and desist orders to persons that are not licensed; to amend Chapter 6A of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Fair Lending Act," so as to update a citation to a federal regulation; to make conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 963. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th and Burchett of the 176th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to change certain provisions relating to Schedule I controlled substances and Schedule IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of dangerous drugs; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1233. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 12, Title 27, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of the Department of Natural Resources, game and fish, and general provisions of the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to delay the earliest effective date for certain rules and regulations for which criminal violations may be established; to set certain requirements for weapons used for hunting migratory game birds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1302. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Carpenter of the 4th, Lott of the 122nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, McDonald of the 26th and others:
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 a onetime tax credit for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for both the 2020 and 2021 taxable years; 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 1320. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th 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 revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to revise provisions for granting the extension of time for returns; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1418. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as authorize a tax for public health care purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1509. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mallow of the 163rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act completely revising the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County, approved March 29, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 5050), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:

HB 328. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Parsons of the 44th and Hawkins of the 27th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telephone service general provisions, so as to establish a one-time right of way permit fee and reduce annual right of way use fees as due compensation paid to municipal authorities by telephone companies that do not have retail, end user customers located within the boundaries of the municipal authority; to provide certain notice requirements; to establish a civil penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Smith of the 18th, Holly of the 111th, Bruce of the 61st, Clark of the 108th, Mitchell of the 106th, Wade of the 9th, and Holmes of the 129th.

Representative Collins of the 68th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security and recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles:

SB 76.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 and Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emergency communications authority and emergency telephone number 9-11 system, respectively, so as to provide for Next Generation 911 systems and services; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 and Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment and training of peace officers and general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, respectively, so as to revise training requirements for communication officers; to provide for related matters; to condition effectiveness upon approval by two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives; 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 1036. By Representatives Nelson of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 127th, Newton of the 123rd and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cross Creek Razorbacks Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class AAA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1037. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Williams of the 168th, Howard of the 124th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allisha Gray; and for other purposes.
HR 1038. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Bonner of the 72nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Frye of the 118th, Gilliard of the 162nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State of Georgia's film industry and associated businesses; and for other purposes.
HR 1039. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Houston of the 170th, Pirkle of the 155th, England of the 116th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David Bridges; and for other purposes.

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HR 1040. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th and Williams of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Leadership Putnam Class of 2022; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 304. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Stephens of the 164th, Reeves of the 34th, Bentley of the 139th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for a tax credit for medical equipment and supplies manufacturers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations on certain tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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

Friday, March 18, 2022

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 E Allen
Anderson E Ballinger
Barr Bazemore E Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson E Carter Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey E Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Fleming E Frazier Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hawkins E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb E Holland
Holly E Holmes
Hopson E Houston E Howard E Hugley
Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard E Kirby E Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mainor E Marin Martin Mathiak

Mathis McClain McDonald E McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, B E Neal Nelson E Newton Nguyen Nix E Park Parrish Parsons E Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Sainz E Schofield E Scoggins E Scott Seabaugh

Setzler E Shannon
Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens E Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D E Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF Williams, N E Williams, R Williamson Wilson E 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, Cooper of the 43rd, Evans of the 57th, Evans of the 83rd, Lim of the 99th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, and Robichaux of the 48th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Abra Lattany-Reed, Harper Chapel United Methodist Church, Baxley, 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 1574. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Cairo, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the council districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1575. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Butts County, City of Flovilla, City of Jackson, and City of Jenkinsburg Water and Sewer Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5457), as amended, so as to increase the size of and reconstitute the members of the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment, terms, and removal of members; to provide that the authority chairperson can vote; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HR 1041. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th and Drenner of the 85th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Supreme Court of Georgia to establish rules and best practices for the creation of eviction diversion programs to be implemented by courts throughout the state; 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 1571 HB 1573

HB 1572 HR 1028

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 395 SB 519

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 493 Do Pass SB 543 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 31st Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Modified Open Rule

HR 467 HR 650

Georgia Department of Transportation; study potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 and extending and expanding Georgia 300; urge (Trans-Greene-151st) House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction; create (Substitute) (Ed-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 615. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Lyerly, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4934), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 616. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Chattooga County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4570), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4710), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor-general of the State Court of Chattooga County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 620. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Doraville 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.
SB 621. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that certain councilmembers are elected by districts; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 622. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3669), so as to revise the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes; 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.
SB 623. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hancock County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4524), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4322), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for

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definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 624. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cedartown Public Facilities Authority; 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 this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes
SB 625. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, approved October 5, 1885 (Ga. L. 188485, p. 435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4328), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1370. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Liberty 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 1397. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of Liberty County, approved February 10, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3542), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 13, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4238), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for

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definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1147. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Ridley of the 6th, Smith of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 683. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Buckner of the 137th and Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow, Douglas, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas Counties; 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 Committee:
SB 615. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Lyerly, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4934), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 616. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Chattooga County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4570), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4710), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor-general of the State Court of Chattooga County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 620. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Doraville 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.
SB 621. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that certain councilmembers are elected by districts; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 622. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3669), so as to revise the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes; 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.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 623. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hancock County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4524), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4322), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 624. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cedartown Public Facilities Authority; 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 this Act and severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 625. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, approved October 5, 1885 (Ga. L. 188485, p. 435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4328), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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 Collins of the 68th, Paris of the 142nd et al., Anderson of the 10th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carpenter of the 4th, Alexander of the 66th, Leverett of the 33rd, Seabaugh of the 34th, and McLeod of the 105th et al.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 467. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dukes of the 154th, LaHood of the 175th, Houston of the 170th and Nix of the 69th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to study the potential costs and benefits of extending Interstate 185 and extending and expanding Georgia 300; 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 Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson E Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden Y Mainor
Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Roberts Robichaux
Y Sainz E Schofield E Scoggins

E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson E Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 129, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 650. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Evans of the 83rd, Greene of the 151st, Mathiak of the 73rd and Paris of the 142nd:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, in 2019, only one-third of Georgia fourth graders could read at or above proficient levels in the National Assessment of Educational Progress; and

WHEREAS, third grade children shift from learning to read to reading to learn for comprehension which is an indicator of academic success; and

WHEREAS, students who cannot read proficiently at their grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than their proficient counterparts to drop out of high school, regardless of poverty or parent or caregiver education status, and are more likely to experience long-term behavioral and mental health issues; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's economic well-being depends on a skilled workforce, who must be able to read proficiently to perform current jobs and to upgrade skills for new jobs as the labor market changes; and

WHEREAS, COVID-19 accelerated automation by five years, two-thirds of Georgia's workers have a high school diploma or less, and 45 percent of the workforce are at risk for unemployment, highlighting the need for workers to be able to upgrade skills to meet changing demands; and

WHEREAS, six out of ten STEM professionals do not need a bachelor's degree, but do need to be able to read to learn; and

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WHEREAS, literacy does not exist in a vacuum, but can be improved through a birth-toretirement coordinated community effort; and
WHEREAS, more than 50 years of robust science support evidence-based practices that can teach more children to read, the first time, without outside interventions; and
WHEREAS, there are many governmental, public, and private departments and organizations working tirelessly to improve literacy from birth through retirement; and
WHEREAS, study is needed to understand the lessons learned from these many programs around the state and to determine policy and legislative prescriptions for improving coordination and emphasizing and expanding effective programs and practices around the state; and
WHEREAS, highlighting and supporting best practices in the literacy education birth-toretirement system will enable a large majority of Georgia's children to read at or above proficient levels by the end of third grade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: (1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on Literacy Instruction. (2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker shall also appoint an additional nine nonlegislative members of the committee as follows: one representative each from the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Office of Student Achievement, and the Deal Center; one member of the academic or business community who specializes in study of complex systems; one individual who represents a not-for-profit entity involved in Georgia and national literacy efforts; and a classroom teacher who specializes in literacy. The Speaker shall designate a legislative member of the committee as chairperson of the committee. (3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake to: (A) Determine the definition of evidence-based literacy instruction; (B) Determine the impact of low literacy on Georgia's economic and workforce competitiveness; (C) Determine the extent of different programs in Georgia that work in birth through retirement literacy instruction; (D) Examine how the aforementioned programs work together; (E) Examine how programs that utilize evidence-based literacy instruction can adapt as new evidence emerges; (F) Examine any changes that should be made to educational standards to support evidence-based instruction;

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(G) Determine how the state can best support local educational ecosystems; and (H) Study the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. (4) Meetings. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. (5) Allowances, expenses, and funding. (A) The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (B) Members of the committee who are state officials, other than legislative members, or state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the committee, but they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the committee in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees. (C) Members of the committee who are not legislators, state officials, or state employees shall receive a daily expense allowance in an amount the same as that specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. (D) The allowances and expenses authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. Funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives; except that funds for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available to their respective agencies. (6) Report. (A) In the event the committee adopts any specific findings or recommendations that include suggestions for proposed legislation, the chairperson shall file a report of the same prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution, subject to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (B) In the event the committee adopts a report that does not include suggestions for proposed legislation, the chairperson shall file the report, subject to subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. (C) No report shall be filed unless the same has been approved prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution by majority vote of a quorum of the committee. A report so approved shall be signed by the chairperson of the committee and filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives. (D) In the absence of an approved report, the chairperson may file with the Clerk of the House of Representatives a copy of the minutes of the meetings of the committee in lieu thereof.

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(7) Abolishment. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2022.

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 Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D E Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan E Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb E Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson E Houston E Howard E Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor
Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald E McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris E Park Y Parrish Y Parsons E Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz E Schofield E Scoggins

E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens E Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson E Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 130, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Setzler of the 35th and Cantrell of the 22nd.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1043. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Rolesta B. Ellis; and for other purposes.
HR 1044. By Representatives LaRiccia of the 169th, Ralston of the 7th, Watson of the 172nd, Pirkle of the 155th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Dickey Peach Farms on its 125th anniversary and recognizing Agriculture Committee Chairman and owner of Dickey Peach Farms, Robert Dickey; and for other purposes.
HR 1045. By Representatives Nelson of the 125th, Prince of the 127th, McClain of the 100th and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Westside High School boys basketball team for winning the 2021-22 GHSA Class 2-AA State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1046. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Parsons of the 44th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION commending William Crumly as one of the best basketball players to ever play for the Covenant College Scots in its 65 years of existence; 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 21, 2022, 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 21, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 21, 2022

Thirty-Second Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day.

The House stood at ease until 10:15 o'clock, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander E Allen
Anderson E Anulewicz
Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Blackmon Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, J Collins

Cooper E Corbett
Crowe Davis DeLoach E Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter E Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden E Mainor Mallow Marin Martin

Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald E McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Sainz Scoggins Scott Seabaugh

Setzler Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B E Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Clark of the 147th, Dreyer of the 59th, Evans of the 57th, Evans of the 83rd, Gravley of the 67th, Holland of the 54th, Holly of the 111th,

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Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Kirby of the 114th, Lopez of the 86th, McLaurin of the 51st, Moore of the 95th, Neal of the 74th, Nguyen of the 89th, Paris of the 142nd, Roberts of the 52nd, Schofield of the 60th, Watson of the 172nd, Williams of the 37th, and Wilson of the 80th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. James C. Elder, Jr., First Baptist Church, 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 Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1576. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Boddie of the 62nd, McClain of the 100th, Wilson of the 80th, Cannon of the 58th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to amend Code Section 16-8-16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to theft by extortion; to repeal and

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reserve Code Section 20-2-989.10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to collective bargaining not permitted or fostered; to repeal and reserve Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to resolution of wages, hours, and working conditions of firefighters; to amend Code Section 45-7-54 of the O.C.G.A., relating to voluntary contributions by state employees through payroll deductions; to amend Chapter 19 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor practices of public officers and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1577. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Drenner of the 85th, Bennett of the 94th, Evans of the 83rd, Taylor of the 91st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide a fee for the removal of certain personal property following execution of writs of possession; 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 1578. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Williams of the 145th, Holmes of the 129th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1579. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Woodland; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HR 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Collins of the 68th, Mainor of the 56th, Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1581. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Varnell, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6670), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1582. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the municipal court; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the deposit of fees; to provide that the public safety director may authorize use of said fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1583. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dallas 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.

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HB 1584. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dallas, Georgia, to exercise 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, so as to establish tax allocation districts; to provide for a referendum; 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 Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1574 HR 1041 SB 616 SB 621 SB 623 SB 625

HB 1575 SB 615 SB 620 SB 622 SB 624

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Sainz of the 180th, Taylor of the 91st, Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th, Wade of the 9th, Kennard of the 102nd, Carter of the 92nd, and Dubnik of the 29th.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 1049. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Scott of the 76th, Mitchell of the 106th, Nguyen of the 89th and Roberts of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brittany Ellison; 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 22, 2022

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 Anderson E Anulewicz Ballinger E Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H E Clark, J

Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hatchett Hawkins Henderson

Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly E Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow

Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald E McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton E Nguyen Nix Oliver Park Parrish Petrea E Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Schofield Scoggins

Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade 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 Dunahoo of the 30th, Hagan of the 156th, Hopson of the 153rd, Jackson of the 64th, Neal of the 74th, Paris of the 142nd, Parsons of the 44th, Sainz of the 180th, Singleton of the 71st, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Aaron McCulley, Philema Road Baptist Church, Leesburg, 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 1580. By Representatives Kennard of the 102nd, Crowe of the 110th, Park of the 101st, Lumsden of the 12th and Moore of the 95th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the office of public safety support, so as to require public entities to provide and maintain certain insurance coverage for first responders for claims related to post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing or witnessing a psychologically traumatic event arising out of and in the course and scope of employment; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide an

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exemption for benefits received from such insurance coverage for first responders; 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 1585. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Cherokee County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Cherokee County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1586. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
HR 1047. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. N.C. Low, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1048. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Knight of the 130th, Erwin of the 28th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Education Accreditation; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 1576 HB 1578 HB 1581 HB 1583 HR 1042

HB 1577 HB 1579 HB 1582 HB 1584

Representative Dubnik of the 29th 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 357 SB 514 SB 545

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 332 SB 438 SB 500

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

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Representative Cheokas of the 138th District, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business Development, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Small Business Development 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 581 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cheokas of the 138th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022

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

SB 211 SB 331 SB 340 SB 346

Probate Court of Crisp County; office of judge; future elections; provide (IGC-Williams-148th) Summers-13th "Protecting Georgia Businesses and Workers Act"; enact (I&L-Ballinger-23rd) Albers-56th Hospital Authorities and Designated Teaching Hospitals; definitions; revise (H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Department of Administrative Services; companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; prohibit (Substitute)(GAff-Momtahan-17th) Mullis-53rd

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 House:
HB 1488. By Representative Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Pelham, approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3859), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the composition and elections of the City of Pelham Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1495. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 610), as amended, so as to change the description of the commission districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1510. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jackson of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mallow of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, 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 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1529. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, DeLoach of the 167th, Werkheiser of the 157th and others:
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

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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.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Dickey of the 140th, Hugley of the 136th, Moore of the 90th, and Corbett of the 174th et al.

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 340. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Au of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding of medical education provided by hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals, so as to revise 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr
Barton Y Bazemore
Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade
Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R
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.

SB 346. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; 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 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; 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 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-5-84.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Company' means any sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association, including all wholly owned subsidiaries, majority owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit. (2) 'Government of China' means the People's Republic of China led by the Chinese Communist Party. (3) 'Scrutinized company' means:
(A) Any company owned or operated by the Government of China or in which such government has a minority or limited ownership interest; or (B) Any Chinese Government affiliated entity, but excluding any minority or noncontrolling interest acquired through a publicly traded stock exchange located in the United States. (b) A scrutinized company shall be ineligible to, and shall not, bid on or submit a proposal, directly or indirectly through a third party, for a contract with any public or private entity that directly or indirectly receives state funding. (c) A state agency shall require a company that submits a bid or proposal with respect to a contract for goods or services to certify that the company is not a scrutinized company. (d) If the Department of Administrative Services determines that a company has submitted a false certification under subsection (c) of this Code section: (1) The company shall be liable for a civil penalty in an amount that is equal to the greater of $250,000.00 or twice the amount of the contract for which a bid or proposal was submitted; (2) The state agency or the Department of Administrative Services shall terminate the contract with the company; and (3) The company shall be ineligible to, and shall not, bid on a state contract."
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 Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin E Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley E Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S E Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley E Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 119, nays 45.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 607-F
Atlanta, GA 30334

Clerk of the House Georgia State Capitol

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RE: Change of Vote on SB 346

I pushed the NO button on the vote during session today and intended to vote YES. Please amend the record to show this change. Thank you.

Sincerely,

/s/ El-Mahdi Holly Representative, District 111

SB 211. By Senator Summers of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Crisp 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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E E Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S E Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley E Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A

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N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor Y Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 63.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 331. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to prohibit the regulation of employee work hours, scheduling, and output by local government entities; to provide for exceptions; 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.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill

Y Hogan N Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D
Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn

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Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 67.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 604-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 22, 2022

Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk's Office 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

RE: Voting Machine Malfunction on SB 331

Dear Mr. Reilly:

While in session today, Tuesday, my voting machine malfunctioned during the SB 331. I wanted to vote NO for SB 331. Please have the journal reflect my vote of NO for SB 331.

Thank you kindly,

/s/ Edna Jackson District 165

Representative Cannon of the 58th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 331.

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The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Kirby of the 114th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1051. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Bruce of the 61st, Schofield of the 60th, Williams of the 168th and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2022 as Rare Kidney Disease Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1052. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dallas Franklin Gay Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1053. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, England of the 116th, Rich of the 97th, Pirkle of the 155th and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the successful water conservation and management efforts of the past and present members of the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.
HR 1054. By Representative Anderson of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Sutton Tire, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1055. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julian I. Deal, CPA; and for other purposes.
HR 1056. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Boddie of the 62nd, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers Taylor; and for other purposes.

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HR 1057. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Gambill of the 15th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Kathy "Kat" Schwaig for being named president of Kennesaw State University; and for other purposes.
HR 1058. By Representatives Moore of the 90th, Thomas of the 65th, Mitchell of the 88th, Dukes of the 154th and Thomas of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kendall Rae Johnson as the youngest certified farmer in Georgia and recognizing March 23, 2022, as Kendall Rae Johnson Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1059. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Frye of the 118th and Rhodes of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Young Men's Christian Association of Athens, Georgia, for 165 years of service; and for other purposes.
HR 1060. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Low THC Program Revenue Allocation; and for other purposes.
HR 1061. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 134th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre on his nomination as United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic; 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, March 23, 2022

Thirty-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 communication was received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 409 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 23, 2022

William L. Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Clerk Reilly,

I voted no on SB 346 which was considered yesterday (3/22/22) and would like to change that no vote to yes on SB 346.

Thank you for help on this matter.

Sincerely,

Rep. Stacey Evans

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Bennett

DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo

Holland Holly E Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D

McClain McDonald E McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R E Momtahan

Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V

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Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell E Carpenter Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, J Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis

Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill Hogan Holcomb

Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley E Kendrick Kennard Kirby E LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mallow Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis

Moore, A Moore, B E Neal Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver E Paris Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins

Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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, Gravley of the 67th, Hitchens of the 161st, Mainor of the 56th, and Smith of the 41st.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Jonathan Smith, Georgia Southern Wesley Foundation & Pittman Park UMC, Statesboro, 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 1587. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, so as to provide for the removal of members; to authorize the participating local governments to extent limitations on the use of public funds for limited periods of time in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1588. By Representative Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4161), and an Act approved April 29, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4287), so as to provide for partisan elections; 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.
HB 1589. By Representative Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 10,

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2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4161), and an Act approved April 29, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4287), so as to provide for election by majority vote; 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 1590. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Camden County Spaceport Authority, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3952); to provide for 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.
HB 1591. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hatchett of the 150th and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions related to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations, so as to include certain insurance claim practices as a racketeering activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1592. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Long County Building and Public Facilities Authority; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1593. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jackson, approved September 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995 Ex. Sess, p. 269), so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, powers, and duties of the city manager; to revise the powers and duties the

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mayor; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1050. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, England of the 116th, Rich of the 97th, Pirkle of the 155th and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the outstanding advancements in water conservation that have been made by the Atlanta metro region and all Georgians; urging continued initiatives for water conservation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1594. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act governing the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4632), so as to modify the compensation of members of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1595. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3834), so as to change the compensation of the judge; to change the compensation of the solicitor; 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 1596. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; 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 1597. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Thomas of the 21st and Carson of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Canton; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1598. By Representative Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Guyton; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act incorporating the City of Guyton in the County of Effingham approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4230); 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 1580 HB 1586 HR 1048

HB 1585 HR 1047

Representative Dickey of the 140th 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 486 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 140th
Chairman
Representative Williams of the 148th 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 470 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Williams of the 148th
Chairman
Representative Parsons of the 44th District, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 529 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Representative Petrea of the 166th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging 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 610 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Petrea of the 166th
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 1062 HB 1196 HB 1325 HB 1327 HB 1398 HB 1417 HB 1468 HB 1492 HB 1497 HB 1535 HB 1537 HB 1539 HB 1541 HB 1552 HB 1558 HB 1562 HB 1565 HB 1567 HB 1572 HB 1574 HB 1577 HB 1581

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, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1138 HB 1323 HB 1326 HB 1328 HB 1399 HB 1446 HB 1489 HB 1493 HB 1507 HB 1536 HB 1538 HB 1540 HB 1551 HB 1557 HB 1561 HB 1564 HB 1566 HB 1568 HB 1573 HB 1575 HB 1579 HB 1582

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 1583 Do Pass SB 615 Do Pass SB 624 Do Pass

HB 1584 Do Pass SB 616 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 363 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 461 SB 565

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman

Representative Carson of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 84 SB 281

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carson of the 46th
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 Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1035 Do Pass HR 625 Do Pass HR 667 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Belton of the 112th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2022

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

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Modified Structured Rule

SB 341 SB 358
SB 395 SB 396 SB 469 SB 493

Healthcare Services; guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy; provide (H&HS-Newton-123rd) Kirkpatrick-32nd Georgia Public Safety Training Center; reimbursement of certain costs incurred by active duty, retired, or honorably discharged members of the US armed forces who are attending basic law enforcement training; provide (PS&HS-Blackmon-146th) Kirkpatrick-32nd Mountain Judicial Circuit; third judge of the superior courts; provide (Judy-Gunter-8th) Hatchett-50th Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); rename such program the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2FB) (A&CA-Meeks-178th) Goodman-8th Watercraft; certain watercraft to have day and night visual distress signals on board when on coastal waters of Georgia; require (GF&P-Rhodes-120th) Harper-7th Time-Share Projects and Programs; nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; authorize (Judy-Gunter-8th) 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

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HB 1062. By Representative Camp of the 131st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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.

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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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1138. By Representatives Neal of the 74th, Glanton of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Morrow ad valorem taxes; 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 1196. 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), as amended, so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational 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 1323. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 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

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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.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1325. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 62 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1326. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000 of the 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 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.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1327. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 62 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and

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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.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1328. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness but excluding ad valorem taxes for the Upson County School District, for each resident of Upson County who is disabled if his adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $10,000.00, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3821), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $20,000.00 subject to adjusted base year value; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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 1398. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Crowe of the 110th and Henderson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Covington ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for 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.

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HB 1399. By Representatives Holly of the 111th and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Locust Grove ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of 100 percent 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 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 1417. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of College Park ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for 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 1492. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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 1493. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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 1497. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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 1507. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Kelley of the 16th, Alexander of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend a former local constitutional amendment, (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2511), which former local constitutional amendment was continued in effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia and which provided that the homestead of each resident of the Paulding County School District who is 65 years of age or over, regardless of income, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied by or on behalf of the Paulding County School District, including ad valorem taxation to pay interest on or to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of such homestead minus any applicable exemptions otherwise provided by this Constitution on such homestead for educational purposes, to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a

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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 1551. By Representative Camp of the 131st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from Pike County School District ad valorem taxation for certain residents, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3824), as amended, so as to increase the exemptions from school district taxes for residents who are age 62 or older and to provide for a new exemption regardless of income for residents who are age 70 or older; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; 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.

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:

N Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland
Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris N Park Y Parrish

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 125, nays 38.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1446. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st, Evans of the 83rd and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; 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 1468. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, approved December 30, 1890 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 681), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April

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5, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4755), so as to provide for the immediate termination of the terms of office of the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide initial terms for successors to the current mayor and councilmembers; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for a special election to elect a new mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1489. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for certain actions occurring within the fire districts of the county to be approved by the local board of education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to require fire hazard reviews prior to the issuance of building and land disturbance permits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, is amended by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Section 12 as follows:
"(6)(A) To prescribe fire safety regulations in the Paulding County fire districts not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting, and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation thereof. Prior to the issuance of any building or land disturbance permit for a residential development project of 200 or more residential lots or units located in a fire district, the county shall review the effect that the issuance of such permit would have on the local school system. The county shall consult with the affected school board or the school board's designees to determine whether or not the school system has adequate facilities and

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staff to ensure that the proposed project associated with such permit does not present a fire hazard. If the county determines that the issuance of the permit will result in a fire hazard, such permit shall not be granted or issued. (B) For the purposes of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, 'residential development project' shall mean a project or group of projects, in a rolling seven-year period, of 200 or more residential lots or units in the aggregate that are located in a current or former fire district wherein such project or projects are undertaken by or the permits are applied for by the same party or group of parties connected by one transaction or a series of related transactions; provided, however, that if the distance between the closest points of the boundary lines between two associated properties or lots is more than 1.5 miles, such properties or lots shall not fall within this definition."
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.
HB 1535. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Grady County Lake Authority, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4357), so as to provide that the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities are purposes of the authority; to revise provisions related to the acquisition and disposition of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1536. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Smith of the 134th, Smith of the 133rd, Cheokas of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5019), so as to add Harris County and the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment of members; to add references to said additional counties to provisions related to credit not pledged, tort immunity, and effects on other governments; 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 1537. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williams of the 37th, Parsons of the 44th 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. 3787), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and 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 1538. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries 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 1539. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3729), so as to add two additional directors; to provide for the appointment and initial terms of such directors; 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 1540. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st and others:

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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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3588), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3588), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and certain employees of such office; 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 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), is amended by revising Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 3. (a) The tax commissioner shall receive a minimum annual salary as provided by Code Section 48-5-183 of the O.C.G.A. plus a supplement not to exceed the amount of $32,433.00, to be paid in equal monthly installments from county funds. The tax commissioner shall be allowed one chief clerk whose annual salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the county treasury. The annual salary for the chief clerk shall be $135,129.00. Any candidate for the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County shall, on the date of qualifying for such office in either a primary or a general election, certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the person the candidate shall appoint as chief clerk in the event he or she is elected to the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County; and the person so named shall serve as the chief clerk during the term for which he or she was so named. In the event of the death or removal from office of said chief clerk, the tax commissioner of Cobb County shall have 30 days from said date of death or removal from office of said chief clerk to certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the chief clerk to be appointed.

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(b) In addition to those employees provided for in subsection (a) of this section, there is created the position of executive secretary to the tax commissioner. The executive secretary shall be appointed by the tax commissioner, shall be under the tax commissioner's direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the tax commissioner. The tax commissioner shall establish such qualifications, education, and experience as he or she deems necessary for the individual appointed to the position of executive secretary. The salary of the executive secretary shall not exceed $71,111.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (c) In addition to those employees provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, there is created the position of administrative specialist in the office of the tax commissioner. The administrative specialist shall be appointed by the tax commissioner, shall be under the tax commissioner's direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the tax commissioner. The tax commissioner shall establish such qualifications, education, and experience as he or she deems necessary for the individual appointed to the position of administrative specialist. The salary of the administrative specialist shall not exceed $71,111.00 per annum, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (d) The tax commissioner, chief clerk, executive secretary, and administrative specialist shall be entitled to any other compensation or salary increase as provided for by law as well as any cost-of-living increase or merit increase provided to county employees by the governing authority of Cobb County."
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.
HB 1541. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; 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 an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; 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 changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), is amended by revising Section 5 as follows:
"SECTION 5. (a) The sheriff of Cobb County shall be paid an amount not to exceed $192,000.00 per year in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (b) The sheriff of Cobb County shall have one chief deputy whose salary shall be no less than $168,000.00 and no more than $172,000.00 per year, approved by the governing authority of Cobb County to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. The chief deputy sheriff shall possess the same qualifications for office as required for the sheriff. The chief deputy shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. Each candidate for the office of sheriff of Cobb County shall, at the time he or she qualifies to run for the office of sheriff, designate and certify to the judge of the probate court the name of the person who shall be his or her chief deputy sheriff. In the event the office of sheriff becomes vacant by death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled until the next general election by said chief deputy, who shall in such event enter upon the performance of said duties upon taking the oath of office prescribed by law for the sheriff of Cobb County. The chief deputy sheriff is authorized, when directed by the sheriff, to discharge any and all of the duties and powers of the sheriff. In addition to said chief deputy, said sheriff shall be authorized to name and appoint such additional deputies as shall be approved from time to time by the governing authority of Cobb County. The salaries of said additional deputies shall be set by the governing authority of Cobb County; provided, however, that said salaries shall not be less than $4,880.00 per annum per each additional deputy approved by said governing authority of Cobb County. In addition to said chief deputy and other deputies provided for in this subsection, the sheriff of Cobb County shall be authorized to employ the clerical help

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necessary to perform properly the functions and duties of his or her office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County. (c) In addition to those employees provided for by subsection (b) of this section, there is created the office of assistant chief deputy for Cobb County. The assistant chief deputy shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The individual appointed by the sheriff of Cobb County shall possess, at a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent and shall either be a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy for Peace Officers, possess ten years of actual experience as a peace officer, be a graduate of a law school accredited by the Georgia Bar Association, be a graduate of the Southern Police Institute School of Police Management and Administration, or have a master's degree from an accredited college or university. The salary of the assistant chief deputy shall be no less than $163,000.00 and no more than $168,000.00 per year, approved by the governing authority of Cobb County to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (d) In addition to those employees provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, there is created the position of executive assistant to the sheriff. The executive assistant shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The sheriff shall establish such qualifications, education, and experience as he or she deems necessary for the individual appointed to the position of executive assistant. The salary of the executive assistant shall be no less than $82,050.00 and no more than $87,250.00 per year, approved by the governing authority of Cobb County to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County."
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.
HB 1552. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Hopson of the 153rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Union City Public Facilities 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.

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HB 1557. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for an office of county manager; to provide for the duties, powers, and role of the county manager; to revise provisions related to meetings of the commission; to revise the duties, powers, and role of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to reduce the bond of the chairperson; to revise the list of named county departments; 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 1558. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 1561. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4081), so as to revise the compensation of the board; 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 1562. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Gilmer County; to identify the

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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 1564. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Wheeler County Board of Commissioners, so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1565. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6764), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of authority members; to revise notice requirements regarding appointment of members; to revise quorum 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.
HB 1566. 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 Berrien 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.

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HB 1567. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Hill of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members to the Dade County board of education, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 7, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3530), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1568. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Walton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for refunding bonds; to provide for bond validation; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for trust funds; to provide for the authority's purpose; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide statement of tax exemptions and exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for supplemental powers; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for 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 1572. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of elections and registration for Sumter County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3865), so as to provide for the compensation of board members in certain circumstances; to revise provisions regarding the employment statutes of election staff; 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 an Act to create the board of elections and registration for Sumter County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3865), so as to provide for the compensation of board members in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to create the board of elections and registration for Sumter County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3865), is amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 16 as follows:
"(b) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their service as members of the board, except as authorized by written resolution of the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, provided that such board members shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1573. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Worth County Building Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; 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 1574. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Cairo, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the council districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1575. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Butts County, City of Flovilla, City of Jackson, and City of Jenkinsburg Water and Sewer Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5457), as amended, so as to increase the size of and reconstitute the members of the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment, terms, and removal of members; to provide that the authority chairperson can vote; to revise quorum 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.
HB 1577. By Representatives Davis of the 87th, Drenner of the 85th, Bennett of the 94th, Evans of the 83rd, Taylor of the 91st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of DeKalb County, formerly known as the Civil and Criminal Court of DeKalb County, approved February 14, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2401), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5059), so as to provide a fee for the removal of certain personal property following execution of writs of possession; 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 1579. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Woodland; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 1581. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Varnell, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6670), as amended, so

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as to change the corporate boundaries of said 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 1582. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the municipal court; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the deposit of fees; to provide that the public safety director may authorize use of said fees; 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 1583. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dallas 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 1584. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dallas, Georgia, to exercise 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, so as to establish tax allocation districts; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 615. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Lyerly, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4934), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries 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.
SB 616. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Chattooga County, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4570), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4710), so as to change the compensation of the solicitor-general of the State Court of Chattooga 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.
SB 624. By Senator Anavitarte of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cedartown Public Facilities Authority; 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 this 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

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HB 771. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Allen of the 40th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Williams of the 37th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; 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 providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; 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 providing a new charter for the City of Austell, approved March 28, 1986

(Ga. L. 1986, p. 4902), as amended, is amended by adding a new subsection to Section

1.11 to read as follows:

"(a.2) In addition to subsection (a) and (a.1) of this section, there shall be included in the

corporate limits of the city all of the area embraced within the following described tracts

and parcels of land:

Tax Parcel ID

Street Address

19123600060 5340 Austell Powder Springs Rd

19123600080 5360 Austell Powder Springs Rd

19123600140 5390 Austell Powder Springs Rd

19128100110 3014 Stovall Rd

19123500050 2989 Stovall Rd

19123000120 5354 Austell Rd

19123000450 No street address Austell Rd

19123000160 2170 Sweetwater Ln

19123000150 2154 Sweetwater Ln

19123000400 2180 Sweetwater Ln

19123000410 2194 Sweetwater Ln

19123000420 2200 Sweetwater Ln

19123000430 2210 Sweetwater Ln

19123000440 2220 Sweetwater Ln

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2219 Sweetwater Ln 5500 Austell Rd 5520 Austell Rd No street address Austell Rd 2307 Veterans Memorial Hwy 3081 Joe Jerkins Blvd 3097 Joe Jerkins Blvd 3103 Joe Jerkins Blvd 3127 Joe Jerkins Blvd 3139 Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd 5743 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5753 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5763 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5770 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5815 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5839 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5752 Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd 5790 Joe Jerkins Blvd 5800 Joe Jerkins Blvd No street address Joe Jerkins Blvd 3208 Humphries Hill Rd No street address C.H. James Pkwy No street address C.H. James Pkwy No street address Westside Rd 5816 Westside Rd 5809 Westside Rd 5810 Westside Rd 5811 Westside Rd 5812 Westside Rd 5813 Westside Rd 5814 Westside Rd 5900 Westside Rd 6194 Humphries Hill Rd 6197 Humphries Hill Rd 6200 Humphries Hill Rd 6415 Kensington Ct No street address Humphries Hill Rd

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No street address Humphries Hill Rd 6008 Bowden St 111 Railroad St 6024 Bowden St No street address Franklin St 3011 Franklin St 6064 Bowden St No street address Brigthmore Dr 3130 Line St 60 Line St No street address Line St 6138 Bowden St 6118 Bowden St 6128 Bowden St 6104 Bowden St 2660 Brook Forest Rd 2660 Brook Forest Rd No street address Brook Forest Rd No street address South Ave No street address No street address Locust Ln No street address Locust Ln 5205 Austell Powder Springs Rd 39 Pine Street 41 Pine Street 54 Pine Street 55 Pine Street 7201 Pine Street Apt C 6 Thompson Street 10 Thompson Street 10021 Veterans Memorial Hwy

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anderson

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler

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Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal N Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 12.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Supplemental Local Calendar 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:

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 275. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Hatchett of the 150th, Powell of the 32nd, Collins of the 68th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 25 and Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to firefighter standards and training and to emergency medical services personnel, respectively, so as to require random drug tests for certain firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, paramedics, and cardiac technicians; to provide for licensure and certification of emergency medical services personnel, paramedics, and cardiac technicians previously convicted of a felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1303. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Pirkle of the 155th, Erwin of the 28th, Bentley of the 139th 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 transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program; to require schools to employ an agricultural education teacher; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House amendment to Senate substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following bill of the Senate:
HB 334. By Representatives Gullett of the 19th, Jones of the 25th, Leverett of the 33rd, Kelley of the 16th, Burchett of the 176th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Tillery of the 19th, Strickland of the 17th, and Jones of the 22nd.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 385. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, Belton of the 112th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Evans of the 83rd 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 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 a performance audit; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1049. By Representatives LaHood of the 175th, Petrea of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd and Rich of the 97th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nursing home administrators, so as to revise the composition of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1086. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Newton of the 123rd and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to influenza vaccinations for discharged patients aged 65 and older, vaccinations or other measures for health care workers in hospitals, immunity from liability, and standing orders, so as to lower the age to 50 years old for hospitals to offer inpatients vaccinations for the influenza virus prior to discharge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1346. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Martin of the 49th, Thomas of the 21st, Smith of the 18th and Holcomb of the 81st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 331. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to prohibit the regulation of employee work hours, scheduling, and output by local government entities; to provide for exceptions; 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.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton Y Bazemore N Belton E Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson
Carter

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter

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, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse Y Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight E LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson N Newton E Nguyen N Nix
Oliver E Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V
Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF

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N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 95.

The motion was lost.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Nix of the 69th, Jasperse of the 11th, Hugley of the 136th, Wilensky of the 79th, Jackson of the 165th, Schofield of the 60th, Moore of the 90th, Clark of the 108th, and Hill of the 3rd.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 341. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Au of the 48th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 46 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prior authorizations of healthcare services, so as to provide guidelines for the prior authorization of a prescribed medication for chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy 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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henderson
Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N
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.

SB 493. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; 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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon
Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott
Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser
Wiedower Y Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 469. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st, Brass of the 28th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to require certain watercraft to have day and night visual distress signals on board when on coastal waters of Georgia; 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.

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott
Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

SB 358. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Thompson of the 14th, Harbison of the 15th, Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center available for use by certain personnel, fees, enrollment, authorization for expenditure of funds, and powers and duties, so as to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs incurred by active duty, retired, or honorably

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discharged members of the United States armed forces who are attending basic law enforcement training; to provide for limitations on such reimbursements; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF E 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.

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SB 395. By Senator Hatchett of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Mountain Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Mountain Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent 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.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre
Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF E 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.

SB 396. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Jones II of the 22nd, Walker III of the 20th, Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), so as to rename such program the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program (F2FB); to require food procured pursuant to such program be Georgia grown; to require annual reporting related to such program to identify Georgia grown farmers who supplied food; to authorize persons who provide services to such program or the Department of Agriculture to receive food from the program if qualified as a recipient; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley

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, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight E LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver E Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre
Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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E Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez E Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF E 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.

The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:

Representative Belton of the 112th.

Representative Dubnik of the 29th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:

SB 316. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Strickland of the 17th, Robertson of the 29th, Payne of the 54th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide that a person 18 years old or older who commits the offense of stalking against a minor shall be guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor; to provide for penalties; to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require local boards of education to provide notice to students and parents of students that some acts of bullying and cyberbullying can constitute criminal violations, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

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HB 1578. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Williams of the 145th, Holmes of the 129th, Mathis of the 144th and Belton of the 112th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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:

SB 338 SB 345

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 342 Do Pass SB 496 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 487 SB 566

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lumsden of the 12th
Chairman

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1062. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Holcomb of the 81st, Drenner of the 85th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Betty Blondeau; and for other purposes.
HR 1063. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, McLaurin of the 51st and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tom Mahaffey on his outstanding public service as the CEO of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber; and for other purposes.
HR 1064. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mary Frances Blalock; and for other purposes.
HR 1065. By Representatives Williams of the 145th, Erwin of the 28th, Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Noris Price, the 2022 Georgia Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1066. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Carter of the 92nd, Jackson of the 64th, Rich of the 97th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America and recognizing March 23, 2022, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1067. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th, Hatchett of the 150th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Valentine; and for other purposes.
HR 1068. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Bentley of the 139th and Clark of the 147th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerome Stephens; and for other purposes.
HR 1069. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, McClain of the 100th, Buckner of the 137th, Park of the 101st, Frazier of the 126th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 4, 2022, as Celebration of Organized Labor in Georgia Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1070. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Gravley of the 67th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Carson of the 46th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1071. By Representatives Carter of the 92nd, Davis of the 87th, McLeod of the 105th, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samantha "Sunenvy" Kimberly Ward; and for other purposes.
HR 1072. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Knight of the 130th, Houston of the 170th, Dempsey of the 13th, England of the 116th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.
HR 1073. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the House Session Assistants for the 2022 Regular Session; and for other purposes.
HR 1074. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the House interns for the 2022 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1075. By Representatives McClain of the 100th, McLeod of the 105th, Marin of the 96th, Park of the 101st and Efstration of the 104th:
A RESOLUTION commending Caleia Nelson; and for other purposes.

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HR 1076. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Corbett of the 174th, Dickey of the 140th and DeLoach of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's linemen and recognizing April 11, 2022, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1077. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Mallow of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert "Bob" E. James for over 50 years with Carver State Bank as president and CEO and celebrating the 95th anniversary of Carver State Bank; and for other purposes.
HR 1078. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Park of the 101st, Drenner of the 85th, Frye of the 118th and Wilson of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION commending AID Atlanta and recognizing the foundation's 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1079. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Wilson of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Travel Unity and recognizing March 22-25, 2022, as the first regional event in the Southeast; and for other purposes.
HR 1080. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Frye of the 118th, Barr of the 103rd and Dunahoo of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bruce Burch; and for other purposes.
HR 1081. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Penny Morgan; and for other purposes.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Friday, March 25, 2022, 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., Friday, March 25, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, March 25, 2022

Thirty-Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore E Belton Bennett Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins

Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill E Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

E Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland
E Holly E Holmes
Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett E Lewis-Ward Lim Lott

Lumsden E Mallow
Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, B Nelson Newton Nix Oliver Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince E Pruitt Rhodes Rich Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Seabaugh E Setzler E Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin E Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower E Wilensky E 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 Mainor of the 56th, McLaurin of the 51st, Moore of the 90th, Neal of the 74th, Nguyen of the 89th, Paris of the 142nd, Ridley of the 6th, Scott of the 76th, and Williams of the 37th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Theodore Ehmer, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Macon, 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.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1085. By Representative Jackson of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2022, as Mamie George S. Williams Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1086. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Jackson of the 64th, Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan "Lil Jon" Smith; and for other purposes.

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HR 1087. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Jackson of the 64th, Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION commending Antwan "Big Boi" Andr Patton; and for other purposes.
HR 1088. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Jackson of the 64th, Carter of the 92nd, Roberts of the 52nd and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor John and Mrs. Christianah Idowu; and for other purposes.
HR 1089. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Williams of the 168th, Smyre of the 135th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION designating March 8-15, 2022, as HBCU Week; and for other purposes.
HR 1090. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 50th anniversary of Green Heating and Cooling Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1091. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Jackson of the 64th, Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, better known as CeeLo Green; and for other purposes.
HR 1092. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Cannon of the 58th, Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th and Cannon of the 58th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ashley McFarlin; and for other purposes.
HR 1093. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2022, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrating The Georgia Cup's 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1094. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Blue Devils Varsity Basketball team for winning the Georgia High School

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Association State Championship in Girls AA basketball for 2021-2022; and for other purposes.
HR 1095. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Jackson of the 64th, Hopson of the 153rd, Schofield of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Central State University Chorus; and for other purposes.
HR 1096. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Cannon of the 58th, Schofield of the 60th and Lim of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phillana Williams on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1097. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th and Seabaugh of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Garrett Geros for securing a silver medal during the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games; and for other purposes.
HR 1098. By Representative Moore of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2022, as a day to celebrate DeKalb County's women veterans; and for other purposes.
HR 1099. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Hopson of the 153rd, Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th and Thomas of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mack Wilbourn; and for other purposes.
HR 1100. By Representatives Corbett of the 174th, Burns of the 159th, Williamson of the 115th, Dickey of the 140th and Meeks of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Paul Holmes; and for other purposes.
HR 1101. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mamie Axon Stevens Clay; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HR 1082. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries; 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 Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1600. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flemington 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 1601. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County, approved February 3, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2054), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4575), so as to increase the size of the board of commissioners; to provide for residency requirements; to provide for the description of the commissioner districts and posts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for election of members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1602. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Ridley of the 6th and Barton of the 5th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the board of elections and registration for Murray County, Georgia; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were read the second time:

HB 1587 HB 1589 HB 1591 HB 1593 HB 1595 HB 1597 HR 1050

HB 1588 HB 1590 HB 1592 HB 1594 HB 1596 HB 1598

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 881 SB 575 SB 588

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Chairman

Representative Sainz of the 180th District, Vice-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 House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HR 1042 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 337 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sainz of the 180th
Vice-Chairman

Representative Taylor of the 173rd 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 152 SB 534 SB 562

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Taylor of the 173rd
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 Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 333 SB 397

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

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:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 1024 Do Pass SB 605 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Werkheiser of the 157th
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 1550 Do Pass HB 1570 Do Pass HB 1585 Do Pass

HB 1556 Do Pass HB 1578 Do Pass SB 612 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 479 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman

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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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 510 SB 556

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Corbett of the 174th
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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1025 Do Pass HR 1050 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 183 SB 319 SB 404

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 259 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 339 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 68th
Chairman
Representative Mathiak of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 108 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mathiak of the 73rd
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 279 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Chairman
Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HR 999 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 586 Do Pass

SB 558 Do Pass, by Substitute SR 463 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 330 SB 370

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022

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

Modified Structured Rule

SB 226 SB 345

Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Burchett-176th) Anavitarte-31st State Government; state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; prohibit (H&HS-Jasperse-11th) Mullis-53rd

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SB 470
SB 500 SB 514 SB 543
SB 581

Mortgage Lenders and Brokers; different categories of felony convictions for purposes of investigations of mortgage loan originator applicants; provide (B&B-Wiedower-119th) Robertson-29th Commerce; a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; provide (Judy-Burchett-176th) Strickland-17th "Unmask Georgia Students Act"; enact (Ed-McDonald-26th) Dixon-45th Wrongful Death; a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; provide (Judy-Rich-97th) Halpern-39th Property Boundary Lines; plane coordinates for defining and stating geographic position within this state as the Georgia State Plane Coordinate System; designate (SBD-Jasperse-11th) Walker III-20th

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 1550. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4075), so as to add two members to the board; to provide for manner of appointments; to provide for terms of office; to provide for eligibility; to provide for officers; 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 1556. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Robichaux of the 48th and others:

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 $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are older than 65 years of age; to provide for definitions; to

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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 1570. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Rich of the 97th, Kennard of the 102nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3718), so as to provide for an additional judge for the State Court of Gwinnett 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 1578. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Williams of the 145th, Holmes of the 129th, Mathis of the 144th, Belton of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in 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 1585. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Cherokee County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Cherokee County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 612. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; 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.
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 Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; 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 provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, is amended by adding a new Section 1.11A to read as follows:
"SECTION 1.11A. Boundaries Amended. (a) In addition to all other territory included within the corporate limits of said city, the corporate limits shall specifically include the following described property, all of which is located in Henry County, Georgia: User: SD010 Plan Name: Stockbridge-Annex-2022 Plan Type: Local
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(b) For the purposes of such plan, Stockbridge-Annex-2022, described in subsection (a) of this section, the term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a 'VTD' heading shall mean and describe individual blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 2.10 to read as follows:
"(c) The five councilmembers to be elected as provided in this section shall be elected from the districts provided for in subsection (d) of Section 2.11. In order to be elected as a member of the city council from a district, a person must have resided in that district for at least 12 months prior to election thereto and must receive a plurality of the votes cast for such office in that district. Only electors who are residents of that district may vote for a councilmember of that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a councilmember, each candidate for such office shall specify the district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected as a councilmember from a district must continue to reside in that district during the person's term of office or such office shall thereupon become vacant."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (d) of Section 2.11 as follows:
"(b) All 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."
"(d)(1) For the purpose of electing councilmembers the City of Stockbridge shall be divided into five council districts. Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in Appendix A attached to and made a part of

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this Act and further identified as 'User: SD010 Plan Name: StockbridgeCC-Dist2-2022 Plan Type: Local'. (2) For the purposes of such plan:
(A) The term 'VTD' shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia; and (B) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Stockbridge which is not included in any district described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (4) Any part of the City of Stockbridge which is described in paragraph (1) of this subsection as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2020 for the State of Georgia. (5) Any territory purportedly described in a district in paragraph (1) of this subsection that is not within the corporate limits of the City of Stockbridge shall not be part of any such district. (6) The initial councilmembers for Districts 3, 4, and 5 shall be elected at the municipal general election held in 2023, and the councilmembers elected at such election shall take office as provided for in Section 3.11 of this charter. (7)(A) The initial councilmember for District 1 as newly described under this subsection shall be Alphonso Thomas, and on and after the effective date of this subsection such councilmember shall be deemed to be serving from and representing District 1 as described under this subsection. (B) The initial councilmember for District 2 as newly described under this subsection shall be LaKeisha Gantt, and on and after the effective date of this subsection such councilmember shall be deemed to be serving from and representing District 2 as described under this subsection."
SECTION 4. The election superintendent of Henry County shall call and conduct a special election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting the annexation provided for in this Act to the electors of the territory sought to be annexed into the City of Stockbridge under this Act for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election

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on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2022, 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 Henry County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the provisions of the Act which annexes certain land into the City of ( ) NO Stockbridge be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the annexation shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the annexation shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the annexation, then Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of the annexation, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Stockbridge. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
SECTION 5. Those members of the City of Stockbridge City Council who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act, and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors.
SECTION 6. (a) Section 4 this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Except as provided for in Section 4 of this Act, Sections 5 and 7 and the provisions of this Act necessary to conduct elections for the members of the city council in 2023 shall become effective on January 1, 2023. (c) Except as provided for in Section 4 and subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the remaining provisions of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2024.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
APPENDIX A
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District 001 County Henry GA VTD LIGHTHOUSE Block 070126: 1000 1002 1003 1005 1006 1007 1010 1011 1018 VTD STAGECOACH Block 070109: 2013 Block 070113: 2000 2009 2011 2012 2013 2024 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 Block 070126: 1001 1004 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 VTD STOCKBRIDGE CENTRAL Block 070113: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2042 Block 070119: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2011 Block 070126: 1008 1009 1035 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070119: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3018 3021 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009
District 002 County Henry GA VTD PATES CREEK Block 070116: 2012 Block 070123: 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1012 Block 070124: 1024 2020 2021 2024 2025 2027 2028 2029 2030 VTD RED OAK VTD STOCKBRIDGE CENTRAL Block 070115: 2027 2028 2029 2030

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Block 070119: 2007 2008 2009 2010 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070120: 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 Block 070124: 1000 1001 1022 1023
District 003 County Henry GA VTD FLIPPEN Block 070114: 1021 1022 Block 070316: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 VTD HICKORY FLAT Block 070316: 2008 VTD STAGECOACH Block 070113: 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1050 Block 070125: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070114: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 Block 070119: 3016 3017 3019 3020 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4018 Block 070120: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 2000 2001 2002 2010

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District 004 County Henry GA VTD COTTON INDIAN Block 070113: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1048 1049 1051 1052 Block 070125: 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 2019 2024 2025 Block 070211: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 3001 3004 3005 Block 070212: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 VTD FLIPPEN Block 070211: 1018 1020 2006 2007 2009 3002 3003 3012 3013 3015 VTD HICKORY FLAT Block 070210: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1008 Block 070211: 1004 1005 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3014 3016 3017 VTD STAGECOACH Block 070125: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2013 2014 2015 2016 VTD SWAN LAKE Block 070117: 2039 2040
District 005 County Henry GA VTD DUTCHTOWN Block 070314: 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1017 1018 1019 1020 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1031 Block 070315: 1022

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VTD FLIPPEN Block 070114: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2028 Block 070314: 1002 1016 Block 070315: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 2000 2001 2002 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 Block 070316: 1001 1002 VTD HICKORY FLAT Block 070315: 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Block 070316: 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1034 1035 VTD LAKE HAVEN Block 070210: 2005 2006 2012 Block 070310: 2002 3007 Block 070316: 1023 1024 1025 1032 1033 VTD PATES CREEK Block 070116: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Block 070123: 1000 1001 1002 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 Block 070314: 1000 1001 1014 1015 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070114: 2011 2012 2015
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Allen
Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson
Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade
Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 2.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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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 628. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 629. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 630. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 631. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an

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exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to provide base year homestead exemption freezes regarding certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes and by the Clarke County School District for educational purposes; 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 343. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permission to hunt on lands of another, written permission, enforcement, and immunity of landowner from civil liability, so as to provide for a rebuttable presumption of violation of said Code section by individuals in possession of hunting paraphernalia while on others' lands; 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 305. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Powell of the 32nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Mitchell of the 88th and Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of massage therapy, so as to revise a definition; to revise a provision relating to continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 796. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Classic Center Authority for Clarke County, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3799), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5665), so as to change certain provisions relative to the purpose and powers of

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the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1011. By Representatives Hogan of the 179th, Jones of the 47th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bonner of the 72nd, Williams of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, so as to exempt low-speed vehicles from permitting requirements relating to amber strobe lights or emergency vehicle designation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1021. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Williamson of the 115th, Hugley of the 136th, England of the 116th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-28-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standard nonforfeiture provisions for individual deferred annuities, so as to decrease the minimum nonforfeiture interest rate for individual deferred annuities from 1 percent to 0.15 percent; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1148. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Knight of the 130th and Ridley of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of cervid carcasses, so as to remove definitions; to amend which cervid parts may be brought in from outside of Georgia; to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to restrict the movement or transport of cervid carcasses, or carcass parts, upon detection of chronic wasting disease in certain places; to provide for enforcement of violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1195. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Collins of the 68th, Fleming of the 121st, Anderson of the 10th and Williams of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interlocal risk management agencies in local government, so as to provide that audits of funds may be conducted in accordance with statutory accounting principles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committee:
SB 628. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 629. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 630. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; 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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SB 631. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to provide base year homestead exemption freezes regarding certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes and by the Clarke County School District for educational purposes; 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 Smith of the 70th, Efstration of the 104th et al., Hogan of the 179th, Smyre of the 135th, Gravley of the 67th, and Nix of the 69th.
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 633. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ringgold, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3624), as amended, so as to revise the corporate limits of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 839. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Mableton; to provide a charter for the City of Mableton; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for transition of powers and duties; to

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provide for community improvement districts; to provide for directory nature of dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
SB 338. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Tillery of the 19th 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 increase postpartum coverage under Medicaid from six months to one year following birth; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 496. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging:
SB 610. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Butler of the 55th, Watson of the 1st 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 require the Department of Community Health to conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; to provide for input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders; to provide for proposed rate models and estimated fiscal impact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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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 Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 998 SB 496 SB 573

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
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 226. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Thompson of the 14th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 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 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require each local board of education to adopt a policy providing for a complaint resolution process to be used by its local school system to address complaints submitted by parents or permanent guardians alleging that material that is harmful to minors has been provided or is currently available to a student; to provide for policy requirements; to require the Department of Education to develop a model policy for use by local school systems; to

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provide for public review; 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. Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-324.6. (a) As used in this Code section, 'harmful to minors' means that quality of description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse, when it:
(1) Taken as a whole, predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful, or morbid interest of minors; (2) Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and (3) Is, when taken as a whole, lacking in serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. (b) No later than January 1, 2023, each local board of education shall adopt a complaint resolution policy for its local school system to be used to address complaints submitted by parents or permanent guardians alleging that material that is harmful to minors has been provided or is currently available to a student enrolled in the local school system who is the child of such parent or permanent guardian. The complaint resolution process shall require that: (1) Complaints be submitted in writing to the principal of the school where the student is enrolled; (2) Complaints shall provide a reasonably detailed description of the material that is alleged to be harmful to minors; (3) Within seven business days of receiving a written complaint, the school principal or his or her designee review the complaint and take reasonable steps to investigate the allegations in the complaint, including, but not limited to, reviewing the material that is alleged to be harmful to minors, if it is available; (4) The school principal or his or her designee shall determine whether the material that is the subject of the complaint is harmful to minors; (5) The school principal or his or her designee shall determine whether student access to the material that is the subject of the complaint shall be removed or restricted; (6) Within ten business days of receiving the complaint, unless another schedule is mutually agreed to by the parent or permanent guardian and the school principal or his or her designee, the school principal or his or her designee shall confer with the parent or permanent guardian and inform him or her whether the material that is the subject of the complaint was determined to be harmful to minors, and whether student access to such material will be removed or restricted;

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(7) Appeals of the school's principal's or his or her designee's determinations provided for in paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection shall be subject to full administrative and substantive review by the local board of education, which shall also include the ability of the parent or permanent guardian to provide input during public comment at a regularly scheduled board meeting. Unless another time frame is mutually agreed upon by the parent or permanent guardian and the local board of education, the review and final disposition of the appeal by the local board of education shall be completed within 30 calendar days of receiving the written appeal; and (8) The title of the material submitted for appeal pursuant to paragraph (7) of this subsection that is determined by the local board of education to be not harmful to minors shall be published on the website of the local board of education within 15 business days from the date of such determination and shall remain on the website for a period of not less than 12 months. A parent or permanent guardian may request access to appealed materials that are physical in nature and accessible to their student in the student's school media center. A parent or permanent guardian must abide by the school's policies and procedures when requesting and reviewing such material. (c) No later than September 1, 2022, the Department of Education shall promulgate a model policy for a complaint resolution process that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer E Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland E Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince E Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 97, nays 61.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 409
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 25, 2022

Bill Reilly Clerk of the House of Representatives Room 309 State Capitol Building

Dear Mr. Reilly,

Earlier this morning, I intended to vote NO for SB 226. As I described to you earlier, I was upstairs in Senate Rules when the Chairman graciously recessed the Senate Rules Committee so the House members in attendance could hurry downstairs to vote on an important Senate bill. I hastily took the stairs down to the third floor, waited for Chairman Burchett to conclude his remarks, pressed my vote button as soon as the machines were unlocked, and immediately hightailed it back upstairs as quickly as my high heels allowed so that Chairman Mullis would know that I was indeed serious about respecting his time! In my haste, I must have inadvertently voted yes, as there is absolutely no way I would ever intentionally vote yes for that particular bill.

Please accept this letter to record my NO vote for SB 226.

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Sincerely,
/s/ Teri Anulewicz House District 42
Representative Wilson of the 80th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 226.
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 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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.
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 543. By Senators Halpern of the 39th, Parent of the 42nd, Jones of the 10th, Jordan of the 6th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wrongful death, so as to provide that a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates generally, so as to provide for forfeiture of an intestate share of an estate under certain circumstances; to

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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 Anderson
Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 E Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 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.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1106. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Marin of the 96th, Lopez of the 86th, Wilson of the 80th, Nguyen of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anne F. Isenhower; and for other purposes.
HR 1107. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Marin of the 96th, Nguyen of the 89th, Lopez of the 86th, Park of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martha M. Revelo; and for other purposes.
HR 1108. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Carpenter of the 4th, Marin of the 96th, Hawkins of the 27th, Lopez of the 86th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17, 2022, as Salvadoran American Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1109. By Representative Gunter of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Rabun County as "The Wooden Boat Capital of Georgia"; and for other purposes.
HR 1110. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Cannon of the 58th and Paris of the 142nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2022 Women's History Month Power Women; and for other purposes.
HR 1111. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and LaHood of the 175th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Johnny B. Straughter; and for other purposes.

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HR 1112. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Checker Cab on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1113. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jordan Smothers on receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal; and for other purposes.
HR 1114. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ralph Mack Owens; and for other purposes.
HR 1115. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Marin of the 96th, Efstration of the 104th, McClain of the 100th, Kennard of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Alvin Wilbanks on his outstanding decades of public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1116. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Clark of the 108th, Marin of the 96th, Efstration of the 104th, McClain of the 100th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlotte Nash on her decades of outstanding public service and leadership; and for other purposes.
HR 1117. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Marin of the 96th, Nguyen of the 89th, Werkheiser of the 157th, Lim of the 99th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 2022 as Immigrant Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1118. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Aleigha Satterfield, Chattooga High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1119. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Karen, Chattooga High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 1120. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION commending William Grant Roach, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

HR 1121. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION commending Scott Petty, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

HR 1122. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Rivers, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

HR 1123. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Patterson, Trion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; 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 500. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Walker III of the 20th, Kennedy of the 18th, Cowsert of the 46th, Jones II of the 22nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce, so as to provide for a litigation bar on governmental entities regarding certain statewide opioid litigation; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr

Y Corbett E Crowe
Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler E Shannon E Sharper
Singleton

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Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns
Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

E Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard
Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby E Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Meeks Metze
Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes
Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A
Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 133, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 581. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to determination of boundaries, so as to designate the most recent systems of plane coordinates for defining and stating geographic positions within this state as the Georgia State Plane Coordinate System; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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E Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson
Anulewicz E Ballinger
Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler E Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

SB 514. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that no local board of education, local school superintendent, or school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel shall make or enforce any rule that requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of such student may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule; to provide that a parent or

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guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore E Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland E Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D E Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor E Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B E Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes E Rich Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 93, nays 52.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Representative Cannon of the 58th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 514.

SB 470. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Strickland of the 17th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to provide for different categories of felony convictions for purposes of investigations of mortgage loan originator applicants; to repeal certain provisions for denial or revocation of a license or registration due to certain felony convictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

E Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore E Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill E Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D E Jackson, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis E McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B
Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B E Neal E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons N Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince E Pruitt Y Rhodes E Rich

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler E Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin E Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

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 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Jasperse of the 11th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 345. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Knight of the 130th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care:

SB 82.

By Senators Au of the 48th, Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to also clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the final diagnosis given; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

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SB 218. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
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.
Representative Gullett of the 19th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 218.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 28, 2022, 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 28, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 28, 2022

Thirty-Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day.

The Speaker called to the House to order.

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives

Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-D
Atlanta, GA 30334

March 24, 2022

Mr. Bill Reilly 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I am requesting an excused day from Legislative Session for Friday, March 18, 2022 and am requesting that this excused absence be reflected in the journal.

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,

Angela Moore State Representative Angela Moore District 90 Decatur

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton

Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dickey Douglas

Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland

Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLeod Meeks

Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP

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Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter E Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H

Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming E Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan

Holmes Hopson Houston E Howard Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, S E Jones, T Kausche Kendrick Kirby Knight LaHood Leverett Lewis-Ward Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow

Metze Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Nelson Newton Nix E Park Parrish Parsons Pirkle Powell E Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield Scoggins E Scott

Smith, V Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A E Williams, MF 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, Bruce of the 61st, Clark of the 108th, Dempsey of the 13th, Gravley of the 67th, Holly of the 111th, Hugley of the 136th, Kennard of the 102nd, LaRiccia of the 169th, Lim of the 99th, McLaurin of the 51st, Mitchell of the 88th, Neal of the 74th, Nguyen of the 89th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Smyre of the 135th, Wade of the 9th, and Washburn of the 141st.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Senior Pastor Justin D. Gaston, Presence Church, Perry, 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 Bill and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1599. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise provisions relating to education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HR 1083. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, McDonald of the 26th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Loy James Grogan and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1084. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Mitchell of the 88th, Smyre of the 135th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Ms. Jovita Moore and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1102. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Ralston of the 7th, Dickey of the 140th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Representative Thomas Allen McCall and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1103. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Lott of the 122nd, Burns of the 159th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Biden Administration to remove its veto and reapprove Georgia's Medicaid expansion waiver; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1104. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 39th, Smyre of the 135th, Beverly of the 143rd and Paris of the 142nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame and dedicating a road in its honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1105. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd and Mathiak of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Huie Lawrence Bray and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1124. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Jason Bennett and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1125. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel Frank Norton and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1126. By Representatives Evans of the 57th, Holland of the 54th, Schofield of the 60th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Equipment and Public Safety; 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 Bills of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1604. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 3055), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2757), 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 1605. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter for the City of Claxton in the County of Evans, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3312), as amended, so as restate and revise provisions relating to the powers and election of the mayor and city council; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1606. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Williams of the 148th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Houston 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.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1607. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Taylor County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 10 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 70 and 74 years of age, in the amount of 15 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 75 and 79 years of age, and in the amount of 20 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1600 HB 1602 SB 628 SB 630

HB 1601 HR 1082 SB 629 SB 631

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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 553 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rhodes of the 120th
Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 797 HB 1590 HB 1593 HB 1595 HB 1597 SB 620 SB 622

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1587 HB 1592 HB 1594 HB 1596 HB 1598 SB 621

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

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

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 152 SB 332

State and Other Flags; pledge of allegiance to the state flag; add language (GAff-Gullett-19th) Robertson-29th "Inform Consumers Act" enact (Substitute)(Judy-Gaines-117th) Albers-56th

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SB 337 SB 438 SB 461 SB 562 SB 565
SB 566
SB 588

Public Officers; suspension of compensation because of indictment for a felony; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Gullett-19th) Walker III-20th Contracts; certain provisions relating to retainage of progress payments; change (Judy-Gunter-8th) Tippins-37th Bails, Bonds; human trafficking as a bailable offense; add the offense (JudyNC-Lott-122nd) Dixon-45th Department of Administrative Services; companies owned or operated by Russia to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; prohibit (GAff-Momtahan-17th) Mullis-53rd Sentence and Punishment; any time after conviction; defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Burchett-176th) Strickland-17th Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act; a medical or traumatic condition includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder; emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; clarify (Substitute) (Ins-Taylor-173rd) Burke-11th Local Boards of Education; all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; provide (Substitute)(Ed-Rich-97th) Miller-49th

Structured Rule

SB 87

"Senator Jack Hill Veterans' Act"; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Burns-159th) Rhett-33rd

Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Representative Gaines of the 117th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 797. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified

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Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 1587. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Camden County Public Service Authority, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4273), as amended, so as to provide for the removal of members; to authorize the participating local governments to extent limitations on the use of public funds for limited periods of time in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1590. By Representatives Sainz of the 180th and Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Camden County Spaceport Authority, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 3952); to provide for 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 1592. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Long County Building and Public Facilities Authority; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; 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 1593. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jackson, approved September 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995 Ex. Sess, p. 269), so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, powers, and duties of the city manager; to revise the powers and duties the mayor; 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 1594. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act governing the school system of the City of Savannah and Chatham County, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2636), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4632), so as to modify the compensation of members of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham; to provide for applicability and 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 1595. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3834), so as to change the compensation of the judge; to change the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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HB 1596. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1597. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Thomas of the 21st and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Canton; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to 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 1598. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Guyton; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act incorporating the City of Guyton in the County of Effingham approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4230); to 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 620. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Doraville to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 621. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Doraville, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that certain councilmembers are elected by districts; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for initial terms of office; to provide for the continuance in office for 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.

SB 622. By Senator Harrell of the 40th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city, approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3669), so as to revise the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Doraville ad valorem taxes; 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.

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 Anderson
Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R

E Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter E Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche
Kelley Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 148, nays 4.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 1064. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Smith of the 134th, Bonner of the 72nd, Newton of the 123rd, Blackmon of the 146th 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, exemptions, and credits from state income tax, so as to exclude from Georgia taxable net income certain retirement income received from certain military service; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1089. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to road tax on motor carriers, so as to increase the penalty for certain violations of registration requirements for motor vehicles operated by motor carriers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1349. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, Burchett of the 176th and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legislative declarations, ownership and custody of wildlife, preservation of hunting and fishing opportunities, promotion and right to hunt, trap, or fish, local regulation, and general offenses, so as to extend the date on which the Department of Natural Resources shall attempt to prevent net loss of land acreage available for hunting opportunities on department managed state owned lands; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1372. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Parsons of the 44th, Burns of the 159th and Frazier of the 126th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to fire protection and safety, so as to revise the provisions and short title of Chapter 9, the "Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act"; 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 633. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ringgold, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3624), as amended, so as to revise the corporate limits of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
Representative Wilson of the 80th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

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SB 226. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Thompson of the 14th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 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 N Anderson
Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton E Bazemore N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon E Boddie N Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter E Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach
Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming E Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett E Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche
Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons
Petrea N Pirkle N Powell E Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

E Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre
Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 59, nays 91.

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The motion was lost.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 514. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that no local board of education, local school superintendent, or school administrator, teacher, or other school personnel shall make or enforce any rule that requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property unless such rule provides that a parent or guardian of such student may elect for his or her child to be exempt from such rule; to provide that a parent or guardian making such election shall not be required to provide a reason or any certification of the child's health or education status; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson
Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton E Bazemore N Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon E Boddie N Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach E Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer N Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming E Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill N Gilliard N Gilligan Y Glanton N Gravley

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E
Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell E Prince

E Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L E Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky

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N Carpenter E Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H Y Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 59, nays 95.

The motion was lost.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Williams of the 168th, Robichaux of the 48th, Bonner of the 72nd, Buckner of the 137th, Collins of the 68th et al., Hutchinson of the 107th, Carpenter of the 4th, Jasperse of the 11th, Douglas of the 78th, and Clark of the 147th.

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 632. By Senator Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Rockdale County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain graduated amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older or permanently disabled, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5351), as amended, so as to increase the exemption to $50,000.00; 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.

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SB 635. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the sheriff, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and tax commissioner of Henry County on an annual salary, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3127), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4824), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge of the Probate Court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 637. By Senator Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Senoia Building and Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 638. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Rockdale County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; 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 1138. By Representatives Neal of the 74th, Glanton of the 75th, Burnough of the 77th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain City of Morrow ad valorem taxes for city purposes, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4446), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a homestead exemption from City of Morrow ad valorem taxes; 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 1196. 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), as amended, so as to increase the amount of such homestead

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exemption from Hart County School District ad valorem taxes for educational 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 1398. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Crowe of the 110th and Henderson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Covington ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1399. By Representatives Holly of the 111th and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Locust Grove ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of 100 percent 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1417. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Bazemore of the 63rd, Jackson of the 64th and Schofield of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of College Park ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the full assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for 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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HB 1446. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st, Evans of the 83rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven to levy an excise tax pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A., approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3992), so as to repeal provisions regarding expenditure of funds; to repeal an automatic reversion; to repeal a conditional provision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1507. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gullett of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Kelley of the 16th, Alexander of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend a former local constitutional amendment, (Ga. L. 1982, p. 2511), which former local constitutional amendment was continued in effect as statutory law pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of Georgia and which provided that the homestead of each resident of the Paulding County School District who is 65 years of age or over, regardless of income, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied by or on behalf of the Paulding County School District, including ad valorem taxation to pay interest on or to retire school bond indebtedness, in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of such homestead minus any applicable exemptions otherwise provided by this Constitution on such homestead for educational purposes, 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 1561. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education for the Macon County School District, approved March 27, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4081), so as to revise the compensation of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1564. By Representative Pruitt of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for reapportionment of the election districts for the Wheeler County Board of Commissioners, so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for

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related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1565. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Jackson of the 165th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6764), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of authority members; to revise notice requirements regarding appointment of members; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1566. 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 Berrien 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.
HB 1567. By Representatives Cameron of the 1st and Hill of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of members to the Dade County board of education, approved February 6, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3575), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 7, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3530), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for compensation of the board; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1568. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Walton County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for refunding bonds; to provide for bond validation; to provide for venue and jurisdiction; to provide for trust funds; to provide for the authority's purpose; to provide for charges; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for tort immunity; to provide statement of tax exemptions and exemptions from levy and sale; to provide for supplemental powers; to provide for effect on other governments; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1572. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of elections and registration for Sumter County, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3865), so as to provide for the compensation of board members in certain circumstances; to revise provisions regarding the employment statutes of election staff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1573. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Worth County Building Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1575. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Butts County, City of Flovilla, City of Jackson, and City of Jenkinsburg Water and Sewer Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5457), as amended, so as to increase the size of and reconstitute the members of the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment, terms, and removal of members; to provide that the authority chairperson can vote; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1582. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Dallas in Paulding County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4121), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the municipal court; to identify the authorized uses of said technology fee; to provide for the deposit of fees; to provide that the public safety director may authorize use of said fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1583. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Dallas 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.

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HB 1584. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th and Gullett of the 19th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dallas, Georgia, to exercise 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, so as to establish tax allocation districts; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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 562. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Hatchett of the 50th, Walker III of the 20th, Goodman of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by Russia to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes
Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson
Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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. 911 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 911 (FY 2023G)

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 State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds

$30,203,913,322 $30,203,913,322 $30,203,913,322

$25,879,561,140 $25,879,561,140 $25,879,561,140

$2,008,887,881 $2,008,887,881 $2,008,887,881

$1,418,726,951 $1,418,726,951 $1,418,726,951

$148,525,344 $148,525,344 $148,525,344

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

$1,100,533

$1,100,533

$1,100,533

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

$13,594,359 $13,594,359 $13,594,359

$1,728,350

$1,728,350

$1,728,350

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

$15,927,600 $15,927,600 $15,927,600

$150,977,349 $150,977,349 $150,977,349

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Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children 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 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 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

$110,586

$110,586

$110,586

$162,388,579 $162,388,579 $162,388,579

$380,916,567 $380,916,567 $380,916,567

$17,428,526,373 $17,617,095,753 $17,705,503,045

$5,655,200,763 $5,664,000,763 $5,663,840,763

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

$227,917,447 $227,917,447 $227,917,447

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

$16,319,925 $16,319,925 $16,319,925

$1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029 $1,514,696,029

$97,452,825 $97,452,825 $97,452,825

$56,325,377 $56,325,377 $56,325,377

$16,977,107 $16,977,107 $16,977,107

$8,845,548,181 $9,024,692,995 $9,104,355,715

$47,852,222 $47,852,222 $47,852,222

$2,206,829

$2,206,829

$2,206,829

$52,513,468 $52,513,468 $52,513,468

$464,357,761 $464,982,327 $473,886,899

$324,245,710 $324,245,710 $324,245,710

$322,821,742 $322,821,742 $322,821,742

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

$5,630,554,805 $5,644,936,746 $5,644,936,746

$2,054,078

$2,054,078

$2,054,078

$2,054,078

$2,054,078

$2,054,078

$7,485,389 $17,585,389 $17,585,389

$7,485,389 $17,585,389 $17,585,389

$7,468,762

$7,468,762

$7,468,762

$7,468,762

$7,468,762

$7,468,762

$1,582,037,683 $1,582,037,683 $1,582,037,683

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$1,069,364,108 $1,069,364,108 $1,069,364,108

$298,615,747 $298,615,747 $298,615,747

$439,617,474 $439,617,474 $439,617,474

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF 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

$439,617,474 $439,617,474 $439,617,474

$1,042,315

$1,042,315

$1,042,315

$1,042,315

$1,042,315

$1,042,315

$3,587,029,197 $3,591,311,138 $3,591,311,138

$740,000

$740,000

$740,000

$908,231,696 $912,513,637 $912,513,637

$2,678,057,501 $2,678,057,501 $2,678,057,501

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$3,819,907

$4,405,486,697 $4,406,286,697 $4,406,286,697

$4,401,752,218 $4,401,752,218 $4,401,752,218

$82,814,914 $82,814,914 $82,814,914

$21,465,409 $21,465,409 $21,465,409

$14,942,139 $14,942,139 $14,942,139

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$46,692,570 $46,692,570 $46,692,570

$6,386,012

$6,386,012

$6,386,012

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$68,992,842 $68,992,842 $68,992,842

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$109,092,571 $109,092,571 $109,092,571

$1,574,606

$2,374,606

$2,374,606

$1,574,606

$2,374,606

$2,374,606

$2,159,873

$2,159,873

$2,159,873

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$357,746

$357,746

$357,746

$53,262,994,500 $53,465,945,821 $53,554,353,113

$2,951,343,726 $2,603,393,017
$48,850,924 $99,565,820
$56,212

$2,951,343,726 $2,603,393,017
$48,850,924 $99,565,820
$56,212

$2,951,343,726 $2,603,393,017
$48,850,924 $99,565,820
$56,212

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund State Children's Trust Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Fireworks Trust Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$248,847

$248,847

$248,847

$1,100,533

$1,100,533

$1,100,533

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

$13,594,359 $13,594,359 $13,594,359

$1,728,350

$1,728,350

$1,728,350

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

$15,927,600 $15,927,600 $15,927,600

$150,977,349 $150,977,349 $150,977,349

($240,419)

($240,419)

($240,419)

$2,459,805

$2,459,805

$2,459,805

($6,175,150) ($6,175,150) ($6,175,150)

$207,818,374 $396,387,754 $484,795,046

($51,337,471) ($42,537,471) ($42,697,471)

$3,298,974

$3,298,974

$3,298,974

$219,196,673 $398,341,487 $478,004,207

$36,660,198 $37,284,764 $46,189,336

$0 $14,381,941 $14,381,941

$0 $10,100,000 $10,100,000

$0 $10,100,000 $10,100,000

$0

$4,281,941

$4,281,941

$0

$4,281,941

$4,281,941

($5,113,631) ($4,313,631) ($4,313,631)

($3,754,413) ($3,754,413) ($3,754,413)

($3,754,413) ($3,754,413) ($3,754,413)

($1,359,218)

($559,218)

($559,218)

($1,359,218)

($559,218)

($559,218)

$3,154,048,469 $3,357,799,790 $3,446,207,082

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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

Section Total - Continuation

$12,041,426 $12,041,426

$12,041,426 $12,041,426

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$12,121,378 $12,121,378

Section Total - Final
$12,196,592 $12,196,592
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,276,544

$12,196,592 $12,196,592
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,276,544

$12,041,426 $12,041,426
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $12,121,378
$14,273,089 $14,273,089
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $14,353,041

Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Continuation Budget

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

1.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$66,623

1.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,778

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1.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$32,276

1.4 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$80,000

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

$1,507,423 $1,507,423 $1,507,423

Appropriation (HB 911)

$1,507,423

$1,694,100

$1,507,423

$1,694,100

$1,507,423

$1,694,100

Continuation Budget

$1,224,770 $1,224,770 $1,224,770

$1,224,770 $1,224,770 $1,224,770

$1,224,770 $1,224,770 $1,224,770

2.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$75,000

2.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$66,623

2.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$9,008

2.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$25,412

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

$1,249,770 $1,249,770 $1,249,770

Appropriation (HB 911)

$1,249,770

$1,400,813

$1,249,770

$1,400,813

$1,249,770

$1,400,813

Continuation Budget

$9,309,233 $9,309,233
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,389,185

$9,309,233 $9,309,233
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,389,185

$9,309,233 $9,309,233
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,389,185

3.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$130,166

$130,166

$686,230

3.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$932,721

3.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$46,007

3.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$203,985

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3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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

$9,439,399 $9,439,399
$79,952 $79,952 $79,952 $9,519,351

Appropriation (HB 911)

$9,439,399 $11,178,176

$9,439,399 $11,178,176

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$79,952

$9,519,351 $11,258,128

Section Total - Continuation

$19,464,057 $19,464,057

$19,464,057 $19,464,057

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$19,910,634 $19,910,634

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

Section Total - Final
$20,150,287 $20,150,287
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,596,864

$22,956,854 $22,956,854
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $23,403,431

$22,956,854 $22,956,854
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $23,403,431

Continuation Budget

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

$19,464,057 $19,464,057
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $19,910,634

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4.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$686,230

$686,230

$686,230

4.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,273,509

$2,273,509

4.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$100,529

$100,529

4.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$432,529

$432,529

4.100 -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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,150,287 $20,150,287
$446,577 $446,577 $446,577 $20,596,864

Appropriation (HB 911)

$22,956,854 $22,956,854

$22,956,854 $22,956,854

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$446,577

$23,403,431 $23,403,431

Section Total - Continuation

$14,403,958 $14,403,958

$14,403,958 $14,403,958

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$163,097

$14,567,055 $14,567,055

$14,403,958 $14,403,958
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,567,055

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,478,958 $14,478,958
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $14,642,055

$15,909,905 $15,909,905
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $16,073,002

$15,909,905 $15,909,905
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $16,073,002

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

$8,259,345 $8,259,345 $8,259,345

$8,259,345 $8,259,345 $8,259,345

$8,259,345 $8,259,345 $8,259,345

5.1 Increase funds for legislative operations. State General Funds

$75,000

$797,439

$797,439

5.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$174,885

$174,885

5.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$33,446

$33,446

5.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$67,210

$67,210

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5.5 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$327

$327

5.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($2,746)

($2,746)

5.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for an evaluation for HB676 (2021 Session). State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

5.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,334,345

State General Funds

$8,334,345

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,334,345

Appropriation (HB 911)

$9,229,906 $9,229,906 $9,229,906

$9,229,906 $9,229,906 $9,229,906

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

$1,356,950 $1,356,950 $1,356,950

$1,356,950 $1,356,950 $1,356,950

$1,356,950 $1,356,950 $1,356,950

6.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$66,623

$66,623

6.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$13,026

$13,026

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6.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$30,340

$30,340

6.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$7,026

$7,026

6.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,356,950

$1,473,965

$1,473,965

State General Funds

$1,356,950

$1,473,965

$1,473,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,356,950

$1,473,965

$1,473,965

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

$4,787,663 $4,787,663
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $4,950,760

$4,787,663 $4,787,663
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $4,950,760

$4,787,663 $4,787,663
$163,097 $163,097 $163,097 $4,950,760

7.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$241,508

$241,508

7.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$42,771

$42,771

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7.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$134,092

$134,092

7.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,787,663

$5,206,034

$5,206,034

State General Funds

$4,787,663

$5,206,034

$5,206,034

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

$4,950,760

$5,369,131

$5,369,131

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

$33,896,873 $33,896,873

$33,896,873 $33,896,873

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

$33,956,873 $33,956,873

$33,896,873 $33,896,873
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $33,956,873

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$40,287,739 $40,287,739
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $40,347,739

$43,930,447 $43,930,447
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $43,990,447

$43,930,447 $43,930,447
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $43,990,447

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Audit and Assurance Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide audit and assurance services for State Agencies, Authorities, Commissions, Bureaus,

and higher education systems to facilitate Auditor's reports for the State of Georgia Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the

State of Georgia Single Audit Report, and the State of Georgia Budgetary Compliance Report; to conduct audits of public school

systems in Georgia; to conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations 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; 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

$28,937,306 $28,937,306
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $28,997,306

$28,937,306 $28,937,306
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $28,997,306

$28,937,306 $28,937,306
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $28,997,306

8.1 Increase annualized funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).

State General Funds

$2,565,824

$2,565,824

$2,565,824

8.2 Increase personnel funds to restore positions frozen as a result of the FY2021 budget reductions. (H and S:Increase funds for personnel)

State General Funds

$1,330,564

$1,330,564

$1,330,564

8.3 Increase funds to reflect the anticipated costs of independent auditors performing the economic analyses as required by the "Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021" (SB6, 2021 Session). (H and S:YES; Reflect funds in the Legislative Services program)

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$0

$0

8.4 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,641,373

$1,641,373

8.5 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$251,122

$251,122

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8.6 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,397,022

$1,397,022

8.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,632)

($3,632)

8.8 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($3,032)

($3,032)

8.9 Reduce funds for independent performance reviews associated with the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021'.

State General Funds

($192,550)

($192,550)

8.10 Utilize $650,000 in existing funds to conduct ongoing audits associated with coronavirus pandemic funding. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

8.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 conduct performance audits; to perform special examinations 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; and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$34,833,694 $35,923,997 $35,923,997

State General Funds

$34,833,694 $35,923,997 $35,923,997

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,893,694 $35,983,997 $35,983,997

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Departmental Administration (DOAA)

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

$2,317,636 $2,317,636 $2,317,636

$2,317,636 $2,317,636 $2,317,636

$2,317,636 $2,317,636 $2,317,636

9.1 Increase annualized funds for base salary and merit-based adjustments in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).

State General Funds

$96,386

$96,386

$96,386

9.2 Increase personnel funds to restore positions frozen as a result of the FY2021 budget reductions. (H and S:Increase funds for personnel)

State General Funds

$276,142

$276,142

$276,142

9.3 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$119,991

$119,991

9.4 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$31,877

$31,877

9.5 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$116,805

$116,805

9.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($203)

($203)

9.7 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($170)

($170)

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9.100-Departmental Administration (DOAA)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,690,164

State General Funds

$2,690,164

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,690,164

Appropriation (HB 911)

$2,958,464 $2,958,464 $2,958,464

$2,958,464 $2,958,464 $2,958,464

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

$243,000 $243,000 $243,000

$243,000 $243,000 $243,000

$243,000 $243,000 $243,000

10.1 Increase funds to reflect the anticipated costs of independent auditors performing the economic analyses as required by the 'Tax Credit Return on Investment Act of 2021'.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

10.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$243,000

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

State General Funds

$243,000

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,000

$2,243,000

$2,243,000

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,398,931 $2,398,931 $2,398,931

$2,398,931 $2,398,931 $2,398,931

$2,398,931 $2,398,931 $2,398,931

11.1 Increase annualized funds for base salary and merit-based adjustment in support of critical employee recruitment and retention initiatives (Effective April 1, 2022).

State General Funds

$121,950

$121,950

$121,950

11.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$147,097

$147,097

11.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$21,661

$21,661

11.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$115,877

$115,877

11.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($289)

($289)

11.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($241)

($241)

11.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,520,881 $2,520,881 $2,520,881

$2,804,986 $2,804,986 $2,804,986

$2,804,986 $2,804,986 $2,804,986

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

$24,381,012 $24,381,012

$24,381,012 $24,381,012

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$24,531,012 $24,531,012

$24,381,012 $24,381,012
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $24,531,012

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$24,733,138 $24,733,138
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $24,883,138

$26,616,447 $26,616,447
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $26,766,447

$26,625,273 $26,625,273
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $26,775,273

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

$22,694,845 $22,694,845
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,844,845

$22,694,845 $22,694,845
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,844,845

$22,694,845 $22,694,845
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $22,844,845

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12.1 Increase funds for personnel for the staff attorney salary scale. (H and S:YES; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff)

State General Funds

$85,217

$0

$0

12.2 Increase funds to annualize the salary and commute expenses for one judge.

State General Funds

$117,069

$0

$0

12.3 Increase funds for ongoing cost of the annual cyber security risk audit. State General Funds

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

12.4 Increase funds for ongoing cyber security vulnerability scanning. State General Funds

$11,700

$11,700

$11,700

12.5 Increase funds for ongoing cost for security event logging system and associated maintenance.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

12.6 Increase funds for ongoing cost of advanced multi-factor authentication software and maintenance.

State General Funds

$3,700

$3,700

$3,700

12.7 Increase funds for ongoing cost of data center battery backup system maintenance.

State General Funds

$4,000

$4,000

$4,000

12.8 Increase funds for ongoing maintenance costs associated with delivery of interactive web access to courtroom information.

State General Funds

$9,000

$9,000

$9,000

12.9 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$909,941

$909,941

12.10 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$198,248

$198,248

12.11 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$927,723

$927,723

12.12 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,632

$3,632

12.13 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$816

$816

12.14 Increase funds for per diem adjustments. State General Funds

$88,095

$88,095

12.15 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the development of the Case Management System. State General Funds

($97,500)

($97,500)

12.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$22,983,531 $24,812,200 $24,812,200

State General Funds

$22,983,531 $24,812,200 $24,812,200

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

$23,133,531 $24,962,200 $24,962,200

Georgia State-wide Business Court

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $1,686,167

$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $1,686,167

$1,686,167 $1,686,167 $1,686,167

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13.1 Increase funds for annual leave payouts for term clerks. State General Funds

$10,000

$0

$0

13.2 Increase funds for a staff attorney. State General Funds

$10,000

$8,087

$10,000

13.3 Increase funds for the Senior Deputy Clerk. State General Funds

$10,000

$8,087

$10,000

13.4 Increase funds for a Judicial Assistant. State General Funds

$5,000

$0

$5,000

13.5 Increase funds for subscriptions. State General Funds

$7,665

$7,665

$7,665

13.6 Increase funds for jury trial per diem expenses. State General Funds

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

13.7 Increase funds for travel. State General Funds

$5,775

$5,775

$5,775

13.8 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$58,840

$58,840

13.9 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,301

$7,301

13.10 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$7,325

$7,325

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13.100 -Georgia State-wide Business Court

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support a state-wide business court in matters of resolving commercial dispute and litigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,749,607

$1,804,247

$1,813,073

State General Funds

$1,749,607

$1,804,247

$1,813,073

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,749,607

$1,804,247

$1,813,073

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

$15,615,952 $15,615,952

$15,615,952 $15,615,952

$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

$19,939,630 $19,939,630

$15,615,952 $15,615,952
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $19,939,630

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
$18,156,984 $18,156,984
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $22,480,662

$19,248,576 $19,248,576
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $23,572,254

$19,174,202 $19,174,202
$1,627,367 $1,627,367 $2,196,311 $2,196,311 $2,196,311
$500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $23,497,880

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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

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

14.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$45,285

$45,285

14.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,481

$1,481

14.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$23,482

$23,482

14.4 Increase funds to restore operations. State General Funds

$74,374

$0

14.100 -Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$667,696 $667,696 $667,696

$812,318 $812,318 $812,318

$737,944 $737,944 $737,944

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

15.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$545,866 $545,866 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,499,069

$545,866 $545,866 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,499,069

$545,866 $545,866 $953,203 $953,203 $953,203 $1,499,069

16.1 Increase funds for a Training Assistant position. State General Funds

$49,600

$49,600

$49,600

16.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$45,748

$45,748

16.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,718

$1,718

16.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$595,466

$642,932

$642,932

State General Funds

$595,466

$642,932

$642,932

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

$1,548,669

$1,596,135

$1,596,135

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

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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 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

$12,573,661 $12,573,661
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $15,589,933

$12,573,661 $12,573,661
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $15,589,933

$12,573,661 $12,573,661
$1,627,367 $1,627,367
$888,905 $888,905 $888,905 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $15,589,933

17.1 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H and S:Increase fund to restore funds for operations of the Judicial Council)

State General Funds

$593,868

$593,868

$593,868

17.2 Increase funds for a Research Analyst position. State General Funds

$74,934

$83,260

$83,260

17.3 Increase funds for a Customer Support Specialist position. State General Funds

$88,654

$96,980

$73,326

17.4 Increase funds for an IT Help Desk position. State General Funds

$65,000

$73,326

$96,980

17.5 Increase funds for a Policy Counsel I position. State General Funds

$129,600

$137,926

$137,926

17.6 Reduce one-time funds for judicial workload assessments. State General Funds

($236,113)

($236,113)

($236,113)

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17.7 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H and S:Increase funds to restore funds for operations of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges)

State General Funds

$27,023

$27,023

$27,023

17.8 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. (H and S:Increase funds to restore funds for the operations of the Council of Probate Court Judges)

State General Funds

$25,964

$25,964

$25,964

17.9 Increase funds for grants to Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence.

State General Funds

$1,322,828

$1,322,828

$1,322,828

17.10 Increase funds for grants to Civil Legal Services for Kinship Care Families. State General Funds

$274,674

$274,674

$274,674

17.11 Reduce funds for one-time matching funds for the Child Support Collaborative Grant. State General Funds

($21,600)

($21,600)

17.12 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$480,021

$480,021

17.13 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$54,232

$54,232

17.14 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$281,198

$281,198

17.15 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,547)

($3,547)

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17.16 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($1,746)

($1,746)

17.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$14,940,093 $15,761,955 $15,761,955

State General Funds

$14,940,093 $15,761,955 $15,761,955

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

$17,956,365 $18,778,227 $18,778,227

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

$1,053,729 $1,053,729 $1,053,729

$1,053,729 $1,053,729 $1,053,729

$1,053,729 $1,053,729 $1,053,729

18.1 Increase funds for legal counsel for Hearing Panel Commission members. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

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18.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$45,285

$45,285

18.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,923

$1,923

18.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$30,434

$30,434

18.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,153,729

$1,231,371

$1,231,371

State General Funds

$1,153,729

$1,231,371

$1,231,371

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,153,729

$1,231,371

$1,231,371

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

$775,000 $775,000 $775,000

$775,000 $775,000 $775,000

$775,000 $775,000 $775,000

19.1 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of budget reductions. State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

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19.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,750,238

$8,750,238

$8,750,238

$8,750,238

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$67,486

$8,817,724

$8,817,724

$8,750,238 $8,750,238
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $8,817,724

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,465,238 $9,465,238
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,532,724

$8,934,249 $8,934,249
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,001,735

$9,649,249 $9,649,249
$67,486 $67,486 $67,486 $9,716,735

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

$1,750,641 $1,750,641
$67,486 $67,486

$1,750,641 $1,750,641
$67,486 $67,486

$1,750,641 $1,750,641
$67,486 $67,486

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,486 $1,818,127

$67,486 $1,818,127

$67,486 $1,818,127

20.1 Increase funds for the case management contract. (S:Increase funds for the update to the case management contract and provide compatibility with SHINES at the Department of Human Services)

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

20.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$96,950

$96,950

20.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$25,970

$25,970

20.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$23,878

$23,878

20.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$12,213

$12,213

20.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is for the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to represent all the juvenile judges in Georgia.

Jurisdiction in cases involving children includes delinquencies, status offenses, and deprivation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,775,641

$1,934,652

$1,934,652

State General Funds

$1,775,641

$1,934,652

$1,934,652

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

$1,843,127

$2,002,138

$2,002,138

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Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

$6,999,597 $6,999,597 $6,999,597

21.1 Increase funds for juvenile court judges salary supplement for accountability courts per HB274. (H:YES; Provide supplement pursuant to the final passage of authorizing legislation)(S:Increase funds to provide supplement based on dependency case backlog less than 180 days as certified by the Executive Director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services)

State General Funds

$690,000

$0

$690,000

21.2 Increase funds for grants to counties for the Cobb Judicial Circuit pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-52 effective January 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$25,000

21.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,689,597

$6,999,597

$7,714,597

State General Funds

$7,689,597

$6,999,597

$7,714,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,689,597

$6,999,597

$7,714,597

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

$86,948,512 $86,948,512

$86,948,512 $86,948,512

$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

$88,970,152 $88,970,152

$86,948,512 $86,948,512
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $88,970,152

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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 - Final
$97,149,705 $97,149,705
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $99,171,345

$107,426,190 $107,426,190
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $109,447,830

$102,104,932 $102,104,932
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $104,126,572

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

$165,166 $165,166 $165,166

$165,166 $165,166 $165,166

$165,166 $165,166 $165,166

22.1 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for superior court clerks throughout the state in the execution of their duties.

State General Funds

$78,000

$20,000

$0

22.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$243,166

$185,166

$165,166

State General Funds

$243,166

$185,166

$165,166

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,166

$185,166

$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.

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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

$79,985,685 $79,985,685
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,007,325

$79,985,685 $79,985,685
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,007,325

$79,985,685 $79,985,685
$2,021,640 $219,513 $219,513
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $82,007,325

23.1 Increase funds for placement of assistant district attorneys to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career prosecutors.

State General Funds

$5,864,144

$5,864,144

$1,887,322

23.2 Increase funds for revised pay scale of assistant district attorneys to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career prosecutors.

State General Funds

$2,773,443

$2,773,443

$1,334,544

23.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered selfinsurance programs.

State General Funds

$170,375

$0

$0

23.4 Increase funds to annualize additional assistant district attorney positions for the new judgeships in Cobb, Flint, and Ogeechee Judicial Circuits.

State General Funds

$193,482

$193,482

$193,482

23.5 Increase funds for personnel to provide for four additional assistant district attorneys to support Juvenile Courts in the BellForsyth, Chattahoochee, Northern, and Pataula Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$515,854

$548,202

$582,502

23.6 Increase funds to support legal fees for District Attorneys and Conflict Cases.

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

23.7 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,190,315

$5,190,315

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23.8 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,452,541

$1,452,541

23.9 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$3,078,170

$3,078,170

23.10 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$274

$274

23.11 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,138)

($3,138)

23.12 Increase funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective January 1, 2023.

State General Funds

$72,581

$72,581

23.13 Increase funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the Mountain Circuit effective January 1, 2023.

State General Funds

$72,581

$72,581

23.14 Increase funds for one additional assistant district attorney in the South Georgia Circuit effective January 1, 2023.

State General Funds

$72,581

$72,581

23.100 -District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$89,652,983 $99,450,861 $94,069,440

State General Funds

$89,652,983 $99,450,861 $94,069,440

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

$2,021,640

State Funds Transfers

$219,513

$219,513

$219,513

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Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers
Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$219,513 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $91,674,623

$219,513 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $101,472,501

$219,513 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $96,091,080

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

$6,797,661 $6,797,661 $6,797,661

$6,797,661 $6,797,661 $6,797,661

$6,797,661 $6,797,661 $6,797,661

24.1 Increase funds for rent. State General Funds

$24,345

$24,345

$24,345

24.2 Increase funds to provide information technology support in order to interface the prosecutor case management system with the systems hosted by other criminal justice agencies in Georgia.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

24.3 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for training of prosecutors and investigators.

State General Funds

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

24.4 Increase funds for operations to reflect restoration of funds for Solicitor General training.

State General Funds

$60,000

$60,000

$60,000

24.5 Increase funds for personnel for one Payroll Specialist position. State General Funds

$109,580

$121,758

$0

24.6 Increase funds for personnel for one Animal Abuse Resource Prosecutor position.

State General Funds

$186,970

$0

$201,921

24.7 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$352,170

$352,170

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24.8 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$94,045

$94,045

24.9 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$267,602

$267,602

24.10 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,752)

($1,752)

24.11 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($666)

($666)

24.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,253,556

$7,790,163

$7,870,326

State General Funds

$7,253,556

$7,790,163

$7,870,326

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,253,556

$7,790,163

$7,870,326

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

$76,721,844 $76,721,844

$76,721,844 $76,721,844

$139,595

$139,595

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

$76,861,439 $76,861,439

$76,721,844 $76,721,844
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $76,861,439

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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 - Final
$84,454,606 $84,454,606
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $84,594,201

$85,323,442 $85,323,442
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $85,463,037

$84,423,603 $84,423,603
$139,595 $19,595 $19,595
$120,000 $120,000 $84,563,198

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

$1,655,140 $1,655,140
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,775,140

$1,655,140 $1,655,140
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,775,140

$1,655,140 $1,655,140
$120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $1,775,140

25.1 Increase funds for targeted salary increases. (H and S:YES; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff)

State General Funds

$35,154

$0

$0

25.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$80,887

$80,887

25.3 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$30,410

$30,410

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25.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$58,518

$58,518

25.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,690,294

$1,824,955

$1,824,955

State General Funds

$1,690,294

$1,824,955

$1,824,955

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

$1,810,294

$1,944,955

$1,944,955

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

$2,843,636 $2,843,636
$19,595 $19,595 $19,595 $2,863,231

$2,843,636 $2,843,636
$19,595 $19,595 $19,595 $2,863,231

$2,843,636 $2,843,636
$19,595 $19,595 $19,595 $2,863,231

26.1 Increase funds for operations to assist with the case backlog. (H and S:Increase funds to restore funds for operations)

State General Funds

$149,665

$149,665

$149,665

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26.2 Increase funds for personnel for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff. (H and S:YES; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff)

State General Funds

$171,984

$0

$0

26.3 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$161,774

$161,774

26.4 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$50,101

$50,101

26.5 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$114,637

$114,637

26.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,165,285

$3,319,813

$3,319,813

State General Funds

$3,165,285

$3,319,813

$3,319,813

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

Intergovernmental Transfers

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$19,595

$19,595

$19,595

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,184,880

$3,339,408

$3,339,408

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,223,068 $72,223,068 $72,223,068

$72,223,068 $72,223,068 $72,223,068

$72,223,068 $72,223,068 $72,223,068

27.1 Reduce funds to reflect a decrease in the employer contribution rate for the Judicial Retirement System from 8.81% to 8.03%.

State General Funds

($230,249)

($230,249)

($230,249)

27.2 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the additional judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit per HB786 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$198,790

$198,790

$198,790

27.3 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the additional judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit per HB786 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$198,790

$198,790

$198,790

27.4 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the additional judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit per HB786 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$198,790

$198,790

$198,790

27.5 Increase funds for one additional judgeship in the South Georgia Circuit effective July 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds for one additional judgeship in the South Georgia Circuit effective January 1, 2023)

State General Funds

$396,538

$210,400

$210,400

27.6 Increase funds for one additional judgeship in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective July 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds for one additional judgeship in the Blue Ridge Circuit effective January 1, 2023)

State General Funds

$396,538

$210,400

$210,400

27.7 Increase funds for one additional judgeship in the Mountain Circuit effective July 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds for one additional judgeship in the Mountain Circuit effective January 1, 2023)

State General Funds

$396,538

$210,400

$210,400

27.8 Increase funds to provide an additional ten senior judge days per active Judge. (S:YES; Utilize existing 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) funds for senior judge days)

State General Funds

$1,350,385

$1,350,385

$0

27.9 Increase funds to increase the state salary for Superior Court Judges. (H and S:YES; Utilize statewide cost-of-living increase for superior court judges)

State General Funds

$2,540,719

$0

$0

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27.10 Increase funds for the employer contribution to the Employees' Retirement System for two Superior Court Judges per SB176 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

$66,590

$66,590

$66,590

27.11 Increase funds for a salary increase for Law Clerks to improve retention and reduce turnover.

State General Funds

$1,862,530

$450,399

$900,945

27.12 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,325,992

$4,325,992

27.13 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$236,188

$236,188

27.14 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$774,176

$774,176

27.15 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($259,997)

($259,997)

27.16 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$14,552

$14,552

27.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$79,599,027 $80,178,674 $79,278,835

State General Funds

$79,599,027 $80,178,674 $79,278,835

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,599,027 $80,178,674 $79,278,835

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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

$15,437,492 $15,437,492

$15,437,492 $15,437,492

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$17,297,315 $17,297,315

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$16,341,919 $16,341,919
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $18,201,742

$17,397,337 $17,397,337
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $19,257,160

$17,557,045 $17,557,045
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $19,416,868

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

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

$15,437,492 $15,437,492
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $17,297,315

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28.1 Increase funds to annualize daily allowance days and commute mileage for one additional Justice who resides 50 miles or more from the Judicial Building in Atlanta in accordance with O.C.G.A. 15-2-3 (b)(3), effective August 1, 2021.

State General Funds

$20,078

$53,954

$53,954

28.2 Increase funds to annualize an increase in the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,671

$127,671

$127,671

28.3 Increase funds to annualize an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered selfinsurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,635

$9,635

$9,635

28.4 Increase funds to annualize a salary adjustment of the Georgia State Patrol Trooper assigned to the Supreme Court.

State General Funds

$2,189

$10,585

$10,585

28.5 Increase funds for the legal research contract. State General Funds

$684

$684

$684

28.6 Increase funds to annualize the restoration of funds for operations. State General Funds

$205,347

$205,347

$205,347

28.7 Increase funds for personnel for one floating staff attorney position. State General Funds

$147,310

$0

$0

28.8 Increase funds for personnel for two Central Staff attorney positions. (H:Increase funds for personnel for a central staff attorney position)(S:Increase funds for personnel for a central staff attorney position to handle pro se matters and one central staff attorney for regulatory filings)

State General Funds

$294,620

$159,708

$319,416

28.9 Increase funds to provide a three percent salary adjustment for Law Clerks. (H and S:NO; Utilize statewide increase for ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified staff)

State General Funds

$72,773

$0

$0

28.10 Increase funds to purchase enterprise document management software per Department of Audits and Accounts Special Examination Report 18-10.

State General Funds

$24,120

$24,120

$24,120

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28.11 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$648,211

$648,211

28.12 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$123,169

$123,169

28.13 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$584,671

$584,671

28.14 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,404

$1,404

28.15 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$10,686

$10,686

28.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$16,341,919 $17,397,337 $17,557,045

State General Funds

$16,341,919 $17,397,337 $17,557,045

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

$18,201,742 $19,257,160 $19,416,868

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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

$7,107,846

$7,107,846

$7,107,846

$7,107,846

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$22,025,445 $22,025,445

$21,465,409 $21,465,409

$560,036

$560,036

$29,133,291 $29,133,291

$7,107,846 $7,107,846 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,133,291

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
$7,449,061 $7,449,061 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $29,474,506

$8,359,150 $8,359,150 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $30,384,595

$8,359,150 $8,359,150 $22,025,445 $22,025,445 $21,465,409
$560,036 $30,384,595

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

$281,042 $281,042 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,194,414

$281,042 $281,042 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,194,414

$281,042 $281,042 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,194,414

29.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$9,981

$43,209

$43,209

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29.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,940

$2,940

$2,940

29.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$9,604

$9,604

$9,604

29.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,677

$2,677

$2,677

29.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$407

$407

$407

29.100 -Administration (SAO)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$306,651

State General Funds

$306,651

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$913,372

State Funds Transfers

$913,372

Accounting System Assessments

$913,372

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,220,023

Appropriation (HB 911)

$339,879 $339,879 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,253,251

$339,879 $339,879 $913,372 $913,372 $913,372 $1,253,251

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

$0 $0 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

$0 $0 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

$0 $0 $19,145,774 $19,145,774

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Accounting System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,145,774 $19,145,774

$19,145,774 $19,145,774

$19,145,774 $19,145,774

30.1 Update transaction and headcount totals for TeamWorks billings to FY2021. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

30.2 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$587,671

$587,671

30.100 -Financial Systems

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$587,671

$587,671

State General Funds

$0

$587,671

$587,671

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

$19,145,774 $19,733,445 $19,733,445

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

$662,430 $662,430 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,493,972

$662,430 $662,430 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,493,972

$662,430 $662,430 $1,831,542 $1,831,542 $1,271,506 $560,036 $2,493,972

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31.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$49,601

$216,055

$216,055

31.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$5,703

$5,703

$5,703

31.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$22,613

$22,613

$22,613

31.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($5,482)

($5,482)

($5,482)

31.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$595

$595

$595

31.100 -Shared Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$735,460

$901,914

$901,914

State General Funds

$735,460

$901,914

$901,914

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

Agency to Agency Contracts

$560,036

$560,036

$560,036

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,567,002

$2,733,456

$2,733,456

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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

$2,486,052 $2,486,052
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,620,809

$2,486,052 $2,486,052
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,620,809

$2,486,052 $2,486,052
$134,757 $134,757 $134,757 $2,620,809

32.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$130,539

$138,275

$138,275

32.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$21,273

$21,273

$21,273

32.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$90,908

$90,908

$90,908

32.100 -Statewide Accounting and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,728,772

$2,736,508

$2,736,508

State General Funds

$2,728,772

$2,736,508

$2,736,508

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 $2,863,529

$134,757 $2,871,265

$134,757 $2,871,265

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

$2,980,730 $2,980,730 $2,980,730

$2,980,730 $2,980,730 $2,980,730

$2,980,730 $2,980,730 $2,980,730

33.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$168,114

$168,114

$168,114

33.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$11,550

$11,550

$11,550

33.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$68,865

$68,865

$68,865

33.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($4,923)

($4,923)

($4,923)

33.5 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for expenses related to the e-filing system.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

($300,000)

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33.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

State General Funds

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

$2,924,336

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

$697,592 $697,592 $697,592

$697,592 $697,592 $697,592

$697,592 $697,592 $697,592

34.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$33,623

$33,623

$33,623

34.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,542

$1,542

$1,542

34.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$21,085

$21,085

$21,085

34.4 Increase funds to restore funds eliminated in FY2021 for one auditor position. State General Funds

$115,000

$115,000

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34.100 -Georgia State Board of Accountancy

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$753,842

$868,842

$868,842

State General Funds

$753,842

$868,842

$868,842

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$753,842

$868,842

$868,842

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 Unemployment Compensation Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$5,866,581

$5,866,581

$5,866,581

$5,866,581

$38,498,128 $38,498,128

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$7,128,762

$7,128,762

$7,128,762

$7,128,762

$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

$186,174,810 $186,174,810

$186,174,810 $186,174,810

$20,086,093 $20,086,093

$46,692,570 $46,692,570

$6,386,012

$6,386,012

$3,917,564

$3,917,564

$5,866,581 $5,866,581 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564

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3119

Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$109,092,571 $109,092,571 $109,092,571 $230,539,519 $230,539,519 $230,539,519

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
$54,860,750 $54,860,750 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $279,533,688

$58,103,819 $58,103,819 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $282,776,757

$60,913,819 $60,913,819 $38,498,128
$224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $2,450,204 $2,450,204 $18,997,635 $18,997,635 $4,120,085 $4,120,085 $186,174,810 $186,174,810 $20,086,093 $46,692,570 $6,386,012 $3,917,564 $109,092,571 $285,586,757

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

35.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

$2,496,000 $2,496,000 $2,496,000

36.1 Eliminate funds for one-time funding to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR24, HR25, and HR26 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

($2,496,000) ($2,496,000) ($2,496,000)

36.2 Provide funds in FY2023 to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR594 and HR626 (2022 Session). (H:YES)(S:Add funds in FY2023 to purchase annuities for wrongfully convicted individuals pursuant to the favorable passage of HR593 and HR626 (2022 Session))

State General Funds

$0

$1,710,000

36.100 -Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

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3121

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$1,710,000

$0

$0

$1,710,000

$0

$0

$1,710,000

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

37.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$456,239

$456,239

37.2 Increase funds for intergovernmental contracts. State General Funds

$1,292,000

$1,292,000

37.100-Departmental Administration (DOAS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

State General Funds

$0

Appropriation (HB 911)

$1,748,239 $1,748,239

$1,748,239 $1,748,239

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL 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 $8,368,763

$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 $8,368,763

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

38.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$70,789

$70,789

38.100 -Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel card program for state and local governments, to implement the

Motor Vehicle Contract Maintenance Program to provide repairs, roadside assistance, and maintenance for state and local

government fleets, and to establish a motor pool for traveling state employees.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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

$70,789 $70,789 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,440,435

$70,789 $70,789 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,369,646 $1,440,435

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 $5,801,442 $224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $10,705,119

$0 $0 $5,801,442 $224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $10,705,119

$0 $0 $5,801,442 $224,829 $224,829 $5,576,613 $5,576,613 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $4,903,677 $10,705,119

39.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$310,791

$310,791

39.2 Utilize existing resources to conduct a market salary study for state government employees. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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39.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$310,791

$310,791

State General Funds

$0

$310,791

$310,791

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,801,442

$5,801,442

$5,801,442

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$224,829

$224,829

$224,829

Reserved Fund Balances

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

$5,576,613

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

State Funds Transfers

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

Merit System Assessments

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

$4,903,677

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,705,119 $11,015,910 $11,015,910

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 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570 $3,917,564

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570 $3,917,564

$430,000 $430,000 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $2,323,752 $175,175,749 $175,175,749 $15,473,044 $46,692,570 $3,917,564

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Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$109,092,571 $109,092,571 $109,092,571 $177,929,501 $177,929,501 $177,929,501

40.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$232,652

$232,652

40.2 Increase funds to provide for increased indemnification payments pursuant to SB468 (2022 Session). State General Funds

$750,000

40.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$662,652

$1,412,652

State General Funds

$430,000

$662,652

$1,412,652

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 $178,162,153 $178,912,153

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

41.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$780,618

$780,618

41.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$780,618

$780,618

State General Funds

$0

$780,618

$780,618

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$14,559,366 $14,559,366 $14,559,366

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,559,366 $15,339,984 $15,339,984

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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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

42.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$99,980

$99,980

42.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$99,980

$99,980

State General Funds

$0

$99,980

$99,980

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

Sales and Services

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

$2,106,919

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,106,919

$2,206,899

$2,206,899

Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the Superior Courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,901,075 $2,901,075 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,976,176

$2,901,075 $2,901,075 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,976,176

$2,901,075 $2,901,075 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,976,176

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43.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$115,887

$115,887

$115,887

43.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$20,244

$20,244

$20,244

43.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$88,952

$88,952

$88,952

43.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($435)

($435)

($435)

43.98 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Office of State Administrative Hearings program to establish the new Georgia Tax Tribunal program.

State General Funds

($503,733)

($503,733)

($503,733)

43.99 SAC: 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. House: 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. Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

43.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent forum for the impartial and timely resolution of disputes between the

public and state agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,621,990

$2,621,990

$2,621,990

State General Funds

$2,621,990

$2,621,990

$2,621,990

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,697,091

$3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,697,091

$3,075,101 $3,075,101 $3,075,101 $5,697,091

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 $8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

$0 $0 $8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

$0 $0 $8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762 $145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000 $1,463,000 $8,736,762

44.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000

$8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000

$8,736,762 $7,128,762 $7,128,762
$145,000 $145,000 $1,463,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,463,000 $8,736,762

$1,463,000 $8,736,762

$1,463,000 $8,736,762

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

45.1 Increase funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1 for the NextGen ERP Cloud Modernization project ($50,000,000) to reduce state financial system costs and improve service delivery, and the All-Payer Claims Database ($1,230,000) to enable analysis and public reporting of health care costs and utilization for medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services.

State General Funds

$51,230,000 $51,230,000 $51,230,000

45.2 Increase funds pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-25-7.1 for the technology resources required to implement SB441 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

$350,000

45.100 -Payments to Georgia Technology Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$51,230,000 $51,230,000 $51,580,000

State General Funds

$51,230,000 $51,230,000 $51,580,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,230,000 $51,230,000 $51,580,000

Georgia Tax Tribunal

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

46.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$16,811

$16,811

$16,811

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46.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,942

$3,942

$3,942

46.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$14,841

$14,841

$14,841

46.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($73)

($73)

($73)

46.98 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Office of State Administrative Hearings program to establish the new Georgia Tax Tribunal program.

State General Funds

$503,733

$503,733

$503,733

46.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the Georgia Department of Revenue.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

46.100 -Georgia Tax Tribunal

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide an independent trial court with jurisdiction over appeals of tax matters involving the

Georgia Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$539,254

$539,254

$539,254

State General Funds

$539,254

$539,254

$539,254

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$539,254

$539,254

$539,254

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The Department is authorized to assess state agencies the equivalent of .176% 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

$48,434,564 $48,434,564

$48,434,564 $48,434,564

$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

$59,811,410 $59,811,410

$48,434,564 $48,434,564
$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 $59,811,410

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Georgia Agricultural Trust 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

Section Total - Final
$56,018,805 $54,134,031
$1,884,774 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023

$57,446,599 $55,561,825
$1,884,774 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023

$57,311,647 $55,426,873
$1,884,774 $8,601,145 $8,601,145 $2,544,771
$725,000 $725,000 $234,023 $234,023

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,585,748 $1,585,748
$430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $67,595,651

$1,585,748 $1,585,748
$430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $69,023,445

$1,585,748 $1,585,748
$430,930 $230,930 $230,930 $200,000 $200,000 $68,888,493

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

$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172

$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172

$3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172

47.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$140,393

$140,393

$140,393

47.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,340

$1,340

$1,340

47.3 Increase funds to restore funding to offset the austerity reduction for the Athens/Tifton Veterinary Laboratories contract.

State General Funds

$324,201

$324,201

47.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide payment to the Board of Regents for diagnostic laboratory testing, for veterinary

consultation and assistance, for disease surveillance, and for outreach to veterinarians, animal industries, and pet owners within the

State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,379,905 $3,379,905 $3,379,905

$3,704,106 $3,704,106 $3,704,106

$3,704,106 $3,704,106 $3,704,106

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

$27,817,754 $27,817,754
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $37,488,899

$27,817,754 $27,817,754
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $37,488,899

$27,817,754 $27,817,754
$7,751,145 $7,751,145 $1,920,000
$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $37,488,899

48.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,576,683

$2,832,565

$2,832,565

48.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$223,283

$223,283

$223,283

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48.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$893,275

$893,275

$893,275

48.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$141

$141

$141

48.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$8,047

$8,047

$8,047

48.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$13,691

$13,691

$13,691

48.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two vehicles pursuant to HB1057. State General Funds

($48,000)

($48,000)

($48,000)

48.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$31,484,874 $31,740,756 $31,740,756

State General Funds

$31,484,874 $31,740,756 $31,740,756

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

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $41,156,019

$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $41,411,901

$725,000 $725,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $41,411,901

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

$5,450,611 $5,450,611
$850,000 $850,000 $6,300,611

$5,450,611 $5,450,611
$850,000 $850,000 $6,300,611

$5,450,611 $5,450,611
$850,000 $850,000 $6,300,611

49.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$378,257

$404,710

$404,710

49.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$51,762

$51,762

$51,762

49.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$199,371

$199,371

$199,371

49.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,796

$1,796

$1,796

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49.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$3,055

$3,055

$3,055

49.6 Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to the Departmental Administration (DOA) program to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

49.7 Increase funds and recognize matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program to combat agricultural waste and address fresh produce shortages in regional food banks. (H:Increase funds and recognize matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank program to combat unused agricultural products and address fresh produce shortages in regional food banks)(S:Increase funds and recognize matching funds for the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank program to utilize surplus agricultural products and address fresh produce shortages in regional food banks)

State General Funds Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$800,000 $200,000 $1,000,000

$800,000 $200,000 $1,000,000

$800,000 $200,000 $1,000,000

49.100-Departmental Administration (DOA)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,384,852

$7,411,305

$7,411,305

State General Funds

$7,384,852

$7,411,305

$7,411,305

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$850,000

$850,000

$850,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,434,852

$8,461,305

$8,461,305

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

$6,002,919 $6,002,919

$6,002,919 $6,002,919

$6,002,919 $6,002,919

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $6,858,620

$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $6,858,620

$624,771 $234,023 $234,023 $390,748 $390,748 $230,930 $230,930 $230,930 $6,858,620

50.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$264,780

$291,391

$291,391

50.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$32,147

$32,147

$32,147

50.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$113,045

$113,045

$113,045

50.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$100

$100

$100

50.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,018

$1,018

$1,018

50.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,732

$1,732

$1,732

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50.7 Transfer funds from the Marketing and Promotion program to the Departmental Administration (DOA) program to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

50.8 Increase funds for the Georgia Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY2021 collections of the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Dedicate funds for the Agricultural Trust Fund to reflect FY2021 collections of the Agricultural Tax Exemption fee pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session))

Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

50.9 Eliminate funds for one-time funding appropriated in FY2021 for the transition of ownership of farmers markets to local authorities in Thomasville, Cordele, and Savannah.

State General Funds

($120,000)

($120,000)

($120,000)

50.10 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for the Southwest Georgia Project for a community food hub.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

50.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$7,580,515

$7,607,126

$7,607,126

State General Funds

$5,695,741

$5,722,352

$5,722,352

Georgia Agricultural Trust Funds

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

$1,884,774

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

$8,436,216

$8,462,827

$8,462,827

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50.101 Special Project - Marketing and Promotion: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a one-time repair of the state monument
codified by O.C.G.A. 50-3-72 damaged by Hurricane Michael.

State General Funds

$55,000

Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses

and monitoring.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,824,057 $2,824,057 $2,824,057

$2,824,057 $2,824,057 $2,824,057

$2,824,057 $2,824,057 $2,824,057

51.1 Increase funds for increased maintenance costs. State General Funds

$180,305

$202,652

$225,000

51.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,004,362

$3,026,709

$3,049,057

State General Funds

$3,004,362

$3,026,709

$3,049,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,004,362

$3,026,709

$3,049,057

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

$1,057,365 $1,057,365 $1,057,365

$1,057,365 $1,057,365 $1,057,365

$1,057,365 $1,057,365 $1,057,365

52.1 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for revenue replacement. State General Funds

($157,587)

($157,587)

($157,587)

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52.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$899,778

$899,778

$899,778

State General Funds

$899,778

$899,778

$899,778

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$899,778

$899,778

$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

$2,043,686 $2,043,686 $2,043,686

$2,043,686 $2,043,686 $2,043,686

$2,043,686 $2,043,686 $2,043,686

53.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$170,131

$170,131

$170,131

53.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$13,746

$13,746

$13,746

53.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$55,384

$55,384

$55,384

53.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,911

$1,911

$1,911

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53.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($339)

($339)

($339)

53.6 Increase funds to increase base funding for each conservation district to support local, discretionary conservation programs.

State General Funds

$80,000

$160,000

53.7 Increase funds for plan review and technical support positions. State General Funds

$692,300

$400,000

53.100 -State Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,284,519

$3,056,819

$2,844,519

State General Funds

$2,284,519

$3,056,819

$2,844,519

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,284,519

$3,056,819

$2,844,519

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251

$12,506,251 $12,506,251 $12,506,251

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$13,915,446 $13,915,446 $13,915,446

$13,915,446 $13,915,446 $13,915,446

$13,915,446 $13,915,446 $13,915,446

Departmental Administration (DBF)

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

$2,480,359 $2,480,359 $2,480,359

$2,480,359 $2,480,359 $2,480,359

$2,480,359 $2,480,359 $2,480,359

54.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$109,274

$109,274

$109,274

54.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$33,623

$33,623

$33,623

54.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$90,292

$90,292

$90,292

54.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($642)

($642)

($642)

54.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($1,275)

($1,275)

($1,275)

54.6 Increase funds for a Cyber Security Analyst to support proactive financial data governance and the application of standards and best practices.

State General Funds

$117,680

$117,680

$117,680

54.100-Departmental Administration (DBF)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,829,311

State General Funds

$2,829,311

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,829,311

Appropriation (HB 911)

$2,829,311 $2,829,311 $2,829,311

$2,829,311 $2,829,311 $2,829,311

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Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to examine and regulate depository financial institutions, state-chartered banks, trust companies,

credit unions, bank holding companies, and international banking organizations; to track performance of financial service providers

operating in Georgia, to monitor industry trends, respond to negative trends, and establish operating guidelines; and to collaborate

with law enforcement, federal regulators, and other regulatory agencies on examination findings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,249,337 $7,249,337 $7,249,337

$7,249,337 $7,249,337 $7,249,337

$7,249,337 $7,249,337 $7,249,337

55.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$437,096

$437,096

$437,096

55.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$71,397

$71,397

$71,397

55.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$247,675

$247,675

$247,675

55.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($4,398)

($4,398)

($4,398)

55.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,001,107 $8,001,107 $8,001,107

$8,001,107 $8,001,107 $8,001,107

$8,001,107 $8,001,107 $8,001,107

Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, 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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,776,555 $2,776,555 $2,776,555

$2,776,555 $2,776,555 $2,776,555

$2,776,555 $2,776,555 $2,776,555

56.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$184,925

$184,925

$184,925

56.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$30,534

$30,534

$30,534

56.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$94,696

$94,696

$94,696

56.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,682)

($1,682)

($1,682)

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56.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent money service businesses and

residential mortgage and installment loan lending practices, 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 STATE FUNDS

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

State General Funds

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

$3,085,028

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,198,302,990 $1,198,302,990

State General Funds

$1,188,047,852 $1,188,047,852

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$149,263,138 $149,263,138

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

$29,958,095 $29,958,095

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

$1,198,302,990 $1,188,047,852
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

$2,357,130

$62,580

$62,580

$62,580

$1,375,757,800 $1,375,757,800 $1,375,757,800

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
$1,327,328,258 $1,317,073,120
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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 $1,504,783,068

$1,382,464,935 $1,372,209,797
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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 $1,559,919,745

$1,384,123,839 $1,373,868,701
$10,255,138 $149,263,138
$5,081,397 $14,163,709 $29,958,095 $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 $1,561,578,649

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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

$51,867,808 $51,867,808 $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 $96,556,942

$51,867,808 $51,867,808 $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 $96,556,942

$51,867,808 $51,867,808 $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 $96,556,942

57.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$84,364

$84,364

$84,364

57.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$6,159

$6,159

$6,159

57.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$28,475

$28,475

$28,475

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57.4 Increase funds for a 10% increase for core services for addictive diseases. State General Funds

$1,667,223

$1,667,223

$1,667,223

57.5 Increase funds to equip law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, and probation staff with naloxone opioid overdose reversal medication.

State General Funds

$250,000

57.6 Increase funds for Hope House to support addiction recovery services. State General Funds

$50,000

57.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$53,654,029 $53,654,029 $53,954,029

State General Funds

$53,654,029 $53,654,029 $53,954,029

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

$98,343,163 $98,343,163 $98,643,163

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

$369,796,897 $369,796,897 $369,796,897 $359,541,759 $359,541,759 $359,541,759

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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

$10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $442,774,621

$10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $442,774,621

$10,255,138 $50,317,724 $12,336,582 $37,981,142 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $22,660,000 $442,774,621

58.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,837,913

$6,837,913

$6,837,913

58.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$242,440

$242,440

$242,440

58.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$2,344,574

$2,344,574

$2,344,574

58.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$172

$172

$172

58.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($550,264)

($550,264)

($550,264)

58.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$3,427

$3,427

$3,427

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58.7 Increase funds to annualize the cost of 100 New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) slots for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$1,960,937

$1,960,937

$1,960,937

58.8 Increase funds for 100 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (H:YES; Increase funds for 325 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide $150,392 for administrative workload support)(S:YES; Increase funds for 513 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide $150,392 for administrative workload support)

State General Funds

$1,984,115

$6,598,720 $10,328,856

58.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$5,146,002

$5,146,002

$5,146,002

58.10 Increase funds for a 1% rate increase for intellectual and developmental disability providers with approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (S:YES; Increase funds for rate increase for intellectual and developmental disability providers with approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services upon completion of a comprehensive provider rate study)

State General Funds

$2,450,000

$0

58.11 Utilize $500,000 in 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) funds to provide for a developmental disabilities provider rate study. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

58.12 Increase funds to provide a 5% increase to non-waiver family support. State General Funds

$667,840

$667,840

58.13 Increase funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,386,453

$1,713,082

58.14 Recognize $10,925,195 in extended temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to be utilized for services. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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58.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$387,766,213 $399,885,111 $398,491,876

State General Funds

$377,511,075 $389,629,973 $388,236,738

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

$460,743,937 $472,862,835 $471,469,600

58.101 Special Project - Adult Developmental Disabilities Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to increase funds for respite
services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$500,000

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

$109,950,872 $109,950,872
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $109,977,372

$109,950,872 $109,950,872
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $109,977,372

$109,950,872 $109,950,872
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $109,977,372

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59.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$8,701,626

$8,701,626

$8,701,626

59.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$420,923

$420,923

$420,923

59.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$2,936,597

$2,936,597

$2,936,597

59.4 Increase funds for an additional 20-bed jail-based competency restoration program pilot.

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

59.5 Increase funds for an additional 15 forensic peer mentors to provide transition and re-entry support services.

State General Funds

$1,036,050

$1,175,000

$1,175,000

59.6 Increase funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$9,324,288

$2,911,734

59.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$125,546,068 $135,009,306 $128,596,752

State General Funds

$125,546,068 $135,009,306 $128,596,752

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

$125,572,568 $135,035,806 $128,623,252

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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

$444,723,397 $444,723,397 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $457,672,445

$444,723,397 $444,723,397 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $457,672,445

$444,723,397 $444,723,397 $11,858,953
$3,062,355 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $1,090,095 $457,672,445

60.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$49,677,333 $51,119,133 $51,119,133

60.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$302,259

$302,259

$302,259

60.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,232,792

$1,232,792

$1,232,792

60.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($295,078)

($295,078)

($295,078)

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60.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$39,671

$39,671

$39,671

60.6 Increase funds for the Georgia Housing Voucher Program to support the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.

State General Funds

$1,381,478

$3,381,854

$3,381,854

60.7 Increase funds to convert an existing 16-bed crisis stabilization unit in Augusta to a 24-bed and 16 temporary observation chair behavioral health crisis center.

State General Funds

$3,792,613

$3,792,613

$3,792,613

60.8 Increase funds for the operational costs of 13 additional crisis stabilization unit beds at The Bradley Center of St. Francis Hospital. (S:Increase funds for the operational costs of 17 additional crisis stabilization unit beds at The Bradley Center of St. Francis Hospital)

State General Funds

$2,383,911

$2,383,911

$3,117,423

60.9 Increase funds for a 10% increase for core services for mental health. State General Funds

$6,139,890

$6,139,890

$6,139,890

60.10 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$857,867

$857,867

$857,867

60.11 Increase funds to allow for Medicaid reimbursement of psychiatric and behavioral health care management services.

State General Funds

$1,154,101

$1,154,101

$1,154,101

60.12 Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs. (H:Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs and recognize staggered implementation)(S:Increase funds for three additional Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) programs)

State General Funds

$4,500,000

$2,250,000

$2,204,712

60.13 Increase funds for a housing network manager to support the Georgia Housing Voucher program.

State General Funds

$144,237

$144,237

60.14 Increase funds to establish a statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) database. (S:YES; Reflect funds to establish a statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) database in the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination)

State General Funds

$696,700

$0

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60.15 Increase funds to establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Oversight Unit within the department. (S:YES; Reflect funds to establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Oversight Unit in the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination)

State General Funds

$238,586

$0

60.16 Increase funds for co-responder mobile crisis team expansion to five new sites. (S:Increase funds for co-responder mobile crisis team expansion to ten new sites)

State General Funds

$448,530

$897,060

60.17 Increase funds for a new 16-bed and 50 temporary observation chair behavioral health crisis center. (S:Utilize funds in Direct Care Support Services to bring 92 state hospital beds at Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta online by October 1, 2022 to reach full bed capacity)

State General Funds

$9,718,570

$0

60.18 Increase for five additional community service board caseworkers for five new mental health accountability courts.

State General Funds

$281,995

$0

60.19 Increase funds for a 5% salary supplement for 12 employees who work directly with mental health accountability courts.

State General Funds

$33,839

$0

60.20 Increase funds to establish a technical assistance coordination center for mental health accountability courts.

State General Funds

$220,050

$0

60.21 Increase funds for additional Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) support staff to manage the national '988' hotline expansion.

State General Funds

$2,181,052

$727,017

60.22 Increase funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$4,075,033

$1,301,202

60.23 Increase funds for the new 18-bed adult medical psychiatric unit at Grady Memorial Hospital. (S:Increase funds for one-time startup costs for reopening an 18-bed adult medical psychiatric unit at Grady Memorial Hospital)

State General Funds

$6,300,000

$2,000,000

60.24 Increase funds for one-time funding for a behavioral health provider rate study. State General Funds

$932,324

$932,324

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60.25 Recognize $2,335,605 in extended temporary Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to be utilized for core mental health services. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

60.26 Increase funds to issue value-based payments to Community Service Boards based on specific quality metrics as determined by the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination.

State General Funds

$18,000,000

60.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$515,890,234 $542,353,326 $541,772,474

State General Funds

$515,890,234 $542,353,326 $541,772,474

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

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

$1,090,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$528,839,282 $555,302,374 $554,721,522

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

$3,308,135 $3,308,135 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,236,284

$3,308,135 $3,308,135 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,236,284

$3,308,135 $3,308,135 $7,928,149
$50,000 $7,878,149 $11,236,284

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61.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$8,406

$8,406

$8,406

61.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,536

$1,536

$1,536

61.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$4,273

$4,273

$4,273

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,322,350

$3,322,350

$3,322,350

State General Funds

$3,322,350

$3,322,350

$3,322,350

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

$11,250,499 $11,250,499 $11,250,499

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

$14,796,552 $14,796,552
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $18,082,048

$14,796,552 $14,796,552
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $18,082,048

$14,796,552 $14,796,552
$3,285,496 $3,285,496 $18,082,048

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62.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$314,514

$314,514

$314,514

62.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$16,460

$16,460

$16,460

62.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$73,291

$73,291

$73,291

62.4 Increase funds to Extra Special People (ESP) to expand services. State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

62.5 Increase funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$201,482

$90,782

62.6 Increase funds for Matthew Reardon Center for Autism. State General Funds

$100,000

$200,000

62.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$15,200,817 $16,102,299 $16,091,599

State General Funds

$15,200,817 $16,102,299 $16,091,599

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

$3,285,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,486,313 $19,387,795 $19,377,095

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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

$6,555,857 $6,555,857 $6,555,857

$6,555,857 $6,555,857 $6,555,857

$6,555,857 $6,555,857 $6,555,857

63.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$235,211

$235,211

$235,211

63.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$27,872

$27,872

$27,872

63.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$198,548

$198,548

$198,548

63.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

State General Funds

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

$7,017,488

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,509,489 $49,509,489 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $59,919,004

$49,509,489 $49,509,489 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $59,919,004

$49,509,489 $49,509,489 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $59,919,004

64.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$91,121

$91,121

$91,121

64.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$19,589

$19,589

$19,589

64.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$53,171

$53,171

$53,171

64.4 Increase funds to annualize funding to maintain services for the Georgia Apex Program. State General Funds

$5,660,000

$5,660,000

64.5 Increase funds for children and teen social and emotional learning. State General Funds

$100,000

64.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and

adolescents with mental illness.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,673,370 $49,673,370 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $60,082,885

$55,333,370 $55,333,370 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $65,742,885

$55,433,370 $55,433,370 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $65,842,885

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

$26,763,918 $26,763,918
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $36,064,664

$26,763,918 $26,763,918
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $36,064,664

$26,763,918 $26,763,918
$9,278,613 $9,278,613
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $36,064,664

65.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,289,113

$2,289,113

$2,289,113

65.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$317,582

$317,582

$317,582

65.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,216,432

$1,216,432

$1,216,432

65.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($68,897)

($68,897)

($68,897)

65.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($110,601)

($110,601)

($110,601)

65.6 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.

State General Funds

$28,217

$28,217

65.7 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.

State General Funds

$520

$520

65.8 Increase funds to provide administrative infrastructure necessary to implement the terms of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation settlement, the Georgia Opioid Abatement Trust funds, and the activities of the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory (ORRFA) Council.

State General Funds

$261,823

$261,823

65.100-Departmental Administration (DBHDD)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$30,407,547 $30,698,107 $30,698,107

State General Funds

$30,407,547 $30,698,107 $30,698,107

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

$39,708,293 $39,998,853 $39,998,853

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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

$119,279,365 $119,279,365
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $123,152,406

$119,279,365 $119,279,365
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $123,152,406

$119,279,365 $119,279,365
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $123,152,406

66.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$9,511,611

$9,511,611

$9,511,611

66.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$473,985

$473,985

$473,985

66.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$2,726,784

$2,726,784

$2,726,784

66.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$7,789

$7,789

$7,789

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3165

66.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($12,411)

($12,411)

($12,411)

66.6 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H and S:Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs and recognize $2,000,000 provided in HB910 (2022 Session))

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

66.7 Increase funds to increase salaries for state psychiatric hospital nurses and health aides to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$2,239,407

$894,336

66.8 Increase funds to bring 92 state hospital beds at Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta online by October 1, 2022 to reach full bed capacity.

State General Funds

$10,501,316

66.100 -Direct Care Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$136,987,123

State General Funds

$136,987,123

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

$140,860,164

Appropriation (HB 911)

$137,226,530 $137,226,530
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $141,099,571

$146,382,775 $146,382,775
$1,453,331 $668,024 $668,024 $785,307 $785,307
$2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $150,255,816

Substance Abuse Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, families and communities through

preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$339,328 $339,328 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,335,743

$339,328 $339,328 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,335,743

$339,328 $339,328 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,335,743

67.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$7,675

$7,675

$7,675

67.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$3,362

$3,362

$3,362

67.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$350,365

$350,365

$350,365

State General Funds

$350,365

$350,365

$350,365

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,346,780 $10,346,780 $10,346,780

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

$565,690 $565,690 $2,019,042

$565,690 $565,690 $2,019,042

$565,690 $565,690 $2,019,042

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3167

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,019,042 $2,584,732

$2,019,042 $2,584,732

$2,019,042 $2,584,732

68.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$6,733

$6,733

$6,733

68.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,277

$1,277

$1,277

68.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$4,115

$4,115

$4,115

68.100 -Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$577,815

$577,815

$577,815

State General Funds

$577,815

$577,815

$577,815

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

$2,596,857

$2,596,857

$2,596,857

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

$845,682 $845,682 $845,682

$845,682 $845,682 $845,682

$845,682 $845,682 $845,682

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69.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$60,406

$60,406

$60,406

69.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,264

$2,264

$2,264

69.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$26,487

$26,487

$26,487

69.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$934,839

$934,839

$934,839

State General Funds

$934,839

$934,839

$934,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$934,839

$934,839

$934,839

Section 16: Community Affairs, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$102,585,831 $102,585,831

$102,585,831 $102,585,831

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$169,081,824 $169,081,824

$14,758,057 $14,758,057

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$467,418

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$13,141,147 $13,141,147

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$1,149,492

$102,585,831 $102,585,831 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3169

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $286,616,635

$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $286,616,635

$190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $286,616,635

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Transportation Trust 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
$103,899,203 $103,559,645
$339,558 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $287,930,007

$104,171,124 $103,819,645
$351,479 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $288,201,928

$109,746,124 $109,394,645
$351,479 $169,081,824 $169,081,824 $14,758,057
$467,418 $467,418 $13,141,147 $13,141,147 $1,149,492 $1,149,492 $190,923 $190,923 $190,923 $293,776,928

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 to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$21,368

$21,368

$21,368

70.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,963

$2,963

$2,963

70.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$11,200

$11,200

$11,200

70.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($176)

($176)

($176)

70.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$77

$77

$77

70.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$297,870

$297,870

$297,870

State General Funds

$297,870

$297,870

$297,870

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

Sales and Services

$232,353

$232,353

$232,353

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3171

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$232,353 $530,223

$232,353 $530,223

$232,353 $530,223

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

$3,541,949 $3,541,949 $3,541,949

$3,541,949 $3,541,949 $3,541,949

$3,541,949 $3,541,949 $3,541,949

71.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$102,282

$102,282

$102,282

71.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$10,293

$10,293

$10,293

71.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$59,355

$59,355

$59,355

71.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($933)

($933)

($933)

71.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$405

$405

$405

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71.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,713,351

$3,713,351

$3,713,351

State General Funds

$3,713,351

$3,713,351

$3,713,351

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,713,351

$3,713,351

$3,713,351

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,178,846 $1,178,846 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,087,281

$1,178,846 $1,178,846 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,087,281

$1,178,846 $1,178,846 $2,933,711 $2,933,711 $2,945,396
$228,827 $228,827 $2,645,435 $2,645,435
$71,134 $71,134 $29,328 $29,328 $29,328 $7,087,281

72.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$278,219

$278,219

$278,219

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3173

72.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$6,698

$6,698

$6,698

72.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$165,921

$165,921

$165,921

72.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,056)

($3,056)

($3,056)

72.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,133

$1,133

$1,133

72.100 -Departmental Administration (DCA)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,627,761

$1,627,761

$1,627,761

State General Funds

$1,627,761

$1,627,761

$1,627,761

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

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

$2,945,396

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

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,134

$71,134

$71,134

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

State Funds Transfers

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

Agency to Agency Contracts

$29,328

$29,328

$29,328

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,536,196

$7,536,196

$7,536,196

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Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer federal grant and loan programs to promote volunteerism and community and

economic development among local governments, development authorities, and private entities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,806,712 $1,806,712 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,942,512

$1,806,712 $1,806,712 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,942,512

$1,806,712 $1,806,712 $47,503,822 $47,503,822
$631,978 $460,580 $460,580 $171,398 $171,398 $49,942,512

73.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$97,587

$97,587

$97,587

73.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$16,014

$16,014

$16,014

73.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$60,814

$60,814

$60,814

73.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($956)

($956)

($956)

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3175

73.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$415

$415

$415

73.100 -Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,980,586

$1,980,586

$1,980,586

State General Funds

$1,980,586

$1,980,586

$1,980,586

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

$50,116,386 $50,116,386 $50,116,386

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 911)

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 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$56,077

$56,077

$56,077

75.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$15,227

$15,227

$15,227

75.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$35,776

$35,776

$35,776

75.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($562)

($562)

($562)

75.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$244

$244

$244

75.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,228,466

$1,228,466

$1,228,466

State General Funds

$1,228,466

$1,228,466

$1,228,466

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

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,000 $1,569,218

$17,000 $1,569,218

$17,000 $1,569,218

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 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

76.100 -Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000

$111,873,539 $111,873,539
$4,145,738 $3,766,738 $3,766,738
$379,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$379,000

$379,000

$379,000

$116,019,277 $116,019,277 $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

$356,609 $356,609
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $406,609

$356,609 $356,609
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $406,609

$356,609 $356,609
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $406,609

77.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$21,576

$21,576

$21,576

77.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$14,246

$14,246

$14,246

77.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($224)

($224)

($224)

77.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$97

$97

$97

77.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to conduct surveys and collect financial and management data from local governments and

authorities in accordance with Georgia law.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$392,304 $392,304
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $442,304

$392,304 $392,304
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $442,304

$392,304 $392,304
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $442,304

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

$3,231,329 $3,231,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,733,781

$3,231,329 $3,231,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,733,781

$3,231,329 $3,231,329 $3,050,864 $3,050,864
$289,993 $238,591 $238,591
$51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595 $6,733,781

78.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,231,329

$3,231,329

$3,231,329

State General Funds

$3,231,329

$3,231,329

$3,231,329

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

$3,050,864

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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

$3,050,864 $289,993 $238,591 $238,591 $51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$6,733,781

$3,050,864 $289,993 $238,591 $238,591 $51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$6,733,781

$3,050,864 $289,993 $238,591 $238,591 $51,402 $51,402 $161,595 $161,595 $161,595
$6,733,781

State Community Development Programs

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia cities, small towns, and neighborhoods in the development of their core

commercial areas, and to champion new development opportunities for rural Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,587,790 $2,587,790 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,689,382

$2,587,790 $2,587,790 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,689,382

$2,587,790 $2,587,790 $1,001,592 $1,001,592
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,689,382

79.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$160,729

$160,729

$160,729

79.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$8,389

$8,389

$8,389

79.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$82,255

$82,255

$82,255

79.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,293)

($1,293)

($1,293)

79.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$562

$562

$562

79.6 Reduce funds and recognize funds for food banks in the Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank Program in the Department of Agriculture.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

79.7 Increase funds for homelessness assistance. State General Funds

$45,000

79.100 -State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,838,432

$2,738,432

$2,783,432

State General Funds

$2,838,432

$2,738,432

$2,783,432

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

$3,940,024

$3,840,024

$3,885,024

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.

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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

$13,607,310 $13,607,310
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,083,398

$13,607,310 $13,607,310
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,083,398

$13,607,310 $13,607,310
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,083,398

80.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$52,248

$52,248

$52,248

80.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,731

$3,731

$3,731

80.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$25,808

$25,808

$25,808

80.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($406)

($406)

($406)

80.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$176

$176

$176

80.100 -State Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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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

$13,688,867 $13,688,867
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,164,955

$13,688,867 $13,688,867
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,164,955

$13,688,867 $13,688,867
$476,088 $345,088 $345,088 $131,000 $131,000 $14,164,955

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

$1,179,922 $1,179,922 $1,179,922

$1,179,922 $1,179,922 $1,179,922

$1,179,922 $1,179,922 $1,179,922

81.1 Increase funds for the Resource Conservation and Development Councils. State General Funds

$110,000

$110,000

81.2 Increase funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association to meet additional demands of state emergency response and resource fulfillment needs.

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

81.3 Increase funds for a safe drinking water program. State General Funds

$5,030,000

81.100 -Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,179,922

$1,539,922

$6,569,922

State General Funds

$1,179,922

$1,539,922

$6,569,922

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,179,922

$1,539,922

$6,569,922

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Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by conducting transportation

improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,465 $330,465 $330,465

$330,465 $330,465 $330,465

$330,465 $330,465 $330,465

82.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$9,093

$21,014

$21,014

82.2 Dedicate $339,558 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Dedicate $351,479 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session))

State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($339,558) $339,558
$0

($351,479) $351,479
$0

($351,479) $351,479
$0

82.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality, and land use practices by conducting transportation

improvement studies, producing an annual Air Quality Report, and reviewing Development of Regional Impact.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$339,558

$351,479

$351,479

Transportation Trust Funds

$339,558

$351,479

$351,479

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$339,558

$351,479

$351,479

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

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

$145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

$145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

83.1 Increase funds for one-time funding for the Border Region Retail Tourism Development Program pursuant to SB255 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$500,000

83.100 -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

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

Appropriation (HB 911)

$73,380,757 $73,380,757
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $73,526,278

$73,880,757 $73,880,757
$145,521 $145,521 $145,521 $74,026,278

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

Section Total - Continuation

$4,068,945,123 $4,068,945,123

$3,397,862,281 $3,397,862,281

$124,062,351 $124,062,351

$159,928,774 $159,928,774

$387,091,717 $387,091,717

$8,965,096,350 $8,965,096,350

$26,684,102 $26,684,102

$8,510,714,685 $8,510,714,685

$427,697,563 $427,697,563

$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

$4,068,945,123 $3,397,862,281
$124,062,351 $159,928,774 $387,091,717 $8,965,096,350 $26,684,102 $8,510,714,685 $427,697,563 $220,774,078 $214,057,828 $214,057,828
$3,600,000 $3,600,000

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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 Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$3,116,250

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $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

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$17,303,432,267 $17,303,432,267 $17,303,432,267

Section Total - Final

$4,581,701,724 $4,427,797,390 $4,462,273,200

$3,914,334,227 $3,760,429,893 $3,794,905,703

$124,062,351 $124,062,351 $124,062,351

$162,388,579 $162,388,579 $162,388,579

$380,916,567 $380,916,567 $380,916,567

$9,220,953,221 $9,400,622,601 $9,489,189,893

$26,684,102 $26,684,102 $26,684,102

$8,729,911,358 $8,908,956,172 $8,988,618,892

$464,357,761 $464,982,327 $473,886,899

$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

$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

$4,048,616,716 $4,048,616,716 $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

$3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935 $3,766,590,935

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$18,072,045,739 $18,097,810,785 $18,220,853,887

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$84,698,183 $84,698,183 $318,005,399 $17,778,946 $270,771,713 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $428,299,936

$84,698,183 $84,698,183 $318,005,399 $17,778,946 $270,771,713 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $428,299,936

$84,698,183 $84,698,183 $318,005,399 $17,778,946 $270,771,713 $29,454,740
$3,116,250 $3,116,250 $3,116,250 $22,480,104 $22,480,104 $1,168,519 $21,311,585 $428,299,936

84.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,064,997

$4,064,997

$4,064,997

84.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$185,700

$185,700

$185,700

84.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$759,094

$759,094

$759,094

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84.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$65

$65

$65

84.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,050)

($1,050)

($1,050)

84.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$121,886

$121,886

$121,886

84.7 Increase funds to replace the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) with the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation (MEST).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$6,505,200 $58,546,800 $65,052,000

$6,505,200 $58,546,800 $65,052,000

84.8 Increase funds for the Enterprise Analytics Solution for Everyone (EASE) data warehouse.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$424,535 $424,535 $849,070

$424,535 $424,535 $849,070

84.9 Increase funds for a study on reimbursement rates for mental health care providers. (S:Increase funds for a study on reimbursement rates for mental health care providers and report findings to the House Appropriations Chair and Senate Appropriations Chair by December 1, 2022)

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

84.10 The department shall begin preparation for a repository for tracking, analyzing, and reporting information resulting from complaints received by consumers and state health care entities regarding suspected mental health parity violations. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

84.11 Eliminate funds for a pilot to reduce Medicaid fraud. State General Funds

($1,500,000)

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84.100 -Departmental Administration (DCH)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$89,828,875 $97,758,610 $96,258,610

State General Funds

$89,828,875 $97,758,610 $96,258,610

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$318,005,399 $376,976,734 $376,976,734

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,778,946 $17,778,946 $17,778,946

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$270,771,713 $329,743,048 $329,743,048

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

$22,480,104 $22,480,104 $22,480,104

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

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$433,430,628 $500,331,698 $498,831,698

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

$791,728 $791,728 $791,728

$791,728 $791,728 $791,728

$791,728 $791,728 $791,728

85.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$33,623

$33,623

$33,623

85.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$5,285

$5,285

$5,285

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85.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$22,401

$22,401

$22,401

85.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($74)

($74)

($74)

85.100 -Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$852,963

$852,963

$852,963

State General Funds

$852,963

$852,963

$852,963

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$852,963

$852,963

$852,963

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

$730,696 $730,696 $730,696

$730,696 $730,696 $730,696

$730,696 $730,696 $730,696

86.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$67,246

$67,246

$67,246

86.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$5,871

$5,871

$5,871

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86.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$21,517

$21,517

$21,517

86.100 -Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$825,330

$825,330

$825,330

State General Funds

$825,330

$825,330

$825,330

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$825,330

$825,330

$825,330

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,754,076 $19,754,076
$172,588 $172,588 $19,926,664

$19,754,076 $19,754,076
$172,588 $172,588 $19,926,664

$19,754,076 $19,754,076
$172,588 $172,588 $19,926,664

87.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,029

$42,029

$42,029

87.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,671

$3,671

$3,671

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87.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$21,565

$21,565

$21,565

87.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($79)

($79)

($79)

87.5 Eliminate funds for one-time start-up funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

87.6 Increase funds for two Federally Qualified Health Center behavioral health expansion start-up grants at Coastal Community Health Services and South Central Primary Care.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

87.7 Increase funds to expand mental health first aid training to address the need for front-line workers to identify, de-escalate, and refer persons in crisis.

State General Funds

$74,000

$74,000

87.8 Increase funds to expand the RN-Reentry Program. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

87.9 Increase funds to expand housing capacity across the state for primary care residents completing rotations in rural areas.

State General Funds

$100,000

87.10 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a charity clinic. State General Funds

($125,000)

87.11 Reduce funds for Rural Hospital Stabilization Grants in anticipation of the new hospital directed payment program.

State General Funds

($2,000,000)

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87.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$19,821,262 $20,095,262 $18,070,262

State General Funds

$19,821,262 $20,095,262 $18,070,262

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$172,588

$172,588

$172,588

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,993,850 $20,267,850 $18,242,850

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

$26,342,918 $26,342,918 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $38,448,495

$26,342,918 $26,342,918 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $38,448,495

$26,342,918 $26,342,918 $12,005,577
$5,945,354 $6,060,223
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $38,448,495

88.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,383,799

$3,383,799

$3,383,799

88.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$86,142

$86,142

$86,142

88.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$502,541

$502,541

$502,541

88.4 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($3,727,233) ($3,727,233)

88.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,315,400 $26,588,167 $26,588,167

State General Funds

$30,315,400 $26,588,167 $26,588,167

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,005,577 $12,005,577 $12,005,577

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

$5,945,354

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

$6,060,223

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

$42,420,977 $38,693,744 $38,693,744

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

$35,000,000 $35,000,000 $327,656,663 $327,656,663 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $505,243,187

$35,000,000 $35,000,000 $327,656,663 $327,656,663 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $505,243,187

$35,000,000 $35,000,000 $327,656,663 $327,656,663 $142,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$3,200,000 $3,200,000 $505,243,187

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89.1 Increase funds for the state match for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments to increase reimbursement rates for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals to offset the cost of uncompensated care and improve financial stability of small and rural hospitals.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$15,882,042 $31,144,510 $47,026,552

$15,882,042 $31,144,510 $47,026,552

$15,882,042 $31,144,510 $47,026,552

89.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent

Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$50,882,042 $50,882,042 $50,882,042

State General Funds

$50,882,042 $50,882,042 $50,882,042

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$358,801,173 $358,801,173 $358,801,173

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$142,586,524 $142,586,524 $142,586,524

Intergovernmental Transfers

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524

Sales and Services

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

$3,200,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$552,269,739 $552,269,739 $552,269,739

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

$2,106,080,707 $1,900,497,551
$6,191,806 $159,928,774 $39,462,576 $4,331,966,976

$2,106,080,707 $1,900,497,551
$6,191,806 $159,928,774 $39,462,576 $4,331,966,976

$2,106,080,707 $1,900,497,551
$6,191,806 $159,928,774 $39,462,576 $4,331,966,976

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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

$2,787,214 $4,329,179,762
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,767,679,303

$2,787,214 $4,329,179,762
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,767,679,303

$2,787,214 $4,329,179,762
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,767,679,303

90.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$16,880,865 $33,103,190 $49,984,055

$12,333,073 $24,187,724 $36,520,797

$13,028,569 $25,551,737 $38,580,306

90.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$74,646,745

$0

$0

($74,646,745)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

90.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$45,997,951 ($45,997,951)
$0

$45,997,951 ($45,997,951)
$0

$45,997,951 ($45,997,951)
$0

90.4 Increase funds for Medicare Part D Clawback payment. State General Funds

$15,446,619 $15,446,619 $15,446,619

90.5 Increase funds for the hold harmless provision in Medicare Part B premiums.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$10,162,671 $19,928,886 $30,091,557

$10,162,671 $19,928,886 $30,091,557

$10,162,671 $19,928,886 $30,091,557

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90.6 Reduce funds to reflect an update to the 2019 RSMeans Index for nursing home facilities. (S:Reduce funds to reflect an update to the 2020 RSMeans Index for nursing home facilities)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($638,684) ($1,252,452) ($1,891,136)

($380,542) ($746,322) ($1,126,864)

($1,088,286) ($2,134,116) ($3,222,402)

90.7 Increase funds for Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,412,359 $4,730,609 $7,142,968

$2,412,359 $4,730,609 $7,142,968

$2,412,359 $4,730,609 $7,142,968

90.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Total Public Funds:

($2,459,805) $2,459,805
$0

($2,459,805) $2,459,805
$0

($2,459,805) $2,459,805
$0

90.9 Replace funds.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$629,534 ($629,534)
$0

$629,534 ($629,534)
$0

$629,534 ($629,534)
$0

90.10 Increase funds for a 10% reimbursement rate increase for long-term acute care hospitals (LTAC) and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$498,519 $977,591 $1,476,110

$498,519 $977,591 $1,476,110

90.11 Reduce funds for skilled nursing centers to reflect 2020 cost reports.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($6,180,737) ($12,120,356) ($18,301,093)

($6,180,737) ($12,120,356) ($18,301,093)

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90.12 Increase funds for a 5% reimbursement rate increase for mechanical ventilators. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds to increase reimbursement rates for mechanical ventilators to $589.62)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$424,165

$0

$831,876

$0

$1,256,041

$0

90.13 Increase funds to increase the reimbursement rate for home and community-based service providers to offset the cost of fingerprint requirements.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,994,623 $3,911,871 $5,906,494

$1,994,623 $3,911,871 $5,906,494

90.14 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$10,600 $20,790 $31,390

$10,600 $20,790 $31,390

90.15 Increase funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increase for 17 select dental restorative codes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$179,240 $351,527 $530,767

$179,240 $351,527 $530,767

90.16 Recognize appropriations for current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services application that provides a 10% rate increase for home and community-based service providers, including the Georgia Pediatric Program. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

90.17 Eliminate funds for a one-time hold harmless. State General Funds

($8,000,000)

90.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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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

$2,270,989,233 $2,063,575,806
$6,191,806 $162,388,579 $38,833,042 $4,267,832,513
$2,787,214 $4,265,045,299
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,868,453,366

$2,188,979,248 $1,981,565,821
$6,191,806 $162,388,579 $38,833,042 $4,328,043,221
$2,787,214 $4,325,256,007
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,846,654,089

$2,180,542,835 $1,973,129,408
$6,191,806 $162,388,579 $38,833,042 $4,327,187,564
$2,787,214 $4,324,400,350
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $6,837,362,019

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

$1,623,446,659 $1,157,946,973
$117,870,545 $347,629,141 $3,577,041,759 $3,577,041,759 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,226,233,581

$1,623,446,659 $1,157,946,973
$117,870,545 $347,629,141 $3,577,041,759 $3,577,041,759 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,226,233,581

$1,623,446,659 $1,157,946,973
$117,870,545 $347,629,141 $3,577,041,759 $3,577,041,759 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $5,226,233,581

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91.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$20,804,040

$0

$0

$40,796,493

$0

$0

$61,600,533

$0

$0

91.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$74,254,122

$0

$0

($74,254,122)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

91.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$39,547,811 ($39,547,811)
$0

$39,547,811 ($39,547,811)
$0

$39,547,811 ($39,547,811)
$0

91.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,092,636 ($1,092,636)
$0

$1,092,636 ($1,092,636)
$0

$1,092,636 ($1,092,636)
$0

91.5 Increase funds for the implementation of express lane enrollment pursuant to the passage of HB163 (2021 Session).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$39,466,982 $77,394,316 $116,861,298

$39,466,982 $77,394,316 $116,861,298

$39,466,982 $77,394,316 $116,861,298

91.6 Increase funds to eliminate attestation and reimburse all providers at enhanced rates for all 108 procedure codes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$85,403,385 $167,475,096 $252,878,481

$85,403,385 $167,475,096 $252,878,481

$85,403,385 $167,475,096 $252,878,481

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91.7 Increase funds to provide one year of postpartum coverage effective upon Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services approval.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$28,184,166 $55,268,839 $83,453,005

$28,184,166 $55,268,839 $83,453,005

$28,184,166 $55,268,839 $83,453,005

91.8 Increase funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of therapeutic services.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$11,258,121 $22,077,051 $33,335,172

$11,258,121 $22,077,051 $33,335,172

$10,671,871 $20,929,760 $31,601,631

91.9 Increase funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of psychiatric and behavioral health care management services.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,597,739 $3,133,148 $4,730,887

$1,597,739 $3,133,148 $4,730,887

$1,597,739 $3,133,148 $4,730,887

91.10 Increase funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of clinical trials.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$8,301 $16,278 $24,579

$8,301 $16,278 $24,579

$8,301 $16,278 $24,579

91.11 Increase funds for the Medicaid reimbursement of donor milk.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$469,138 $919,974 $1,389,112

$469,138 $919,974 $1,389,112

$469,138 $919,974 $1,389,112

91.12 Replace funds.
State General Funds Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$5,545,616 ($5,545,616)
$0

$5,545,616 ($5,545,616)
$0

$5,545,616 ($5,545,616)
$0

91.13 Increase funds and direct the department to submit an 1115 waiver to provide Medicaid benefits to individuals with HIV.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$4,505,542 $8,836,306 $13,341,848

$4,505,542 $8,836,306 $13,341,848

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91.14 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$259,151 $508,248 $767,399

$259,151 $508,248 $767,399

91.15 Increase funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increase for 17 select dental restorative codes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$498,059 $976,798 $1,474,857

$498,059 $976,798 $1,474,857

91.16 Increase funds and direct the department to submit an 1115 waiver to remove the five-year waiting period for lawful permanent residents.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,247,758 $2,447,114 $3,694,872

$1,247,758 $2,447,114 $3,694,872

91.17 Increase funds to increase select OB/GYN codes to 2020 Medicare reimbursement levels.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$825,212 $1,618,230 $2,443,442

$825,212 $1,618,230 $2,443,442

91.18 Increase funds for value-based purchasing.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$5,785,134 $11,345,852 $17,130,986

$46,281,072 $90,766,817 $137,047,889

91.19 Increase funds for a pilot program to use assistive technology to support people with chronic diseases.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$487,500 $956,089 $1,443,589

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91.20 Increase funds for a dispensing fee for medications dispensed at independent pharmacies for recipients enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,000,000 $1,961,208 $2,961,208

91.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,925,533,100 $1,843,595,794 $1,884,992,982

State General Funds

$1,465,579,030 $1,383,641,724 $1,425,038,912

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$117,870,545 $117,870,545 $117,870,545

Hospital Provider Fee

$342,083,525 $342,083,525 $342,083,525

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,829,228,385 $3,888,418,562 $3,969,609,533

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,829,228,385 $3,888,418,562 $3,969,609,533

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

$5,780,506,648 $5,757,759,519 $5,880,347,678

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$76,038,523 $76,038,523 $398,247,388
$4,565 $398,242,823
$151,783 $151,783

$76,038,523 $76,038,523 $398,247,388
$4,565 $398,242,823
$151,783 $151,783

$76,038,523 $76,038,523 $398,247,388
$4,565 $398,242,823
$151,783 $151,783

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Optional Medicaid Services Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,783

$151,783

$151,783

$474,437,694 $474,437,694 $474,437,694

92.1 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$12,282,788 $39,673,102 $51,955,890

$12,282,788 $39,673,102 $51,955,890

$12,282,788 $39,673,102 $51,955,890

92.2 Increase funds to reflect the loss of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$624,566

$0

$0

($624,566)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

92.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (e-FMAP) from 76.80% to 76.21%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$2,388,338 ($2,388,338)
$0

$2,388,338 ($2,388,338)
$0

$2,388,338 ($2,388,338)
$0

92.4 Increase funds to increase reimbursement rates for medical nutrition therapy.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$11,476 $36,761
$48,237

$11,403 $0
$36,834 $48,237

92.5 Increase funds for a 10% increase in two dental extraction codes and a 7% increase for 17 select dental restorative codes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$8,142 $26,084
$34,226

$8,091 $0
$26,135 $34,226

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92.6 Increase funds for value-based purchasing.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$310,905 $609,749
$920,654

$2,487,238 $0
$8,034,073 $10,521,311

92.7 Increase funds for a dispensing fee for medications dispensed at independent pharmacies for recipients enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$250,000 $807,530 $1,057,530

92.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$91,334,215 $91,040,172 $93,466,381

State General Funds

$91,334,215 $91,040,172 $93,466,381

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$434,907,586 $436,204,746 $444,436,724

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,565

$677,159

$4,565

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$434,903,021 $435,527,587 $444,432,159

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

$526,393,584 $527,396,701 $538,054,888

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

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

$0 $0 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

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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

93.1 Increase funds for a care management pilot for chronic diseases. State General Funds

$500,000

93.100 -State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$0

$500,000

State General Funds

$0

$0

$500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

State Funds Transfers

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

Health Insurance Payments

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,745,279,350 $3,745,279,350 $3,745,779,350

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

$1,012,131 $1,012,131 $1,012,131

$1,012,131 $1,012,131 $1,012,131

$1,012,131 $1,012,131 $1,012,131

94.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$33,623

$33,623

$33,623

94.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,549

$2,549

$2,549

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94.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$30,349

$30,349

$30,349

94.4 Increase funds to implement a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Database. State General Funds

$400,000

$400,000

94.100 -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

$1,078,652

State General Funds

$1,078,652

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,078,652

Appropriation (HB 911)

$1,478,652 $1,478,652 $1,478,652

$1,478,652 $1,478,652 $1,478,652

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

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

$25,087,190 $25,087,190 $25,087,190

95.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$411,342

$411,342

$411,342

95.2 Increase funds for 136 new residency slots in primary care medicine. (H and S:Increase funds for 199 new residency slots in primary care medicine)

State General Funds

$2,534,985

$3,989,193

$3,989,193

95.3 Increase funds for a pilot program to perform echocardiograms of pregnant and postpartum women to address maternal mortality. (H and S:YES; Reflect in the Department of Public Health)

State General Funds

$680,000

$0

$0

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95.4 Increase funds to support a new residency program at Archbold Medical Center. State General Funds

$350,000

$150,000

95.5 Increase funds for fellowship positions at Augusta University for gynecologic oncology, public health-focused medicine, and rural primary care. (S:Increase funds for fellowship positions at Augusta University for gynecologic oncology and rural primary care)

State General Funds

$375,000

$250,000

95.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for a statewide dental workforce assessment to evaluate current and future needs.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

95.7 Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($150,000) for Southern Regional Medical Center for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds ($150,000) for Southern Regional Medical Center for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program)

State General Funds

$50,000

$0

95.8 Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($150,000) for Southeast Georgia Health Systems for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds ($150,000) for Southeast Georgia Health Systems for continued planning and start-up of a new residency program)

State General Funds

$50,000

$0

95.9 Increase funds for capitation funding for seven residency slots at Emory University. State General Funds

$109,323

$109,323

95.10 Increase funds for Memorial Health Meadows Hospital for planning and start-up of a new residency fellowship program.

State General Funds

$150,000

95.11 Increase funds for Coffee Regional Hospital for planning and start-up of a new residency program. State General Funds

$150,000

95.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$28,713,517 $28,713,517 $28,713,517

$30,457,048 $30,457,048 $30,457,048

$30,332,048 $30,332,048 $30,332,048

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

$30,707,794 $30,707,794 $30,707,794

$30,707,794 $30,707,794 $30,707,794

$30,707,794 $30,707,794 $30,707,794

96.1 Increase funds for the third year of the seven-year plan for Mercer School of Medicine's medical school campus in Columbus.

State General Funds

$1,073,231

$1,073,231

$1,073,231

96.2 Increase funds and utilize existing funds ($500,000) to expand the accelerated track program to include forensic pathology. (S:Eliminate funds for the accelerated track program for forensic pathology start-up)

State General Funds

$15,587

($515,587)

96.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$31,781,025 $31,796,612 $31,265,438

State General Funds

$31,781,025 $31,796,612 $31,265,438

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,781,025 $31,796,612 $31,265,438

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.

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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

97.1 Increase funds for the start-up and operations support for the new nursing program at Morehouse School of Medicine.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$0

97.2 Increase funds to support child and adolescent psychology and psychiatric residency programs. (S:Increase funds to support child and adolescent psychiatry and psychiatric residency programs)

State General Funds

$376,000

$376,000

97.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$28,931,713 $31,307,713 $29,307,713

State General Funds

$28,931,713 $31,307,713 $29,307,713

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,931,713 $31,307,713 $29,307,713

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

$1,830,000 $1,830,000 $1,830,000

$1,830,000 $1,830,000 $1,830,000

$1,830,000 $1,830,000 $1,830,000

98.1 Increase funds for additional loan repayment grants for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses. (S:Increase funds for additional loan repayment grants for physicians and physician assistants)

State General Funds

$385,000

$155,000

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98.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,830,000

$2,215,000

$1,985,000

State General Funds

$1,830,000

$2,215,000

$1,985,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,830,000

$2,215,000

$1,985,000

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

$3,820,783 $3,820,783 $3,820,783

$3,820,783 $3,820,783 $3,820,783

$3,820,783 $3,820,783 $3,820,783

99.1 Increase funds for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine South Georgia campus to support growth.

State General Funds

$375,000

$375,000

99.2 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment and operating grants for nursing programs with wait lists and additional student capacity.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

99.100 -Health Care Workforce, Georgia Board of: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,820,783

$4,195,783

$9,195,783

State General Funds

$3,820,783

$4,195,783

$9,195,783

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,820,783

$4,195,783

$9,195,783

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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

$2,365,838 $2,365,838
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,665,838

$2,365,838 $2,365,838
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,665,838

$2,365,838 $2,365,838
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,665,838

100.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$193,331

$193,331

$193,331

100.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$13,759

$13,759

$13,759

100.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$68,582

$68,582

$68,582

100.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,641,510 $2,641,510
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,941,510

$2,641,510 $2,641,510
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,941,510

$2,641,510 $2,641,510
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $2,941,510

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

$2,306,184 $2,306,184 $2,306,184

$2,306,184 $2,306,184 $2,306,184

$2,306,184 $2,306,184 $2,306,184

101.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$109,274

$109,274

$109,274

101.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$18,417

$18,417

$18,417

101.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$88,229

$88,229

$88,229

101.4 Increase funds for a data management system to track licenses, complaints, inspections, and investigations.

State General Funds

$214,260

$214,260

101.5 Increase funds for two additional agents. State General Funds

$351,120

$351,120

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101.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,522,104

$3,087,484

$3,087,484

State General Funds

$2,522,104

$3,087,484

$3,087,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,522,104

$3,087,484

$3,087,484

Section 18: Community Supervision, 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

$166,417,855 $166,417,855

$166,417,855 $166,417,855

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$1,250,346

$289,944

$289,944

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$113,729

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$176,215

$846,118

$846,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$201,118

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$168,804,263 $168,804,263

$166,417,855 $166,417,855
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729 $176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $168,804,263

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$189,996,820 $189,996,820
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729

$189,996,820 $189,996,820
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729

$189,996,820 $189,996,820
$1,250,346 $1,250,346
$289,944 $113,729 $113,729

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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

$176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $192,383,228

$176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $192,383,228

$176,215 $176,215 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $192,383,228

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,457,738 $9,457,738
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,458,938

$9,457,738 $9,457,738
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,458,938

$9,457,738 $9,457,738
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $9,458,938

102.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$588,399

$588,399

$588,399

102.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$108,362

$108,362

$108,362

102.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$360,476

$360,476

$360,476

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102.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($6,321)

($6,321)

($6,321)

102.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($1,368)

($1,368)

($1,368)

102.100 -Departmental Administration (DCS)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,507,286

State General Funds

$10,507,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,200

Sales and Services

$1,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,508,486

Appropriation (HB 911)

$10,507,286 $10,507,286
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,508,486

$10,507,286 $10,507,286
$1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $10,508,486

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 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

$152,117,342 $152,117,342
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000

$152,117,342 $152,117,342
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000

$152,117,342 $152,117,342
$1,062,222 $1,062,222
$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000

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Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$645,000

$645,000

$645,000

$154,153,197 $154,153,197 $154,153,197

103.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$13,931,151 $13,931,151 $13,931,151

103.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,609,054

$1,609,054

$1,609,054

103.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$5,552,400

$5,552,400

$5,552,400

103.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($97,357)

($97,357)

($97,357)

103.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($21,071)

($21,071)

($21,071)

103.6 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$940,000

$940,000

$940,000

103.100 -Field Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$174,031,519 $174,031,519 $174,031,519

State General Funds

$174,031,519 $174,031,519 $174,031,519

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

$1,062,222

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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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $176,067,374

$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $176,067,374

$127,515 $113,729 $113,729
$13,786 $13,786 $846,118 $201,118 $201,118 $645,000 $645,000 $176,067,374

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

$3,525,100 $3,525,100 $3,525,100

$3,525,100 $3,525,100 $3,525,100

$3,525,100 $3,525,100 $3,525,100

104.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$210,143

$210,143

$210,143

104.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$27,064

$27,064

$27,064

104.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$99,438

$99,438

$99,438

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104.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,744)

($1,744)

($1,744)

104.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($377)

($377)

($377)

104.100 -Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

State General Funds

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

$3,859,624

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

$831,165 $831,165 $831,165

$831,165 $831,165 $831,165

$831,165 $831,165 $831,165

105.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$67,246

$67,246

$67,246

105.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$13,208

$13,208

$13,208

105.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$30,486

$30,486

$30,486

105.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($535)

($535)

($535)

105.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($116)

($116)

($116)

105.100 -Misdemeanor Probation

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of all governmental and private misdemeanor probation providers through

inspection and investigation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$941,454

$941,454

$941,454

State General Funds

$941,454

$941,454

$941,454

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$941,454

$941,454

$941,454

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

$486,510 $486,510 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $835,863

$486,510 $486,510 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $835,863

$486,510 $486,510 $188,124 $188,124 $161,229 $161,229 $161,229 $835,863

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106.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$38,243

$38,243

$38,243

106.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$27,064

$27,064

$27,064

106.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$9,469

$9,469

$9,469

106.4 Increase funds for the state match to federal funds for domestic violence programs.

State General Funds

$64,031

$64,031

$64,031

106.5 Add funds for the implementation of a murder-suicide support group. State General Funds

$31,620

$31,620

$31,620

106.100 -Family Violence, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$656,937

$656,937

$656,937

State General Funds

$656,937

$656,937

$656,937

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$188,124

$188,124

$188,124

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

$1,006,290

$1,006,290

$1,006,290

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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

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191

$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

$1,141,357,349 $1,141,357,349

$1,127,622,191 $1,127,622,191
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,141,357,349

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
$1,269,824,481 $1,269,824,481
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,283,559,639

$1,289,922,543 $1,289,922,543
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,303,657,701

$1,281,207,528 $1,281,207,528
$170,555 $170,555 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $13,564,603 $1,294,942,686

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

107.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$32,643,272 $32,643,272 $32,643,272

$32,643,272 $32,643,272 $32,643,272

$32,643,272 $32,643,272 $32,643,272

108.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,815,631

$1,815,631

$1,815,631

108.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$275,450

$275,450

$275,450

108.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$873,900

$873,900

$873,900

108.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$203

$203

$203

108.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$29,128

$29,128

$29,128

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108.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($5,324)

($5,324)

($5,324)

108.7 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$10,087

$10,087

108.100 -Departmental Administration (DOC)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$35,632,260 $35,642,347 $35,642,347

State General Funds

$35,632,260 $35,642,347 $35,642,347

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,632,260 $35,642,347 $35,642,347

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

$50,856,559 $50,856,559
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $53,310,059

$50,856,559 $50,856,559
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $53,310,059

$50,856,559 $50,856,559
$2,453,500 $2,453,500 $2,453,500 $53,310,059

109.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,275,388

$5,275,388

$5,275,388

109.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$370,998

$370,998

$370,998

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109.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,611,257

$1,611,257

$1,611,257

109.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$77

$77

$77

109.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$53,706

$53,706

$53,706

109.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($9,817)

($9,817)

($9,817)

109.7 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$1,637,430

$1,637,430

109.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$58,158,168 $59,795,598 $59,795,598

State General Funds

$58,158,168 $59,795,598 $59,795,598

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

$60,611,668 $62,249,098 $62,249,098

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,456,832 $27,456,832 $27,456,832

$27,456,832 $27,456,832 $27,456,832

$27,456,832 $27,456,832 $27,456,832

110.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$126,086

$126,086

$126,086

110.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$12,007

$12,007

$12,007

110.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$37,523

$37,523

$37,523

110.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,251

$1,251

$1,251

110.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($229)

($229)

($229)

110.6 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$60,521

$60,521

110.100 -Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$27,633,470 $27,693,991 $27,693,991

State General Funds

$27,633,470 $27,693,991 $27,693,991

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,633,470 $27,693,991 $27,693,991

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Health

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the required constitutional level of physical, dental, and mental health care to all

inmates of the state correctional system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$247,592,305 $247,592,305
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $248,052,860

$247,592,305 $247,592,305
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $248,052,860

$247,592,305 $247,592,305
$70,555 $70,555 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $248,052,860

111.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$224,628

$224,628

$224,628

111.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$36,767

$36,767

$36,767

111.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$140,849

$140,849

$140,849

111.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$378

$378

$378

111.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,695

$4,695

$4,695

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111.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($858)

($858)

($858)

111.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$247,998,764 $247,998,764 $247,998,764

State General Funds

$247,998,764 $247,998,764 $247,998,764

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

$248,459,319 $248,459,319 $248,459,319

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

$43,992,694 $43,992,694
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $44,022,694

$43,992,694 $43,992,694
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $44,022,694

$43,992,694 $43,992,694
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $44,022,694

112.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$495,936

$495,936

$495,936

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112.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$33,960

$33,960

$33,960

112.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$140,947

$140,947

$140,947

112.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,698

$4,698

$4,698

112.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($859)

($859)

($859)

112.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$44,667,376 $44,667,376 $44,667,376

State General Funds

$44,667,376 $44,667,376 $44,667,376

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

$44,697,376 $44,697,376 $44,697,376

Private Prisons

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

$127,161,280 $127,161,280 $127,161,280

113.1 Increase funds for an increase in per diem rates. (H:Increase per diem rates to expressly provide for a salary adjustment for correctional officers only)(S:Increase per diem rates for a $7,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure)

State General Funds

$3,210,000 $12,716,128

$4,001,113

113.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$130,371,280 $139,877,408 $131,162,393

State General Funds

$130,371,280 $139,877,408 $131,162,393

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,371,280 $139,877,408 $131,162,393

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

$571,508,831 $571,508,831
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $582,299,934

$571,508,831 $571,508,831
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $582,299,934

$571,508,831 $571,508,831
$100,000 $100,000 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $10,691,103 $582,299,934

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114.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$44,404,136 $44,404,136 $44,404,136

114.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,679,803

$3,679,803

$3,679,803

114.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$15,556,787 $15,556,787 $15,556,787

114.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,933

$1,933

$1,933

114.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$518,531

$518,531

$518,531

114.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($94,784)

($94,784)

($94,784)

114.7 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$45,730,000 $45,730,000 $42,456,560

114.8 Increase funds for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety and security. (S:Increase funds for technology projects for promoting offender health, safety and security and implement cell phone interdiction technology in every state facility by December 1, 2022)

State General Funds

$6,726,560

$6,726,560 $10,000,000

114.9 Add funds for personnel and operations to establish regional offender transportation hubs.

State General Funds

$7,229,707

$4,204,407

$4,204,407

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114.10 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$11,166,132 $11,166,132

114.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$695,261,504 $703,402,336 $703,402,336

State General Funds

$695,261,504 $703,402,336 $703,402,336

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

$706,052,607 $714,193,439 $714,193,439

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

$26,405,418 $26,405,418 $26,405,418

$26,405,418 $26,405,418 $26,405,418

$26,405,418 $26,405,418 $26,405,418

115.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,656,201

$2,656,201

$2,656,201

115.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$211,822

$211,822

$211,822

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115.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$801,389

$801,389

$801,389

115.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$26,712

$26,712

$26,712

115.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($4,883)

($4,883)

($4,883)

115.6 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$743,064

$743,064

115.100 -Transition Centers

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$30,096,659 $30,839,723 $30,839,723

State General Funds

$30,096,659 $30,839,723 $30,839,723

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,096,659 $30,839,723 $30,839,723

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

Section Total - Continuation

$10,904,440 $10,904,440

$10,904,440 $10,904,440

$93,371,709 $93,371,709

$93,371,709 $93,371,709

$18,735,439 $18,735,439

$17,081,061 $17,081,061

$17,081,061 $17,081,061

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

$10,904,440 $10,904,440 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,275 $1,579,275 $123,011,588

$1,579,275 $1,579,275 $123,011,588

$1,579,275 $1,579,275 $123,011,588

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
$12,113,262 $12,113,262 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $124,220,410

$12,113,262 $12,113,262 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $124,220,410

$12,113,262 $12,113,262 $93,371,709 $93,371,709 $18,735,439 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,579,275 $1,579,275 $124,220,410

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

$1,188,886 $1,188,886
$721,107 $721,107 $1,909,993

$1,188,886 $1,188,886
$721,107 $721,107 $1,909,993

$1,188,886 $1,188,886
$721,107 $721,107 $1,909,993

116.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$113,457

$113,457

$113,457

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116.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,500

$3,500

$3,500

116.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$49,173

$49,173

$49,173

116.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$639

$639

$639

116.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$4,785

$4,785

$4,785

116.100 -Departmental Administration (DOD)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,360,440

$1,360,440

$1,360,440

State General Funds

$1,360,440

$1,360,440

$1,360,440

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$721,107

$721,107

$721,107

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$721,107

$721,107

$721,107

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,081,547

$2,081,547

$2,081,547

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

$5,359,363 $5,359,363 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

$5,359,363 $5,359,363 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

$5,359,363 $5,359,363 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

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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

$18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $101,526,696

$18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $101,526,696

$18,731,561 $17,081,061 $17,081,061
$75,103 $75,103 $1,575,397 $1,575,397 $101,526,696

117.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$262,987

$262,987

$262,987

117.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$30,347

$30,347

$30,347

117.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$112,708

$112,708

$112,708

117.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,466

$1,466

$1,466

117.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$10,967

$10,967

$10,967

117.6 Increase funds to maintain the Boland Building located in Milledgeville. State General Funds

$127,747

$127,747

$127,747

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117.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,905,585

$5,905,585

$5,905,585

State General Funds

$5,905,585

$5,905,585

$5,905,585

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$77,435,772 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$77,435,772 $77,435,772 $77,435,772

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,731,561 $18,731,561 $18,731,561

Intergovernmental Transfers

$17,081,061 $17,081,061 $17,081,061

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$17,081,061 $17,081,061 $17,081,061

Royalties and Rents

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$75,103

$75,103

$75,103

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

$102,072,918 $102,072,918 $102,072,918

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,356,191 $4,356,191 $15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,574,899

$4,356,191 $4,356,191 $15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,574,899

$4,356,191 $4,356,191 $15,214,830 $15,214,830
$3,878 $3,878 $3,878 $19,574,899

118.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$336,993

$336,993

$336,993

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118.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$16,839

$16,839

$16,839

118.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$123,582

$123,582

$123,582

118.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,607

$1,607

$1,607

118.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$12,025

$12,025

$12,025

118.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,847,237

$4,847,237

$4,847,237

State General Funds

$4,847,237

$4,847,237

$4,847,237

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,214,830 $15,214,830 $15,214,830

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$15,214,830 $15,214,830 $15,214,830

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,878

$3,878

$3,878

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,065,945 $20,065,945 $20,065,945

Section 21: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$66,812,340 $66,812,340

$66,812,340 $66,812,340

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$66,812,340 $66,812,340
$2,844,121

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,656,461

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,656,461

$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $69,656,461

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$73,999,614 $73,999,614
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $76,843,735

$74,349,614 $74,349,614
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $77,193,735

$74,949,614 $74,949,614
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $77,793,735

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

$9,419,138 $9,419,138
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,919,995

$9,419,138 $9,419,138
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,919,995

$9,419,138 $9,419,138
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,919,995

119.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$428,691

$428,691

$428,691

119.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$69,828

$69,828

$69,828

119.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$238,151

$238,151

$238,151

119.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$33,325

$33,325

$33,325

119.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$893

$893

$893

119.100 -Departmental Administration (DDS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,190,026 $10,190,026 $10,190,026

State General Funds

$10,190,026 $10,190,026 $10,190,026

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

$10,690,883 $10,690,883 $10,690,883

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

$56,582,578 $56,582,578
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $58,410,413

$56,582,578 $56,582,578
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $58,410,413

$56,582,578 $56,582,578
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $58,410,413

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120.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,516,536

$5,516,536

$5,516,536

120.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$203,013

$203,013

$203,013

120.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,439,673

$1,439,673

$1,439,673

120.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$201,454

$201,454

$201,454

120.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$5,397

$5,397

$5,397

120.6 Increase funds to maintain voice bot technology in the call center. State General Funds

$125,000

$125,000

$125,000

120.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a CDL testing pad and carousel in southeast Georgia. (H:Reduce funds and maintain portion of funding to complete construction)(S:Maintain funds to complete CDL testing pad construction and for purchase of equipment)

State General Funds

($1,200,000)

($600,000)

$0

120.8 Reduce funds to reflect completion of the Georgia I.D. project. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

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120.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$62,873,651 $63,223,651 $63,823,651

State General Funds

$62,873,651 $63,223,651 $63,823,651

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

$64,701,486 $65,051,486 $65,651,486

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

$810,624 $810,624 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,326,053

$810,624 $810,624 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,326,053

$810,624 $810,624 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,326,053

121.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$72,531

$72,531

$72,531

121.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$14,763

$14,763

$14,763

121.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$33,078

$33,078

$33,078

121.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$190

$190

$190

121.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,628

$4,628

$4,628

121.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$123

$123

$123

121.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$935,937

$935,937

$935,937

State General Funds

$935,937

$935,937

$935,937

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

$1,451,366

$1,451,366

$1,451,366

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

Section Total - Continuation
$440,286,101 $440,286,101 $57,726,235 $57,726,235 $382,559,866 $382,559,866 $475,649,841 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

$440,286,101 $57,726,235 $382,559,866 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020

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Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 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

$227,164,017 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$916,435,442

$227,164,017 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$916,435,442

$227,164,017 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$916,435,442

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 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
$461,493,062 $60,885,121 $400,607,941 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $937,642,403

$461,837,698 $60,936,817 $400,900,881 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $937,987,039

$462,337,698 $61,436,817 $400,900,881 $475,649,841 $155,736,804 $92,749,020 $227,164,017
$300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $938,487,039

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

$57,726,235 $57,726,235 $266,559,519
$3,840,220

$57,726,235 $57,726,235 $266,559,519
$3,840,220

$57,726,235 $57,726,235 $266,559,519
$3,840,220

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CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,749,020 $169,970,279 $324,285,754

$92,749,020 $169,970,279 $324,285,754

$92,749,020 $169,970,279 $324,285,754

122.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$9,301

$57,167

$57,167

122.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,210

$1,210

$1,210

122.3 Increase funds to maximize available Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) and reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$3,148,375

$3,148,375

$3,148,375

122.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$3,830

$3,830

122.5 Increase funds for the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program. State General Funds

$500,000

122.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$60,885,121 $60,936,817 $61,436,817

State General Funds

$60,885,121 $60,936,817 $61,436,817

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,559,519 $266,559,519 $266,559,519

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,840,220

$3,840,220

$3,840,220

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$92,749,020 $92,749,020 $92,749,020

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Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$169,970,279 $169,970,279 $169,970,279 $327,444,640 $327,496,336 $327,996,336

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

123.100 -Nutrition Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$382,559,866 $0
$382,559,866 $175,000 $175,000
$382,734,866

$382,559,866 $0
$382,559,866 $175,000 $175,000
$382,734,866

$382,559,866 $0
$382,559,866 $175,000 $175,000
$382,734,866

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124.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Lottery Proceeds

$568,563

$623,136

$623,136

124.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,455

$197,004

$197,004

124.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

Lottery Proceeds

$135,928

$135,312

$135,312

124.4 Reduce formula funds for training and experience for Pre-K teachers. Lottery Proceeds

($2,103,643) ($2,103,643) ($2,103,643)

124.5 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers by $2,000.

Lottery Proceeds

$19,443,772 $19,443,772 $19,443,772

124.6 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

Lottery Proceeds

$45,434

$45,434

124.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$400,607,941 $400,900,881 $400,900,881

Lottery Proceeds

$400,607,941 $400,900,881 $400,900,881

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,782,941 $401,075,881 $401,075,881

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Quality Initiatives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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 $60,915,322 $3,721,584 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $61,414,822

$0 $0 $60,915,322 $3,721,584 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $61,414,822

$0 $0 $60,915,322 $3,721,584 $57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500 $61,414,822

125.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement innovative strategies and programs that focus on improving the quality of and

access to early education, child care, and nutrition for Georgia's children and families.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,915,322 $3,721,584
$57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$61,414,822

$60,915,322 $3,721,584
$57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$61,414,822

$60,915,322 $3,721,584
$57,193,738 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $199,500 $199,500 $199,500
$61,414,822

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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

$31,519,006 $31,519,006

$31,519,006 $31,519,006

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$32,178,406 $32,178,406

$31,519,006 $31,519,006
$659,400 $659,400 $32,178,406

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$34,102,401 $34,102,401
$659,400 $659,400 $34,761,801

$37,872,652 $37,872,652
$659,400 $659,400 $38,532,052

$43,622,652 $43,622,652
$659,400 $659,400 $44,282,052

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

$4,971,926 $4,971,926 $4,971,926

$4,971,926 $4,971,926 $4,971,926

$4,971,926 $4,971,926 $4,971,926

126.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$220,032

$220,032

$220,032

126.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$37,185

$37,185

$37,185

126.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$162,766

$162,766

$162,766

126.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($6,790)

($6,790)

($6,790)

126.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($48,340)

($48,340)

($48,340)

126.100 -Departmental Administration (DEcD)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

State General Funds

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

$5,336,779

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

$1,015,872 $1,015,872 $1,015,872

$1,015,872 $1,015,872 $1,015,872

$1,015,872 $1,015,872 $1,015,872

127.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$50,434

$50,434

$50,434

127.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$9,580

$9,580

$9,580

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127.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$41,192

$41,192

$41,192

127.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($163)

($163)

($163)

127.100 -Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,116,915

$1,116,915

$1,116,915

State General Funds

$1,116,915

$1,116,915

$1,116,915

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,116,915

$1,116,915

$1,116,915

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

$525,861 $525,861 $525,861

$525,861 $525,861 $525,861

$525,861 $525,861 $525,861

128.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$33,623

$33,623

$33,623

128.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$5,590

$5,590

$5,590

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128.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$14,517

$14,517

$14,517

128.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($57)

($57)

($57)

128.100 -Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for Council operations and maintain the Georgia State Art Collection and Capitol

Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$579,534

$579,534

$579,534

State General Funds

$579,534

$579,534

$579,534

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$579,534

$579,534

$579,534

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

129.100 -Georgia Council for the Arts - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

State General Funds

$976,356

$976,356

$976,356

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$659,400 $1,635,756

$659,400 $1,635,756

$659,400 $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

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

$9,610,402 $9,610,402 $9,610,402

$9,610,402 $9,610,402 $9,610,402

$9,610,402 $9,610,402 $9,610,402

130.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$378,257

$378,257

$378,257

130.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$51,861

$51,861

$51,861

130.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$258,433

$258,433

$258,433

130.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$109

$109

$109

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130.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,024)

($1,024)

($1,024)

130.100 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$10,298,038 $10,298,038 $10,298,038

State General Funds

$10,298,038 $10,298,038 $10,298,038

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,298,038 $10,298,038 $10,298,038

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

$2,645,794 $2,645,794 $2,645,794

$2,645,794 $2,645,794 $2,645,794

$2,645,794 $2,645,794 $2,645,794

131.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$84,057

$84,057

$84,057

131.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$10,972

$10,972

$10,972

131.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$57,569

$57,569

$57,569

131.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($228)

($228)

($228)

131.100 -International Relations and Trade

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

State General Funds

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

$2,798,164

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

$452,995 $452,995 $452,995

$452,995 $452,995 $452,995

$452,995 $452,995 $452,995

132.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$27,766

$27,766

$27,766

132.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,891

$3,891

$3,891

132.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$21,251

$21,251

$21,251

132.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($84)

($84)

($84)

132.5 Increase funds for two positions to support the Rivian economic development project.

State General Funds

$448,250

$448,250

$448,250

132.100 -Rural Development

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$954,069

$954,069

$954,069

State General Funds

$954,069

$954,069

$954,069

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$954,069

$954,069

$954,069

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

$925,255 $925,255 $925,255

$925,255 $925,255 $925,255

$925,255 $925,255 $925,255

133.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$58,840

$58,840

$58,840

133.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$8,893

$8,893

$8,893

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133.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$38,080

$38,080

$38,080

133.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($151)

($151)

($151)

133.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

State General Funds

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

$1,030,917

Tourism

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,394,545 $10,394,545 $10,394,545

$10,394,545 $10,394,545 $10,394,545

$10,394,545 $10,394,545 $10,394,545

134.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$420,285

$420,285

$420,285

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134.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$30,715

$30,715

$30,715

134.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$166,744

$166,744

$166,744

134.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($660)

($660)

($660)

134.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for the National Infantry Museum. State General Funds

$2,800,000

$1,800,000

134.6 Increase funds for one-time funding to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety and security expenses associated with hosting the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2024. (S:Upon selection, provide funds for one-time funding to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for public safety and security expenses associated with hosting the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2026)

State General Funds

$500,000

$250,000

134.7 Increase funds for one-time funding for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change for facilities improvements and educational exhibits and utilize $270,000 in current funding.

State General Funds

$470,251

$470,251

134.8 Increase funds for one-time funding for World Congress Center Authority renovations. State General Funds

$7,000,000

134.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide information to visitors about tourism opportunities throughout the state, operate and

maintain state welcome centers, fund the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Humanities Council, and work with communities to

develop and market tourism products in order to attract more tourism to the state.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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
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

$11,011,629 $11,011,629 $11,011,629

$14,781,880 $14,781,880 $14,781,880

$20,531,880 $20,531,880 $20,531,880

Section Total - Continuation

$10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126

$10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126 $10,212,899,126

$2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714

$2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$30,211,020 $30,211,020 $30,211,020

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

$12,342,258,860 $12,342,258,860 $12,342,258,860

Section Total - Final

$10,705,900,402 $10,696,511,724 $10,668,830,187

$10,705,900,402 $10,696,511,724 $10,668,830,187

$2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714 $2,099,148,714

$2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213 $2,099,036,213

$112,501

$112,501

$112,501

$30,211,020 $30,211,020 $30,211,020

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$144,885

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

$11,798,018 $11,798,018 $11,798,018

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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

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$228,510

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

$18,039,607 $18,039,607 $18,039,607

$12,835,260,136 $12,825,871,458 $12,798,189,921

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

$11,746,666 $11,746,666
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,290,026

$11,746,666 $11,746,666
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,290,026

$11,746,666 $11,746,666
$482,773 $482,773 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $3,060,587 $15,290,026

135.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,682

$110,220

$110,220

135.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$6,235

$6,235

$6,235

135.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$3,662

$3,662

$3,662

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135.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$225,821

$225,821

$225,821

135.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$429

$429

$429

135.6 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$300,007

$469,033

$469,033

135.7 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Area Teacher Program, Extended Day/Year, Young Farmers, and Youth Camps.

State General Funds

$253,606

$253,606

$253,606

135.8 Increase funds for 21 new extended day/year programs. State General Funds

$178,500

$178,500

135.9 Increase funds to transfer five certified personnel positions to the state teacher salary schedule.

State General Funds

$55,734

$0

135.10 Increase funds for an urban/suburban agriculture specialist. State General Funds

$144,000

$0

135.11 Increase funds for a Young Farmer program in Floyd County, and increase funds for additional funds to the Young Farmer programs in Banks County, Barrow County, and Pelham City. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds from underutilized Young Farmer programs)

State General Funds

$100,000

$0

135.12 Increase funds for an additional Georgia FFA Association staff member and two agricultural education support staff. (S:Increase funds for grants to the Georgia FFA Association)

State General Funds

$140,000

$100,000

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135.13 Increase funds for a greenhouse in Calhoun County. State General Funds

$90,000

135.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$12,561,108 $13,433,906 $13,184,172

State General Funds

$12,561,108 $13,433,906 $13,184,172

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

$16,104,468 $16,977,266 $16,727,532

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

$6,899,631 $6,899,631
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,533,221

$6,899,631 $6,899,631
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,533,221

$6,899,631 $6,899,631
$426,513 $426,513 $9,207,077 $8,089,181 $8,089,181 $168,810 $168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $16,533,221

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136.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$437,566

$437,566

$437,566

136.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$71,209

$71,209

$71,209

136.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$244,760

$244,760

$244,760

136.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$424

$424

$424

136.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$13,562

$13,562

$13,562

136.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$58,397

$58,397

$58,397

136.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,725,549

$7,725,549

$7,725,549

State General Funds

$7,725,549

$7,725,549

$7,725,549

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

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$168,810

$168,810

$168,810

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,359,139

$168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,359,139

$168,810 $949,086 $949,086 $17,359,139

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

$4,191,667 $4,191,667 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,152,111

$4,191,667 $4,191,667 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,152,111

$4,191,667 $4,191,667 $24,472,585 $24,472,585
$487,859 $487,859 $487,859 $29,152,111

137.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$159,712

$159,712

$159,712

137.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$32,351

$32,351

$32,351

137.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$65,568

$65,568

$65,568

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137.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$38,223

$38,223

$38,223

137.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,115

$5,115

$5,115

137.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$20,968

$20,968

$20,968

137.7 Increase funds for the American Association of Adapted Sports program. State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

137.8 Eliminate funds for one-time pilot grants. State General Funds

($250,000)

($250,000)

137.9 Increase funds for outdoor learning grants for local school systems. State General Funds

$125,000

137.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,513,604

$4,413,604

$4,538,604

State General Funds

$4,513,604

$4,413,604

$4,538,604

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

$29,474,048 $29,374,048 $29,499,048

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

$5,105,609 $5,105,609 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,580,609

$5,105,609 $5,105,609 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,580,609

$5,105,609 $5,105,609 $23,475,000 $23,475,000 $28,580,609

138.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$22,554

$22,554

$22,554

138.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$4,922

$4,922

$4,922

138.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$3,296

$3,296

$3,296

138.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$368

$368

$368

138.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$703

$703

$703

138.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,052

$1,052

$1,052

138.7 Increase funds for charter facility grants pursuant to HB430 (2017 Session). State General Funds

$3,003,465

$3,003,465

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138.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,138,504

$8,141,969

$8,141,969

State General Funds

$5,138,504

$8,141,969

$8,141,969

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

$28,613,504 $31,616,969 $31,616,969

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

$1,370,976 $1,370,976 $1,370,976

$1,370,976 $1,370,976 $1,370,976

$1,370,976 $1,370,976 $1,370,976

139.1 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction to local affiliates. State General Funds

$57,124

$57,124

$57,124

139.100 -Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

State General Funds

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

$1,428,100

Curriculum Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop a statewide, standards-based curriculum to guide instruction and assessment, and to

provide training and instructional resources to teachers for implementing this curriculum.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$6,600,153 $6,600,153

$6,600,153 $6,600,153

$6,600,153 $6,600,153

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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 $9,404,874

$2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $9,404,874

$2,745,489 $2,745,489
$59,232 $59,232 $59,232 $9,404,874

140.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$180,287

$180,287

$180,287

140.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$25,670

$25,670

$25,670

140.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$35,436

$35,436

$35,436

140.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,976

$1,976

$1,976

140.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,628

$5,628

$5,628

140.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$21,998

$21,998

$21,998

140.7 Reduce funds for rural coding grant pilot program to reflect programmatic changes and recognize a new partnership between the Georgia Tech Research Institute and Department of Education on rural coding.

State General Funds

($240,000)

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140.8 Utilize existing funds to expand the reach of the Dyslexia Pilot Program ($1,500,000) and for a dyslexia specialist ($130,000). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

140.100 -Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,871,148

$6,871,148

$6,631,148

State General Funds

$6,871,148

$6,871,148

$6,631,148

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

$9,675,869

$9,675,869

$9,435,869

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 State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

$0 $0 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

$0 $0 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003

141.1 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the Federal Programs program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,322,802

141.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,207,244,805 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,207,244,805 $1,195,922,003 $1,195,922,003 $1,207,244,805

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

$53,365,930 $53,365,930 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,688,732

$53,365,930 $53,365,930 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,688,732

$53,365,930 $53,365,930 $11,322,802 $11,322,802 $64,688,732

142.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$8,406

$8,406

$8,406

142.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$6,441

$6,441

$6,441

142.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$59,691

$59,691

$59,691

142.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$174

$174

$174

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142.5 Reduce formula funds for enrollment and training and experience decline. State General Funds

($2,872,810) ($3,260,195) ($5,318,938)

142.6 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$1,478,387

$1,478,387

$1,478,387

142.7 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) grants.

State General Funds

$2,446,109

$2,446,109

$2,446,109

142.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the Quality Basic Education program, Quality Basic Education Equalization program, Pupil Transportation program, Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program and School Nurse program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($52,046,200) ($11,322,802) ($63,369,002)

142.100 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$54,492,328 $54,104,943

$0

State General Funds

$54,492,328 $54,104,943

$0

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,322,802 $11,322,802

$0

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,322,802 $11,322,802

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,815,130 $65,427,745

$0

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,594,150 $2,594,150 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $12,110,452

$2,594,150 $2,594,150 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $12,110,452

$2,594,150 $2,594,150 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $9,516,302 $12,110,452

143.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$235,287

$235,287

$235,287

143.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$33,409

$33,409

$33,409

143.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$13,993

$13,993

$13,993

143.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,876,839

$2,876,839

$2,876,839

State General Funds

$2,876,839

$2,876,839

$2,876,839

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

Sales and Services

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

$9,516,302

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,393,141 $12,393,141 $12,393,141

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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

$19,143,455 $19,143,455
$409,267 $409,267 $19,552,722

$19,143,455 $19,143,455
$409,267 $409,267 $19,552,722

$19,143,455 $19,143,455
$409,267 $409,267 $19,552,722

144.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$624,865

$624,865

$624,865

144.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$130,307

$130,307

$130,307

144.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$356,140

$356,140

$356,140

144.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,818

$1,818

$1,818

144.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$16,351

$16,351

$16,351

144.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$69,132

$69,132

$69,132

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144.7 Increase funds for one-time funding for an E-rate match for Meriwether County. State General Funds

$500,000

144.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$20,342,068 $20,342,068 $20,842,068

State General Funds

$20,342,068 $20,342,068 $20,842,068

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$409,267

$409,267

$409,267

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,751,335 $20,751,335 $21,251,335

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

$14,763,532 $14,763,532 $14,763,532

$14,763,532 $14,763,532 $14,763,532

$14,763,532 $14,763,532 $14,763,532

145.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$8,406

$8,406

$8,406

145.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,635

$1,635

$1,635

145.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$19,337

$19,337

$19,337

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145.4 Increase formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment decline. (H and S:Reduce formula funds for Sparsity Grants based on enrollment increase (($11,455)) and adjust salary factor to provide parity with QBE ($491,149))

State General Funds

$479,694

$479,694

$479,694

145.5 Increase formula funds for Residential Treatment Facilities based on attendance.

State General Funds

$919,406

$931,194

$931,194

145.6 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Sparsity Grants. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Sparsity Grants, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$353,615

$353,615

$353,615

145.7 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Residential Treatment Facilities. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for Residential Treatment Facilities, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$268,285

$268,285

$268,285

145.8 Increase funds for feminine hygiene grants to include the fifth grade. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds to increase funds for feminine hygiene grants to include the fifth grade)

State General Funds

$200,000

$0

145.9 Reduce funds to reflect the closure of a residential treatment facility. State General Funds

($460,797)

($460,797)

145.10 Reduce funds to reflect an update to licensed capacity at a residential treatment facility. State General Funds

($89,635)

145.100 -Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives including: children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,813,910 $16,564,901 $16,275,266

State General Funds

$16,813,910 $16,564,901 $16,275,266

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,813,910 $16,564,901 $16,275,266

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Nutrition

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide leadership, training, technical assistance, and resources, so local program personnel

can deliver meals that support nutritional well-being and performance at school and comply with federal standards.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,518,235 $29,518,235 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $787,171,766

$29,518,235 $29,518,235 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $787,171,766

$29,518,235 $29,518,235 $757,469,531 $757,469,531
$184,000 $184,000 $184,000 $787,171,766

146.1 Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase. State General Funds

$1,816,267

$1,104,239

$1,104,239

146.2 Increase funds for school nutrition. (S:Increase funds for school nutrition to reflect inflationary pressure on the cost of food)

State General Funds

$712,028

$712,028

146.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$31,334,502 $31,334,502 $31,334,502

State General Funds

$31,334,502 $31,334,502 $31,334,502

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

$788,988,033 $788,988,033 $788,988,033

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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

$36,069,990 $36,069,990 $36,069,990

$36,069,990 $36,069,990 $36,069,990

$36,069,990 $36,069,990 $36,069,990

147.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$40,681

$40,681

$40,681

147.2 Increase funds based on formula earnings. (H and S:Reduce funds based on formula earnings to reflect a decline in students and teachers)

State General Funds

$597,466

($717,655)

($717,655)

147.3 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$908,226

$918,985

$918,985

147.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants. State General Funds

$1,682,204

$1,682,204

$1,682,204

147.100 -Preschool Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$39,298,567 $37,994,205 $37,994,205

State General Funds

$39,298,567 $37,994,205 $37,994,205

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,298,567 $37,994,205 $37,994,205

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

$136,541,242 $136,541,242 $136,541,242

$136,541,242 $136,541,242 $136,541,242

$136,541,242 $136,541,242 $136,541,242

148.1 Increase funds for transportation based on formula growth. State General Funds

$1,902,484

$1,469,703

$1,469,703

148.2 Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase. State General Funds

$4,412,227

$4,749,581

$4,749,581

148.3 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the Pupil Transportation program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

State General Funds

$94,495

148.100 -Pupil Transportation

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$142,855,953 $142,760,526 $142,855,021

State General Funds

$142,855,953 $142,760,526 $142,855,021

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$142,855,953 $142,760,526 $142,855,021

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

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

$797,971,105 $797,971,105 $797,971,105

149.1 Reduce formula funds for Equalization grants. State General Funds

($164,190,487) ($164,188,077) ($164,188,077)

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149.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the Quality Basic Education Equalization program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

State General Funds

$2,528,772

149.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$633,780,618 $633,783,028 $636,311,800

State General Funds

$633,780,618 $633,783,028 $636,311,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$633,780,618 $633,783,028 $636,311,800

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

($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422) ($2,170,763,422)

150.1 Adjust formula funds for Local Five Mill Share. State General Funds

($142,110,999) ($142,176,625) ($142,176,625)

150.2 Adjust formula funds for Local Five Mill Share to reflect inclusion of Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) FTEs in Quality Basic Education funding formula.

State General Funds

($5,693,939)

150.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

($2,312,874,421) ($2,312,940,047) ($2,318,633,986)

State General Funds

($2,312,874,421) ($2,312,940,047) ($2,318,633,986)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($2,312,874,421) ($2,312,940,047) ($2,318,633,986)

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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

$11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077 $11,160,156,077

151.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$13,059,343 $13,058,207 $13,058,207

151.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. State General Funds

$42,983,562 $43,533,813 $43,533,813

151.3 Increase formula funds for the State Commission Charter School supplement.

State General Funds

$35,338,833

$27,239,480

$27,239,480

151.4 Increase funds for grants for state special charter schools per SB153 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$4,772,958

$3,042,793

$3,042,793

151.5 Increase formula funds for the charter system grant. State General Funds

$1,321,954

$38,613

$38,613

151.6 Increase formula funds for the local charter school grant per SB59 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

$2,895,772

$2,904,365

$2,904,365

151.7 Reduce formula funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

State General Funds

($115,700)

($4,807)

($4,807)

151.8 Increase funds for school nurses. (H and S:YES; Reflect current and future adjustments to the school nurse formula in the School Nurse program)

State General Funds

$280,505

$0

$0

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151.9 Increase funds for the Special Needs Scholarship. (H and S:YES; Realize savings from program attrition in the Special Needs Scholarship to fund additional growth)

State General Funds

$2,912,902

$0

$0

151.10 Increase funds for special education in state institutions. (H and S:Reflect adjustment in austerity restoration)

State General Funds

$103,762

$0

$0

151.11 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$287,136,600 $287,135,340 $287,135,340

151.12 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. State General Funds

$382,696,501 $382,696,501 $382,696,501

151.13 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the Quality Basic Education program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

State General Funds

$28,518,041

151.98 Transfer funds from the Quality Basic Education program to the School Nurse program to create new program.

State General Funds

($37,934,259) ($37,934,259)

151.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$11,933,543,069 $11,881,866,123 $11,910,384,164

State General Funds

$11,933,543,069 $11,881,866,123 $11,910,384,164

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,933,543,069 $11,881,866,123 $11,910,384,164

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

$13,995,646 $13,995,646 $13,995,646

$13,995,646 $13,995,646 $13,995,646

$13,995,646 $13,995,646 $13,995,646

152.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$6,120

$6,120

$6,120

152.2 Increase funds for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) based on enrollment growth.

State General Funds

$225,120

$222,302

$222,302

152.3 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for grants to Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).

State General Funds

$593,006

$433,006

$433,006

152.4 Increase funds to restore funds for mental health contracts. State General Funds

$160,000

$160,000

152.5 Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase for certified staff. State General Funds

$310,071

$310,071

152.6 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

State General Funds

$1,099,556

152.100 -Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$14,819,892 $15,127,145 $16,226,701

State General Funds

$14,819,892 $15,127,145 $16,226,701

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,819,892 $15,127,145 $16,226,701

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School Improvement

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide research, technical assistance, resources, teacher professional learning, and

leadership training for low- performing schools and local educational agencies to help them design and implement school

improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,837,451 $9,837,451 $6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,739,752

$9,837,451 $9,837,451 $6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,739,752

$9,837,451 $9,837,451 $6,886,251 $6,886,251
$16,050 $16,050 $16,050 $16,739,752

153.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$401,460

$401,460

$401,460

153.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$49,582

$49,582

$49,582

153.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$164,542

$164,542

$164,542

153.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$2,188

$2,188

$2,188

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153.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$9,134

$9,134

$9,134

153.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$14,650

$14,650

$14,650

153.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$10,479,007 $10,479,007 $10,479,007

State General Funds

$10,479,007 $10,479,007 $10,479,007

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

$17,381,308 $17,381,308 $17,381,308

School Nurse

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

154.1 Increase funds for a 5.4% salary increase for school nurses. State General Funds

$1,792,765

$1,792,765

154.2 Transfer funds from the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) program to the School Nurse program to reflect dissolution of state level GNETS program.

State General Funds

$30,850

154.98 Transfer funds from the Quality Basic Education program to the School Nurse program to create new program.

State General Funds

$37,934,259 $37,934,259

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154.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

State General Funds

$0

$0

154.100 -School Nurse

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for school nurses who provide health procedures for students at school.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,727,024 $39,757,874

State General Funds

$39,727,024 $39,757,874

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,727,024 $39,757,874

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 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

$0 $0 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

$0 $0 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

155.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

$6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

$6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282 $6,449,282

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State Schools

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by

providing a learning environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL 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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,290,788 $31,290,788
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $32,977,975

$31,290,788 $31,290,788
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $32,977,975

$31,290,788 $31,290,788
$1,146,556 $1,034,055
$112,501 $540,631
$69,603 $69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $32,977,975

156.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,159,633

$1,159,633

$1,159,633

156.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$293,144

$293,144

$293,144

156.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$564,743

$564,743

$564,743

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156.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$11,664

$11,664

$11,664

156.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$53,096

$53,096

$53,096

156.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$2,087

$2,087

$2,087

156.7 Increase formula funds for training and experience. State General Funds

$138,042

$138,042

$138,042

156.8 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$401,503

$401,503

$401,503

156.9 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for state schools. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

156.10 Increase funds for major repairs and renovations. State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

156.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$36,114,700 $36,114,700 $36,114,700

State General Funds

$36,114,700 $36,114,700 $36,114,700

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

$69,603

$69,603

$69,603

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $37,801,887

$69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $37,801,887

$69,603 $59,700 $59,700 $411,328 $411,328 $37,801,887

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

$18,637,394 $18,637,394 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $69,982,854

$18,637,394 $18,637,394 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $69,982,854

$18,637,394 $18,637,394 $50,655,460 $50,655,460
$690,000 $464,250 $464,250 $225,750 $225,750 $69,982,854

157.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$96,873

$96,873

$96,873

157.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$8,128

$8,128

$8,128

157.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$32,639

$32,639

$32,639

157.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$30,939

$30,939

$30,939

157.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,116

$3,116

$3,116

157.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$11,519

$11,519

$11,519

157.7 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022. (H and S:Increase funds to increase salaries for certified teachers and employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022, for a total adjustment to the state base salary schedule of $5,000 since FY2020)

State General Funds

$526,863

$1,103,990

$1,103,990

157.8 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Extended Day/Year, Vocational Supervisors, Industry Certification, and Youth Apprenticeship programs.

State General Funds

$282,460

$282,460

$282,460

157.100 -Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$19,629,931 $20,207,058 $20,207,058

State General Funds

$19,629,931 $20,207,058 $20,207,058

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

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,750 $70,975,391

$225,750 $71,552,518

$225,750 $71,552,518

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

$22,372,983 $22,372,983 $23,734,484 $23,734,484 $46,107,467

$22,372,983 $22,372,983 $23,734,484 $23,734,484 $46,107,467

$22,372,983 $22,372,983 $23,734,484 $23,734,484 $46,107,467

158.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$160,809

$160,809

$160,809

158.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$15,736

$15,736

$15,736

158.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$28,417

$28,417

$28,417

158.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$2,055

$2,055

$2,055

158.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,629

$4,629

$4,629

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158.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$18,851

$18,851

$18,851

158.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$22,603,480 $22,603,480 $22,603,480

State General Funds

$22,603,480 $22,603,480 $22,603,480

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,734,484 $23,734,484 $23,734,484

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,734,484 $23,734,484 $23,734,484

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,337,964 $46,337,964 $46,337,964

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

$1,489,868 $1,489,868 $1,489,868

$1,489,868 $1,489,868 $1,489,868

$1,489,868 $1,489,868 $1,489,868

159.1 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction. State General Funds

$62,078

$62,078

$62,078

159.100 -Tuition for Multiple Disability Students

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

$1,551,946

The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,897.26. 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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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

$35,224,665 $35,224,665

$35,224,665 $35,224,665

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$5,044,194

$23,410,629 $23,410,629

$23,410,629 $23,410,629

$23,410,629 $23,410,629

$63,679,488 $63,679,488

$35,224,665 $35,224,665
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $63,679,488

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
$36,620,388 $36,620,388
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $65,075,211

$38,033,388 $38,033,388
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $66,488,211

$38,033,388 $38,033,388
$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $66,488,211

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 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$0 $0 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$0 $0 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

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160.100 -Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

$5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194 $5,044,194

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

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

$2,697,265 $2,697,265 $2,697,265

161.1 Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$143,723

$143,723

$143,723

161.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

State General Funds

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

$2,840,988

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

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

$32,491,000 $32,491,000 $32,491,000

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162.1 Increase funds for the actuarially determined employer contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$1,278,000

$1,278,000

$1,278,000

162.2 Increase funds for an increase in the PSERS multiplier from $15.75 per year of service to $16.00 per year of service.

State General Funds

$1,413,000

$1,413,000

162.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$33,769,000 $35,182,000 $35,182,000

State General Funds

$33,769,000 $35,182,000 $35,182,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,769,000 $35,182,000 $35,182,000

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

$36,400 $36,400 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,447,029

$36,400 $36,400 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,447,029

$36,400 $36,400 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,447,029

163.1 Eliminate funds for one-time funding provided to initiate HB664 (2020 Session).

State General Funds

($26,000)

($26,000)

($26,000)

163.2 Reflect an increase in the employer contribution rate to the Employees' Retirement System to prefund a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the 401(k) match for GSEPS members, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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163.100 -System Administration (ERS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

State Funds Transfers

$23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

Retirement Payments

$23,410,629 $23,410,629 $23,410,629

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,421,029 $23,421,029 $23,421,029

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 31.01% for New Plan employees and 26.26% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 27.47% for the pension portion of the benefit and 9.0% 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 $926.09 per member for State Fiscal Year 2023.

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

Section Total - Continuation

$35,769,179 $35,769,179

$35,769,179 $35,769,179

$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

$35,769,179 $35,769,179
$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

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3297

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$563,087 $52,232,715

$563,087 $52,232,715

$563,087 $52,232,715

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 - Final
$41,779,356 $41,779,356
$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 $58,242,892

$42,697,100 $42,697,100
$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 $59,160,636

$42,579,240 $42,579,240
$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 $59,042,776

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

$3,702,548 $3,702,548
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

$3,702,548 $3,702,548
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

$3,702,548 $3,702,548
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$507,780 $4,334,128

$507,780 $4,334,128

$507,780 $4,334,128

164.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$292,350

$292,350

$292,350

164.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$40,035

$40,035

$40,035

164.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$136,583

$136,583

$136,583

164.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($5,283)

($5,283)

($5,283)

164.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$170

$170

$170

164.6 Complete staffing efficiency evaluation recommended in Forest Protection Audit to determine opportunities for efficiency and areas for savings. (G:YES)(H and S:Increase funds for one position to address strategic initiatives included in the Forest Protection Audit)

State General Funds

$0

$164,570

$164,570

164.7 Increase funds for technical training for employee development and retention. State General Funds

$7,901

$7,901

164.100 -Commission Administration (SFC)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3299

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

$4,166,403 $4,166,403
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,797,983

$4,338,874 $4,338,874
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,970,454

$4,338,874 $4,338,874
$123,800 $123,800 $507,780 $507,780 $507,780 $4,970,454

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

$3,490,829 $3,490,829 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,312,712

$3,490,829 $3,490,829 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,312,712

$3,490,829 $3,490,829 $3,682,151 $3,682,151
$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,312,712

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165.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$355,057

$355,057

$355,057

165.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$56,229

$56,229

$56,229

165.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$149,993

$149,993

$149,993

165.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($5,801)

($5,801)

($5,801)

165.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$187

$187

$187

165.6 Increase funds for technical training for employee development and retention.

State General Funds

$24,250

$17,220

$17,220

165.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,070,744

$4,063,714

$4,063,714

State General Funds

$4,070,744

$4,063,714

$4,063,714

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

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3301

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

$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,892,627

$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,885,597

$798,145 $187,000 $187,000 $611,145 $611,145 $341,587 $341,587 $341,587 $8,885,597

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

$28,575,802 $28,575,802
$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

$28,575,802 $28,575,802
$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

$28,575,802 $28,575,802
$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

3302

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$215,000 $38,378,795

$215,000 $38,378,795

$215,000 $38,378,795

166.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,266,035

$3,266,035

$3,266,035

166.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$278,781

$278,781

$278,781

166.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,076,605

$1,076,605

$1,076,605

166.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($41,636)

($41,636)

($41,636)

166.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,340

$1,340

$1,340

166.6 Increase funds for operations shifted to one-time federal grant for recovery from Hurricane Michael in FY2021. (H and S:Increase funds for operations shifted to one-time federal grants for recovery from Hurricane Michael and U.S. Forest Service State Fire Assistance grants FY2021)

State General Funds

$385,282

$1,045,206

$800,000

166.7 Increase funds for technical training for employee development and retention. State General Funds

$92,379

$92,379

166.8 Increase funds for new ranger career ladder. State General Funds

$127,346

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3303

166.100 -Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$33,542,209 $34,294,512 $34,176,652

State General Funds

$33,542,209 $34,294,512 $34,176,652

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

$43,345,202 $44,097,505 $43,979,645

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

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

167.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$49,891,194 $49,891,194

$49,891,194 $49,891,194

$30,552,612 $30,552,612

$29,799,182 $29,799,182

$753,430

$753,430

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

$81,251,662 $81,251,662

$49,891,194 $49,891,194 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $81,251,662

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3305

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$53,665,910 $53,665,910 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856
$85,026,378

$54,877,622 $54,877,622 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $87,038,090

$83,410,401 $83,410,401 $30,552,612 $29,799,182
$753,430 $807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $115,570,869

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

168.100 -Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 $11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,062,041 $11,062,041 $11,062,041

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.

3306

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,130,645 $6,130,645 $6,130,645

$6,130,645 $6,130,645 $6,130,645

$6,130,645 $6,130,645 $6,130,645

169.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$254,272

$254,272

$254,272

169.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$45,352

$45,352

$45,352

169.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$199,197

$199,197

$199,197

169.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,629,466

$6,629,466

$6,629,466

State General Funds

$6,629,466

$6,629,466

$6,629,466

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,629,466

$6,629,466

$6,629,466

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

$10,690,538 $10,690,538 $10,690,538

$10,690,538 $10,690,538 $10,690,538

$10,690,538 $10,690,538 $10,690,538

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3307

170.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$403,474

$403,474

$403,474

170.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$69,506

$69,506

$69,506

170.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$248,461

$248,461

$248,461

170.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$235

$235

$235

170.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$57,769

$57,769

$57,769

170.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$46,058

$46,058

$46,058

170.98 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget program to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination program to create a new program for greater transparency.

State General Funds

($1,036,814) ($1,036,814)

170.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$11,516,041 $10,479,227 $10,479,227

State General Funds

$11,516,041 $10,479,227 $10,479,227

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,516,041 $10,479,227 $10,479,227

3308

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Office of Health Strategy and Coordination
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

171.1 Recognize funds to continue the implementation of the All-Payer Claims Database. Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

171.2 Increase funds for one analyst to coordinate the collection and reporting of nursing and hospital data.

State General Funds

$126,086

$126,086

171.3 Utilize existing funds to create and maintain a publicly-available annual consumer report of consolidated hospital financing data pursuant to HB186 (2019 Session). (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

171.4 Increase funds to establish a statewide Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) database. State General Funds

$696,700

171.5 Increase funds to establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Oversight Unit within the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination.

State General Funds

$238,586

171.98 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget program to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination program to create a new program for greater transparency.

State General Funds

$1,036,814

$1,036,814

171.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality healthcare. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information between state agencies, healthcare providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality healthcare.

State General Funds

$0

$0

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3309

171.100 -Office of Health Strategy and Coordination

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to share healthcare information and coordinate policy between state agencies, healthcare

providers, and the public; coordinate the state's healthcare system; and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while

improving access to quality healthcare.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,162,900

$2,098,186

State General Funds

$1,162,900

$2,098,186

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$800,000

$800,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$800,000

$800,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,962,900

$2,898,186

Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce the Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978, as amended, and the Fair

Housing Act, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$870,847 $870,847
$31,000 $31,000 $901,847

$870,847 $870,847
$31,000 $31,000 $901,847

$870,847 $870,847
$31,000 $31,000 $901,847

172.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$126,086

$126,086

$126,086

172.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,280

$7,280

$7,280

172.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$32,014

$32,014

$32,014

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172.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$63,179

$63,179

$63,179

172.5 Increase funds for two investigators and one intake officer in the Fair Housing Division.

State General Funds

$185,995

$185,995

$185,995

172.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,285,401

$1,285,401

$1,285,401

State General Funds

$1,285,401

$1,285,401

$1,285,401

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,000

$31,000

$31,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,316,401

$1,316,401

$1,316,401

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,706,861 $2,706,861 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $33,217,899

$2,706,861 $2,706,861 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $33,217,899

$2,706,861 $2,706,861 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$807,856 $807,856 $807,856 $33,217,899

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173.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$198,403

$198,403

$198,403

173.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$28,670

$28,670

$28,670

173.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$109,148

$109,148

$109,148

173.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,652

$6,652

$6,652

173.5 Increase funds to finalize the career retention plan. State General Funds

$704,841

$0

173.100 -Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,049,734

$3,754,575

$3,049,734

State General Funds

$3,049,734

$3,754,575

$3,049,734

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

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$807,856

$807,856

$807,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,560,772 $34,265,613 $33,560,772

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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 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,065,968 $7,065,968
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $7,884,398

$7,065,968 $7,065,968
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $7,884,398

$7,065,968 $7,065,968
$818,430 $65,000
$753,430 $7,884,398

174.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$523,462

$523,462

$523,462

174.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$84,243

$84,243

$84,243

174.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$253,614

$253,614

$253,614

174.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$322

$322

$322

174.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,212

$3,212

$3,212

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174.6 Increase funds for two positions for Troops to Teachers. (H and S:Increase funds for two positions specializing in technical assistance to military personnel, veterans, and their spouses transitioning into teaching)

State General Funds

$182,617

$182,617

$182,617

174.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,113,438

$8,113,438

$8,113,438

State General Funds

$8,113,438

$8,113,438

$8,113,438

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$818,430

$818,430

$818,430

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,000

$65,000

$65,000

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$753,430

$753,430

$753,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,931,868

$8,931,868

$8,931,868

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

$9,029,925 $9,029,925 $9,029,925

$9,029,925 $9,029,925 $9,029,925

$9,029,925 $9,029,925 $9,029,925

175.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$199,681

$199,681

$199,681

175.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$53,385

$53,385

$53,385

175.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$177,828

$177,828

$177,828

175.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$830

$830

$830

175.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$23,872

$23,872

$23,872

175.6 Provide funds for Growing Readers ($1,600,000); GA Awards ($1,803,000); research and academic audits ($900,175); and personnel and operations ($1,485,289). (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

175.7 Increase funds to establish quality incentive payments for schools that demonstrate "Beat the Odds" and/or Content Mastery of Third Grade reading targets.

State General Funds

$28,031,026

175.97 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program to provide for greater transparency.

State General Funds

($1,629,278) ($1,629,278)

175.98 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy to provide for greater transparency.

State General Funds

($1,944,251) ($1,944,251)

175.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards of state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of standards of state assessments, the preparation and release of the state's education report card and scoreboard, and education research to inform policy and budget efforts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3315

175.100 -Student Achievement, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support educational accountability, evaluation, and reporting efforts, establishment of

standards of 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

$9,485,521

$5,911,992 $33,943,018

State General Funds

$9,485,521

$5,911,992 $33,943,018

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,485,521

$5,911,992 $33,943,018

Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

176.98 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement program to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program to provide for greater transparency.

State General Funds

$1,629,278

$1,629,278

176.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

State General Funds

$0

$0

176.100 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide gifted high school students a summer program of challenging and enriching

educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,629,278

$1,629,278

State General Funds

$1,629,278

$1,629,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,629,278

$1,629,278

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Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

177.98 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement program to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy program to provide for greater transparency.

State General Funds

$1,944,251

$1,944,251

177.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

177.100 -Governor's Office of Student Achievement: Governor's School Leadership Academy

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide high-quality, selective, statewide leadership preparation and support designed to

develop high-capacity school leaders across Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,944,251

$1,944,251

State General Funds

$1,944,251

$1,944,251

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,944,251

$1,944,251

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

$943,892 $943,892 $943,892

$943,892 $943,892 $943,892

$943,892 $943,892 $943,892

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3317

178.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,029

$42,029

$42,029

178.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$5,078

$5,078

$5,078

178.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$27,979

$27,979

$27,979

178.4 Increase funds for two investigators and operations to expand capacity. State General Funds

$380,785

$380,785

178.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,018,978

$1,399,763

$1,399,763

State General Funds

$1,018,978

$1,399,763

$1,399,763

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,018,978

$1,399,763

$1,399,763

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

$1,390,477 $1,390,477 $1,390,477

$1,390,477 $1,390,477 $1,390,477

$1,390,477 $1,390,477 $1,390,477

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179.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$92,463

$92,463

$92,463

179.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$10,833

$10,833

$10,833

179.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$52,681

$52,681

$52,681

179.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,876)

($1,876)

($1,876)

179.5 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for vehicle purchase. State General Funds

($27,788)

($27,788)

($27,788)

179.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for information technology purchase. State General Funds

($11,500)

($11,500)

($11,500)

179.7 Increase funds for costs associated with P.O.S.T Certification in accordance with HB960 (2022 Session). State General Funds

$271,308

179.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,505,290

$1,505,290

$1,776,598

State General Funds

$1,505,290

$1,505,290

$1,776,598

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,505,290

$1,505,290

$1,776,598

The Mansion allowance shall be $60,000.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3319

Section 28: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
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 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 State Children's Trust Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$816,659,560 $816,659,560

$816,308,555 $816,308,555

$351,005

$351,005

$1,055,106,952 $1,055,106,952

$495,113,894 $495,113,894

$16,319,925 $16,319,925

$88,842,498 $88,842,498

$56,325,377 $56,325,377

$85,678,728 $85,678,728

$12,032,326 $12,032,326

$300,794,204 $300,794,204

$299,370,236 $299,370,236

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

$27,349,663 $27,349,663

$2,141,750

$2,141,750

$2,141,750

$2,141,750

$25,207,913 $25,207,913

$25,207,913 $25,207,913

$1,292,238

$1,292,238

$562,632

$562,632

$562,632

$562,632

$729,606

$729,606

$729,606

$729,606

$1,900,408,413 $1,900,408,413

$816,659,560 $816,308,555
$351,005 $1,055,106,952
$495,113,894 $16,319,925 $88,842,498 $56,325,377 $85,678,728 $12,032,326 $300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $1,900,408,413

Section Total - Final
$902,835,639 $901,624,520
$1,100,533 $110,586
$1,057,759,726

$915,930,060 $914,718,941
$1,100,533 $110,586
$1,066,659,726

$922,495,060 $921,283,941
$1,100,533 $110,586
$1,066,499,726

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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 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

$494,467,694 $16,319,925 $92,141,472 $56,325,377 $85,678,728 $12,032,326 $300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $1,989,237,266

$503,267,694 $16,319,925 $92,141,472 $56,325,377 $85,778,728 $12,032,326 $300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $2,011,231,687

$503,107,694 $16,319,925 $92,141,472 $56,325,377 $85,778,728 $12,032,326 $300,794,204 $299,370,236
$1,423,968 $27,349,663
$2,141,750 $2,141,750 $25,207,913 $25,207,913 $1,292,238
$562,632 $562,632 $729,606 $729,606 $2,017,636,687

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

$41,783,695 $41,783,695 $75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,068,778

$41,783,695 $41,783,695 $75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,068,778

$41,783,695 $41,783,695 $75,285,083 $66,163,682
$9,121,401 $9,121,401 $117,068,778

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3321

180.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$439,354

$439,354

$439,354

180.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$29,783

$29,783

$29,783

180.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$250,562

$250,562

$250,562

180.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$587

$587

$587

180.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$646,200 ($646,200)
$0

$646,200 ($646,200)
$0

$646,200 ($646,200)
$0

180.100 -Adoptions Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$43,150,181 $43,150,181 $43,150,181

State General Funds

$43,150,181 $43,150,181 $43,150,181

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$74,638,883 $74,638,883 $74,638,883

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$65,517,482 $65,517,482 $65,517,482

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

$9,121,401

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$117,789,064 $117,789,064 $117,789,064

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Out of School Services

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

$4,727,964 $4,727,964 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,227,964

$4,727,964 $4,727,964 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,227,964

$4,727,964 $4,727,964 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $20,227,964

181.1 Recognize State Education Agency ($212,469,000) and Local Educational Agency ($764,887,000) funds provided in the 'American Rescue Plan Act of 2021' (ARP) for programming associated with COVID-19 learning loss.

State General Funds

($4,727,964) ($4,727,964)

181.2 Increase funds for out of school programs with locations in communities serving at-risk youth. State General Funds

$4,000,000

181.98 Change the name of the After School Care program to the Out of School Services program. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

181.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out of school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

State General Funds

$0

181.100 -Out of School Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of out of school services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort

funds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,727,964

$0

$4,000,000

State General Funds

$4,727,964

$0

$4,000,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,227,964 $15,500,000 $19,500,000

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3323

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

$2,270,583 $2,270,583 $7,066,944 $4,100,854 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $9,337,527

$2,270,583 $2,270,583 $7,066,944 $4,100,854 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $9,337,527

$2,270,583 $2,270,583 $7,066,944 $4,100,854 $2,966,090 $2,966,090 $9,337,527

182.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$67,679

$67,679

$67,679

182.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$10,490

$10,490

$10,490

182.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$29,799

$29,799

$29,799

182.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$95

$95

$95

182.5 Dedicate $1,100,533 in state general funds as State Children's Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of marriage and divorce filing fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds State Children's Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($1,100,533) $1,100,533
$0

($1,100,533) $1,100,533
$0

($1,100,533) $1,100,533
$0

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182.6 Increase funds for services to at-risk girls. State General Funds

$200,000

$250,000

182.100 -Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,378,646

$2,578,646

$2,628,646

State General Funds

$1,278,113

$1,478,113

$1,528,113

State Children's Trust Funds

$1,100,533

$1,100,533

$1,100,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,066,944

$7,066,944

$7,066,944

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,100,854

$4,100,854

$4,100,854

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

$2,966,090

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,445,590

$9,645,590

$9,695,590

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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,258,537 $26,258,537 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $119,329,582

$26,258,537 $26,258,537 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $119,329,582

$26,258,537 $26,258,537 $89,275,285 $89,275,285
$3,400,000 $3,400,000 $3,400,000
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $119,329,582

183.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,591,173

$3,591,173

$3,591,173

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183.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$161,458

$161,458

$161,458

183.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$556,057

$556,057

$556,057

183.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$66

$66

$66

183.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,012

$3,012

$3,012

183.6 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.

State General Funds

$1,059,674

$1,059,674

183.7 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.

State General Funds

$44,153

$44,153

183.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,570,303 $31,674,130 $31,674,130

State General Funds

$30,570,303 $31,674,130 $31,674,130

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,275,285 $89,275,285 $89,275,285

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

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

$123,641,348 $124,745,175 $124,745,175

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

$195,288,974 $195,288,974 $203,465,900 $29,463,447 $42,271,459
$216,709 $2,802,444 $128,711,841 $127,287,873 $1,423,968
$132,407 $132,407 $132,407 $398,887,281

$195,288,974 $195,288,974 $203,465,900 $29,463,447 $42,271,459
$216,709 $2,802,444 $128,711,841 $127,287,873 $1,423,968
$132,407 $132,407 $132,407 $398,887,281

$195,288,974 $195,288,974 $203,465,900 $29,463,447 $42,271,459
$216,709 $2,802,444 $128,711,841 $127,287,873 $1,423,968
$132,407 $132,407 $132,407 $398,887,281

184.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$13,584,309 $13,584,309 $13,584,309

184.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$271,462

$271,462

$271,462

184.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$4,688,795

$4,688,795

$4,688,795

184.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$38,100

$38,100

$38,100

184.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$5,433

$5,433

$5,433

184.6 Increase funds for a community action team pilot program to address children who are in, or at risk of entering, foster care. (S:Increase funds for two community action team pilot programs to address children who are in, or at risk of entering, foster care)

State General Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

184.7 Increase funds for an autism recognition pilot program in Region 12. State General Funds

$451,978

$451,978

$451,978

184.8 Increase funds for autism respite care. State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

184.9 Increase funds to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to enhance statewide capacity.

State General Funds

$200,000

$400,000

184.10 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour. (S:Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour based on dependency case backlog less than 180 days as certified by the Executive Director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services)

State General Funds

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

184.11 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40. (S:Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40 based on dependency case backlog less than 180 days as certified by the Executive Director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services)

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

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184.12 Increase funds for contracts for vocational training services. State General Funds

$100,000

184.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$216,829,051 $223,279,051 $223,579,051

State General Funds

$216,829,051 $223,279,051 $223,579,051

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$203,465,900 $203,465,900 $203,465,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,463,447 $29,463,447 $29,463,447

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$42,271,459 $42,271,459 $42,271,459

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$216,709

$216,709

$216,709

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,802,444

$2,802,444

$2,802,444

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$128,711,841 $128,711,841 $128,711,841

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$127,287,873 $127,287,873 $127,287,873

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

$1,423,968

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$132,407

$132,407

$132,407

State Funds Transfers

$132,407

$132,407

$132,407

Agency to Agency Contracts

$132,407

$132,407

$132,407

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$420,427,358 $426,877,358 $427,177,358

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

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185.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 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

$60,625,706 $60,625,706 $49,326,554 $31,622,420
$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $123,532,312

$60,625,706 $60,625,706 $49,326,554 $31,622,420
$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $123,532,312

$60,625,706 $60,625,706 $49,326,554 $31,622,420
$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $123,532,312

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186.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,964,348

$3,964,348

$3,964,348

186.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$516,708

$516,708

$516,708

186.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,907,454

$1,907,454

$1,907,454

186.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$807

$807

$807

186.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($1,171,894) ($1,171,894) ($1,171,894)

186.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$7,059

$7,059

$7,059

186.7 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Elder Community Living Services program for Alzheimer's services.

State General Funds

($4,120,000) ($4,120,000)

186.100 -Departmental Administration (DHS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$65,850,188 $61,730,188 $61,730,188

State General Funds

$65,850,188 $61,730,188 $61,730,188

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$49,326,554 $49,326,554 $49,326,554

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,622,420 $31,622,420 $31,622,420

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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 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

$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $128,756,794

$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $124,636,794

$165,444 $6,549,809
$570,033 $6,565,808 $3,853,040 $3,853,040 $13,545,587 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $12,045,587 $12,045,587
$34,465 $34,465 $34,465 $124,636,794

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

$23,630,983 $23,630,983
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $27,499,909

$23,630,983 $23,630,983
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $27,499,909

$23,630,983 $23,630,983
$3,868,926 $1,589,387 $2,279,539 $27,499,909

187.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,264,609

$2,264,609

$2,264,609

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187.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$186,163

$186,163

$186,163

187.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$737,383

$737,383

$737,383

187.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$88

$88

$88

187.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$2,664

$2,664

$2,664

187.6 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $57.50 to $77.50 per hour.

State General Funds

$10,873

$10,873

187.7 Increase funds to adjust special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) paralegal hourly rate from $25 to $40.

State General Funds

$453

$453

187.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$26,821,890 $26,833,216 $26,833,216

State General Funds

$26,821,890 $26,833,216 $26,833,216

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

$30,690,816 $30,702,142 $30,702,142

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Elder Community Living Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,089,791 $33,089,791 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $70,407,799

$33,089,791 $33,089,791 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $70,407,799

$33,089,791 $33,089,791 $37,318,008 $30,367,665
$6,950,343 $70,407,799

188.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$95,145

$95,145

$95,145

188.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,569

$7,569

$7,569

188.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$39,189

$39,189

$39,189

188.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$234

$234

$234

188.5 Increase funds to create the dementia care specialist program for statewide screenings. State General Funds

$1,253,040

$1,253,040

188.6 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration (DHS) program to the Elder Community Living Services program for Alzheimer's services and increase funds by $3,000,000 for statewide service expansion.

State General Funds

$7,120,000

$7,120,000

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188.7 Increase funds for non-Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). State General Funds

$3,999,692

$3,999,692

188.100 -Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$33,231,928 $45,604,660 $45,604,660

State General Funds

$33,231,928 $45,604,660 $45,604,660

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$37,318,008 $37,318,008 $37,318,008

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$30,367,665 $30,367,665 $30,367,665

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

$6,950,343

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,549,936 $82,922,668 $82,922,668

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

189.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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).

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$117,030,156 $117,030,156 $202,351,831 $87,511,645
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $77,659,246 $28,807,868 $28,807,868
$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $320,023,737

$117,030,156 $117,030,156 $202,351,831 $87,511,645
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $77,659,246 $28,807,868 $28,807,868
$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $320,023,737

$117,030,156 $117,030,156 $202,351,831 $87,511,645
$44,344 $7,893,411
$435,317 $77,659,246 $28,807,868 $28,807,868
$641,750 $641,750 $641,750 $320,023,737

190.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$10,577,401 $10,577,401 $10,577,401

190.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$121,896

$121,896

$121,896

190.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$3,642,112

$3,642,112

$3,642,112

190.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$90

$90

$90

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190.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$30,346

$30,346

$30,346

190.6 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($450,981)

($450,981)

($450,981)

190.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$130,951,020 $130,951,020 $130,951,020

State General Funds

$130,951,020 $130,951,020 $130,951,020

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$202,351,831 $202,351,831 $202,351,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$87,511,645 $87,511,645 $87,511,645

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

$77,659,246 $77,659,246 $77,659,246

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$28,807,868 $28,807,868 $28,807,868

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$28,807,868 $28,807,868 $28,807,868

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$641,750

$641,750

$641,750

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$641,750

$641,750

$641,750

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$641,750

$641,750

$641,750

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$333,944,601 $333,944,601 $333,944,601

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

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $92,913,818
$168,718

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $92,913,818
$168,718

$281,138,788 $281,138,788 $92,913,818
$168,718

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,558,969 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $374,052,606

$31,558,969 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $374,052,606

$31,558,969 $61,186,131 $61,186,131 $374,052,606

191.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$378,259

$378,259

$378,259

191.2 Increase funds for a 10% provider rate increase for Child Caring Institutions, Child Placing Agencies, foster parents, and relative caregivers.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$27,810,584 $3,298,974
$31,109,558

$27,810,584 $3,298,974
$31,109,558

$27,810,584 $3,298,974
$31,109,558

191.3 Utilize $6,700,000 in existing funds to improve the continuum of care including preventative and therapeutic services, in addition to addressing youth with complex needs. (G:YES)(H and S:YES; Redirect $6,700,000 in existing funds to provide alternatives to the hoteling of children)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

191.4 Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $275 per child. State General Funds

$3,025,000

$3,025,000

191.100 -Out-of-Home Care

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$309,327,631 $312,352,631 $312,352,631

State General Funds

$309,327,631 $312,352,631 $312,352,631

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,212,792 $96,212,792 $96,212,792

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$168,718

$168,718

$168,718

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$34,857,943 $34,857,943 $34,857,943

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

$405,540,423 $408,565,423 $408,565,423

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Refugee Assistance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $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

192.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,890,949 $1,890,949
$568,850 $568,850 $2,459,799

$1,890,949 $1,890,949
$568,850 $568,850 $2,459,799

$1,890,949 $1,890,949
$568,850 $568,850 $2,459,799

193.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$243,765

$243,765

$243,765

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193.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$27,709

$27,709

$27,709

193.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$93,988

$93,988

$93,988

193.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$251

$251

$251

193.100 -Residential Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,256,662

$2,256,662

$2,256,662

State General Funds

$2,256,662

$2,256,662

$2,256,662

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$568,850

$568,850

$568,850

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$568,850

$568,850

$568,850

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,825,512

$2,825,512

$2,825,512

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

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

$70,000 $70,000 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,453,008 $36,523,008

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194.100 -Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 $18,735,330 $4,540,505 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $18,835,330

$100,000 $100,000 $18,735,330 $4,540,505 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $18,835,330

$100,000 $100,000 $18,735,330 $4,540,505 $14,194,825 $14,194,825 $18,835,330

195.100 -Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$18,735,330 $18,735,330 $18,735,330

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

$4,540,505

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$14,194,825 $14,194,825 $14,194,825

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,835,330 $18,835,330 $18,835,330

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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

$311,042 $311,042 $311,042

$311,042 $311,042 $311,042

$311,042 $311,042 $311,042

196.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$25,217

$25,217

$25,217

196.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,163

$1,163

$1,163

196.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$12,230

$12,230

$12,230

196.100 -Council On Aging

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$349,652

$349,652

$349,652

State General Funds

$349,652

$349,652

$349,652

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$349,652

$349,652

$349,652

Family Connection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,948,139 $8,948,139 $1,236,965 $1,236,965 $10,185,104

$8,948,139 $8,948,139 $1,236,965 $1,236,965 $10,185,104

$8,948,139 $8,948,139 $1,236,965 $1,236,965 $10,185,104

197.1 Increase funds to increase operational support and each county's allocation to $52,500.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$815,500 $100,000 $915,500

$815,500 $100,000 $915,500

197.100 -Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,948,139

$9,763,639

$9,763,639

State General Funds

$8,948,139

$9,763,639

$9,763,639

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,236,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,236,965

$1,336,965

$1,336,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,185,104 $11,100,604 $11,100,604

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

$252,131 $252,131 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,695,400

$252,131 $252,131 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,695,400

$252,131 $252,131 $2,443,269 $2,443,269 $2,695,400

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198.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$50,132

$50,132

$50,132

198.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,949

$1,949

$1,949

198.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$8,376

$8,376

$8,376

198.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,437

$1,437

$1,437

198.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$314,025

$314,025

$314,025

State General Funds

$314,025

$314,025

$314,025

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

$2,443,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,757,294

$2,757,294

$2,757,294

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

$1,335,952 $1,335,952 $7,846,048

$1,335,952 $1,335,952 $7,846,048

$1,335,952 $1,335,952 $7,846,048

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,846,048 $304,597 $304,597 $304,597
$9,486,597

$7,846,048 $304,597 $304,597 $304,597
$9,486,597

$7,846,048 $304,597 $304,597 $304,597
$9,486,597

199.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$506,762

$506,762

$506,762

199.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$30,922

$30,922

$30,922

199.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$256,047

$256,047

$256,047

199.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$129

$129

$129

199.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($84)

($84)

($84)

199.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$10,582

$10,582

$10,582

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199.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,140,310

$2,140,310

$2,140,310

State General Funds

$2,140,310

$2,140,310

$2,140,310

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

$7,846,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$304,597

$304,597

$304,597

Sales and Services

$304,597

$304,597

$304,597

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$304,597

$304,597

$304,597

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,290,955 $10,290,955 $10,290,955

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 $70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$0 $0 $70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$0 $0 $70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

200.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens

can obtain support.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

$70,300,638 $70,300,638 $70,300,638

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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 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

$0 $0 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

$0 $0 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

201.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

$5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

$5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691 $5,114,691

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

$17,555,165 $17,555,165 $64,684,577 $64,684,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

$17,555,165 $17,555,165 $64,684,577 $64,684,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

$17,555,165 $17,555,165 $64,684,577 $64,684,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $87,312,386

$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $87,312,386

$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $87,312,386

202.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,149,296

$2,149,296

$2,149,296

202.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$62,556

$62,556

$62,556

202.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$418,366

$418,366

$418,366

202.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$89

$89

$89

202.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,176

$1,176

$1,176

202.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$210,815

$210,815

$210,815

202.7 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:NO; Utilize existing bond balances for capital maintenance and repairs)(S:Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs)

State General Funds

$4,310,000

$0

$2,155,000

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202.8 Increase funds to restore funding for independent living services.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$200,000 $800,000 $1,000,000

202.9 Increase funds to operate the Georgia Commission for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. State General Funds

$20,000

202.10 Increase funds to support the opening of priority service categories.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$2,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000

202.11 Increase funds to restore funding for Georgia Radio Reading Service. State General Funds

$54,000

202.12 Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) to expand support services. State General Funds

$160,000 $640,000 $800,000
$20,000
$2,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000
$54,000
$100,000

202.100 -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

$24,707,463

State General Funds

$24,707,463

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$64,684,577

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$64,684,577

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,343,038

Sales and Services

$4,343,038

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,343,038

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$729,606

Agency Funds Transfers

$729,606

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$729,606

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$94,464,684

Appropriation (HB 911)

$22,671,463 $22,671,463 $73,484,577 $73,484,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $101,228,684

$24,886,463 $24,886,463 $73,324,577 $73,324,577
$4,343,038 $4,343,038 $4,343,038
$729,606 $729,606 $729,606 $103,283,684

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Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$351,005 $0
$351,005 $351,005

$351,005 $0
$351,005 $351,005

$351,005 $0
$351,005 $351,005

203.1 Reduce funds to reflect collections. Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

($240,419)

($240,419)

($240,419)

203.100 -Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission for the

purposes of providing care, rehabilitative services, residential housing, health services, and social services to sexually exploited

children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$110,586

$110,586

$110,586

Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund

$110,586

$110,586

$110,586

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$110,586

$110,586

$110,586

All Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit payments are calculated utilizing a factor of 66.0% of the standards of need; such payments shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application; and the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: For an assistance group of one, the standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496.

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For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard of need is $860, and the maximum monthly amount is $568. Provided, the Department of Human Services is authorized to make supplemental payments on these maximum monthly amounts up to the amount that is equal to the minimum hourly wage for clients who are enrolled in subsidized work experience and subsidized employment.

Section 29: Insurance, Office of the Commissioner 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,963,845 $20,963,845

$20,963,845 $20,963,845

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$853,494

$6,406,177

$6,406,177

$490,894

$490,894

$490,894

$490,894

$5,915,283

$5,915,283

$5,915,283

$5,915,283

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$868,450

$29,091,966 $29,091,966

$20,963,845 $20,963,845
$853,494 $853,494 $6,406,177 $490,894 $490,894 $5,915,283 $5,915,283 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $29,091,966

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

Section Total - Final
$164,252,802 $164,252,802
$853,494 $853,494 $6,406,177 $490,894 $490,894 $5,915,283 $5,915,283 $868,450

$163,996,665 $163,996,665
$853,494 $853,494 $10,281,150 $490,894 $490,894 $9,790,256 $9,790,256 $868,450

$163,996,665 $163,996,665
$853,494 $853,494 $10,281,150 $490,894 $490,894 $9,790,256 $9,790,256 $868,450

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$868,450 $868,450 $172,380,923

$868,450 $868,450 $175,999,759

$868,450 $868,450 $175,999,759

Departmental Administration (COI)

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,026,697 $2,026,697
$249,600 $39,600 $39,600
$210,000 $210,000 $2,276,297

$2,026,697 $2,026,697
$249,600 $39,600 $39,600
$210,000 $210,000 $2,276,297

$2,026,697 $2,026,697
$249,600 $39,600 $39,600
$210,000 $210,000 $2,276,297

204.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$179,138

$179,138

$179,138

204.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$27,844

$27,844

$27,844

204.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$93,707

$93,707

$93,707

204.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,346)

($1,346)

($1,346)

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204.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$6,861

$6,861

$6,861

204.100 -Departmental Administration (COI)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to be responsible for protecting the rights of Georgia citizens in insurance and maintain a fire-

safe environment.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,332,901

$2,332,901

$2,332,901

State General Funds

$2,332,901

$2,332,901

$2,332,901

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$249,600

$249,600

$249,600

Intergovernmental Transfers

$39,600

$39,600

$39,600

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$39,600

$39,600

$39,600

Sales and Services

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$210,000

$210,000

$210,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,582,501

$2,582,501

$2,582,501

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, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$531,607 $531,607 $531,607

$531,607 $531,607 $531,607

$531,607 $531,607 $531,607

205.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$92,463

$92,463

$92,463

205.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,728

$7,728

$7,728

205.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$27,001

$27,001

$27,001

205.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$55

$55

$55

205.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,647

$1,647

$1,647

205.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 911)

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, fire safety, and fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$660,501

$660,501

$660,501

State General Funds

$660,501

$660,501

$660,501

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$660,501

$660,501

$660,501

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, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

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

$7,179,858 $7,179,858
$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450 $868,450

$7,179,858 $7,179,858
$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450 $868,450

$7,179,858 $7,179,858
$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450 $868,450

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$868,450 $10,632,077

$868,450 $10,632,077

$868,450 $10,632,077

206.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$804,826

$804,826

$804,826

206.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$65,066

$65,066

$65,066

206.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$247,651

$247,651

$247,651

206.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($78)

($78)

($78)

206.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$3,772

$3,772

$3,772

206.6 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program.

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

206.100 -Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 911)

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, and elevators, boilers and carnivals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,101,095

$9,101,095

$9,101,095

State General Funds

$9,101,095

$9,101,095

$9,101,095

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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

$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $12,553,314

$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $12,553,314

$853,494 $853,494 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $1,730,275 $868,450 $868,450 $868,450 $12,553,314

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,410,823 $5,410,823 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $9,385,831

$5,410,823 $5,410,823 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $9,385,831

$5,410,823 $5,410,823 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $3,975,008 $9,385,831

207.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$484,079

$484,079

$484,079

207.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$45,134

$45,134

$45,134

207.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$226,437

$226,437

$226,437

207.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$453

$453

$453

207.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$13,453

$13,453

$13,453

207.6 Transfer funds from the Insurance Regulation program to the Fire Safety program.

State General Funds

($800,000)

($800,000)

($800,000)

207.7 Reduce funds and utilize additional revenue from fees collected pursuant to O.C.G.A. 33-8-1 for positions and information technology upgrades.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($383,314) $3,874,973 $3,491,659

($383,314) $3,874,973 $3,491,659

207.8 Increase funds for one position to oversee the implementation of mental health parity initiatives and a mental health parity violation repository.

State General Funds

$127,177

$127,177

207.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,380,379

$5,124,242

$5,124,242

State General Funds

$5,380,379

$5,124,242

$5,124,242

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,975,008

$7,849,981

$7,849,981

Sales and Services

$3,975,008

$7,849,981

$7,849,981

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,975,008

$7,849,981

$7,849,981

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,355,387 $12,974,223 $12,974,223

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Reinsurance
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

208.1 Add funds to implement the state reinsurance program per the Patients First Act (SB106, 2019 Session).

State General Funds

$124,337,680 $124,337,680 $124,337,680

208.2 Add funds to create the state healthcare exchange per the Patients First Act (SB106, 2019 Session).

State General Funds

$15,518,086 $15,518,086

$15,518,086

208.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

208.100 -Reinsurance

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable healthcare insurance premiums and to operate a healthcare exchange for

individuals to review and enroll in healthcare insurance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$139,855,766 $139,855,766 $139,855,766

State General Funds

$139,855,766 $139,855,766 $139,855,766

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$139,855,766 $139,855,766 $139,855,766

Special Fraud

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,814,860 $5,814,860
$451,294 $451,294

$5,814,860 $5,814,860
$451,294 $451,294

$5,814,860 $5,814,860
$451,294 $451,294

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$451,294 $6,266,154

$451,294 $6,266,154

$451,294 $6,266,154

209.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$187,970

$187,970

$187,970

209.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$15,415

$15,415

$15,415

209.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$73,976

$73,976

$73,976

209.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$98

$98

$98

209.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($111)

($111)

($111)

209.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$4,393

$4,393

$4,393

209.7 Increase funds for personnel for five positions and operations. State General Funds

$825,559

$825,559

$825,559

209.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,922,160

$6,922,160

$6,922,160

State General Funds

$6,922,160

$6,922,160

$6,922,160

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$451,294 $451,294 $451,294 $7,373,454

$451,294 $451,294 $451,294 $7,373,454

$451,294 $451,294 $451,294 $7,373,454

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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$163,996,549 $163,996,549

$163,996,549 $163,996,549

$105,804,732 $105,804,732

$104,854,475 $104,854,475

$950,257

$950,257

$950,257

$950,257

$33,667,251 $33,667,251

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$1,728,451

$31,938,800 $31,938,800

$31,938,800 $31,938,800

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

$303,731,835 $303,731,835

$163,996,549 $163,996,549 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451 $31,938,800 $31,938,800 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $303,731,835

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

Section Total - Final
$181,133,858 $181,133,858 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451

$197,084,989 $197,084,989 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451

$194,071,079 $194,071,079 $105,804,732 $104,854,475
$950,257 $950,257 $33,667,251 $1,728,451 $1,728,451

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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

$31,938,800 $31,938,800
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $320,869,144

$31,938,800 $31,938,800
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $336,820,275

$31,938,800 $31,938,800
$263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $333,806,365

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 Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,314,471 $8,314,471
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,665,374

$8,314,471 $8,314,471
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,665,374

$8,314,471 $8,314,471
$12,600 $12,600 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $263,303 $263,303 $263,303 $8,665,374

210.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$311,267

$311,267

$311,267

210.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$56,465

$56,465

$56,465

210.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$214,489

$214,489

$214,489

210.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($2,912)

($2,912)

($2,912)

210.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$7,832

$7,832

$7,832

210.6 Increase funds for one human resource generalist position to address increased workload. State General Funds

$125,241

$125,241

210.7 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

210.100 -Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,901,612 $10,126,853 $10,126,853

State General Funds

$8,901,612 $10,126,853 $10,126,853

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

Agency to Agency Contracts

$263,303

$263,303

$263,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,252,515 $10,477,756 $10,477,756

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Criminal Justice Information Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide the State of Georgia with essential information and identification services through the

operation of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System, Criminal History System, Criminal Justice Information Services

network, Protective Order Registry, Sexual Violent Offender Registry, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,990,828 $1,990,828 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $13,491,028

$1,990,828 $1,990,828 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $13,491,028

$1,990,828 $1,990,828 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200 $13,491,028

211.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$169,874

$169,874

$169,874

211.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$92,308

$92,308

$92,308

211.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$89,320

$89,320

$89,320

211.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,213)

($1,213)

($1,213)

211.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$3,261

$3,261

$3,261

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211.100 -Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,344,378

$2,344,378

$2,344,378

State General Funds

$2,344,378

$2,344,378

$2,344,378

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200

Sales and Services

$11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,500,200 $11,500,200 $11,500,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,844,578 $13,844,578 $13,844,578

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

$41,676,556 $41,676,556
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $43,984,592

$41,676,556 $41,676,556
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $43,984,592

$41,676,556 $41,676,556
$2,302,180 $2,302,180
$5,856 $5,856 $5,856 $43,984,592

212.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,415,250

$2,415,250

$2,415,250

212.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$308,899

$308,899

$308,899

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212.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,550,199

$1,550,199

$1,550,199

212.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($21,049)

($21,049)

($21,049)

212.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$56,604

$56,604

$56,604

212.6 Increase funds for 22 crime lab positions in the chemistry, forensic biology, and toxicology sections. (H:Increase funds for 18 scientists, seven crime lab technicians, and associated operations in the Chemistry, Forensic Biology, and Toxicology sections to process incoming evidence)(S:Increase funds for 21 scientists, seven crime lab technicians, and associated operations in the Chemistry, Forensic Biology, Firearms and Toxicology sections to process incoming evidence)

State General Funds

$2,501,828

$3,179,853

$3,786,069

212.7 Increase funds for ten positions in the Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload. (H:Increase funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload)(S:Recognize funds in line 212.101)

State General Funds

$2,071,669

$2,787,903

$0

212.8 Increase funds for a salary adjustment for death investigator specialists (DIS) and crime lab scientists to improve retention.

State General Funds

$2,573,276

$2,573,276

212.9 Increase funds to outsource chemistry and firearm cases to address the crime lab backlog. State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

212.10 Increase funds to outsource training of scientists to address the crime lab backlog. State General Funds

$170,000

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212.100 -Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$50,559,956 $55,327,491 $53,315,804

State General Funds

$50,559,956 $55,327,491 $53,315,804

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

$2,302,180

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,856

$5,856

$5,856

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,867,992 $57,635,527 $55,623,840

212.101 Special Project - Forensic Scientific Services: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Medical Examiner office in Macon and
increase funds for three medical examiners, one administrative assistant, 11 death investigator specialists (DIS), and one DIS supervisor in the Macon Medical Examiner's Office to address increased workload.

State General Funds

$2,787,903

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

$50,083,475 $50,083,475
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199

$50,083,475 $50,083,475
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199

$50,083,475 $50,083,475
$1,812,153 $1,812,153 $1,724,650 $1,653,451 $1,653,451
$71,199

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,199 $53,620,278

$71,199 $53,620,278

$71,199 $53,620,278

213.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,057,499

$3,057,499

$3,057,499

213.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$524,378

$524,378

$524,378

213.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$2,074,983

$2,074,983

$2,074,983

213.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$99

$99

$99

213.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($28,174)

($28,174)

($28,174)

213.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$75,765

$75,765

$75,765

213.7 Increase funds for two temporary positions, two full time positions, and associated costs to investigate elections complaints. (H and S:Increase funds to annualize four full-time positions and operations to investigate elections complaints)

State General Funds

$504,116

$579,936

$579,936

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213.8 Increase funds for 15 special agents, six criminal intelligence analysts, one help desk analyst, and associated operations for the Gang Task Force to combat crime. (S:Increase funds for 10 special agents, six criminal intelligence analysts, one help desk analyst, and associated operations for the Gang Task Force to combat crime)

State General Funds

$4,584,429

$3,369,319

213.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$56,292,141 $60,952,390 $59,737,280

State General Funds

$56,292,141 $60,952,390 $59,737,280

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

$59,828,944 $64,489,193 $63,274,083

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

$16,803,920 $16,803,920 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545

$16,803,920 $16,803,920 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545

$16,803,920 $16,803,920 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $138,843,264 $138,843,264 $138,843,264

214.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$110,392

$110,392

$110,392

214.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$13,928

$13,928

$13,928

214.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$12,699

$12,699

$12,699

214.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,101

$1,101

$1,101

214.5 Increase funds for five victims assistance positions due to declining federal funds.

State General Funds

$383,091

$383,091

$383,091

214.6 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for one juvenile detention alternatives coordinator position.

State General Funds

$98,283

$98,283

$98,283

214.7 Increase funds to annualize funding for local first responder grants. State General Funds

$375,000

$375,000

214.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,423,414 $17,423,414 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $139,462,758

$17,798,414 $17,798,414 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $139,837,758

$17,798,414 $17,798,414 $101,677,799 $100,727,542
$950,257 $950,257 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $20,361,545 $139,837,758

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

$30,518,949 $30,518,949 $30,518,949

$30,518,949 $30,518,949 $30,518,949

$30,518,949 $30,518,949 $30,518,949

215.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$25,217

$25,217

$25,217

215.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,129

$1,129

$1,129

215.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$4,072

$4,072

$4,072

215.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$353

$353

$353

215.5 Increase funds for one adult felony drug accountability court and one adult mental health accountability court for the Columbia Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$400,689

$400,689

$400,689

215.6 Increase funds for five new mental health accountability courts and court managers.

State General Funds

$1,081,510

$0

215.7 Increase funds for a 5% salary increase for accountability court case managers. State General Funds

$222,706

$0

215.8 Increase funds for 20 unfilled accountability court case manager positions. State General Funds

$1,270,800

$0

215.9 Increase funds to restore operations ($377,000) and provide funds for one treatment monitor, one technical assistance specialist, and one data analyst to ensure fidelity across behavioral health programs.

State General Funds

$680,050

$680,050

215.10 Increase funds to provide funding for an additional felony drug court, veterans' treatment court, and family treatment court.

State General Funds

$895,764

$895,764

215.11 Increase funds for accountability court participant census. State General Funds

$772,276

$772,276

215.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Council of Accountability Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$30,950,409 $35,873,515 $33,298,499

State General Funds

$30,950,409 $35,873,515 $33,298,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,950,409 $35,873,515 $33,298,499

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

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

$14,608,350 $14,608,350 $14,608,350

216.1 Increase funds for six partially-funded sexual assault centers to equalize their funding with the other 22 sexual assault centers.

State General Funds

$53,598

$53,598

$53,598

216.100 -Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: Family Violence

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$14,661,948 $14,661,948 $14,661,948

State General Funds

$14,661,948 $14,661,948 $14,661,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,661,948 $14,661,948 $14,661,948

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

Section Total - Continuation

$313,473,088 $313,473,088

$313,473,088 $313,473,088

$10,760,962 $10,760,962

$5,449,609

$5,449,609

$5,311,353

$5,311,353

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

$313,473,088 $313,473,088 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $324,646,796

$55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $324,646,796

$55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $324,646,796

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
$358,390,336 $358,390,336 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $369,564,044

$348,632,125 $348,632,125 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $359,805,833

$350,946,653 $350,946,653 $10,760,962
$5,449,609 $5,311,353
$55,000 $55,000 $55,000 $357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $362,120,361

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$85,581,197 $85,581,197
$5,690,196 $378,843

$85,581,197 $85,581,197
$5,690,196 $378,843

$85,581,197 $85,581,197
$5,690,196 $378,843

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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

$5,311,353 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $91,684,139

$5,311,353 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $91,684,139

$5,311,353 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $91,684,139

217.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$5,592,540

$5,592,540

$5,592,540

217.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$489,603

$489,603

$489,603

217.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,906,016

$1,906,016

$1,906,016

217.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$277

$277

$277

217.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($80,068)

($80,068)

($80,068)

217.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,186

$1,186

$1,186

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217.7 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Community Service program to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.

State General Funds

$911,544

$911,544

$911,544

217.8 Increase funds for Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight to reflect the loss of Title IV-E surplus revenue.

State General Funds

$3,375,088

$3,375,088

$3,375,088

217.9 Increase funds to reflect the loss of Title IV-E funds associated with the October 1, 2021 implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and the statewide transition to increased family-based placement settings.

State General Funds

$701,307

$701,307

$701,307

217.10 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for one juvenile detention alternatives coordinator position.

State General Funds

($98,283)

($98,283)

($98,283)

217.11 Increase funds for a 10% provider rate increase to Child Caring Institutions. State General Funds

$2,314,528

217.100 -Community Service

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$98,380,407 $98,380,407 $100,694,935

State General Funds

$98,380,407 $98,380,407 $100,694,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,690,196

$5,690,196

$5,690,196

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$378,843

$378,843

$378,843

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,311,353

$5,311,353

$5,311,353

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

Sales and Services

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,000

$55,000

$55,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $104,483,349

$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $104,483,349

$357,746 $357,746 $357,746 $106,797,877

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,454,168 $23,454,168 $23,454,168

$23,454,168 $23,454,168 $23,454,168

$23,454,168 $23,454,168 $23,454,168

218.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,361,723

$1,361,723

$1,361,723

218.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$190,464

$190,464

$190,464

218.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$696,273

$696,273

$696,273

218.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$85

$85

$85

218.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($29,249)

($29,249)

($29,249)

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218.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$433

$433

$433

218.7 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Departmental Administration (DJJ) program to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.

State General Funds

$1,044,858

$1,044,858

$1,044,858

218.8 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$6,727

$6,727

218.100 -Departmental Administration (DJJ)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding youthful offenders accountable for their

actions through the delivery of effective services in appropriate settings.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$26,718,755 $26,725,482 $26,725,482

State General Funds

$26,718,755 $26,725,482 $26,725,482

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,718,755 $26,725,482 $26,725,482

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

$79,196,557 $79,196,557
$3,147,924 $3,147,924 $82,344,481

$79,196,557 $79,196,557
$3,147,924 $3,147,924 $82,344,481

$79,196,557 $79,196,557
$3,147,924 $3,147,924 $82,344,481

219.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$4,604,592

$4,604,592

$4,604,592

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219.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$418,488

$418,488

$418,488

219.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,965,888

$1,965,888

$1,965,888

219.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$7,083

$7,083

$7,083

219.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($85,455)

($85,455)

($85,455)

219.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,193

$1,193

$1,193

219.7 Increase funds for teacher training and experience. State General Funds

$43,381

$43,381

$43,381

219.8 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$169,651

$169,651

$169,651

219.9 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H and S:YES; Reflect funding in the Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$3,930,250

$0

$0

219.10 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$736,340

$736,340

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219.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public and hold youth accountable for their actions, and provide secure care and

supervision of youth including academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health, counseling, and religious services for those

youth committed to the Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$90,251,628 $87,057,718 $87,057,718

State General Funds

$90,251,628 $87,057,718 $87,057,718

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

$3,147,924

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,399,552 $90,205,642 $90,205,642

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

$125,241,166 $125,241,166
$1,922,842 $1,922,842 $127,164,008

$125,241,166 $125,241,166
$1,922,842 $1,922,842 $127,164,008

$125,241,166 $125,241,166
$1,922,842 $1,922,842 $127,164,008

220.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$8,030,752

$8,030,752

$8,030,752

220.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$446,019

$446,019

$446,019

220.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$2,910,738

$2,910,738

$2,910,738

220.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$10,766

$10,766

$10,766

220.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($119,152)

($119,152)

($119,152)

220.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,765

$1,765

$1,765

220.7 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Community Service program to provide a 20% salary increase for Juvenile Program Managers to provide parity with previously provided salary adjustments.

State General Funds

($911,544)

($911,544)

($911,544)

220.8 Increase funds for teacher training and experience. State General Funds

$38,960

$38,960

$38,960

220.9 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Departmental Administration (DJJ) program to fill vacancies and increase salaries for positions involved in recruitment and retention initiatives, gang activity investigations, facility management, and public safety training.

State General Funds

($1,044,858) ($1,044,858) ($1,044,858)

220.10 Increase funds to adjust the state base salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teacher and certified employees by $2,000 effective September, 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$270,184

$270,184

$270,184

220.11 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H and S:YES; Reflect funding in the Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$8,164,750

$0

$0

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220.12 Increase funds for a $2,000 increase for filled juvenile correctional officer positions to reduce turnover and overtime exposure.

State General Funds

$1,593,722

$1,593,722

220.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$143,039,546 $136,468,518 $136,468,518

State General Funds

$143,039,546 $136,468,518 $136,468,518

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

$1,922,842

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$144,962,388 $138,391,360 $138,391,360

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

$12,949,975 $12,949,975

$12,949,975 $12,949,975

$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

$114,436,929 $114,436,929

$12,949,975 $12,949,975 $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 $114,436,929

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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

Section Total - Final
$6,100,666 $6,100,666 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $51,582,718

$8,100,946 $8,100,946 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $53,582,998

$6,100,666 $6,100,666 $41,189,283 $41,189,283 $3,761,000
$600,000 $600,000 $3,161,000 $3,161,000 $531,769 $531,769 $531,769 $51,582,718

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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,654,783 $1,654,783 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182 $29,985,118

$1,654,783 $1,654,783 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182 $29,985,118

$1,654,783 $1,654,783 $24,003,153 $24,003,153 $3,426,000
$600,000 $600,000 $2,826,000 $2,826,000 $901,182 $901,182 $901,182 $29,985,118

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221.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$53,205

$53,205

$53,205

221.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,463

$1,463

$1,463

221.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$26,136

$26,136

$26,136

221.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,635)

($1,635)

($1,635)

221.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($3,731)

($3,731)

($3,731)

221.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

State General Funds

$335,570

$0

221.98 Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property from the Department of Labor to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state (Total Funds: $10,058,497).

Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($369,413) ($9,689,084) ($10,058,497)

($369,413) ($9,689,084) ($10,058,497)

($369,413) ($9,689,084) ($10,058,497)

221.99 SAC: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance programs. House: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance programs.

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Governor: The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance programs.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

221.100 -Departmental Administration (DOL)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative support for the Labor Market Information and Unemployment Insurance

programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,730,221

$2,065,791

$1,730,221

State General Funds

$1,730,221

$2,065,791

$1,730,221

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,314,069 $14,314,069 $14,314,069

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

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

State Funds Transfers

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

Agency to Agency Contracts

$531,769

$531,769

$531,769

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,002,059 $20,337,629 $20,002,059

Departmental Administration (DOL) Special Project

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund a Chief Labor Officer, to be appointed subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all

unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$198,916 $198,916 $198,916

$198,916 $198,916 $198,916

$198,916 $198,916 $198,916

222.1 Eliminate funds for a Chief Labor Officer to be appointed, subject to appropriate legislation, to oversee all unemployment insurance matters and respond to financial audit requests due to empowering legislation being vetoed.

State General Funds

($198,916)

($198,916)

($198,916)

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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

223.1 Increase funds for one-time funding for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

State General Funds

$56,042

$0

223.98 Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property from the Department of Labor to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state (Total Funds: $1,279,937).

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($1,279,937) ($1,279,937) ($1,279,937)

223.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$56,042

$0

State General Funds

$0

$56,042

$0

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

$1,383,448

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,383,448

$1,439,490

$1,383,448

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

$4,211,553 $4,211,553 $25,491,766

$4,211,553 $4,211,553 $25,491,766

$4,211,553 $4,211,553 $25,491,766

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,491,766 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
$30,038,319

$25,491,766 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
$30,038,319

$25,491,766 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
$30,038,319

224.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$127,893

$127,893

$127,893

224.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$32,605

$32,605

$32,605

224.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,606)

($1,606)

($1,606)

224.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

State General Funds

$641,867

$0

224.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,370,445

$5,012,312

$4,370,445

State General Funds

$4,370,445

$5,012,312

$4,370,445

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

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$335,000 $30,197,211

$335,000 $30,839,078

$335,000 $30,197,211

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

$6,884,723 $6,884,723 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

$6,884,723 $6,884,723 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

$6,884,723 $6,884,723 $39,722,250 $39,722,250 $4,944,218 $3,385,000 $3,385,000 $1,559,218 $1,559,218 $51,551,191

225.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$249,177

$249,177

$249,177

225.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,525

$2,525

$2,525

225.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$82,605

$82,605

$82,605

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225.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($4,068)

($4,068)

($4,068)

225.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

State General Funds

$966,801

$0

225.98 Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property from the Department of Labor to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state (Total Funds: $51,881,430).

State General Funds Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Not Itemized Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($7,214,962) ($3,385,000) ($39,722,250) ($1,559,218) ($51,881,430)

($7,214,962) ($3,385,000) ($39,722,250) ($1,559,218) ($51,881,430)

($7,214,962) ($3,385,000) ($39,722,250) ($1,559,218) ($51,881,430)

225.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$966,801

$0

State General Funds

$0

$966,801

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$966,801

$0

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

Section Total - Continuation

$30,485,736 $30,485,736

$30,485,736 $30,485,736

$3,729,332

$3,729,332

$3,729,332

$3,729,332

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$850,151

$57,940,761 $57,940,761

$30,485,736 $30,485,736
$3,729,332 $3,729,332
$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761

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State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $93,005,980

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $93,005,980

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $93,005,980

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
$35,426,574 $35,426,574
$3,729,332 $3,729,332
$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $97,946,818

$35,744,058 $35,744,058
$3,729,332 $3,729,332
$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $98,264,302

$35,426,574 $35,426,574
$3,729,332 $3,729,332
$850,151 $850,151 $850,151 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $97,946,818

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 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

$29,109,353 $29,109,353
$96,000 $96,000 $848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $87,994,154

$29,109,353 $29,109,353
$96,000 $96,000 $848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $87,994,154

$29,109,353 $29,109,353
$96,000 $96,000 $848,040 $848,040 $848,040 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761 $87,994,154

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226.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,476,386

$1,476,386

$1,476,386

226.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$208,882

$208,882

$208,882

226.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,044,781

$1,044,781

$1,044,781

226.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$117

$117

$117

226.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($19,910)

($19,910)

($19,910)

226.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$29,644

$29,644

$29,644

226.7 Add funds for twelve positions to establish a gang prosecution unit. State General Funds

$1,318,436

$1,318,436

$1,318,436

226.8 Increase funds for three positions to expand the human trafficking unit to address anticipated workload. (H:Increase funds for six positions to expand the human trafficking unit to address anticipated workload)(S:Increase funds for three positions to expand the human trafficking unit to address anticipated workload)

State General Funds

$317,484

$634,968

$317,484

226.9 Increase funds for two cybersecurity positions. State General Funds

$234,428

$234,428

$234,428

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226.10 Increase funds for one assistant solicitor general. State General Funds

$151,097

$151,097

$151,097

226.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$33,870,698 $34,188,182 $33,870,698

State General Funds

$33,870,698 $34,188,182 $33,870,698

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$96,000

$96,000

$96,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$96,000

$96,000

$96,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$848,040

$848,040

$848,040

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761

State Funds Transfers

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$57,940,761 $57,940,761 $57,940,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,755,499 $93,072,983 $92,755,499

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

$1,376,383 $1,376,383 $3,633,332 $3,633,332
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,011,826

$1,376,383 $1,376,383 $3,633,332 $3,633,332
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,011,826

$1,376,383 $1,376,383 $3,633,332 $3,633,332
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $5,011,826

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227.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$100,868

$100,868

$100,868

227.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$22,891

$22,891

$22,891

227.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$55,219

$55,219

$55,219

227.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,052)

($1,052)

($1,052)

227.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,567

$1,567

$1,567

227.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,555,876

$1,555,876

$1,555,876

State General Funds

$1,555,876

$1,555,876

$1,555,876

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

$3,633,332

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

$5,191,319

$5,191,319

$5,191,319

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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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized 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

$133,569,691 $133,569,691

$133,569,691 $133,569,691

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$70,726,663 $70,726,663

$96,385,632 $96,385,632

$549,364

$549,364

$549,364

$549,364

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$45,165

$95,736,874 $95,736,874

$95,736,874 $95,736,874

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$300,811,986 $300,811,986

$133,569,691 $133,569,691 $70,726,663 $70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $300,811,986

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$165,611,032 $148,633,368
$1,728,350 $7,628,938 $7,620,376 $70,726,663

$171,401,170 $154,423,506
$1,728,350 $7,628,938 $7,620,376 $70,726,663

$159,986,541 $143,008,877
$1,728,350 $7,628,938 $7,620,376 $70,726,663

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
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

$70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $332,853,327

$70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $338,643,465

$70,726,663 $96,385,632
$549,364 $549,364
$50,572 $50,572 $45,165 $45,165 $95,736,874 $95,736,874
$3,657 $3,657 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $327,228,836

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

$2,816,944 $2,816,944 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165

$2,816,944 $2,816,944 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165

$2,816,944 $2,816,944 $5,096,144 $5,096,144
$107,925 $70,760 $70,760 $37,165

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,165 $8,021,013

$37,165 $8,021,013

$37,165 $8,021,013

228.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$217,119

$217,119

$217,119

228.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$20,107

$20,107

$20,107

228.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$89,286

$89,286

$89,286

228.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($222)

($222)

($222)

228.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,143,234

$3,143,234

$3,143,234

State General Funds

$3,143,234

$3,143,234

$3,143,234

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

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,165 $37,165 $8,347,303

$37,165 $37,165 $8,347,303

$37,165 $37,165 $8,347,303

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,779,003 $11,779,003 $11,779,003

$11,779,003 $11,779,003 $11,779,003

$11,779,003 $11,779,003 $11,779,003

229.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$613,616

$613,616

$613,616

229.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$99,742

$99,742

$99,742

229.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$339,396

$339,396

$339,396

229.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($6,577)

($6,577)

($6,577)

229.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$73,449

$73,449

$73,449

229.6 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H:YES; Reflect funding in Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites)(S:YES; Reflect funding in FY2023 General Obligation Bonds)

State General Funds

$10,550,000

$0

$0

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229.7 Reflect an adjustment to the special assistant attorneys general (SAAGs) hourly rate from $60 per hour to $77.50 per hour. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

229.100 -Departmental Administration (DNR)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$23,448,629 $12,898,629 $12,898,629

State General Funds

$23,448,629 $12,898,629 $12,898,629

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,448,629 $12,898,629 $12,898,629

Environmental Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the quality of Georgia's air by controlling, monitoring and regulating pollution from

large, small, mobile, and area sources (including pollution from motor vehicle emissions) by performing ambient air monitoring, and

by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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

$28,390,389 $28,390,389 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$226,353 $226,353 $55,167,503 $55,167,503 $130,000 $130,000

$28,390,389 $28,390,389 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$226,353 $226,353 $55,167,503 $55,167,503 $130,000 $130,000

$28,390,389 $28,390,389 $29,694,911 $29,694,911 $55,393,856
$226,353 $226,353 $55,167,503 $55,167,503 $130,000 $130,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

$113,609,156 $113,609,156 $113,609,156

230.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,581,112

$1,581,112

$1,581,112

230.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$99,588

$99,588

$99,588

230.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$694,530

$694,530

$694,530

230.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,728)

($1,728)

($1,728)

230.5 Increase funds for maintenance costs associated with the Lake Allatoona storage agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers.

State General Funds

$4,800

$4,800

$4,800

230.6 Increase funds for one-time funds for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for other-funded state employees until October 1, 2022 to allow for renegotiation of federal contracts.

State General Funds

$864,629

$0

230.7 Increase funds for a salary adjustment for environmental compliance specialists and engineers to improve retention.

State General Funds

$1,712,657

$1,712,657

230.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

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by participating in the Clean Air Campaign; to protect Georgia's land by permitting, managing, and planning for solid waste

facilities, by implementing waste reduction strategies, by administering the Solid Waste Trust Fund and the Underground Storage

Tank program, by cleaning up scrap tire piles, and by permitting and regulating surface mining operations; to protect Georgia and its

citizens from hazardous materials by investigating and remediating hazardous sites, and by utilizing the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

to manage the state's hazardous sites inventory, to oversee site cleanup and brownfield remediation, to remediate abandoned sites, to

respond to environmental emergencies, and to monitor and regulate the hazardous materials industry in Georgia. The purpose of this

appropriation is also to ensure the quality and quantity of Georgia's water supplies by managing floodplains, by ensuring the safety of

dams, by monitoring, regulating, and certifying water quality, and by regulating the amount of water used.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$30,768,691 $33,345,977 $32,481,348

State General Funds

$30,768,691 $33,345,977 $32,481,348

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,694,911 $29,694,911 $29,694,911

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,393,856 $55,393,856 $55,393,856

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$226,353

$226,353

$226,353

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$226,353

$226,353

$226,353

Sales and Services

$55,167,503 $55,167,503 $55,167,503

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$55,167,503 $55,167,503 $55,167,503

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

State Funds Transfers

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$130,000

$130,000

$130,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$115,987,458 $118,564,744 $117,700,115

Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

$20,705,266 $20,705,266 $20,705,266

231.1 Increase funds for grants and benefits per HB332 and HR238 (2018 Session) to reflect FY2021 collections.

State General Funds

$8,598,032

$8,598,032

$8,598,032

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231.100 -Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$29,303,298 $29,303,298 $29,303,298

State General Funds

$29,303,298 $29,303,298 $29,303,298

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,303,298 $29,303,298 $29,303,298

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

$8,344,246 $8,344,246 $8,344,246

$8,344,246 $8,344,246 $8,344,246

$8,344,246 $8,344,246 $8,344,246

232.1 Dedicate $7,620,376 in state general funds as Hazardous Waste Trust Funds and reduce funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Solid Waste Disposal Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds Hazardous Waste Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($8,344,246) $7,620,376 ($723,870)

($8,344,246) $7,620,376 ($723,870)

($8,344,246) $7,620,376 ($723,870)

232.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

Hazardous Waste Trust Funds

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

$7,620,376

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

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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 Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,365,004 $23,365,004
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $26,119,954

$23,365,004 $23,365,004
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $26,119,954

$23,365,004 $23,365,004
$2,751,293 $2,751,293
$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $26,119,954

233.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,709,047

$1,709,047

$1,709,047

233.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$293,954

$293,954

$293,954

233.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$895,474

$895,474

$895,474

233.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($2,228)

($2,228)

($2,228)

233.5 Increase funds to restore funding for 22 game wardens and operations eliminated in FY2021.

State General Funds

$2,112,852

$2,112,852

233.6 Increase funds for fuel expenses to maintain patrol hours. State General Funds

$750,000

$750,000

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233.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$26,261,251 $29,124,103 $29,124,103

State General Funds

$26,261,251 $29,124,103 $29,124,103

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

$2,751,293

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$3,657

$3,657

$3,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,016,201 $31,879,053 $31,879,053

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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,625,316 $15,625,316
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $51,221,136

$15,625,316 $15,625,316
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $51,221,136

$15,625,316 $15,625,316
$3,204,029 $3,204,029 $32,391,791
$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $51,221,136

234.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,186,212

$1,186,212

$1,186,212

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234.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$89,559

$89,559

$89,559

234.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$371,127

$371,127

$371,127

234.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($923)

($923)

($923)

234.5 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for state parks and outdoor recreational areas.

State General Funds

($2,800,000) ($2,800,000) ($2,800,000)

234.6 Increase funds for operations and part-time administrative staff for the Council of American Indian Concerns.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

234.7 Increase funds for repairs and renovations to parks and recreational facilities. (S:YES; Reflect in FY2023 General Obligation Bonds)

State General Funds

$10,550,000

$0

234.8 Increase funds to the Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority for the historic SAM Shortline Railroad.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

234.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$14,471,291 $25,371,291 $14,821,291

State General Funds

$14,471,291 $25,371,291 $14,821,291

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

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$32,391,791 $32,391,791 $32,391,791

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $50,067,111

$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $60,967,111

$252,251 $252,251 $32,139,540 $32,139,540 $50,417,111

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

$2,817,533 $2,817,533 $2,817,533

$2,817,533 $2,817,533 $2,817,533

$2,817,533 $2,817,533 $2,817,533

235.1 Dedicate $7,628,938 in state general funds as Solid Waste Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Scrap Tire Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds Solid Waste Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($2,817,533) $7,628,938 $4,811,405

($2,817,533) $7,628,938 $4,811,405

($2,817,533) $7,628,938 $4,811,405

235.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

Solid Waste Trust Funds

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

$7,628,938

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

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commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS 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

$19,725,990 $19,725,990 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $58,194,679

$19,725,990 $19,725,990 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $58,194,679

$19,725,990 $19,725,990 $29,980,286 $29,980,286
$8,488,403 $50,572 $50,572 $8,000 $8,000
$8,429,831 $8,429,831 $58,194,679

236.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,577,582

$1,577,582

$1,577,582

236.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$177,479

$177,479

$177,479

236.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$614,592

$614,592

$614,592

236.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,529)

($1,529)

($1,529)

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236.5 Dedicate $1,728,350 in state general funds as Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Lifetime Sportsman's License fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($857,140) $1,728,350
$871,210

($857,140) $1,728,350
$871,210

($857,140) $1,728,350
$871,210

236.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$22,965,324 $22,965,324 $22,965,324

State General Funds

$21,236,974 $21,236,974 $21,236,974

Wildlife Endowment Trust Funds

$1,728,350

$1,728,350

$1,728,350

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$29,980,286 $29,980,286 $29,980,286

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

$8,488,403

Intergovernmental Transfers

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$50,572

$50,572

$50,572

Royalties and Rents

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Sales and Services

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

$8,429,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,434,013 $61,434,013 $61,434,013

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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Section 35: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100

$16,550,100 $16,550,100 $16,550,100

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,958,715 $18,958,715 $18,958,715

$18,958,715 $18,958,715 $18,958,715

$18,958,715 $18,958,715 $18,958,715

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

$2,123,228 $2,123,228 $2,123,228

$2,123,228 $2,123,228 $2,123,228

$2,123,228 $2,123,228 $2,123,228

237.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$92,463

$92,463

$92,463

237.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$25,691

$25,691

$25,691

237.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$65,873

$65,873

$65,873

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237.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$997

$997

$997

237.100 -Board Administration (SBPP)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,308,252

State General Funds

$2,308,252

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,308,252

Appropriation (HB 911)

$2,308,252 $2,308,252 $2,308,252

$2,308,252 $2,308,252 $2,308,252

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

$13,939,621 $13,939,621 $13,939,621

$13,939,621 $13,939,621 $13,939,621

$13,939,621 $13,939,621 $13,939,621

238.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,286,072

$1,286,072

$1,286,072

238.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$153,489

$153,489

$153,489

238.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$512,653

$512,653

$512,653

238.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$7,758

$7,758

$7,758

238.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($327)

($327)

($327)

238.6 Increase funds for the assessment of parole guidelines and sex offender risk levels.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

238.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$16,099,266 $16,099,266 $16,099,266

State General Funds

$16,099,266 $16,099,266 $16,099,266

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,099,266 $16,099,266 $16,099,266

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

$487,251 $487,251 $487,251

$487,251 $487,251 $487,251

$487,251 $487,251 $487,251

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239.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$48,410

$48,410

$48,410

239.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$4,577

$4,577

$4,577

239.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$10,796

$10,796

$10,796

239.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$163

$163

$163

239.100 -Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$551,197

$551,197

$551,197

State General Funds

$551,197

$551,197

$551,197

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$551,197

$551,197

$551,197

Section 36: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

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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

Section Total - Final
$45,000,000 $45,000,000
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $47,200,000

$0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

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 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

240.100 -Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $2,200,000

Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

241.1 Increase funds for the Migration Plan for Capitol Hill to maximize operational efficiencies by consolidating agencies from 2 Peachtree to Capitol Hill. (H and S:NO; Reflect funds in Amended FY2022 (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$45,000,000

$0

$0

241.100 -Payments to Georgia Building Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide maintenance, repairs, and preparatory work on property owned by the Georgia

Building Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$45,000,000

$0

$0

State General Funds

$45,000,000

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,000,000

$0

$0

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

$61,808,171 $61,808,171

$61,808,171 $61,808,171

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$170,762

$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

$95,318,933 $95,318,933

$61,808,171 $61,808,171
$170,762 $170,762 $33,340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $95,318,933

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$68,395,879 $68,395,879
$170,762

$75,499,442 $75,499,442
$170,762

$72,525,931 $72,525,931
$170,762

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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

$170,762 $33,340,000
$340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $101,906,641

$170,762 $33,340,000
$340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $109,010,204

$170,762 $33,340,000
$340,000 $340,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $106,036,693

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

$8,140,177 $8,140,177
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,985,177

$8,140,177 $8,140,177
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,985,177

$8,140,177 $8,140,177
$5,000 $5,000 $1,840,000 $340,000 $340,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $9,985,177

242.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$468,462

$468,462

$468,462

242.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$46,118

$46,118

$46,118

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242.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$328,665

$328,665

$328,665

242.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$16,197

$16,197

$16,197

242.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($588)

($588)

($588)

242.100 -Public Defender Council

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,999,031

$8,999,031

$8,999,031

State General Funds

$8,999,031

$8,999,031

$8,999,031

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

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

$10,844,031 $10,844,031 $10,844,031

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.

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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

$53,667,994 $53,667,994
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,333,756

$53,667,994 $53,667,994
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,333,756

$53,667,994 $53,667,994
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $85,333,756

243.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,376,754

$3,376,754

$3,376,754

243.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$456,151

$456,151

$456,151

243.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,809,990

$1,809,990

$1,809,990

243.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$89,201

$89,201

$89,201

243.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($3,242)

($3,242)

($3,242)

243.6 Increase funds to annualize funding for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Cobb Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$41,901

$41,901

243.7 Increase funds to annualize funding for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Flint Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$41,901

$41,901

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243.8 Increase funds to annualize funding for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$41,901

$41,901

243.9 Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.

State General Funds

$72,581

$72,581

243.10 Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the Mountain Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.

State General Funds

$72,581

$72,581

243.11 Increase funds for an assistant public defender to reflect the new judgeship in the South Georgia Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2023.

State General Funds

$72,581

$72,581

243.12 Increase funds for four juvenile assistant public defenders. State General Funds

$290,324

$582,502

243.13 Increase funds for circuit public defenders and placement of assistant public defenders to provide for ongoing recruitment and retention of career public defenders.

State General Funds

$4,232,423

$646,393

243.14 Increase funds to revise the pay scale of assistant public defenders for ongoing recruitment and retention of career public defenders.

State General Funds

$197,616

$517,957

243.15 Increase funds to establish three new conflict offices. State General Funds

$2,039,754

$2,039,754

243.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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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
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

$59,396,848 $59,396,848
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $91,062,610

$66,500,411 $66,500,411
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $98,166,173

$63,526,900 $63,526,900
$165,762 $165,762 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $31,500,000 $95,192,662

Section Total - Continuation

$287,798,927 $287,798,927

$272,718,310 $272,718,310

$13,717,860 $13,717,860

$1,362,757

$1,362,757

$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

$693,908,548 $693,908,548

$287,798,927 $272,718,310 $13,717,860
$1,362,757 $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 $693,908,548

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Trauma Care Trust 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 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
$363,839,579 $334,859,544 $13,774,072
$1,611,604 $13,594,359 $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 $769,949,200

$384,954,637 $355,974,602 $13,774,072
$1,611,604 $13,594,359 $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 $791,064,258

$383,375,487 $354,395,452 $13,774,072
$1,611,604 $13,594,359 $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 $789,485,108

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

$19,914,496 $13,057,317
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424

$19,914,496 $13,057,317
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$8,397,424

$19,914,496 $13,057,317
$6,857,179 $19,467,781
$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 $40,127,277

$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 $40,127,277

$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 $40,127,277

244.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$144,874

$144,874

$144,874

244.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$13,535

$13,535

$13,535

244.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$63,722

$63,722

$63,722

244.4 Increase funds for a comprehensive care management pilot for high-risk pregnancy populations.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

244.5 Increase funds for a pilot program to perform echocardiograms of pregnant and postpartum women to address maternal mortality.

State General Funds

$680,000

$680,000

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244.6 Increase funds for the Sickle Cell Foundation to support care coordination and expanded access to testing in rural areas.

State General Funds

$265,869

$265,869

244.7 Increase funds for two pilot projects for rural maternal health. State General Funds

$145,850

244.100 -Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$20,636,627 $21,582,496 $21,728,346

State General Funds

$13,779,448 $14,725,317 $14,871,167

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

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$516,828

$516,828

$516,828

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$149,000

$149,000

$149,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$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

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$285,000

$285,000

$285,000

Sales and Services

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

State Funds Transfers

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$410,000

$410,000

$410,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,849,408 $41,795,277 $41,941,127

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.

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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

245.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$38,930

$38,930

$38,930

245.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$17,282

$17,282

$17,282

245.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,669,461

$6,669,461

$6,669,461

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,669,461

$6,669,461

$6,669,461

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

$6,969,461

$6,969,461

$6,969,461

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

$25,124,426 $24,992,631
$131,795 $8,312,856

$25,124,426 $24,992,631
$131,795 $8,312,856

$25,124,426 $24,992,631
$131,795 $8,312,856

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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

$7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $37,382,282

$7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $37,382,282

$7,045,918 $1,266,938 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $3,945,000 $37,382,282

246.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,474,709

$1,474,709

$1,474,709

246.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$287,434

$287,434

$287,434

246.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$1,041,901

$1,041,901

$1,041,901

246.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$85

$85

$85

246.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($57,337)

($57,337)

($57,337)

246.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$55,589

$55,589

$55,589

246.7 Increase funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$465,809

$465,809

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246.100 -Departmental Administration (DPH)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$27,926,807 $28,392,616 $28,392,616

State General Funds

$27,795,012 $28,260,821 $28,260,821

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

$40,184,663 $40,650,472 $40,650,472

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

$5,345,115 $5,345,115 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $29,192,564

$5,345,115 $5,345,115 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $29,192,564

$5,345,115 $5,345,115 $23,675,473 $23,125,473
$350,000 $200,000 $171,976 $171,976 $171,976 $29,192,564

247.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$277,052

$277,052

$277,052

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247.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$22,895

$22,895

$22,895

247.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$133,306

$133,306

$133,306

247.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$218

$218

$218

247.5 Increase funds to expand the Georgia Regional Coordinating Center's efforts to coordinate emergency room capacity statewide.

State General Funds

$4,359,309

$4,359,309

$4,359,309

247.6 Increase funds for one-time funding for ambulance equipment and repair in McIntosh County. (S:Increase funds for one-time funding for ambulance equipment and repair in McIntosh County and utilize existing county funds to match)

State General Funds

$350,000

$175,000

247.7 Increase funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$222,335

$222,335

247.100 -Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$10,137,895 $10,710,230 $10,535,230

State General Funds

$10,137,895 $10,710,230 $10,535,230

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

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,976 $171,976 $33,985,344

$171,976 $171,976 $34,557,679

$171,976 $171,976 $34,382,679

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

$5,301,213 $5,185,576
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,853,806

$5,301,213 $5,185,576
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,853,806

$5,301,213 $5,185,576
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $11,853,806

248.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$205,509

$205,509

$205,509

248.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$21,240

$21,240

$21,240

248.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$88,874

$88,874

$88,874

248.4 Increase funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$1,496,634

$1,496,634

248.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,616,836 $5,501,199
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $12,169,429

$7,113,470 $6,997,833
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $13,666,063

$7,113,470 $6,997,833
$115,637 $6,552,593 $6,552,593 $13,666,063

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

$2,410,878 $2,410,878 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,122,066

$2,410,878 $2,410,878 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,122,066

$2,410,878 $2,410,878 $2,061,486 $2,061,486 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $4,649,702 $9,122,066

249.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$14,949

$14,949

$14,949

249.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,059

$1,059

$1,059

249.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$7,598

$7,598

$7,598

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249.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,434,484

$2,434,484

$2,434,484

State General Funds

$2,434,484

$2,434,484

$2,434,484

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

$9,145,672

$9,145,672

$9,145,672

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

$24,353,236 $24,353,236 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$47,431,056

$24,353,236 $24,353,236 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$47,431,056

$24,353,236 $24,353,236 $22,992,820 $14,255,140
$8,605,171 $132,509 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000
$47,431,056

250.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$191,423

$191,423

$191,423

250.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$6,600

$6,600

$6,600

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250.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$45,480

$45,480

$45,480

250.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

250.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 66.85% to 66.02%.

State General Funds

$102,829

$102,829

$102,829

250.6 Increase funds for grants to perinatal centers to fund autopsies in compliance with requirements in SB496 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

$150,000

250.100 -Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$24,700,568 $24,700,568 $24,850,568

State General Funds

$24,700,568 $24,700,568 $24,850,568

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

$47,778,388 $47,778,388 $47,928,388

Infant and Child Health Promotion

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,859,827 $14,859,827 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,479,223

$14,859,827 $14,859,827 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,479,223

$14,859,827 $14,859,827 $263,619,396 $256,226,789
$7,392,607 $278,479,223

251.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$398,228

$398,228

$398,228

251.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$23,330

$23,330

$23,330

251.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$132,051

$132,051

$132,051

251.100 -Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,413,436 $15,413,436 $15,413,436

State General Funds

$15,413,436 $15,413,436 $15,413,436

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

$279,032,832 $279,032,832 $279,032,832

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,220,388 $32,220,388 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,148,049

$32,220,388 $32,220,388 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,148,049

$32,220,388 $32,220,388 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $80,148,049

252.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$965,645

$965,645

$965,645

252.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$84,045

$84,045

$84,045

252.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$451,979

$451,979

$451,979

252.4 Increase funds to address the state funds shortfall for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) per the state match requirement in the Ryan White Care Act Title II Award.

State General Funds

$9,900,884

$9,900,884

$9,900,884

252.5 Increase funds for the third 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

$45,709

$45,709

$45,709

252.6 Increase funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$341,952

$341,952

252.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$43,668,650 $43,668,650 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $91,596,311

$44,010,602 $44,010,602 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $91,938,263

$44,010,602 $44,010,602 $47,927,661 $47,927,661 $91,938,263

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

$6,316,674 $6,316,674
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,388,871

$6,316,674 $6,316,674
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,388,871

$6,316,674 $6,316,674
$511,063 $352,681 $158,382 $561,134 $561,134 $561,134 $7,388,871

253.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$240,130

$240,130

$240,130

253.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$32,399

$32,399

$32,399

253.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$142,904

$142,904

$142,904

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253.4 Increase funds for additional lead inspectors and testing machines to support the recommendations of the House Study Committee on Childhood Lead Exposure and pursuant to HB1355 (2022 Session).

State General Funds

$1,845,384

$1,845,384

253.5 Increase funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$458,430

$458,430

253.100 -Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,732,107

$9,035,921

$9,035,921

State General Funds

$6,732,107

$9,035,921

$9,035,921

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

$7,804,304 $10,108,118 $10,108,118

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

$125,293,299 $125,293,299 $125,293,299

$125,293,299 $125,293,299 $125,293,299

$125,293,299 $125,293,299 $125,293,299

254.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$36,210,074 $36,210,074 $36,210,074

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254.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$112,007

$112,007

$112,007

254.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$10,436,463 $10,436,463 $10,436,463

254.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$41,489

$41,489

$41,489

254.5 Increase funds to increase salaries for public health workers to address agency recruitment and retention.

State General Funds

$13,288,645 $13,288,645

254.6 Increase funds for grants to counties for improved infrastructure and support. State General Funds

$1,700,000

$0

254.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$172,093,332 $187,081,977 $185,381,977

State General Funds

$172,093,332 $187,081,977 $185,381,977

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,093,332 $187,081,977 $185,381,977

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

$4,276,474 $4,276,474
$530,680 $530,680 $4,807,154

$4,276,474 $4,276,474
$530,680 $530,680 $4,807,154

$4,276,474 $4,276,474
$530,680 $530,680 $4,807,154

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255.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$319,269

$319,269

$319,269

255.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$26,032

$26,032

$26,032

255.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$130,961

$130,961

$130,961

255.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$196

$196

$196

255.100 -Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,752,932

$4,752,932

$4,752,932

State General Funds

$4,752,932

$4,752,932

$4,752,932

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,283,612

$5,283,612

$5,283,612

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

$1,362,757 $0

$1,362,757 $0

$1,362,757 $0

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,362,757 $1,362,757

$1,362,757 $1,362,757

$1,362,757 $1,362,757

256.1 Increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$248,847

$248,847

$248,847

256.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

$1,611,604

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

$14,406,895 $14,406,895 $14,406,895

$14,406,895 $14,406,895 $14,406,895

$14,406,895 $14,406,895 $14,406,895

257.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$33,623

$33,623

$33,623

257.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,971

$1,971

$1,971

257.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$30,404

$30,404

$30,404

257.4 Dedicate $13,594,359 in state general funds as Trauma Care Network Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 Super Speeder collections pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds Trauma Care Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($6,268,722) $6,268,722
$0

($6,268,722) $6,268,722
$0

($6,268,722) $6,268,722
$0

257.5 Increase funds to reflect the FY2021 reinstatement fees. Trauma Care Trust Funds

$7,325,637

$7,325,637

$7,325,637

257.6 Transfer funds from the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission to the Department of Revenue for the Fireworks Trust Fund to reflect the fireworks excise tax collections pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

($353,690)

($353,690)

($353,690)

257.100 -Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$21,444,840 $21,444,840 $21,444,840

State General Funds

$7,850,481

$7,850,481

$7,850,481

Trauma Care Trust Funds

$13,594,359 $13,594,359 $13,594,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,444,840 $21,444,840 $21,444,840

Section 39: Public Safety, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$186,271,040 $186,271,040

$186,271,040 $186,271,040

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

$33,927,849 $33,927,849

$24,143,879 $24,143,879

$2,299,590

$2,299,590

$186,271,040 $186,271,040 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $244,863,554

$2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $244,863,554

$2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $244,863,554

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 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
$211,012,467 $211,012,467 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $269,604,981

$212,822,983 $212,822,983 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $271,415,497

$214,737,425 $214,737,425 $33,927,849 $33,927,849 $24,143,879
$2,299,590 $2,299,590 $21,224,289 $21,224,289
$620,000 $620,000 $520,786 $520,786 $520,786 $273,329,939

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

$4,021,399 $4,021,399 $4,021,399

$4,021,399 $4,021,399 $4,021,399

$4,021,399 $4,021,399 $4,021,399

258.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$150,501

$150,501

$150,501

258.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$22,775

$22,775

$22,775

258.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$87,578

$87,578

$87,578

258.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$10,318

$10,318

$10,318

258.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$840

$840

$840

258.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,293,411

$4,293,411

$4,293,411

State General Funds

$4,293,411

$4,293,411

$4,293,411

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,293,411

$4,293,411

$4,293,411

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Capitol Police Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect life and property in the Capitol Square area, enforce traffic regulations around the

Capitol, monitor entrances of state buildings, screen packages and personal items of individuals entering state facilities, and provide

general security for elected officials, government employees, and visitors to the Capitol.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$0 $0 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

$0 $0 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077 $8,405,077

259.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment effective July 1, 2022. State General Funds

$546,375

$546,375

259.2 Increase funds to annualize funds for a $1,000 salary supplement for Capitol Police Services with a jurisdiction to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

State General Funds

$109,275

$109,275

259.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$0

$655,650

$655,650

State General Funds

$0

$655,650

$655,650

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

$8,405,077

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,405,077

$9,060,727

$9,060,727

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

$8,645,786 $8,645,786
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,649,296

$8,645,786 $8,645,786
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,649,296

$8,645,786 $8,645,786
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,649,296

260.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$534,405

$534,405

$534,405

260.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$63,605

$63,605

$63,605

260.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$285,437

$285,437

$285,437

260.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$33,628

$33,628

$33,628

260.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$2,739

$2,739

$2,739

260.100 -Departmental Administration (DPS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department and administratively

attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,565,600

$9,565,600

$9,565,600

State General Funds

$9,565,600

$9,565,600

$9,565,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,510 $3,510 $9,569,110

$3,510 $3,510 $9,569,110

$3,510 $3,510 $9,569,110

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 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

$130,524,399 $130,524,399
$1,888,148 $1,888,148
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $133,462,233

$130,524,399 $130,524,399
$1,888,148 $1,888,148
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $133,462,233

$130,524,399 $130,524,399
$1,888,148 $1,888,148
$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $133,462,233

261.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$8,037,022

$8,037,022

$8,037,022

261.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$1,029,269

$1,029,269

$1,029,269

261.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$4,224,408

$4,224,408

$4,224,408

261.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$497,691

$497,691

$497,691

261.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$40,531

$40,531

$40,531

261.6 Increase funds for one trooper school with 75 starting cadets. State General Funds

$3,176,833

$2,599,353

$2,599,353

261.7 Increase funds to annualize a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area.

State General Funds

$577,480

$577,480

261.8 Increase funds to provide 10 additional SWAT Unit troopers and 10 additional Nighthawk DUI troopers.

State General Funds

$2,000,366

$0

261.9 Increase funds for fuel expenses to maintain patrol hours. State General Funds

$750,000

$750,000

261.10 Increase funds to create an additional Trooper pay scale classification. State General Funds

$2,424,204

261.100 -Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$147,530,153 $150,280,519 $150,704,357

State General Funds

$147,530,153 $150,280,519 $150,704,357

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

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $150,467,987

$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $153,218,353

$673,900 $53,900 $53,900
$620,000 $620,000 $375,786 $375,786 $375,786 $153,642,191

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

$15,507,378 $15,507,378 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $37,929,449

$15,507,378 $15,507,378 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $37,929,449

$15,507,378 $15,507,378 $11,289,344 $11,289,344 $11,132,727
$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $37,929,449

262.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$627,469

$627,469

$627,469

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262.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$281,799

$281,799

$281,799

262.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$310,992

$310,992

$310,992

262.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$456

$456

$456

262.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$36,639

$36,639

$36,639

262.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$2,984

$2,984

$2,984

262.7 Utilize existing funds to provide a 10% salary supplement for Troop C officers to combat crime in the metro Atlanta area. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

262.100 -Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$16,767,717 $16,767,717 $16,767,717

State General Funds

$16,767,717 $16,767,717 $16,767,717

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

$11,132,727 $11,132,727 $11,132,727

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $39,189,788

$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $39,189,788

$370,923 $370,923 $10,761,804 $10,761,804 $39,189,788

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

$964,510 $964,510 $964,510

$964,510 $964,510 $964,510

$964,510 $964,510 $964,510

263.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$75,651

$75,651

$75,651

263.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$4,388

$4,388

$4,388

263.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$34,538

$34,538

$34,538

263.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$102

$102

$102

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263.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,069

$4,069

$4,069

263.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$331

$331

$331

263.7 Increase funds for two peer counselors, one social worker, and operations to enhance public safety officers' access to peer counselors and health clinicians statewide.

State General Funds

$379,500

$379,500

263.100 -Office of Public Safety Officer Support

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,083,589

$1,463,089

$1,463,089

State General Funds

$1,083,589

$1,463,089

$1,463,089

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,083,589

$1,463,089

$1,463,089

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

$1,482,512 $1,482,512 $1,482,512

$1,482,512 $1,482,512 $1,482,512

$1,482,512 $1,482,512 $1,482,512

264.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$75,651

$75,651

$75,651

264.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$9,325

$9,325

$9,325

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264.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$49,036

$49,036

$49,036

264.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$43,868

$43,868

$43,868

264.5 Reduce funds to reflect fireworks excise tax collections in accordance with HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

($257,230)

($257,230)

($257,230)

264.6 Increase funds for an online testing database. State General Funds

$70,000

$70,000

264.7 Increase funds for contract information technology support. State General Funds

$80,000

$80,000

264.100 -Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,403,162

$1,553,162

$1,553,162

State General Funds

$1,403,162

$1,553,162

$1,553,162

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,403,162

$1,553,162

$1,553,162

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

$4,471,406 $4,471,406 $4,471,406

$4,471,406 $4,471,406 $4,471,406

$4,471,406 $4,471,406 $4,471,406

265.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$235,360

$235,360

$235,360

265.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$34,739

$34,739

$34,739

265.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$151,042

$151,042

$151,042

265.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($924)

($924)

($924)

265.5 Increase funds for one auditor, one investigator, one curriculum specialist, and two hearing officers.

State General Funds

$500,859

$500,859

$500,859

265.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,392,482

$5,392,482

$5,392,482

State General Funds

$5,392,482

$5,392,482

$5,392,482

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,392,482

$5,392,482

$5,392,482

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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

$17,216,328 $17,216,328
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $21,698,260

$17,216,328 $17,216,328
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $21,698,260

$17,216,328 $17,216,328
$1,061,179 $1,061,179 $3,420,753 $1,928,667 $1,928,667 $1,492,086 $1,492,086 $21,698,260

266.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,276,194

$1,276,194

$1,276,194

266.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$121,669

$121,669

$121,669

266.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$632,798

$632,798

$632,798

266.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$56

$56

$56

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266.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,252

$5,252

$5,252

266.6 Increase funds for ten proper use of force and de-escalation positions and operational needs. (H:Increase funds for five proper use-of-force and de-escalation training positions, five crisis intervention training positions, and operational needs)(S:Increase funds for sixteen proper use of force and de-escalation positions and operational needs)

State General Funds

$1,089,369

$1,089,369

$2,579,973

266.7 Reduce funds for one-time funding for construction of a de-escalation and proper use of force training facility in accordance with HB81 (2021 Session).

State General Funds

($1,003,800) ($1,003,800) ($1,003,800)

266.8 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. (H and S:YES; Reflect funding in the Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$2,125,000

$0

$0

266.100 -Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$21,462,866 $19,337,866 $20,828,470

State General Funds

$21,462,866 $19,337,866 $20,828,470

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

$1,061,179

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

$3,420,753

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

$1,928,667

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

$25,944,798 $23,819,798 $25,310,402

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.

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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

$3,437,322 $3,437,322 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,779,412

$3,437,322 $3,437,322 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,779,412

$3,437,322 $3,437,322 $19,689,178 $19,689,178
$507,912 $507,912 $507,912 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $23,779,412

267.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$55,577

$55,577

$55,577

267.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$10,178

$10,178

$10,178

267.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$10,748

$10,748

$10,748

267.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($338)

($338)

($338)

267.98 Transfer funds from the Office of Highway Safety program to the Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission program to reflect newly created program.

State General Funds

($2,913,895) ($2,913,895) ($2,913,895)

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267.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$599,592

$599,592

$599,592

State General Funds

$599,592

$599,592

$599,592

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

$20,941,682 $20,941,682 $20,941,682

Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

268.98 Transfer funds from the Office of Highway Safety program to the Office of Highway Safety: Georgia Driver's Education Commission program to reflect newly created program.

State General Funds

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

268.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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268.100 -Highway Safety, Office of: Georgia Driver's Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide driver's education scholarships for Georgia drivers ages 15-17 to help satisfy driver's

education requirements and reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

State General Funds

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

Section 40: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,543,797

$9,543,797

$9,543,797

$9,543,797

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$1,343,100

$10,886,897 $10,886,897

$9,543,797 $9,543,797 $1,343,100 $1,343,100 $10,886,897

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,480,911 $10,480,911
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $11,824,011

$11,537,942 $11,537,942
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $12,881,042

$11,280,107 $11,280,107
$1,343,100 $1,343,100 $12,623,207

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

$1,624,819 $1,624,819
$83,500 $83,500 $1,708,319

$1,624,819 $1,624,819
$83,500 $83,500 $1,708,319

$1,624,819 $1,624,819
$83,500 $83,500 $1,708,319

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269.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$79,014

$79,014

$79,014

269.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$29,342

$29,342

$29,342

269.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$53,170

$53,170

$53,170

269.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$15,940

$15,940

$15,940

269.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$10,415

$10,415

$10,415

269.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for legal fees. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

269.7 Increase funds to annualize funds for the maintenance of the e-filing system. State General Funds

$82,250

$82,250

269.100 -Commission Administration (PSC)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,762,700

$1,844,950

$1,844,950

State General Funds

$1,762,700

$1,844,950

$1,844,950

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,846,200

$1,928,450

$1,928,450

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Facility Protection

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce state and federal regulations pertaining to buried utility facility infrastructure and to

promote safety through training and inspections.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,280,126 $1,280,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,511,226

$1,280,126 $1,280,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,511,226

$1,280,126 $1,280,126 $1,231,100 $1,231,100 $2,511,226

270.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$91,034

$91,034

$91,034

270.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$16,871

$16,871

$16,871

270.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$44,061

$44,061

$44,061

270.100 -Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,432,092

$1,432,092

$1,432,092

State General Funds

$1,432,092

$1,432,092

$1,432,092

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

$2,663,192

$2,663,192

$2,663,192

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Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, natural gas, and telecommunications

companies, approve supply plans for electric and natural gas companies, monitor utility system and telecommunications network

planning, arbitrate complaints among competitors, provide consumer protection and education, and certify competitive natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,638,852 $6,638,852
$28,500 $28,500 $6,667,352

$6,638,852 $6,638,852
$28,500 $28,500 $6,667,352

$6,638,852 $6,638,852
$28,500 $28,500 $6,667,352

271.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$371,196

$371,196

$371,196

271.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$51,559

$51,559

$51,559

271.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$224,512

$224,512

$224,512

271.4 Increase funds to restore funds for eight positions reduced during FY2021. (S:Increase funds to restore funds for a senior utilities engineer, public utilities engineer, two utilities analysts, and two business analysts reduced during FY2021)

State General Funds

$974,781

$716,946

271.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$7,286,119

$8,260,900

$8,003,065

State General Funds

$7,286,119

$8,260,900

$8,003,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,314,619

$8,289,400

$8,031,565

Section 41: Regents, University System of Georgia
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 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476

$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476

$1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210

$1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210

$4,452,500,683 $4,452,500,683

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

$1,175,489,190 $1,175,489,190

$1,069,364,108 $1,069,364,108

$106,125,082 $106,125,082

$405,897,841 $405,897,841

$405,897,841 $405,897,841

$2,871,073,652 $2,871,073,652

$740,000

$740,000

$478,945,426 $478,945,426

$2,391,388,226 $2,391,388,226

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$3,238,172

$8,542,635,541 $8,542,635,541

$2,457,473,476 $2,457,473,476 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000 $40,000 $1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108 $106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652 $740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $8,542,635,541

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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 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$3,108,752,908 $3,108,752,908 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000 $40,000 $1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108 $106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652 $740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $9,193,914,973

$3,121,300,722 $3,121,300,722 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000 $40,000 $1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108 $106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652 $740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $9,206,462,787

$3,106,205,900 $3,106,205,900 $1,629,423,210 $1,629,423,210 $4,452,500,683
$40,000 $40,000 $1,175,489,190 $1,069,364,108 $106,125,082 $405,897,841 $405,897,841 $2,871,073,652 $740,000 $478,945,426 $2,391,388,226 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $9,191,367,965

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds

$45,239,244 $45,239,244 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000

$45,239,244 $45,239,244 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000

$45,239,244 $45,239,244 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000

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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

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $93,712,569

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $93,712,569

$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $93,712,569

272.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,219,722

$2,219,722

$2,219,722

272.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$5,448

$5,448

$5,448

272.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$26,351

$26,351

$26,351

272.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$70,691

$70,691

$70,691

272.5 Increase funds to provide 11 new faculty positions for agricultural initiatives at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia.

State General Funds

$2,180,000

$2,180,000

$2,180,000

272.6 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Agricultural Experiment Station.

State General Funds

$1,901,440

$1,901,440

$1,901,440

272.100 -Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production, processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing

to increase profitability and global competiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$51,642,896 $51,642,896 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $100,116,221

$51,642,896 $51,642,896 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $100,116,221

$51,642,896 $51,642,896 $28,183,325 $28,183,325 $20,290,000
$7,290,000 $7,290,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $100,116,221

Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Continuation Budget

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 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 $3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000 $3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

$0 $0 $3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000 $3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

$0 $0 $3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000 $3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

273.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Contract

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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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

$3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000
$3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

$3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000
$3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

$3,676,365 $345,000 $345,000
$3,331,365 $3,331,365 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $3,238,172 $6,914,537

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$42,060,401 $42,060,401 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $76,952,582

$42,060,401 $42,060,401 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $76,952,582

$42,060,401 $42,060,401 $13,007,516 $13,007,516 $21,884,665
$5,384,666 $5,384,666
$250,000 $250,000 $16,249,999 $16,249,999 $76,952,582

274.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,054,620

$3,054,620

$3,054,620

274.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$10,233

$10,233

$10,233

274.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$36,016

$36,016

$36,016

274.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$117,925

$117,925

$117,925

274.5 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Cooperative Extension Service.

State General Funds

$1,768,217

$1,768,217

$1,768,217

274.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$47,047,412 $47,047,412 $47,047,412

State General Funds

$47,047,412 $47,047,412 $47,047,412

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,007,516 $13,007,516 $13,007,516

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,007,516 $13,007,516 $13,007,516

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$21,884,665 $21,884,665 $21,884,665

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,384,666

$5,384,666

$5,384,666

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$5,384,666

$5,384,666

$5,384,666

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

$16,249,999 $16,249,999 $16,249,999

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,249,999 $16,249,999 $16,249,999

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,939,593 $81,939,593 $81,939,593

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$11,444,647 $11,444,647
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $26,844,647

$11,444,647 $11,444,647
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $26,844,647

$11,444,647 $11,444,647
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $26,844,647

275.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$354,875

$354,875

$354,875

275.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$3,554

$3,554

$3,554

275.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$9,989

$9,989

$9,989

275.4 Increase funds for the Advanced Technology Development Center to fund start-ups and leverage private funding.

State General Funds

$250,000

$500,000

275.5 Increase funds for workforce development career fellowships to improve public private partnerships. State General Funds

$500,000

275.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$11,813,065 $11,813,065
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $27,213,065

$12,063,065 $12,063,065
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $27,463,065

$12,813,065 $12,813,065
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $6,900,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $28,213,065

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,340 $966,340 $400,000 $400,000 $300,988
$75,988 $75,988 $225,000 $225,000 $1,667,328

$966,340 $966,340 $400,000 $400,000 $300,988
$75,988 $75,988 $225,000 $225,000 $1,667,328

$966,340 $966,340 $400,000 $400,000 $300,988
$75,988 $75,988 $225,000 $225,000 $1,667,328

276.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,558

$42,558

$42,558

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276.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$502

$502

$502

276.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$1,857

$1,857

$1,857

276.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Forestry Cooperative Extension.

State General Funds

$42,748

$42,748

$42,748

276.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,054,005

$1,054,005

$1,054,005

State General Funds

$1,054,005

$1,054,005

$1,054,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$400,000

$400,000

$400,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$300,988

$300,988

$300,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$75,988

$75,988

$75,988

Sales and Services

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,754,993

$1,754,993

$1,754,993

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,863,131 $2,863,131 $5,620,000 $5,620,000 $6,859,243 $4,380,000

$2,863,131 $2,863,131 $5,620,000 $5,620,000 $6,859,243 $4,380,000

$2,863,131 $2,863,131 $5,620,000 $5,620,000 $6,859,243 $4,380,000

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,380,000 $850,000 $850,000
$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,342,374

$4,380,000 $850,000 $850,000
$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,342,374

$4,380,000 $850,000 $850,000
$1,629,243 $1,629,243 $15,342,374

277.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$122,984

$122,984

$122,984

277.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,823

$1,823

$1,823

277.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$4,123

$4,123

$4,123

277.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Forestry Research. State General Funds

$132,427

$132,427

$132,427

277.100 -Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,124,488

$3,124,488

$3,124,488

State General Funds

$3,124,488

$3,124,488

$3,124,488

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

$5,620,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,859,243

$6,859,243

$6,859,243

Intergovernmental Transfers

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

$4,380,000

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

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

$1,629,243

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,629,243 $15,603,731

$1,629,243 $15,603,731

$1,629,243 $15,603,731

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,309,909 $4,309,909
$869,052 $95,000 $95,000
$774,052 $740,000
$34,052 $5,178,961

$4,309,909 $4,309,909
$869,052 $95,000 $95,000
$774,052 $740,000
$34,052 $5,178,961

$4,309,909 $4,309,909
$869,052 $95,000 $95,000
$774,052 $740,000
$34,052 $5,178,961

278.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$95,550

$95,550

$95,550

278.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$5,231

$5,231

$5,231

278.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,080

$1,080

$1,080

278.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$1,665

$1,665

$1,665

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278.100 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,413,435

$4,413,435

$4,413,435

State General Funds

$4,413,435

$4,413,435

$4,413,435

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$869,052

$869,052

$869,052

Intergovernmental Transfers

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

Sales and Services

$774,052

$774,052

$774,052

Record Center Storage Fees

$740,000

$740,000

$740,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$34,052

$34,052

$34,052

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,282,487

$5,282,487

$5,282,487

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,221,506 $6,221,506
$745,488 $172,988 $172,988 $572,500 $572,500 $6,966,994

$6,221,506 $6,221,506
$745,488 $172,988 $172,988 $572,500 $572,500 $6,966,994

$6,221,506 $6,221,506
$745,488 $172,988 $172,988 $572,500 $572,500 $6,966,994

279.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$174,330

$174,330

$174,330

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279.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,466

$1,466

$1,466

279.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$4,443

$4,443

$4,443

279.4 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a rural coding program in partnership with the Department of Education.

State General Funds

($945,000)

($945,000)

279.100 -Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,401,745

$5,456,745

$5,456,745

State General Funds

$6,401,745

$5,456,745

$5,456,745

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$745,488

$745,488

$745,488

Intergovernmental Transfers

$172,988

$172,988

$172,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$172,988

$172,988

$172,988

Sales and Services

$572,500

$572,500

$572,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$572,500

$572,500

$572,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,147,233

$6,202,233

$6,202,233

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

$6,111,005 $6,111,005 $6,111,005

$6,111,005 $6,111,005 $6,111,005

$6,111,005 $6,111,005 $6,111,005

280.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$25,526

$25,526

$25,526

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280.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$325

$325

$325

280.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for an eminent scholar for sickle cell research.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

280.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$904

$904

$904

280.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for a GRA Eminent Scholar for Integrated Precision Agriculture. State General Funds

$1,000,000

280.6 Increase funds for equipment and research and development infrastructure. State General Funds

$500,000

280.100 -Georgia Research Alliance

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,637,760

$5,637,760

$7,137,760

State General Funds

$5,637,760

$5,637,760

$7,137,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,637,760

$5,637,760

$7,137,760

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,800,798 $5,800,798 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785

$5,800,798 $5,800,798 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785

$5,800,798 $5,800,798 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $725,773,867

$19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $725,773,867

$19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756
$8,599,335 $8,599,335 $725,773,867

281.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$157,802

$157,802

$157,802

281.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,013

$1,013

$1,013

281.3 Increase funds for the Agricultural Technology Research Program (ATRP) to support advanced research in agricultural technology.

State General Funds

$632,230

$632,230

$632,230

281.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$2,888

$2,888

$2,888

281.5 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Georgia Tech Research Institute.

State General Funds

$239,361

$239,361

$239,361

281.6 Increase funds to provide professional development and student support for a computer science pilot program in rural Georgia.

State General Funds

$600,000

$600,000

281.100 -Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$6,834,092 $6,834,092 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785 $19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $726,807,161

$7,434,092 $7,434,092 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785 $19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $727,407,161

$7,434,092 $7,434,092 $447,786,193 $447,786,193 $272,186,876 $19,102,785 $19,102,785 $244,484,756 $244,484,756 $8,599,335 $8,599,335 $727,407,161

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$974,818 $974,818 $367,648 $367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,460,799

$974,818 $974,818 $367,648 $367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,460,799

$974,818 $974,818 $367,648 $367,648 $118,333
$93,333 $93,333 $25,000 $25,000 $1,460,799

282.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$66,782

$66,782

$66,782

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282.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$759

$759

$759

282.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$2,944

$2,944

$2,944

282.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Marine Institute. State General Funds

$47,804

$47,804

$47,804

282.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,093,107

$1,093,107

$1,093,107

State General Funds

$1,093,107

$1,093,107

$1,093,107

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$118,333

$118,333

$118,333

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$93,333

$93,333

$93,333

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$93,333

$93,333

$93,333

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,579,088

$1,579,088

$1,579,088

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

$1,514,456 $1,514,456 $1,540,000
$800,000 $800,000
$90,000

$1,514,456 $1,514,456 $1,540,000
$800,000 $800,000
$90,000

$1,514,456 $1,514,456 $1,540,000
$800,000 $800,000
$90,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,054,456

$90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,054,456

$90,000 $650,000 $650,000 $3,054,456

283.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$104,350

$104,350

$104,350

283.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,265

$1,265

$1,265

283.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$2,444

$2,444

$2,444

283.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Marine Resources Extension Center.

State General Funds

$55,657

$55,657

$55,657

283.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,678,172

$1,678,172

$1,678,172

State General Funds

$1,678,172

$1,678,172

$1,678,172

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,540,000

$1,540,000

$1,540,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

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

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,218,172

$3,218,172

$3,218,172

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Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,902,507 $35,902,507 $35,902,507

$35,902,507 $35,902,507 $35,902,507

$35,902,507 $35,902,507 $35,902,507

284.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,073,988

$2,073,988

$2,073,988

284.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for matching funds for endowment gift for Medical College of Georgia 3+ program. (H:NO; Provide $10,000,000 for the Medical College of Georgia 3+ program by utilizing $5,200,000 in existing funds and increasing the state match)(S:Eliminate funds for one-time funding for matching funds and recognize three year phase-in of increased funding through the Teaching Formula for medical education to provide the state match for the Medical College of Georgia 3+ program)

State General Funds

($5,200,000) $4,800,000 ($5,200,000)

284.3 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics.

State General Funds

$1,953,351

$1,953,351

$1,953,351

284.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$34,729,846 $44,729,846 $34,729,846

State General Funds

$34,729,846 $44,729,846 $34,729,846

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,729,846 $44,729,846 $34,729,846

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,648,480 $39,648,480
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $44,536,542

$39,648,480 $39,648,480
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $44,536,542

$39,648,480 $39,648,480
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $44,536,542

285.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$2,043,473

$2,043,473

$2,043,473

285.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$34,037

$34,037

$34,037

285.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($485)

($485)

($485)

285.4 Increase funds for the public libraries formula based on an increase in the state population.

State General Funds

$181,619

$181,619

$181,619

285.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$3,091

$3,091

$3,091

285.6 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for Public Libraries. State General Funds

$725,618

$725,618

$725,618

285.7 Increase funds for materials grants by 10 cents from $0.40 to $0.50 per capita. (S:Increase funds for materials grants by 20 cents from $0.40 to $0.60 per capita)

State General Funds

$1,107,075

$2,214,123

285.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 911)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,635,833 $42,635,833
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $47,523,895

$43,742,908 $43,742,908
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $48,630,970

$44,849,956 $44,849,956
$4,888,062 $4,888,062 $49,738,018

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

$22,081,211 $22,081,211 $22,081,211

$22,081,211 $22,081,211 $22,081,211

$22,081,211 $22,081,211 $22,081,211

286.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,014,659

$1,014,659

$1,014,659

286.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$13,207

$13,207

$13,207

286.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$8,970

$8,970

$8,970

286.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$29,265

$29,265

$29,265

286.5 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center.

State General Funds

$35,822

$35,822

$35,822

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286.6 Transfer funds from the Teaching program to the Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives program to fund the first year of a five-year plan to expand capacity for nursing students across the university system.

State General Funds

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

286.7 Increase funds for Middle Georgia State University aviation career path program.

State General Funds

$1,920,073

$0

286.8 Increase funds for the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame at Middle Georgia State University. State General Funds

$185,000

286.9 Increase funds for music industry archiving at the University of Georgia. State General Funds

$2,600,000

286.10 Increase funds for a pilot program in University summer programs to enhance exposure for high school foster youth to postsecondary options.

State General Funds

$2,500,000

286.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$23,183,134 $26,303,207 $29,668,134

State General Funds

$23,183,134 $26,303,207 $29,668,134

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,183,134 $26,303,207 $29,668,134

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,830,744 $10,830,744
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,180,744

$10,830,744 $10,830,744
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,180,744

$10,830,744 $10,830,744
$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $11,180,744

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287.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$159,538

$159,538

$159,538

287.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$51,149

$51,149

$51,149

287.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$2,583

$2,583

$2,583

287.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($63,236)

($63,236)

($63,236)

287.5 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$4,083

$4,083

$4,083

287.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$10,984,861 $10,984,861 $10,984,861

State General Funds

$10,984,861 $10,984,861 $10,984,861

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$350,000

$350,000

$350,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,334,861 $11,334,861 $11,334,861

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,957,045 $2,957,045 $2,522,795 $2,522,795 $1,712,948
$227,825 $227,825 $545,487 $545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,192,788

$2,957,045 $2,957,045 $2,522,795 $2,522,795 $1,712,948
$227,825 $227,825 $545,487 $545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,192,788

$2,957,045 $2,957,045 $2,522,795 $2,522,795 $1,712,948
$227,825 $227,825 $545,487 $545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,192,788

288.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$145,447

$145,447

$145,447

288.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$569

$569

$569

288.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$2,173

$2,173

$2,173

288.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,105,234

$3,105,234

$3,105,234

State General Funds

$3,105,234

$3,105,234

$3,105,234

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

$2,522,795

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,712,948

$1,712,948

$1,712,948

Intergovernmental Transfers

$227,825

$227,825

$227,825

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$227,825 $545,487 $545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,340,977

$227,825 $545,487 $545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,340,977

$227,825 $545,487 $545,487 $939,636 $939,636 $7,340,977

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$2,192,593,402 $2,192,593,402 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $4,088,026,725 $1,136,114,938 $1,029,989,856
$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $7,398,767,798

$2,192,593,402 $2,192,593,402 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $4,088,026,725 $1,136,114,938 $1,029,989,856
$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $7,398,767,798

$2,192,593,402 $2,192,593,402 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $4,088,026,725 $1,136,114,938 $1,029,989,856
$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $7,398,767,798

289.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs. (S:Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all fulltime, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs and reflect an update to calculation methodology to provide greater Teaching formula fidelity)

State General Funds

$219,058,025 $219,180,733 $206,782,936

289.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$359,829

$359,829

$359,829

289.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,463,769

$1,462,857

$1,462,857

289.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($638,290)

($638,290)

($638,290)

289.5 Increase funds to reflect a 1.2% increase in enrollment ($99,415,344) and 0.1% increase in square footage ($460,569).

State General Funds

$99,875,913 $99,875,913 $99,875,913

289.6 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$8,998,231

$8,998,231

$8,998,231

289.7 Reduce funds for the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership Expansion.

State General Funds

($729,460)

($729,460)

($729,460)

289.8 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in the Teaching formula and eliminate the Special Institutional Fee at University System of Georgia's (USG's) 26 institutions.

State General Funds

$229,626,155 $229,626,155 $229,626,155

289.9 Increase funds for year three of a three-year phase-in for increased medical education funding.

State General Funds

$8,328,877

$8,328,877

$8,328,877

289.10 Increase funds to launch an online elementary education degree program at Valdosta State University. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds to launch an online elementary education degree program at Valdosta State University)

State General Funds

$300,000

$0

$300,000

289.11 Increase funds to begin an elementary education degree program at Savannah State University. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds to begin an elementary education degree program at Savannah State University)

State General Funds

$300,000

$0

$300,000

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289.12 Increase funds for merit-based scholarships to promote recruitment of rural paraprofessionals at Valdosta State University. (H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$320,000

$0

$0

289.13 Increase funds for a virtual classroom environment to train teacher candidates at Albany State University and Fort Valley State University. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds for a virtual classroom environment to train teacher candidates at Albany State University and Fort Valley State University)

State General Funds

$14,000

$0

$14,000

289.14 Increase funds for the first year of a five year plan to expand capacity for nursing students across the university system. (H and S:YES; Fund the first year of a five-year plan to expand capacity for nursing students across the university system in the Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives program)

State General Funds

$1,200,000

$0

$0

289.15 Increase funds for the Fort Valley State University Land-Grant match requirements.

State General Funds

$1,246,451

$1,246,451

$1,246,451

289.16 Increase funds for capital maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$62,900,000 $62,900,000 $62,900,000

289.17 Increase funds for the UGA Small Business Development Center for multilingual support. (S:Increase funds for the UGA Small Business Development Center for multilingual support and provide an opportunity for students in foreign language programs to provide translation services)

State General Funds

$49,500

$16,500

289.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,825,216,902 $2,823,254,198 $2,811,437,401

State General Funds

$2,825,216,902 $2,823,254,198 $2,811,437,401

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671 $1,118,147,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,088,026,725 $4,088,026,725 $4,088,026,725

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,136,114,938 $1,136,114,938 $1,136,114,938

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,029,989,856 $1,029,989,856 $1,029,989,856

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $8,031,391,298

$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $8,029,428,594

$106,125,082 $155,184,265 $155,184,265 $2,796,727,522 $405,339,296 $2,391,388,226 $8,017,611,797

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

$4,237,251 $4,237,251 $4,237,251

$4,237,251 $4,237,251 $4,237,251

$4,237,251 $4,237,251 $4,237,251

290.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$210,590

$210,590

$210,590

290.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$2,930

$2,930

$2,930

290.3 Increase funds to support research on cattle and poultry diseases and upgrade laboratories to improve biosafety standards.

State General Funds

$220,000

$500,000

$500,000

290.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$7,074

$7,074

$7,074

290.5 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for the Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station.

State General Funds

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

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290.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,785,845

$5,065,845

$5,065,845

State General Funds

$4,785,845

$5,065,845

$5,065,845

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,785,845

$5,065,845

$5,065,845

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide clinical instruction for veterinary medicine students, support research that enhances

the health and welfare of production and companion animals in Georgia, and address the shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and

the nation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$483,805 $483,805 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,483,805

$483,805 $483,805 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,483,805

$483,805 $483,805 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,483,805

291.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$43,592

$43,592

$43,592

291.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$559

$559

$559

291.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health benefits. State General Funds

$1,357

$1,357

$1,357

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291.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$529,313

$529,313

$529,313

State General Funds

$529,313

$529,313

$529,313

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

Sales and Services

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$27,000,000 $27,000,000 $27,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,529,313 $27,529,313 $27,529,313

Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

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

$304,560 $304,560
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $344,560

$304,560 $304,560
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $344,560

$304,560 $304,560
$40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $344,560

292.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$25,217

$25,217

$25,217

292.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$4,456

$4,456

$4,456

292.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$300

$300

$300

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292.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$3,422

$3,422

$3,422

292.100 -Payments to Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$337,955

$337,955

$337,955

State General Funds

$337,955

$337,955

$337,955

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$40,000

$40,000

$40,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$377,955

$377,955

$377,955

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

$3,514,024 $3,514,024 $3,514,024

$3,514,024 $3,514,024 $3,514,024

$3,514,024 $3,514,024 $3,514,024

293.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$223,117

$223,117

$223,117

293.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($4,314)

($4,314)

($4,314)

293.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Junior Military College

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for Georgia Military College's Junior Military College and pooled expenses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

State General Funds

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

$3,732,827

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Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,657,579 $3,657,579 $3,657,579

$3,657,579 $3,657,579 $3,657,579

$3,657,579 $3,657,579 $3,657,579

294.1 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$2,022

$6,061

$6,061

294.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. State General Funds

$663,382

$776,796

$776,796

294.3 Increase funds to adjust the state based salary schedule to increase salaries for certified teachers and certified employees by $2,000 effective September 1, 2022.

State General Funds

$126,280

$107,197

$107,197

294.4 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction for K-12 education. State General Funds

$157,502

$157,502

$157,502

294.100 -Payments to Georgia Military College Preparatory School

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,606,765

$4,705,135

$4,705,135

State General Funds

$4,606,765

$4,705,135

$4,705,135

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,606,765

$4,705,135

$4,705,135

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

$13,756,613 $13,756,613 $13,756,613

$13,756,613 $13,756,613 $13,756,613

$13,756,613 $13,756,613 $13,756,613

295.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$406,903

$406,903

$406,903

295.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($5,594)

($5,594)

($5,594)

295.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$6,294

$6,294

$6,294

295.100 -Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$14,164,216 $14,164,216 $14,164,216

State General Funds

$14,164,216 $14,164,216 $14,164,216

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,164,216 $14,164,216 $14,164,216

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

$197,396,779 $197,396,779

$196,962,996 $196,962,996

$433,783

$433,783

$1,058,059

$1,058,059

$687,912

$687,912

$370,147

$370,147

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$197,396,779 $196,962,996
$433,783 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$2,247,671

$200,702,509 $200,702,509 $200,702,509

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$214,009,381

State General Funds

$210,853,207

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,722,391

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,058,059

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$687,912

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$217,315,111

$214,009,381 $210,853,207
$433,783 $2,722,391 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $217,315,111

$214,009,381 $210,853,207
$433,783 $2,722,391 $1,058,059
$687,912 $370,147 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $2,247,671 $217,315,111

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

$12,600,723 $12,600,723 $12,600,723

$12,600,723 $12,600,723 $12,600,723

$12,600,723 $12,600,723 $12,600,723

296.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$622,022

$622,022

$622,022

296.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$115,318

$115,318

$115,318

296.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$622,537

$622,537

$622,537

296.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,310

$1,310

$1,310

296.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$919

$919

$919

296.100 -Departmental Administration (DOR)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$13,962,829 $13,962,829 $13,962,829

State General Funds

$13,962,829 $13,962,829 $13,962,829

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,962,829 $13,962,829 $13,962,829

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

$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

297.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$118

$118

$118

297.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$83

$83

$83

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297.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$39,072,552 $39,072,552 $39,072,552

State General Funds

$39,072,552 $39,072,552 $39,072,552

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,072,552 $39,072,552 $39,072,552

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

$8,238,484 $7,804,701
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $9,094,518

$8,238,484 $7,804,701
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $9,094,518

$8,238,484 $7,804,701
$433,783 $370,147 $370,147 $485,887 $485,887 $485,887 $9,094,518

298.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$483,154

$483,154

$483,154

298.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$68,318

$68,318

$68,318

298.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$344,335

$344,335

$344,335

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298.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$725

$725

$725

298.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$508

$508

$508

298.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and

tobacco products.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,135,524

$9,135,524

$9,135,524

State General Funds

$8,701,741

$8,701,741

$8,701,741

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

$9,991,558

$9,991,558

$9,991,558

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

$3,758,131 $3,758,131
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $4,178,131

$3,758,131 $3,758,131
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $4,178,131

$3,758,131 $3,758,131
$420,000 $420,000 $420,000 $4,178,131

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299.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$250,746

$250,746

$250,746

299.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$37,484

$37,484

$37,484

299.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$204,908

$204,908

$204,908

299.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$313

$313

$313

299.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$220

$220

$220

299.6 Dedicate $2,722,931 in state general funds as Fireworks Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax collections pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Dedicate $2,722,391 in state general funds, to include a transfer of $353,690 from the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission program, as Fireworks Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Fireworks Excise Tax collections pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session))

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

299.100 -Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist local tax officials with the administration of state tax laws and administer the unclaimed

property unit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,974,193

$6,974,193

$6,974,193

State General Funds

$4,251,802

$4,251,802

$4,251,802

Fireworks Trust Funds

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

$2,722,391

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

Sales and Services

$420,000

$420,000

$420,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$420,000 $7,394,193

$420,000 $7,394,193

$420,000 $7,394,193

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

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

$9,033,157 $9,033,157 $9,033,157

300.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

State General Funds

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,033,157

$9,033,157

$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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,963,547 $36,963,547 $36,963,547

$36,963,547 $36,963,547 $36,963,547

$36,963,547 $36,963,547 $36,963,547

301.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,017,090

$1,017,090

$1,017,090

301.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$75,034

$75,034

$75,034

301.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$604,220

$604,220

$604,220

301.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,273

$1,273

$1,273

301.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$892

$892

$892

301.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$38,662,056 $38,662,056 $38,662,056

State General Funds

$38,662,056 $38,662,056 $38,662,056

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,662,056 $38,662,056 $38,662,056

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,103,033 $5,103,033
$416,081 $416,081 $5,519,114

$5,103,033 $5,103,033
$416,081 $416,081 $5,519,114

$5,103,033 $5,103,033
$416,081 $416,081 $5,519,114

302.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$232,423

$232,423

$232,423

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302.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$25,621

$25,621

$25,621

302.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$150,798

$150,798

$150,798

302.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$317

$317

$317

302.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$223

$223

$223

302.6 Increase funds for purchase of W-2 employer data from the Georgia Department of Labor.

State General Funds

$253,000

$253,000

$253,000

302.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$5,765,415

$5,765,415

$5,765,415

State General Funds

$5,765,415

$5,765,415

$5,765,415

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$416,081

$416,081

$416,081

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,181,496

$6,181,496

$6,181,496

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

$54,329,059 $54,329,059

$54,329,059 $54,329,059

$54,329,059 $54,329,059

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $55,670,843

$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $55,670,843

$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $55,670,843

303.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$3,161,559

$3,161,559

$3,161,559

303.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$301,909

$301,909

$301,909

303.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$2,305,532

$2,305,532

$2,305,532

303.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$82

$82

$82

303.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$4,852

$4,852

$4,852

303.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$3,403

$3,403

$3,403

303.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,106,396 $60,106,396 $60,106,396

State General Funds

$60,106,396 $60,106,396 $60,106,396

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $61,448,180

$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $61,448,180

$1,341,784 $1,341,784 $1,341,784 $61,448,180

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

$4,291,748 $4,291,748 $4,291,748

$4,291,748 $4,291,748 $4,291,748

$4,291,748 $4,291,748 $4,291,748

304.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$218,548

$218,548

$218,548

304.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$31,613

$31,613

$31,613

304.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$232,550

$232,550

$232,550

304.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$76

$76

$76

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304.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$489

$489

$489

304.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$343

$343

$343

304.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$4,775,367

$4,775,367

$4,775,367

State General Funds

$4,775,367

$4,775,367

$4,775,367

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,775,367

$4,775,367

$4,775,367

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

$24,006,546 $24,006,546
$271,831 $271,831 $24,278,377

$24,006,546 $24,006,546
$271,831 $271,831 $24,278,377

$24,006,546 $24,006,546
$271,831 $271,831 $24,278,377

305.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,531,418

$1,531,418

$1,531,418

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305.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$114,661

$114,661

$114,661

305.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$866,165

$866,165

$866,165

305.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,823

$1,823

$1,823

305.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,279

$1,279

$1,279

305.100 -Taxpayer Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$26,521,892 $26,521,892 $26,521,892

State General Funds

$26,521,892 $26,521,892 $26,521,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$271,831

$271,831

$271,831

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,793,723 $26,793,723 $26,793,723

Section 43: Secretary of State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$25,013,027 $25,013,027

$25,013,027 $25,013,027

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

$25,013,027 $25,013,027
$550,000 $550,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $30,348,379

$4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $30,348,379

$4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $30,348,379

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
$27,401,198 $27,401,198
$550,000 $550,000 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $4,785,352 $32,736,550

$27,401,198 $27,401,198
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $33,143,518

$27,401,198 $27,401,198
$550,000 $550,000 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $5,192,320 $33,143,518

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

$0 $0 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$0 $0 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

$0 $0 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852 $4,204,852

306.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$406,968

$406,968

306.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to accept and review filings made pursuant to statutes; to issue certifications of records on file;

and to provide general information to the public on all filed entities.

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TOTAL 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

$4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

$4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820 $4,611,820

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

$6,928,161 $6,928,161
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $7,528,161

$6,928,161 $6,928,161
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $7,528,161

$6,928,161 $6,928,161
$550,000 $550,000
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $7,528,161

307.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$168,114

$168,114

$168,114

307.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$14,163

$14,163

$14,163

307.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$104,930

$104,930

$104,930

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307.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$156

$156

$156

307.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,359)

($3,359)

($3,359)

307.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$4,487

$4,487

$4,487

307.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$7,216,652

$7,216,652

$7,216,652

State General Funds

$7,216,652

$7,216,652

$7,216,652

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

$7,816,652

$7,816,652

$7,816,652

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

$3,115,242 $3,115,242 $3,115,242

$3,115,242 $3,115,242 $3,115,242

$3,115,242 $3,115,242 $3,115,242

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308.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$294,200

$294,200

$294,200

308.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$22,673

$22,673

$22,673

308.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$117,136

$117,136

$117,136

308.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,750)

($3,750)

($3,750)

308.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$5,009

$5,009

$5,009

308.6 Transfer funds and one position from the Investigations program to the Securities program to match program budgets with agency activities.

State General Funds

($69,343)

($69,343)

($69,343)

308.100 -Investigations

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$3,481,167

$3,481,167

$3,481,167

State General Funds

$3,481,167

$3,481,167

$3,481,167

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,481,167

$3,481,167

$3,481,167

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,006,664 $3,006,664
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,012,164

$3,006,664 $3,006,664
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,012,164

$3,006,664 $3,006,664
$5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $3,012,164

309.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$142,897

$142,897

$142,897

309.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$20,210

$20,210

$20,210

309.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$102,313

$102,313

$102,313

309.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($3,275)

($3,275)

($3,275)

309.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$4,375

$4,375

$4,375

309.100 -Office Administration (SOS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,273,184

$3,273,184

$3,273,184

State General Funds

$3,273,184

$3,273,184

$3,273,184

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 $3,278,684

$5,500 $3,278,684

$5,500 $3,278,684

Professional Licensing Boards

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the public health and welfare by supporting all operations of Boards which license

professions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,711,551 $7,711,551
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,111,551

$7,711,551 $7,711,551
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,111,551

$7,711,551 $7,711,551
$400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $8,111,551

310.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$764,919

$764,919

$764,919

310.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$56,007

$56,007

$56,007

310.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$247,418

$247,418

$247,418

310.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($7,920)

($7,920)

($7,920)

310.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$10,580

$10,580

$10,580

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310.6 Transfer funds and two positions ($169,957) and associated costs ($33,398) from the Professional Licensing Boards program to the Securities program to match program budgets with agency activities.

State General Funds

($203,355)

($203,355)

($203,355)

310.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two analysts and temporary workers to issue temporary permits to practice nursing for the sole purpose of administering the COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to Executive Order 01.22.21.07.

State General Funds

($150,000)

($150,000)

($150,000)

310.8 Utilize existing funds for the Board of Nursing to collect and publish data in coordination with the Governor's Office of Health Strategy and Coordination. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

310.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,429,200

$8,429,200

$8,429,200

State General Funds

$8,429,200

$8,429,200

$8,429,200

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

$8,829,200

$8,829,200

$8,829,200

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

$706,711 $706,711
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,711

$706,711 $706,711
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,711

$706,711 $706,711
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $731,711

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311.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$84,057

$84,057

$84,057

311.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$3,496

$3,496

$3,496

311.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$43,353

$43,353

$43,353

311.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($1,388)

($1,388)

($1,388)

311.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,854

$1,854

$1,854

311.6 Transfer funds and two positions ($169,957) and associated costs ($33,398) from the Professional Licensing Boards program and funds and one position ($69,343) from the Investigations program to the Securities program to match program budgets with agency activities.

State General Funds

$272,698

$272,698

$272,698

311.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,110,781

$1,110,781

$1,110,781

State General Funds

$1,110,781

$1,110,781

$1,110,781

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

Sales and Services

$25,000

$25,000

$25,000

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3509

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,000 $1,135,781

$25,000 $1,135,781

$25,000 $1,135,781

Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$847,327 $847,327 $847,327

$847,327 $847,327 $847,327

$847,327 $847,327 $847,327

312.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,029

$42,029

$42,029

312.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$5,142

$5,142

$5,142

312.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$8,478

$8,478

$8,478

312.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$162

$162

$162

312.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$5,548

$5,548

$5,548

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312.100 -Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$908,686

$908,686

$908,686

State General Funds

$908,686

$908,686

$908,686

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$908,686

$908,686

$908,686

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

$2,697,371 $2,697,371
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,797,371

$2,697,371 $2,697,371
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,797,371

$2,697,371 $2,697,371
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,797,371

313.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$176,520

$176,520

$176,520

313.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$22,145

$22,145

$22,145

313.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$83,618

$83,618

$83,618

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3511

313.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,874

$1,874

$1,874

313.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,981,528

$2,981,528

$2,981,528

State General Funds

$2,981,528

$2,981,528

$2,981,528

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

$3,081,528

$3,081,528

$3,081,528

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

$1,055,716,949 $1,055,716,949

$119,115,684 $119,115,684

$936,601,265 $936,601,265

$145,309

$145,309

$145,309

$145,309

$9,282,854

$9,282,854

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$1,278,261

$8,004,593

$8,004,593

$8,004,593

$8,004,593

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

$1,065,745,112 $1,065,745,112

$1,055,716,949 $119,115,684 $936,601,265 $145,309 $145,309 $9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$1,065,745,112

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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
$1,140,468,735 $122,349,725
$1,018,119,010 $145,309 $145,309
$9,282,854 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $8,004,593 $8,004,593
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,150,496,898

$1,143,767,496 $125,941,426
$1,017,826,070 $145,309 $145,309
$19,382,854 $11,378,261 $11,378,261
$8,004,593 $8,004,593
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,163,895,659

$1,139,431,581 $121,605,511
$1,017,826,070 $145,309 $145,309
$19,382,854 $11,378,261 $11,378,261
$8,004,593 $8,004,593
$600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,159,559,744

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 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

$9,121,633 $0
$9,121,633 $145,309 $145,309 $4,593 $4,593 $4,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$9,871,535

$9,121,633 $0
$9,121,633 $145,309 $145,309 $4,593 $4,593 $4,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$9,871,535

$9,121,633 $0
$9,121,633 $145,309 $145,309 $4,593 $4,593 $4,593 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000
$9,871,535

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314.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

Lottery Proceeds

$858,239

$858,239

$858,239

314.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

Lottery Proceeds

$85,107

$85,107

$85,107

314.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

Lottery Proceeds

$325,848

$325,848

$325,848

314.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

Lottery Proceeds

$846

$846

$846

314.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

Lottery Proceeds

($4,374)

($4,374)

($4,374)

314.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Lottery Proceeds

$3,298

$3,298

$3,298

314.7 Increase funds for two new Compliance Officer positions. Lottery Proceeds

$161,724

$161,724

$161,724

314.8 Increase funds to restore funds for operations and increase funds for five loan servicing positions, six program specialist positions, two accounting positions, and four contract information technology developers to implement expanded and new programs. (S:Increase funds for five loan servicing positions, one business support analyst position, and four contract information technology developers to implement expanded and new programs)

State General Funds Lottery Proceeds Total Public Funds:

$1,622,865 $1,622,865

$0 $937,579 $937,579

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314.100 -Commission Administration (GSFC)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$10,552,321 $12,175,186 $11,489,900

State General Funds

$0

$1,622,865

$0

Lottery Proceeds

$10,552,321 $10,552,321 $11,489,900

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,309

$145,309

$145,309

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$145,309

$145,309

$145,309

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,593

$4,593

$4,593

Sales and Services

$4,593

$4,593

$4,593

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,593

$4,593

$4,593

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

$11,302,223 $12,925,088 $12,239,802

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

$82,801,706 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

$82,801,706 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

$82,801,706 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

315.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need. (H and S:YES; Utilize existing funds to meet the projected need)

State General Funds

$3,144,214

$0

$0

315.100 -Dual Enrollment

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$85,945,920 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

State General Funds

$85,945,920 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,945,920 $82,801,706 $82,801,706

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3515

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

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

$1,146,950 $1,146,950 $1,146,950

316.1 Increase funds to provide a total of 720 awards annually. State General Funds

$113,050

$0

316.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,146,950

$1,260,000

$1,146,950

State General Funds

$1,146,950

$1,260,000

$1,146,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,146,950

$1,260,000

$1,146,950

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

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

$1,082,916 $1,082,916 $1,082,916

317.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

State General Funds

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

$1,082,916

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HERO Scholarship

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S.

Military Reservists who served in combat zones and the spouses and children of such members.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

$630,000 $630,000 $630,000

318.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$630,000

$630,000

$630,000

State General Funds

$630,000

$630,000

$630,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$630,000

$630,000

$630,000

HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

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

$421,667 $0
$421,667 $421,667

$421,667 $0
$421,667 $421,667

$421,667 $0
$421,667 $421,667

319.1 Increase funds to restructure the HOPE GED program to support equivalency exam costs for eligible test takers across the state. (H:YES; Utilize existing funds to restructure the HOPE GED program to support equivalency exam costs for eligible test takers across the state)(S:Increase funds to restructure the HOPE High School Equivalency Exam program to support equivalency exam costs for eligible test takers across the state)

Lottery Proceeds

$1,378,333

$0

$1,378,333

319.98 Change the name of the HOPE GED program to the HOPE High School Equivalency Exam program. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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319.99 SAC: The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

319.100 -HOPE High School Equivalency Exam

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this program is to encourage Georgia's High School Equivalency Exam recipients to pursue education beyond the

high school level at an eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,800,000

$421,667

$1,800,000

Lottery Proceeds

$1,800,000

$421,667

$1,800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,800,000

$421,667

$1,800,000

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

$71,871,435 $0
$71,871,435 $71,871,435

$71,871,435 $0
$71,871,435 $71,871,435

$71,871,435 $0
$71,871,435 $71,871,435

320.1 Increase funds to expand the HOPE Career Grant to include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement programs.

Lottery Proceeds

$885,422

$885,422

$885,422

320.2 Increase funds to provide a minimum factor rate of 90%. Lottery Proceeds

$4,619,337

$4,619,337

$4,619,337

320.3 Increase funds for scholarships for students enrolled in strategic high-demand career programs. Lottery Proceeds

$1,816,277

320.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$77,376,194 $77,376,194 $77,376,194

$77,376,194 $77,376,194 $77,376,194

$79,192,471 $79,192,471 $79,192,471

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

$68,869,820 $0
$68,869,820 $68,869,820

$68,869,820 $0
$68,869,820 $68,869,820

$68,869,820 $0
$68,869,820 $68,869,820

321.1 Increase funds to increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools by 6%.

Lottery Proceeds

$4,132,189

$0

321.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$68,869,820 $73,002,009 $68,869,820

Lottery Proceeds

$68,869,820 $73,002,009 $68,869,820

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,869,820 $73,002,009 $68,869,820

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

$760,316,710 $0
$760,316,710 $760,316,710

$760,316,710 $0
$760,316,710 $760,316,710

$760,316,710 $0
$760,316,710 $760,316,710

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322.1 Increase funds to meet the projected need for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools.

Lottery Proceeds

$52,797,536

322.2 Increase funds to provide a minimum factor rate of 90%. Lottery Proceeds

$20,406,429

$49,750,740 $20,406,429

$49,750,740 $20,406,429

322.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$833,520,675 $830,473,879 $830,473,879

Lottery Proceeds

$833,520,675 $830,473,879 $830,473,879

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$833,520,675 $830,473,879 $830,473,879

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

323.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 911)

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).

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,000,000 $26,000,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $34,000,000

$26,000,000 $26,000,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $34,000,000

$26,000,000 $26,000,000
$8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $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

324.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

325.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

$1,113,750 $1,113,750 $1,113,750

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

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

$540,000 $540,000 $540,000

326.100 -Public Safety Memorial Grant

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

State General Funds

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$540,000

$540,000

$540,000

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

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

$6,370,000 $6,370,000 $6,370,000

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327.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

State General Funds

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

$6,370,000

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$945,000 $945,000 $945,000

$945,000 $945,000 $945,000

$945,000 $945,000 $945,000

328.1 Increase funds for service cancelable loan payments to provide for recruitment and retention for full-time medical examiners employed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (S:Increase funds for service cancelable loan payments to provide for recruitment and retention for full-time medical examiners by canceling one year of loan repayments for every two years employed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation)

State General Funds Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$260,000 $100,000 $360,000

$260,000 $100,000 $360,000

328.2 Increase funds to meet the projected need for the Georgia National Guard Scholarship. (S:Increase funds to meet the projected need for the Georgia National Guard Scholarship and provide that one year of loan repayments are canceled for every two years served in the Georgia National Guard)

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

328.3 Increase funds to provide service cancelable loans to active local or state law enforcement officers to pursue degrees in a criminal justice or relevant social science field. (S:Increase funds to provide service cancelable loans to active local or state law enforcement officers to pursue degrees in a criminal justice or relevant social science field and provide that one year of loan repayments are canceled for every two years served as a law enforcement officer in Georgia)

State General Funds

$1,440,000

$1,440,000

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328.4 Utilize $10,000,000 in other funds to provide service cancelable loans to Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral health professions. (S:Utilize $10,000,000 in other funds to provide service cancelable loans to Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs in qualified behavioral health professions and provide that one year of loan repayments are canceled for every two years working in behavioral health professions)

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

328.100 -Service Cancelable Loans

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$945,000

$3,345,000

$3,345,000

State General Funds

$945,000

$3,345,000

$3,345,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,100,000 $10,100,000

Reserved Fund Balances

$10,100,000 $10,100,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$10,100,000 $10,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$945,000 $13,445,000 $13,445,000

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

$20,557,067 $20,557,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $21,835,328

$20,557,067 $20,557,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $21,835,328

$20,557,067 $20,557,067
$1,278,261 $1,278,261 $1,278,261 $21,835,328

329.1 Increase funds to increase the award amount from $850 to $900 per year. (S:YES; Utilize existing funds to increase the award amount from $850 to $900 per year)

State General Funds

$2,600,000

$0

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329.2 Utilize one quarter of existing funds ($5,139,266) for refocusing the Tuition Equalization Grants on high demand fields including engineering, nursing, computer science and teaching in STEM fields to fulfill workforce needs. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

329.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$20,557,067 $23,157,067 $20,557,067

State General Funds

$20,557,067 $23,157,067 $20,557,067

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

$21,835,328 $24,435,328 $21,835,328

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

$890,555 $890,555 $890,555

$890,555 $890,555 $890,555

$890,555 $890,555 $890,555

330.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$81,774

$81,774

$81,774

330.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$8,519

$8,519

$8,519

330.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$156

$156

$156

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330.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($622)

($622)

($622)

330.100 -Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$980,382

$980,382

$980,382

State General Funds

$980,382

$980,382

$980,382

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$980,382

$980,382

$980,382

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

$155,000

$155,000

$155,000

$155,000

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,737,213 $45,737,213

$155,000 $155,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,737,213

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$115,000 $115,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,697,213

$115,000 $115,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,697,213

$115,000 $115,000 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,697,213

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$155,000 $155,000 $155,000

$155,000 $155,000 $155,000

$155,000 $155,000 $155,000

331.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for benefits.

State General Funds

($40,000)

($40,000)

($40,000)

331.100 -Local/Floor COLA

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$115,000

$115,000

$115,000

State General Funds

$115,000

$115,000

$115,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$115,000

$115,000

$115,000

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 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

$0 $0 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

$0 $0 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213 $45,582,213

332.100 -System Administration (TRS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

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Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

$45,582,213 $45,582,213

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers Retirement System shall not exceed 19.98% for State Fiscal Year 2023.

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

Section Total - Continuation

$343,936,940 $343,936,940

$343,936,940 $343,936,940

$169,051,630 $169,051,630

$169,051,630 $169,051,630

$436,349,006 $436,349,006

$67,770,401 $67,770,401

$67,770,401 $67,770,401

$368,578,605 $368,578,605

$81,909,330 $81,909,330

$286,669,275 $286,669,275

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$3,979,775

$953,317,351 $953,317,351

$343,936,940 $343,936,940 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330 $286,669,275
$3,979,775 $3,979,775 $3,979,775 $953,317,351

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

Section Total - Final
$439,289,763 $439,289,763 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330

$452,434,353 $452,434,353 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330

$442,483,783 $442,483,783 $169,051,630 $169,051,630 $436,349,006 $67,770,401 $67,770,401 $368,578,605 $81,909,330

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Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$286,669,275 $3,979,775 $3,979,775 $3,979,775
$1,048,670,174

$286,669,275 $3,979,775 $3,979,775 $3,979,775
$1,061,814,764

$286,669,275 $3,979,775 $3,979,775 $3,979,775
$1,051,864,194

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 high school equivalency 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

$15,187,885 $15,187,885 $25,354,523 $25,354,523
$3,391,734 $1,441,847 $1,441,847 $1,949,887 $1,949,887
$13,384 $13,384 $13,384 $43,947,526

$15,187,885 $15,187,885 $25,354,523 $25,354,523
$3,391,734 $1,441,847 $1,441,847 $1,949,887 $1,949,887
$13,384 $13,384 $13,384 $43,947,526

$15,187,885 $15,187,885 $25,354,523 $25,354,523
$3,391,734 $1,441,847 $1,441,847 $1,949,887 $1,949,887
$13,384 $13,384 $13,384 $43,947,526

333.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,194,164

$1,194,164

$1,194,164

333.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$83,172

$83,172

$83,172

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333.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$196,959

$196,959

$196,959

333.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$7,796

$7,796

$7,796

333.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$3,232

$3,232

$3,232

333.6 Increase funds to offset austerity reductions for Adult Education. State General Funds

$1,659,874

$1,659,874

$1,659,874

333.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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 high school equivalency preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$18,333,082 $18,333,082 $18,333,082

State General Funds

$18,333,082 $18,333,082 $18,333,082

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,354,523 $25,354,523 $25,354,523

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$25,354,523 $25,354,523 $25,354,523

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,391,734

$3,391,734

$3,391,734

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

$1,441,847

Sales and Services

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

$1,949,887

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,384

$13,384

$13,384

State Funds Transfers

$13,384

$13,384

$13,384

Agency to Agency Contracts

$13,384

$13,384

$13,384

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,092,723 $47,092,723 $47,092,723

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,432,149 $7,432,149 $7,432,149

$7,432,149 $7,432,149 $7,432,149

$7,432,149 $7,432,149 $7,432,149

334.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$411,879

$411,879

$411,879

334.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$71,812

$71,812

$71,812

334.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$221,723

$221,723

$221,723

334.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$1,224

$1,224

$1,224

334.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,630

$1,630

$1,630

334.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$2,231

$2,231

$2,231

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334.100 -Departmental Administration (TCSG)

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide statewide administrative services to support the state workforce development efforts

undertaken by the department through its associated programs and institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,142,648

$8,142,648

$8,142,648

State General Funds

$8,142,648

$8,142,648

$8,142,648

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,142,648

$8,142,648

$8,142,648

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

$3,048,197 $3,048,197 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $31,990,469

$3,048,197 $3,048,197 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $31,990,469

$3,048,197 $3,048,197 $6,231,099 $6,231,099 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $1,387,210 $31,990,469

335.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$145,345

$145,345

$145,345

335.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$14,920

$14,920

$14,920

335.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$27,039

$27,039

$27,039

335.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$6,137

$6,137

$6,137

335.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$276

$276

$276

335.100 -Economic Development and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide customized services for existing businesses in the state.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,241,914

$3,241,914

$3,241,914

State General Funds

$3,241,914

$3,241,914

$3,241,914

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,231,099

$6,231,099

$6,231,099

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,231,099

$6,231,099

$6,231,099

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963

Sales and Services

$21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$21,323,963 $21,323,963 $21,323,963

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,387,210

$1,387,210

$1,387,210

State Funds Transfers

$1,387,210

$1,387,210

$1,387,210

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,387,210

$1,387,210

$1,387,210

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,184,186 $32,184,186 $32,184,186

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 $89,347,236 $89,347,236 $11,029

$0 $0 $89,347,236 $89,347,236 $11,029

$0 $0 $89,347,236 $89,347,236 $11,029

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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

$11,029 $11,029 $546,000 $546,000 $546,000 $89,904,265

$11,029 $11,029 $546,000 $546,000 $546,000 $89,904,265

$11,029 $11,029 $546,000 $546,000 $546,000 $89,904,265

336.1 Increase funds to establish the High-Demand Career Initiatives Program and expand apprenticeship programs across the state. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds to establish the High-Demand Career Initiatives Program and expand apprenticeship programs across the state)

State General Funds

$1,275,000

$0

$1,275,000

336.2 Increase funds for customized recruitment for workforce to support the state's expanding electric vehicle industry.

State General Funds

$643,706

$643,706

$643,706

336.97 Change the name of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program to the Workforce Development program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

336.98 Transfer funds and all associated positions, equipment, and property from the Department of Labor to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to establish Employment Services at TCSG and streamline WIOA Title I and Title III programs under TCSG in order to reduce duplicity and better serve employers and job seekers across the state (Total Funds: $63,219,864).

State General Funds

$7,214,962

$7,214,962

$7,214,962

336.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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336.100 -Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and assist employers and

job seekers with job matching services to promote economic growth and development.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,133,668

$7,858,668

$9,133,668

State General Funds

$9,133,668

$7,858,668

$9,133,668

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,347,236 $89,347,236 $89,347,236

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,347,236 $89,347,236 $89,347,236

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$11,029

$11,029

$11,029

Sales and Services

$11,029

$11,029

$11,029

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$11,029

$11,029

$11,029

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$546,000

$546,000

$546,000

State Funds Transfers

$546,000

$546,000

$546,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$546,000

$546,000

$546,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,037,933 $97,762,933 $99,037,933

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

$10,280,117 $10,280,117
$2,121 $2,121 $2,121 $10,282,238

$10,280,117 $10,280,117
$2,121 $2,121 $2,121 $10,282,238

$10,280,117 $10,280,117
$2,121 $2,121 $2,121 $10,282,238

337.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$378,257

$378,257

$378,257

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337.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$60,516

$60,516

$60,516

337.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$129,510

$129,510

$129,510

337.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$3,744

$3,744

$3,744

337.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,857

$1,857

$1,857

337.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$285

$285

$285

337.7 Increase funds for design of a new Quick Start training center. State General Funds

$6,250,000

$6,250,000

$6,250,000

337.8 Increase funds for customized training and recruitment operations to support the expansion of the electric vehicle industry in Georgia.

State General Funds

$5,382,904

$5,382,904

$5,382,904

337.100 -Quick Start

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$22,487,190 $22,487,190 $22,487,190

State General Funds

$22,487,190 $22,487,190 $22,487,190

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,121

$2,121

$2,121

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,121 $2,121 $22,489,311

$2,121 $2,121 $22,489,311

$2,121 $2,121 $22,489,311

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

$307,988,592 $307,988,592 $48,118,772 $48,118,772 $411,620,159 $66,328,554 $66,328,554 $345,291,605 $58,622,330 $286,669,275
$2,033,181 $2,033,181 $2,033,181 $769,760,704

$307,988,592 $307,988,592 $48,118,772 $48,118,772 $411,620,159 $66,328,554 $66,328,554 $345,291,605 $58,622,330 $286,669,275
$2,033,181 $2,033,181 $2,033,181 $769,760,704

$307,988,592 $307,988,592 $48,118,772 $48,118,772 $411,620,159 $66,328,554 $66,328,554 $345,291,605 $58,622,330 $286,669,275
$2,033,181 $2,033,181 $2,033,181 $769,760,704

338.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$24,971,474 $24,971,474 $24,971,474

338.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,215,624

$2,215,624

$2,215,624

338.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$5,187,862

$5,187,862

$5,187,862

338.4 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$237,837

$237,837

$237,837

338.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$154,020

$154,020

$154,020

338.6 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$63,035

$63,035

$63,035

338.7 Reduce funds to reflect a 10.1% decrease in enrollment (($24,049,541)) and increase funds to reflect a 3.2% increase in square footage ($641,610).

State General Funds

($23,407,931) ($23,407,931) ($23,407,931)

338.8 Increase funds to implement the Dual Achievement Program pilot (SB204, 2021 Session).

State General Funds

$5,171,180

$2,396,750

$5,171,180

338.9 Increase funds to restore austerity and expand instruction of Allied Health, Commercial Truck Driving, and Manufacturing programs in strategic locations to support critical workforce needs across the state.

State General Funds

$33,369,568 $33,369,568 $33,369,568

338.10 Increase funds for major repairs and renovations. State General Funds

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $23,000,000

338.11 Increase funds to recognize high cost instructional programs. State General Funds

$15,000,000

$0

338.12 Increase funds to expand aviation technician programs at colleges statewide to meet increasing aviation workforce demands.

State General Funds

$2,194,020

$2,194,020

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338.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$377,951,261 $392,370,851 $381,145,281

State General Funds

$377,951,261 $392,370,851 $381,145,281

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,118,772 $48,118,772 $48,118,772

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,118,772 $48,118,772 $48,118,772

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$411,620,159 $411,620,159 $411,620,159

Intergovernmental Transfers

$66,328,554 $66,328,554 $66,328,554

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$66,328,554 $66,328,554 $66,328,554

Sales and Services

$345,291,605 $345,291,605 $345,291,605

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$58,622,330 $58,622,330 $58,622,330

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$286,669,275 $286,669,275 $286,669,275

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

State Funds Transfers

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

$2,033,181

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$839,723,373 $854,142,963 $842,917,393

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$1,954,165,517 $1,954,165,517

$119,943,477 $119,943,477

$1,834,222,040 $1,834,222,040

$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

$39,513,111 $39,513,111

$39,513,111 $39,513,111

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$55,031,102 $55,031,102

$1,954,165,517 $119,943,477
$1,834,222,040 $1,607,707,398
$93,011,369 $1,514,696,029
$98,044,213 $39,513,111 $39,513,111
$3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,031,102 $55,031,102 $55,031,102 $3,659,917,128 $3,659,917,128 $3,659,917,128

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$2,069,407,502 $0
$1,902,842,111 $15,927,600 $150,637,791
$1,607,707,398 $93,011,369
$1,514,696,029 $98,044,213 $39,513,111 $39,513,111 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102 $55,031,102
$3,775,159,113

$2,105,637,883 $38,958,063
$1,986,389,570 $15,927,600 $64,362,650
$1,607,707,398 $93,011,369
$1,514,696,029 $98,044,213 $39,513,111 $39,513,111 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102 $55,031,102
$3,811,389,494

$2,108,637,883 $41,958,063
$1,986,741,049 $15,927,600 $64,011,171
$1,607,707,398 $93,011,369
$1,514,696,029 $98,044,213 $39,513,111 $39,513,111 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $55,031,102 $55,031,102
$3,814,389,494

Airport Aid

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

339.1 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Airport Aid program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$17,359,425 $46,509,284
$6,233 $63,874,942

$17,359,425 $46,509,284
$6,233 $63,874,942

$17,359,425 $46,509,284
$6,233 $63,874,942

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339.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Airport Aid. State General Funds

($1,000,000)

$0

$0

339.3 Dedicate $16,359,425 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H:Recognize $17,359,425 in state general funds to properly utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and Transit programs in compliance with HB511 (2021 Session))(S:Recognize $17,359,425 in state general funds to utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and Transit programs in compliance with HB511 (2021 Session))

State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($16,359,425)

$0

$0

$16,359,425

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

339.4 Increase funds for Airport Aid. (S:Increase funds for Airport Aid with a priority on safety) State General Funds

$9,000,000

$12,000,000

339.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

339.100 -Airport Aid

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,359,425 $26,359,425 $29,359,425

State General Funds

$0 $26,359,425 $29,359,425

Transportation Trust Funds

$16,359,425

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$46,509,284 $46,509,284 $46,509,284

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

Sales and Services

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,233

$6,233

$6,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,874,942 $72,874,942 $75,874,942

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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

$897,079,413 $0
$897,079,413 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,814,832,542

$897,079,413 $0
$897,079,413 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,814,832,542

$897,079,413 $0
$897,079,413 $862,452,699 $862,452,699 $55,300,430 $38,737,112 $38,737,112 $16,563,318 $16,563,318 $1,814,832,542

340.1 Increase funds for construction projects. State Motor Fuel Funds

$14,364,890 $14,716,369

340.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$897,079,413 $911,444,303 $911,795,782

State Motor Fuel Funds

$897,079,413 $911,444,303 $911,795,782

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

$1,814,832,542 $1,829,197,432 $1,829,548,911

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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

$60,200,000 $0
$60,200,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $342,150,574

$60,200,000 $0
$60,200,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $342,150,574

$60,200,000 $0
$60,200,000 $281,600,000 $281,600,000
$350,574 $350,574 $350,574 $342,150,574

341.1 Increase funds for resurfacing projects. State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,134,607 $19,134,607 $19,134,607

341.2 Increase funds for the Transportation Trust Fund to reflect FY2021 collections of the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Replace funds)

State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

$66,253,560 $66,253,560

$66,253,560 $0
$66,253,560

$66,253,560 $0
$66,253,560

341.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$145,588,167 $145,588,167 $145,588,167

State Motor Fuel Funds

$79,334,607 $145,588,167 $145,588,167

Transportation Trust Funds

$66,253,560

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

$427,538,741 $427,538,741 $427,538,741

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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

$2,831,687 $0
$2,831,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,875,584

$2,831,687 $0
$2,831,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,875,584

$2,831,687 $0
$2,831,687 $9,043,897 $9,043,897 $11,875,584

342.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$67,503

$67,503

$67,503

342.2 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H and S:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave withdrawal)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$100,000

$162,284

$162,284

342.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,999,190

$3,061,474

$3,061,474

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,999,190

$3,061,474

$3,061,474

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

$12,043,087 $12,105,371 $12,105,371

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.

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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

$72,293,125 $0
$72,293,125 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $83,531,918

$72,293,125 $0
$72,293,125 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $83,531,918

$72,293,125 $0
$72,293,125 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$398,970 $398,970 $398,970 $83,531,918

343.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$3,103,291

$3,103,291

$3,103,291

343.2 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H and S:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave withdrawal)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,500,000

$3,055,271

$3,055,271

343.100 -Departmental Administration (DOT)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$76,896,416 $78,451,687 $78,451,687

State Motor Fuel Funds

$76,896,416 $78,451,687 $78,451,687

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

$88,135,209 $89,690,480 $89,690,480

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.

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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

$31,744,570 $31,744,570 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $775,999 $775,999
$6,233 $6,233 $125,388,171

$31,744,570 $31,744,570 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $775,999 $775,999
$6,233 $6,233 $125,388,171

$31,744,570 $31,744,570 $92,861,369 $92,861,369
$782,232 $775,999 $775,999
$6,233 $6,233 $125,388,171

344.1 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Airport Aid program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($17,359,425) ($46,509,284)
($6,233) ($63,874,942)

($17,359,425) ($46,509,284)
($6,233) ($63,874,942)

($17,359,425) ($46,509,284)
($6,233) ($63,874,942)

344.2 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Ports and Waterways program.

State General Funds

($1,328,431) ($1,328,431) ($1,328,431)

344.3 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Rail program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($540,626) ($616,315)
($88,239) ($1,245,180)

($1,301,626) ($616,315) ($88,239)
($2,006,180)

($1,301,626) ($616,315) ($88,239)
($2,006,180)

344.4 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Transit program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($12,516,088) ($45,735,770)
($687,760) ($58,939,618)

($11,755,088) ($45,735,770)
($687,760) ($58,178,618)

($11,755,088) ($45,735,770)
($687,760) ($58,178,618)

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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

$196,003,696 $0
$196,003,696 $196,003,696

$196,003,696 $0
$196,003,696 $196,003,696

$196,003,696 $0
$196,003,696 $196,003,696

345.1 Increase funds for local maintenance and improvement grants to reflect 10% of projected motor fuel revenues.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,885,093

$4,885,093

$4,885,093

345.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$200,888,789 $200,888,789 $200,888,789

State Motor Fuel Funds

$200,888,789 $200,888,789 $200,888,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,888,789 $200,888,789 $200,888,789

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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346.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,857,098 $0
$2,857,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,629,893

$2,857,098 $0
$2,857,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,629,893

$2,857,098 $0
$2,857,098 $22,772,795 $22,772,795 $25,629,893

347.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$64,648

$64,648

$64,648

347.2 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H and S:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and allow for annual leave withdrawal)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$122,000

$224,880

$224,880

347.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a strategy development initiative for regional transportation planning.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

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347.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,543,746

$2,646,626

$2,646,626

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,543,746

$2,646,626

$2,646,626

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

$25,316,541 $25,419,421 $25,419,421

Ports and Waterways

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

348.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$16,811

$16,811

$16,811

348.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$4,368

$4,368

$4,368

348.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$8,628

$8,628

$8,628

348.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$157

$157

$157

348.5 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Ports and Waterways program.

State General Funds

$1,328,431

$1,328,431

$1,328,431

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348.6 Dedicate $1,358,395 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H:Recognize $1,379,737 in state general funds to properly utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and Transit programs in compliance with HB511 (2021 Session))(S:Recognize $1,379,737 in state general funds to utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and Transit programs in compliance with HB511 (2021 Session))

State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($1,358,395)

$0

$0

$1,358,395

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

348.7 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. State General Funds

$21,342

$21,342

348.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

348.100 -Ports and Waterways

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Ports and Waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,358,395

$1,379,737

$1,379,737

State General Funds

$0

$1,379,737

$1,379,737

Transportation Trust Funds

$1,358,395

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,358,395

$1,379,737

$1,379,737

Program Delivery 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

$105,002,720 $0
$105,002,720 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $159,744,329

$105,002,720 $0
$105,002,720 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $159,744,329

$105,002,720 $0
$105,002,720 $53,642,990 $53,642,990
$1,098,619 $1,098,619 $1,098,619 $159,744,329

349.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$6,742,484

$6,742,484

$6,742,484

349.2 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. (H and S:Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention; to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate; and to allow for annual leave withdrawal)

State Motor Fuel Funds

$7,706,000 $11,255,095 $11,255,095

349.100 -Program Delivery Administration

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$119,451,204 $123,000,299 $123,000,299

State Motor Fuel Funds

$119,451,204 $123,000,299 $123,000,299

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

$174,192,813 $177,741,908 $177,741,908

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Rail
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

350.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$16,694

$16,694

$16,694

350.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$2,088

$2,088

$2,088

350.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$9,698

$9,698

$9,698

350.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$175

$175

$175

350.5 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Rail program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$540,626 $616,315
$88,239 $1,245,180

$1,301,626 $616,315 $88,239
$2,006,180

$1,301,626 $616,315 $88,239
$2,006,180

350.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for state railroad clearing. State General Funds

($75,000)

($75,000)

($75,000)

350.7 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for security improvements to state-owned rail line facilities.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

($50,000)

350.8 Dedicate $444,281 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H:Recognize $1,218,901 in state general funds to properly utilize

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Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and Transit programs in compliance with HB511 (2021 Session))(S:Recognize $1,218,901 in state general funds to utilize Transportation Trust Funds for Payments to Georgia Transportation Authority, Payments to Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority, and Transit programs in compliance with HB511 (2021 Session))

State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($444,281)

$0

$0

$444,281

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

350.9 The department is directed to prepare the plan for the FY2024 distribution of revenues collected on the sale of fuel for use exclusively in the operation of locomotives to be expended to freight and logistics projects located on or connected to publicly owned roads pursuant to HB588 (2021 Session). (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

350.10 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. State General Funds

$13,620

$13,620

350.11 Increase funds to upgrade state-owned shortline railroads to Class II standards to help reduce truck traffic on state highways.

State General Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000

350.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

350.100 -Rail

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Rail.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$444,281 $11,218,901 $11,218,901

State General Funds

$0 $11,218,901 $11,218,901

Transportation Trust Funds

$444,281

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$616,315

$616,315

$616,315

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Intergovernmental Transfers

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,239 $1,148,835

$88,239 $11,923,455

$88,239 $11,923,455

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$430,892,701 $0
$430,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,078,904 $5,078,904 $451,048,971

$430,892,701 $0
$430,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,078,904 $5,078,904 $451,048,971

$430,892,701 $0
$430,892,701 $11,577,366 $11,577,366
$8,578,904 $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $5,078,904 $5,078,904 $451,048,971

351.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$13,113,172 $13,113,172 $13,113,172

351.2 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. State Motor Fuel Funds

$22,000,000 $17,734,614 $17,734,614

351.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure a safe and adequately maintained state transportation system by inspecting roads and

bridges, cataloguing road and bridge conditions and maintenance needs, and providing routine maintenance for state road and

bridges. The purpose of this appropriation is also to maintain landscaping on road easements and rights-of-way through planting,

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litter control, vegetation removal, and grants to local governments, to provide for emergency operations on state routes, and to

maintain state rest areas and welcome centers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$466,005,873 $461,740,487 $461,740,487

State Motor Fuel Funds

$466,005,873 $461,740,487 $461,740,487

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

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Sales and Services

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

$5,078,904

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$486,162,143 $481,896,757 $481,896,757

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

$50,022,611 $0
$50,022,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,817,637

$50,022,611 $0
$50,022,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,817,637

$50,022,611 $0
$50,022,611 $76,260,542
$150,000 $76,110,542 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $25,534,484 $151,817,637

352.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,701,801

$1,701,801

$1,701,801

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352.2 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,572,000

$3,496,865

$3,496,865

352.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$53,296,412 $55,221,277 $55,221,277

State Motor Fuel Funds

$53,296,412 $55,221,277 $55,221,277

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

$155,091,438 $157,016,303 $157,016,303

Transit

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

353.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$42,669

$42,669

$42,669

353.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,948

$7,948

$7,948

353.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$32,082

$32,082

$32,082

353.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$580

$580

$580

353.5 Transfer funds and associated positions from the Intermodal program to establish the Transit program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$12,516,088 $45,735,770
$687,760 $58,939,618

$11,755,088 $45,735,770
$687,760 $58,178,618

$11,755,088 $45,735,770
$687,760 $58,178,618

353.6 Eliminate funds for one-time funding to contract with consultant to assist in development of freight and logistics in conjunction with the Georgia Commission on Freight and Logistics.

State General Funds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

353.7 Dedicate $3,960,919 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H:Dedicate $2,035,498 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session) and $1,230,490 in Transit Trust Funds)(S:Dedicate $1,684,019 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session) and $1,230,490 in Transit Trust Funds and reduce funds)

State General Funds Transit Trust Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($3,960,919)
$3,960,919 $0

($3,265,988) $1,230,490 $2,035,498
$0

($3,265,988) $1,230,490 $1,684,019 ($351,479)

353.8 Dedicate $7,638,448 in state general funds as Georgia Transit Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Dedicate $7,638,448 in state general funds as Transit Trust Funds and increase funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hired Transport Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session) to be utilized for rural transit initiatives ($2,812,355) and transit priorities ($11,884,755))

State General Funds Transit Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($7,638,448) $15,927,600
$8,289,152

($7,638,448) $14,697,110
$7,058,662

($7,638,448) $14,697,110
$7,058,662

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353.9 Increase funds for vacancies, recruitment, and retention. State General Funds

$66,069

$66,069

353.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

353.100 -Transit

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Transit.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$19,888,519 $17,963,098 $17,611,619

Transit Trust Funds

$15,927,600 $15,927,600 $15,927,600

Transportation Trust Funds

$3,960,919

$2,035,498

$1,684,019

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$45,735,770 $45,735,770 $45,735,770

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$45,735,770 $45,735,770 $45,735,770

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Intergovernmental Transfers

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$687,760

$687,760

$687,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$66,312,049 $64,386,628 $64,035,149

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

$12,824,445 $12,824,445 $12,824,445

$12,824,445 $12,824,445 $12,824,445

$12,824,445 $12,824,445 $12,824,445

354.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$94,567

$160,508

$160,508

354.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for

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Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$68,402

$68,402

$68,402

354.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$8,882

$8,882

$8,882

354.4 Dedicate $12,996,296 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session). (H and S:Dedicate $13,062,237 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session))

State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($12,996,296) $12,996,296
$0

($13,062,237) $13,062,237
$0

($13,062,237) $13,062,237
$0

354.100 -Payments to Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative funds for the Atlanta-region Transit Link (ATL) Authority.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,996,296 $13,062,237 $13,062,237

Transportation Trust Funds

$12,996,296 $13,062,237 $13,062,237

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,996,296 $13,062,237 $13,062,237

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

$88,066,990 $75,374,462 $12,692,528 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $223,066,990

$88,066,990 $75,374,462 $12,692,528 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $223,066,990

$88,066,990 $75,374,462 $12,692,528 $135,000,000 $135,000,000 $223,066,990

355.1 Reduce funds to reflect a reduction in debt service. State General Funds

($2,075)

($2,075)

($2,075)

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3559

355.2 Eliminate funds for one-time funding to establish the Financing Strategy for Tolling Resilience (FSTR) Guaranteed Revenue Bond (GRB) Debt Service Reserve Fund to strategically restructure debt obligations to leverage favorable interest rates and provide flexibility for future projects.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

($26,107,472) ($12,692,528) ($38,800,000)

($26,107,472) ($12,692,528) ($38,800,000)

($26,107,472) ($12,692,528) ($38,800,000)

355.3 Dedicate $49,264,915 in state general funds as Transportation Trust Funds to reflect FY2021 collections of Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and Highway Impact Fees pursuant to HB511 (2021 Session).

State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($49,264,915) $49,264,915
$0

($49,264,915) $49,264,915
$0

($49,264,915) $49,264,915
$0

355.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund debt service payments and other finance instruments and for operations.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$49,264,915 $49,264,915 $49,264,915

Transportation Trust Funds

$49,264,915 $49,264,915 $49,264,915

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

$184,264,915 $184,264,915 $184,264,915

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

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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

$22,953,475 $22,953,475

$22,953,475 $22,953,475

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$24,210,246 $24,210,246

$3,215,491

$3,215,491

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$50,379,212 $50,379,212

$22,953,475 $22,953,475 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $50,379,212

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
$25,768,604 $25,768,604 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $53,194,341

$25,934,624 $25,934,624 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $53,360,361

$25,934,624 $25,934,624 $24,210,246 $24,210,246
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $53,360,361

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.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022

3561

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,849,338 $1,849,338 $1,849,338

$1,849,338 $1,849,338 $1,849,338

$1,849,338 $1,849,338 $1,849,338

356.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$109,274

$109,274

$109,274

356.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$15,291

$15,291

$15,291

356.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$72,633

$72,633

$72,633

356.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($15,095)

($15,095)

($15,095)

356.5 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

($376)

($376)

($376)

356.100 -Departmental Administration (DVS)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$2,031,065

$2,031,065

$2,031,065

State General Funds

$2,031,065

$2,031,065

$2,031,065

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,031,065

$2,031,065

$2,031,065

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Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries

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

$1,751,988 $1,751,988
$327,896 $327,896 $2,079,884

$1,751,988 $1,751,988
$327,896 $327,896 $2,079,884

$1,751,988 $1,751,988
$327,896 $327,896 $2,079,884

357.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$117,680

$117,680

$117,680

357.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$7,878

$7,878

$7,878

357.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$34,089

$34,089

$34,089

357.4 Utilize $1,000,000 to establish a veterans' cemetery in Augusta, Richmond County pursuant to HR77 (2021 Session). (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

357.5 Increase funds for one grounds maintenance technician at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Glennville.

State General Funds

$51,520

$51,520

357.98 Change the name of the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries program. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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3563

357.100 -Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$1,911,635

$1,963,155

$1,963,155

State General Funds

$1,911,635

$1,963,155

$1,963,155

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$327,896

$327,896

$327,896

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,239,531

$2,291,051

$2,291,051

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

$12,032,400 $12,032,400 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $38,376,315

$12,032,400 $12,032,400 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $38,376,315

$12,032,400 $12,032,400 $23,128,424 $23,128,424
$3,215,491 $574,863 $574,863
$2,640,628 $2,640,628 $38,376,315

358.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$1,289,917

$1,289,917

$1,289,917

358.2 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$10,389

$10,389

$10,389

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358.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Teachers Retirement System actuarially determined contribution from 19.81% to 19.98%.

State General Funds

$7,670

$7,670

$7,670

358.100 -Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,340,376 $13,340,376 $13,340,376

State General Funds

$13,340,376 $13,340,376 $13,340,376

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,128,424 $23,128,424 $23,128,424

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,215,491

$3,215,491

$3,215,491

Intergovernmental Transfers

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$574,863

$574,863

$574,863

Sales and Services

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

$2,640,628

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,684,291 $39,684,291 $39,684,291

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

$7,319,749 $7,319,749
$753,926 $753,926 $8,073,675

$7,319,749 $7,319,749
$753,926 $753,926 $8,073,675

$7,319,749 $7,319,749
$753,926 $753,926 $8,073,675

359.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$847,295

$847,295

$847,295

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359.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$63,467

$63,467

$63,467

359.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$259,651

$259,651

$259,651

359.4 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

($4,634)

($4,634)

($4,634)

359.5 Utilize existing funds from consolidation of field service offices to open a field service office in the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Pickens County. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

359.6 Increase funds for a director of suicide prevention and outreach specializing in veterans' mental health issues.

State General Funds

$114,500

$114,500

359.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$8,485,528

$8,600,028

$8,600,028

State General Funds

$8,485,528

$8,600,028

$8,600,028

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$753,926

$753,926

$753,926

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,239,454

$9,353,954

$9,353,954

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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

$19,106,231 $19,106,231

$19,106,231 $19,106,231

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$373,832

$19,480,063 $19,480,063

$19,106,231 $19,106,231
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $19,480,063

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$20,669,357 $20,669,357
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,043,189

$20,669,357 $20,669,357
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,043,189

$20,669,357 $20,669,357
$373,832 $373,832 $373,832 $21,043,189

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

$13,037,011 $13,037,011
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,345,364

$13,037,011 $13,037,011
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,345,364

$13,037,011 $13,037,011
$308,353 $308,353 $308,353 $13,345,364

360.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$745,392

$745,392

$745,392

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360.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$110,456

$110,456

$110,456

360.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$433,127

$433,127

$433,127

360.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$6,980

$6,980

$6,980

360.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 911)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,332,966 $14,332,966 $14,332,966

State General Funds

$14,332,966 $14,332,966 $14,332,966

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

$14,641,319 $14,641,319 $14,641,319

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

$6,069,220 $6,069,220
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,699

$6,069,220 $6,069,220
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,699

$6,069,220 $6,069,220
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $6,134,699

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361.1 Increase funds to provide a $5,000 cost of living adjustment for all full-time, benefit eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022 to address agency recruitment and retention needs.

State General Funds

$138,953

$138,953

$138,953

361.2 Increase funds to allow eligible state employees to withdraw up to 40 hours of earned annual leave annually from their accrued leave balance.

State General Funds

$28,643

$28,643

$28,643

361.3 Increase funds to reflect a change in the Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rate to fully fund the actuarial determined employer contribution, provide for a cost of living adjustment for retirees, increase the employer 401(k) match for Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan (GSEPS) employees, and fund the employer share of accrued forfeited leave for retiring employees.

State General Funds

$95,820

$95,820

$95,820

361.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to agency premiums for Department of Administrative Services administered insurance programs.

State General Funds

$1,809

$1,809

$1,809

361.5 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. State General Funds

$1,946

$1,946

$1,946

361.100 -Board Administration (SBWC)

Appropriation (HB 911)

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

$6,336,391

$6,336,391

$6,336,391

State General Funds

$6,336,391

$6,336,391

$6,336,391

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

$6,401,870

$6,401,870

$6,401,870

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,193,825,076 $1,193,825,076 $1,068,010,159 $1,068,010,159
$125,814,917 $125,814,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,210,671,664 $1,210,671,664

$1,193,825,076 $1,068,010,159
$125,814,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,210,671,664

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,264,508,307 $1,158,462,537
$106,045,770
$16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,281,354,895

$1,237,568,651 $1,128,807,120
$22,498,311 $86,263,220 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,254,415,239

$1,234,795,098 $1,126,033,567
$22,146,832 $86,614,699 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,251,641,686

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,091,131,620 $973,876,703 $117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,107,978,208

$1,091,131,620 $973,876,703 $117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,107,978,208

$1,091,131,620 $973,876,703 $117,254,917 $16,846,588 $16,846,588
$1,107,978,208

362.1 Transfer bonds from the GO Bonds New program to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$94,133,456 $8,560,000
$102,693,456

$94,133,456 $8,560,000
$102,693,456

$94,133,456 $8,560,000
$102,693,456

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362.2 Reduce funds for debt service on road and bridge projects to reflect savings associated with favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

($26,617,745) ($19,769,147) ($46,386,892)

($26,617,745) ($19,769,147) ($46,386,892)

($26,617,745) ($19,769,147) ($46,386,892)

362.3 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$38,671,289

$7,128,433

$0

362.4 Redirect $455,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2021 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 (HB793, Bond #1) to be used for the FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.5 Redirect $390,000 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 FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.6 Redirect $75,000 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 FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.7 Redirect $4,520,000 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 Advance (HB684, Bond #2) to be used for the FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.8 Redirect $1,150,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2018 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,

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Bond #348.102) to be used for the FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.9 Redirect $890,000 in 20-year issued 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 - Regular (HB751, Bond #1) to be used for the FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.10 Redirect $825,000 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 FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.11 Redirect $2,485,000 in 20-year issued 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 FY2023 Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

362.12 Replace funds.
State General Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($2,715,761) $2,715,761
$0

($2,715,761) $2,715,761
$0

362.13 Replace funds for debt service on roads and bridges.
State Motor Fuel Funds Transportation Trust Funds Total Public Funds:

($83,547,459) $83,547,459
$0

($83,898,938) $83,898,938
$0

362.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,186,109,473 $1,080,063,703
$106,045,770

Appropriation (HB 911)
$1,154,566,617 $1,147,438,184 $1,045,805,086 $1,038,676,653
$22,498,311 $22,146,832

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Transportation Trust Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Total Debt Service 5 year at 5.07%
State General Funds 20 year at 5.77%
State General Funds 20 year at 6.5%
State General Funds Total Amount
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
Total Principal Amount 5 year at 5.07%
State General Funds 20 year at 5.77%
State General Funds

$16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,202,956,061

$86,263,220 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,171,413,205

$86,614,699 $16,846,588 $16,846,588 $1,164,284,772

Continuation Budget

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

$102,693,456 $94,133,456
$8,560,000 $102,693,456

$7,423,312

$7,777,354

$7,777,354

$53,220,944 $55,721,748 $58,769,108

$17,754,578 $19,502,932 $20,810,452

$78,398,834 $83,002,034 $87,356,914

$32,080,000 $33,610,000 $33,610,000 $621,740,000 $650,955,000 $686,555,000

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20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds

$195,535,000 $214,790,000 $229,190,000 $849,355,000 $899,355,000 $949,355,000

363.1 Transfer funds from the GO Bonds New program to the GO Bonds Issued program to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

($94,133,456) ($94,133,456) ($94,133,456) ($8,560,000) ($8,560,000) ($8,560,000) ($102,693,456) ($102,693,456) ($102,693,456)

363.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 911)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Education, Department of
363.101 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $45,805,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school
construction, statewide. (GOV:Provide $46,095,000 in 20-year bonds for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide)(H and S:Provide $45,805,000 in 20-year bonds for the Capital Outlay Program - Low Wealth for local school construction, statewide)
From State General Funds, $3,920,908 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 $45,805,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$3,945,732

$3,920,908

$3,920,908

Education, Department of
363.102 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $42,305,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Additional Low Wealth for local
school construction, statewide.
From State General Funds, $3,621,308 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 $42,305,000 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

$3,621,308

$3,621,308

$3,621,308

Education, Department of
363.103 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $196,820,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school
construction, statewide. (GOV:Provide $197,545,000 in 20-year bonds for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)(H and S:Provide $196,820,000 in 20-year bonds for the Capital Outlay Program - Regular for local school construction, statewide)
From State General Funds, $16,847,792 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 $196,820,000 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

$16,909,852 $16,847,792 $16,847,792

Education, Department of
363.104 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $2,765,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance for local school
construction, statewide.
From State General Funds, $236,684 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 $2,765,000 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

$236,684

$236,684

$236,684

Education, Department of
363.105 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $5,230,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase career, technical, and agricultural education equipment,
statewide. (GOV:Provide $2,270,000 in 5-year bonds to purchase career, technical, and agricultural education equipment, statewide)(H and S:Provide $5,230,000 in 5-year bonds to purchase career and technical education equipment, statewide)
From State General Funds, $1,210,222 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 $5,230,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$525,278

$1,210,222

$1,210,222

Education, Department of
363.106 BOND: DOE Locations Statewide: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction of the Agriculture Mechanics and
Agriscience Education Facility and for improvements to Walters Hall at the Camp John Hope FFA/FCCLA Center, Fort Valley, Macon County. [Taxable Bond] (GOV:Provide $515,000 in 20-year bonds for construction and improvements to FFA/FCCLA Center and Camp John Hope,

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Covington, Newton County. [Taxable Bond])(H and S:Provide $4,000,000 in 20-year bonds to construct the Agriculture Mechanics and Agriscience Education Facility and for improvements to Walters Hall at the Camp John Hope FFA/FCCLA Center, Fort Valley, Macon County. [Taxable Bond])
From State General Funds, $363,200 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 $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.

State General Funds

$46,762

$363,200

$363,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.201 BOND: Fort Valley State University: $2,100,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design for Bywaters, Founders, and Lyons
renovations, for Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Peach 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, 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
363.202 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $28,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for Gateway Building and
Infrastructure, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
From State General Funds, $2,465,280 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 $28,800,000 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

$2,465,280

$2,465,280

$2,465,280

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.203 BOND: Albany State University: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction, and equipment for F Building
renovation, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County. (GOV:Provide $5,000,000 in 5-year bonds for design, construction, and

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equipment for F Building renovation, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty County)(H and S:Provide $5,000,000 in 20-year bonds for design, construction, and equipment for F Building renovation, Albany State University, Albany, Dougherty 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

$1,157,000

$428,000

$428,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.204 BOND: University of Georgia: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of Phase II of the Science Hill Modernization
project, University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [Taxable Bond]
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

$578,500

$578,500

$578,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.205 BOND: University of Georgia: $37,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction for Science Hill Modernization Phase I
(Building 1001 renovation), University of Georgia, Athens, Clarke County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $3,368,680 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 $37,100,000 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

$3,368,680

$3,368,680

$3,368,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.206 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $30,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction for Expansion of Tech Square -
Phase III, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Fulton County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $2,778,480 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 $30,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$2,778,480

$2,778,480

$2,778,480

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.207 BOND: Augusta University: $8,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund design and construction for Central Energy Plant upgrades,
Augusta University, Augusta, Richmond County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $789,960 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 $8,700,000 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

$789,960

$789,960

$789,960

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.208 BOND: Clayton State University: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction for Campus Infrastructure
Phase II, Clayton State University, Morrow, Clayton 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

$256,800

$256,800

$256,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.209 BOND: University of North Georgia: $11,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for Cumming Academic Building
addition, University of North Georgia, Cumming, Forsyth County.
From State General Funds, $984,400 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,

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equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $11,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$984,400

$984,400

$984,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.210 BOND: Savannah State University: $7,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction of new Physical Plant,
Savannah State University, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $642,000 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$642,000

$642,000

$642,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.211 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs and renovations, Georgia Public
Library System, statewide. (GOV:Provide $3,000,000 in 20-year bonds for major repair and renovation, Georgia Public Library System, statewide)(H and S:Provide $2,000,000 in 20-year bonds for major repairs and renovations, Georgia Public Library System, 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

$256,800

$171,200

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.212 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $2,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations to the Science Center Lab, Georgia
Southern University - Armstrong Campus, Savannah, Chatham County. (H:Provide $1,400,000 in 20-year bonds for renovations to the Science Center Lab, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus, Savannah, Chatham County)(S:Provide $2,800,000 in 20-year bonds for renovations to the Science Center Lab, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus, Savannah, Chatham County)
From State General Funds, $239,680 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

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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.

State General Funds

$119,840

$239,680

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.213 BOND: Middle Georgia State University: $3,385,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase aviation equipment, Middle Georgia State
University, Eastman, Dodge County.
From State General Funds, $783,289 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,385,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$783,289

$783,289

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.214 BOND: Dalton State College: $4,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations to Lorberbaum Hall, Dalton State College,
Dalton, Whitfield County. (H:Provide $2,100,000 in 20-year bonds for renovations to Lorberbaum Hall, Dalton State College, Dalton, Whitfield County)(S:Provide $4,100,000 in 20-year bonds for renovations to Lorberbaum Hall, Dalton State College, Dalton, Whitfield County)
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.

State General Funds

$179,760

$350,960

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.215 BOND: University of North Georgia: $13,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund land acquisition and construction of the Blue Ridge
Campus Expansion, University of North Georgia, Blue Ridge, Fannin County.
From State General Funds, $1,112,800 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 $13,000,000 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

$1,112,800

$1,112,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.216 BOND: Valdosta State University: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of Farbar Hall, Valdosta State University,
Valdosta, Lowndes County. (H:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds to renovate Farbar Hall, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Lowndes County)(S:Provide $2,000,000 in 20-year bonds to renovate Farbar Hall, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Lowndes 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
363.217 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation and expansion of Southside Library,
South Georgia Regional Library System, Valdosta, Lowndes County. (H:Provide $450,000 in 20-year bonds to renovate and expand the Southside Library, South Georgia Regional Library System, Valdosta, Lowndes County)(S:Provide $500,000 in 20-year bonds to renovate and expand the Southside Library, South Georgia Regional Library System, Valdosta, Lowndes County)
From State General Funds, $42,800 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 $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

$38,520

$42,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.218 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $475,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations to the Mary Vinson Memorial Library,
Middle Georgia Regional Library System, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $40,660 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 $475,000 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

$40,660

$40,660

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.219 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of addition to the Richmond Hill
Library, Statesboro Regional System, Richmond Hill, Bryan County. (H:Provide $1,000,000 in 20-year bonds to construct addition to the Richmond Hill Library, Statesboro Regional System, Richmond Hill, Bryan County)(S:Provide $2,000,000 in 20-year bonds to construct addition to the Richmond Hill Library, Statesboro Regional System, Richmond Hill, Bryan 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
363.220 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of Oconee County Library, Athens
Regional System, Watkinsville, Oconee County. (H:Provide $450,000 in 20-year bonds to renovate the Oconee County Library, Athens Regional System, Watkinsville, Oconee County)(S:Provide $900,000 in 20-year bonds to renovate the Oconee County Library, Athens Regional System, Watkinsville, Oconee County)
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.

State General Funds

$38,520

$77,040

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.221 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $1,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations and expansion of the Riverdale
Branch, Clayton County Library System, Riverdale, Clayton County. (H:Provide $700,000 in 20-year bonds to fund renovations and expansion of the Riverdale Branch, Clayton County Library System, Riverdale, Clayton County)(S:Provide $1,400,000 in 20-year bonds to fund renovations and expansion of the Riverdale Branch, Clayton County Library System, Riverdale, Clayton County)
From State General Funds, $119,840 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 $1,400,000 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

$59,920

$119,840

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.222 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the McDonough Public Library,
McDonough, Henry County.
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.

State General Funds

$77,040

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.223 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the Shurling Branch Library, Middle
Georgia Regional Library System, Macon, Bibb County.
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.

State General Funds

$77,040

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.224 BOND: Georgia Public Library System: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the East Side Branch Library,
Athens Regional Library System, Athens, Clarke 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

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.225 BOND: South Georgia State College: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Peterson Hall, South Georgia State
College, Douglas, Coffee 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,

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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

$428,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.226 BOND: Georgia Southwestern State University: $2,450,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and renovation of the James Earl
Carter Library, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Sumter County.
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, 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.

State General Funds

$209,720

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
363.227 BOND: Georgia Military College: $6,300,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation, restoration and expansion of Wilder Hall,
Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $539,280 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 $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.

State General Funds

$539,280

Technical College System of Georgia
363.251 BOND: Albany Technical College: $8,540,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction for Diesel Equipment and Auto Collision
Demonstration Center, Albany Technical College, Albany, Dougherty County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $775,432 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 $8,540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$775,432

$775,432

$775,432

Technical College System of Georgia
363.252 BOND: Southern Regional Technical College: $28,510,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction for Technical and Industrial
Education building, Southern Regional Technical College, Moultrie, Colquitt County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $2,588,708 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 $28,510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$2,588,708

$2,588,708

$2,588,708

Technical College System of Georgia
363.253 BOND: Central Georgia Technical College: $1,570,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund design and construction for the renovation of
Building H of the Bibb County Campus, Central Georgia Technical College, Macon, Bibb County. [Taxable Bond]
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.

State General Funds

$142,556

$142,556

$142,556

Technical College System of Georgia
363.254 BOND: Coastal Pines Technical College: $1,460,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Business and Technology Center,
Coastal Pines Technical College, Brunswick, Glynn County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $337,844 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 $1,460,000 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

$337,844

$337,844

Technical College System of Georgia
363.255 BOND: West Georgia Technical College: $935,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Logistics Transportation and
Manufacturing Complex, West Georgia Technical College, LaGrange, Troup County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $216,359 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 $935,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$216,359

$216,359

Technical College System of Georgia
363.256 BOND: Oconee Fall Line Technical College: $2,185,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Trades and Industrial Building
Additional Project, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Dublin, Laurens County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $505,609 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 $2,185,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$505,609

$505,609

Technical College System of Georgia
363.257 BOND: Lanier Technical College: $3,310,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund design, construction and equipment for CDL and Fire
Science Buildings, Lanier Technical College, Gainesville, Hall County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $300,548 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 $3,310,000 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

$300,548

$300,548

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Technical College System of Georgia
363.258 BOND: Columbus Technical College: $1,590,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Advanced Manufacturing Center,
Columbus Technical College, Columbus, Muscogee County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $367,926 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 $1,590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$367,926

$367,926

Technical College System of Georgia
363.259 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $4,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund construction of College and Career Academies,
statewide. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $408,600 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 $4,500,000 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

$408,600

$408,600

Technical College System of Georgia
363.260 BOND: Equipment: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase aviation equipment, multiple locations. From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$578,500

$578,500

Technical College System of Georgia
363.261 BOND: Georgia Piedmont Technical College: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund land acquisition, design and construction of a
new Technology Center, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, DeKalb County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $363,200 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 $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.

State General Funds

$363,200

Technical College System of Georgia
363.262 BOND: North Georgia Technical College: $2,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund renovations of Purcell Hall, North Georgia
Technical College, Clarkesville, Habersham County. [Taxable Bond]
From State General Funds, $217,920 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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

$217,920

Veterans Service, Department of
363.351 BOND: Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery: $510,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design and construction Phase Four of the
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $118,014 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 $510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$118,014

$118,014

$118,014

Veterans Service, Department of
363.352 BOND: Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes, Various: $2,510,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations to improve
compliance with the 'Americans with Disabilities Act', multiple locations. (GOV:Provide $545,000 in 20-year bonds for design and construction of renovations to improve compliance with the 'Americans with Disabilities Act' in the Wood Building, Milledgeville, Baldwin County)(H and S:Provide $2,510,000 in 20-year bonds for renovations to improve compliance with the 'Americans with Disabilities Act', multiple locations)
From State General Funds, $214,856 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Veterans Service 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 $2,510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$46,652

$214,856

$214,856

Community Supervision, Department of
363.361 BOND: DCS - Multi - Projects: $4,715,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund property acquisition to purchase a Day Reporting Center
facility, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $1,091,051 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 $4,715,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$1,091,051

$1,091,051

$1,091,051

Defense, Department of
363.391 BOND: National Guard Armories: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs, maintenance and sustainment, statewide. From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $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.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

Defense, Department of
363.392 BOND: Defense Multi-projects: $12,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund site improvements and renovation for the readiness
centers at Jackson, Butts County; Toccoa, Stephens County; Newnan, Coweta County; Valdosta, Lowndes County; Griffin, Spalding County; and Dublin, Laurens County.
From State General Funds, $1,027,200 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

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$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

$1,027,200

$1,027,200

$1,027,200

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
363.401 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $7,240,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction and equipment for Region 1 Calhoun
Investigative Office and Special Operations Garage, Calhoun, Gordon County.
From State General Funds, $619,744 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $7,240,000 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

$619,744

$619,744

$619,744

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
363.402 BOND: GBI Headquarters and Morgue: $1,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design for new GBI Headquarters Medical
Examiner Office Building and Morgue Extension, Decatur, DeKalb County.
From State General Funds, $323,960 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$323,960

$323,960

$323,960

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
363.403 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of new GBI Medical Examiner Building, Macon, Bibb
County.
From State General Funds, $578,500 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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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State General Funds

$578,500

$578,500

Juvenile Justice, Department of
363.411 BOND: Augusta State Youth Development Campus: $13,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for Augusta YDC -
new academic building, Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $1,181,280 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 $13,800,000 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

$1,181,280

$1,181,280

$1,181,280

Juvenile Justice, Department of
363.412 BOND: Bill E. Ireland Youth Development Campus: $1,300,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design and equipment for
Milledgeville YDC expansion project prototype, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $300,820 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$300,820

$300,820

$300,820

Juvenile Justice, Department of
363.413 BOND: Macon Youth Development Campus: $1,300,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design for Macon YDC replacement facility
prototype and medical unit, Macon, Bibb County.
From State General Funds, $300,820 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 $1,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.

State General Funds

$300,820

$300,820

$300,820

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Juvenile Justice, Department of
363.414 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility maintenance and repairs, statewide. From State General Funds, $77,040 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 $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

$77,040

Public Safety, Department of
363.431 BOND: DPS Headquarters: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund complete construction of the new headquarters building, Atlanta,
Fulton County. (GOV:Provide $4,800,000 in 20-year bonds to complete construction of the new headquarters building, Atlanta, Fulton County)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$410,880

$0

$0

Public Safety, Department of
363.432 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, Milledgeville, Baldwin
County. (GOV:Provide $500,000 in 20-year bonds for major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, Milledgeville, Baldwin County)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$42,800

$0

$0

Public Safety, Department of
363.433 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, Reidsville, Tattnall
County. (GOV:Provide $500,000 in 20-year bonds for major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, Reidsville, Tattnall County)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$42,800

$0

$0

Public Safety, Department of
363.434 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, Madison, Morgan
County. (GOV:Provide $350,000 in 20-year bonds for major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, Madison, Morgan County)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$29,960

$0

$0

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Public Safety, Department of
363.435 BOND: DPS Multi-Projects: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, statewide.
(GOV:Provide $750,000 in 20-year bonds for major maintenance, renovations, and repairs, statewide)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$64,200

$0

$0

Public Safety, Department of
363.436 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction and maintenance for three communication towers,
statewide. (GOV:Provide $655,000 in 20-year bonds for construction and maintenance for three communication towers, statewide)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$56,068

$0

$0

Building Authority, Georgia
363.501 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $30,975,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for renovation of the existing Judicial
Building, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $2,651,460 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 $30,975,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$2,651,460

$2,651,460

$2,651,460

Building Authority, Georgia
363.502 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $167,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund property acquisition, design, construction, and equipment
for the state prison facility transformation project.
From State General Funds, $14,350,840 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 $167,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$14,350,840 $14,350,840 $14,350,840

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Driver Services, Department of
363.511 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of a new Customer
Service Center (CSC) in Oconee County.
From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $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.

State General Funds

$342,400

$342,400

$342,400

Driver Services, Department of
363.512 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction for the repaving of CDL
Carousel for Dalton CSC, Dalton, Whitfield County. (GOV:Provide $300,000 in 20-year bonds for construction for the repaving of CDL Carousel for Dalton CSC, Dalton, Whitfield County)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$25,680

$0

$0

Financing and Investment Commission, Georgia State
363.521 BOND: Americans with Disabilities Act: $2,060,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund 'Americans with Disabilities Act' related
improvements, statewide.
From State General Funds, $176,336 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 $2,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$176,336

$176,336

$176,336

Financing and Investment Commission, Georgia State
363.522 BOND: GSFIC-Multi-Projects: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund construction for repairs and renovations of state-owned facilities,
statewide. (GOV:Provide $10,000,000 in 5-year bonds for construction of repairs and renovations of state-owned facilities, statewide)(H:NO)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$2,314,000

$0

$0

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Agriculture, Department of
363.571 BOND: Agriculture - Multi-Projects: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning, design, and equipment for roof and HVAC control
replacement of GDA South Georgia office, Tifton, Tift County. (GOV:Provide $985,000 in 5-year bonds for planning, design, and equipment for roof and HVAC control replacement of GDA South Georgia office, Tifton, Tift County)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$227,929

$0

$0

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
363.581 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $10,600,000 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, $907,360 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 $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.

State General Funds

$907,360

$907,360

Forestry Commission, State
363.601 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $0 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
(GOV:Provide $1,035,000 in 20-year bonds for facility major improvements and renovations, statewide)(H and S:NO; Reflect funding in Amended FY2022 budget (HB910, 2022 Session))

State General Funds

$88,596

$0

$0

Forestry Commission, State
363.602 BOND: Forestry Buildings: $1,465,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund planning, property acquisition, design, construction, and
equipment for new building construction, Ludowici, Long County.
From State General Funds, $125,404 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 $1,465,000 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

$125,404

$125,404

$125,404

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Natural Resources, Department of
363.611 BOND: DNR State Parks: $3,875,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund rehabilitation of Vogel State Park Lake Trahlyta Dam,
Blairsville, Union County.
From State General Funds, $331,700 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 $3,875,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

State General Funds

$331,700

$331,700

$331,700

Natural Resources, Department of
363.612 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $950,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund new construction for law enforcement boating operations,
statewide.
From State General Funds, $81,320 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 $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

$81,320

$81,320

$81,320

Natural Resources, Department of
363.613 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facilities repair and sustainment, statewide. From State General Funds, $85,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Natural Resources by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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

Natural Resources, Department of
363.614 BOND: DNR State Parks: $18,620,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction for the renovation of George T. Bagby
State Park, Fort Gaines, Clay County.
From State General Funds, $1,593,872 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $18,620,000 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

$1,593,872

$1,593,872

$1,593,872

Natural Resources, Department of
363.615 BOND: Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund Lake Lanier Islands Conference
Center, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, statewide. [Taxable Bond] (H:Provide $5,000,000 in 20-year bonds for Lake Lanier Islands Conference Center, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, statewide [Taxable Bond])(S:Provide $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds for Lake Lanier Islands Conference Center, Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, statewide [Taxable Bond])
From State General Funds, $908,000 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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

$454,000

$908,000

Natural Resources, Department of
363.616 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $12,530,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations, statewide.
(GOV and H:Provide $1,980,000 in 20-year bonds for facility major improvements and renovations, statewide)(S:Provide $12,530,000 in 20-year bonds for facility major improvements and renovations, statewide)
From State General Funds, $1,072,568 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 $12,530,000 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

$169,488

$1,072,568

Soil and Water Conservation Commission, State
363.621 BOND: Soil & Water Conservation Watershed: $2,160,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund Category 1 dam assessments and
rehabilitation, statewide.
From State General Funds, $184,896 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $2,160,000 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

$184,896

$184,896

$184,896

Economic Development, Department of
363.631 BOND: Savannah Convention Center: $83,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund expansion of the State Convention Center,
Savannah, Chatham County. [Taxable Bond] (GOV and H:Provide $80,000,000 in 20-year bonds to fund expansion of the State Convention Center, Savannah, Chatham County [Taxable Bond])(S:Provide $83,000,000 in 20-year bonds to fund expansion of the State Convention Center, Savannah, Chatham County [Taxable Bond])
From State General Funds, $7,536,400 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 $83,000,000 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

$7,264,000

$7,264,000

$7,536,400

Transportation, Department of
363.671 BOND: Rail Lines: $2,960,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund upgrade of shortline railroads to Class II rail. [Taxable Bond] From State General Funds, $268,768 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,960,000 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

$268,768

$268,768

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated Reserved.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments

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The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) A general cost-of-living adjustment of $5,000 for active, full-time, benefit-eligible employees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
2.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment authorized by O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) for each state officer whose salary is set by Code Sections 45-7-4(a), in an amount of $5,000 per year as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget according to O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), with members of the General Assembly subject to the further provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b) as to amount and effective date; (b) To provide for increases of up to $5,000 for other department heads and officers whose salary is not set by statute; (c) Subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 45-7-4(b), the amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, (a) to provide for a $2,000 increase across the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education through a $2,000 increase in the state base salary. This proposed $2,000 salary improvement is in addition to the salary increases awarded to certificated personnel through normal progression on the teacher salary schedule for the State Board of Education. This Item includes as well, and without limitation, teachers and administrators in state agencies whose salaries, by the authority of addenda to the Statewide Salary Plan, are determined from the State Salary Schedule of the State Board of Education. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of September 1, 2022; (b) To provide for a 5.4% increase in funding for salaries for all local nutrition workers; a 5.4% increase in the state base salary for local school bus drivers; a 5.4% increase for school nurses; and a 5.4% increase for Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) employees. The amount for this paragraph is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $2,000 salary increase for teachers and assistant teachers within the Department of Early Care and Learning. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and non-academic personnel of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for public librarians funded through the

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Public Libraries appropriation stated above and administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide for a $5,000 cost-of-living adjustment for active, full-time, benefit-eligible faculty and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
8.) After Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Prosecuting Attorneys, Superior Courts, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Public Defender Council, Department of Public Health, Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Transportation. The amount for this item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2022.
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

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special project number that has a 100 or a higher number after the decimal and a program or special project name. In each case, such appropriation is associated with the immediately preceding program or special project name, number, and statement of program or special project purpose. The program or special project purpose is stated immediately below the program or special project name. For authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50, the indented, bold-faced paragraphs following each Bond number are the lowest level of detail and constitute appropriations in accordance with Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III(a)(1) of the Georgia Constitution. The caption above the Bond number, the light-faced text immediately following the Bond number before the bold-faced text, and the light-faced after the bold-faced text are information only.
Similarly, text in a group of lines that has a number less than 100 after the decimal (01 through 99) is not part of a statement of purpose but constitutes information as to how the appropriation was derived. Amounts in the columns other than the rightmost column are for informational purposes only. The summary and lowest level of detail for the fund source categories "Total Agency Funds" and "Total Intra-State Governmental Transfers," are for informational purposes only. The blocks of text and numerals immediately following the section header and beginning with the phrases, "Section Total - Continuation" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, 53, and 54 contain, constitute, or amend appropriations.
Section 56: Flex Notwithstanding any other statement of purpose, the purpose of each appropriation of federal funds or other funds shall be the stated purpose or any other lawful purpose consistent with the fund source and the general law powers of the budget unit.
In the preceding sentence, "Federal Funds" means any federal funding source, whether specifically identified or not specifically identified; "Other Funds" means all other fund sources except State Funds or Federal Funds, including without limitation Intra-State Government Transfers. This paragraph shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.

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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 "Airport Aid," "Ports and Waterways," and "Rail" 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 20 percent (20%) 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 High School Equivalency Exam," "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 four 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 911.
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 588. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; to provide that members of the public shall not be removed from such public meetings except for actual disruption and in accordance with rules adopted and published by the local board of education; to provide that visual and sound recording shall be permitted at such public meetings; to provide for the authority of superior courts to enforce compliance and award relief; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for construction; 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; to provide for public notice of public meetings of local boards of education; to require local boards of education to annually adopt rules of conduct for public meetings of the local board of education; to provide for the removal of members of the public from public meetings of a local board of education in accordance with rules adopted and published by the local board of education; to provide that visual and sound recording shall be permitted at such public meetings; to provide for construction; 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 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 20-2-58, relating to regular monthly meetings of local boards of education, adjournment, temporary presiding officer, notice of date, template for financial review, and public comment period, as follows:
"(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. The local board of education shall provide a public comment period during such regular monthly meetings. Such public comment period shall be included on the agenda required to be made available and posted prior to the meeting pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-14-1. A local board of education shall not require notice by an individual more than 24 hours prior to the meeting as a condition of addressing the local board during such public comment period. The chairperson of the local board of education shall have the discretion to limit the length of time for individual comments and the number of individuals speaking for or against a specific issue. Any such regular monthly meeting may be 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 dates of its regular monthly meetings meeting and shall publish it such dates 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 dates; provided, however, that the date dates shall not be changed more often than once in 12 months and, if changed, the new date or dates shall also be published as provided in this Code section. The local board of education shall also publish notice of such regular monthly meetings in a prominent manner on its principal public website."
"(c)(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, including, but not limited to, the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-14-3, all meetings of a local board of education, including, but not limited to, regular monthly meetings provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be open to the public. The local board of education shall publish notice of each such public meeting in a prominent manner on its principal public website. (2) Visual and sound recording shall be permitted at all such public meetings. (3) By October 1, 2022, and by August 1 each year thereafter, each local board of education shall adopt rules of conduct for public meetings of the local board of education and shall publish such rules of conduct in a prominent manner on its principal public website. Such rules shall include provisions for the removal of members of the public for actual disruption of a public meeting of the local board of education. (4) A member of the public may be removed from a public meeting of a local board of education for an actual disruption of the proceedings, as determined according to the

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rules of conduct for meetings open to the public adopted and published by the local board of education. (5) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of any law enforcement officer or the application or enforcement of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Each local board of education shall provide a public comment period during every regular monthly meeting. Such public comment period shall be included on the agenda required to be made available and posted prior to the meeting pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 50-14-1. A local board of education shall not require notice by an individual more than 24 hours prior to the meeting as a condition of addressing the local board during such public comment period. The chairperson of the local board of education shall have the discretion to limit the length of time for individual comments and the number of individuals speaking for or against a specific issue."

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 N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan Y Glanton Y Gravley

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Wilkerson N Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 41.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative England of the 116th moved that the following Bill of the House be immediately transmitted to the Senate:

HB 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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 Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 87.

By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Miller of the 49th, Butler of the 55th, Tillery of the 19th, Harbison of the 15th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans

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benefit organization; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to require surety; to provide for the remittance of recovered funds to the general fund; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through scholarships to the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Senator Jack Hill Veterans' Act."
SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-64. (a) Each Georgia income tax return form for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, shall contain appropriate language, to be determined by the state revenue commissioner, offering the taxpayer the opportunity to contribute to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation by donating either all or any part of any tax refund due, by authorizing a reduction in the refund check otherwise payable, or by contributing any amount over and above any amount of tax owed by adding that amount to the taxpayer's payment. The instructions accompanying the income tax return form shall contain a description of the purposes for which this fund was established and the intended use of moneys received from the contributions. Each taxpayer required to file a state income tax return who desires to contribute to the foundation may designate such contribution as provided in this Code section on the appropriate income tax return form.

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(b) The Department of Revenue shall determine annually the total amount so contributed and shall transmit such amount to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation, which is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that supports the Technical College System of Georgia through marketing, advocacy, and fundraising to benefit college programs, faculty, and students. All contributions received by such organization pursuant to this Code section shall be used exclusively to award scholarships to the Technical College System of Georgia to veterans with service-connected disabilities as such term is defined in 38 U.S.C. Section 101(16). "

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

SB 566. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th 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 clarify that, under the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to clarify that, under the "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act," a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; to preserve a covered person's financial responsibilities and a nonparticipating facility's rights with respect to nonemergency medical services received from a nonparticipating facility; to clarify that, for preferred provider arrangements under group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, emergency services or emergency care includes health care services that are provided for a mental health condition or substance use disorder and includes poststabilization health care services; 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. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 33-20E-2, relating to application to insurers and definitions regarding surprise billing, as follows:
"(5) 'Emergency medical services' means medical services rendered after the recent onset of for a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, in which a person is 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. 'Emergency medical services' includes medical services rendered after such person is stabilized and as part of outpatient observation or an inpatient or outpatient stay with respect to the visit in which such services are furnished, unless each of the conditions of subdivision (a)(3)(C)(ii)(II) of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-111 are met."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 33-20E-5, relating to payment for nonemergency medical services under the "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act," to read as follows:
"(e) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, nothing in this Code section shall affect a covered person's financial responsibilities or a nonparticipating facility's rights with respect to nonemergency medical services received from a nonparticipating facility."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-30-22, relating to definitions regarding preferred provider arrangements under group or blanket accident and sickness insurance, as follows:
"(1) 'Emergency services' or 'emergency care' means those health care services that are provided for a condition of recent onset and, including but not limited to a mental health condition or substance use disorder, in which a person is 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.

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'Emergency services' or 'emergency care' includes medical services rendered after such person is stabilized and as part of outpatient observation or an inpatient or outpatient stay with respect to the visit in which such services are furnished, unless each of the conditions of subdivision (a)(3)(C)(ii)(II) of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-111 are met."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2022, and shall apply to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D Clark, H
Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 3.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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

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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 911 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.

Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that HB 911 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 of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 461. By Senators Dixon of the 45th, Strickland of the 17th, Kennedy of the 18th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to add the offense of human trafficking as a bailable offense; 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 Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston E Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon
Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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 Committee:

SB 632. By Senator Anderson of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Rockdale County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain graduated amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older or permanently disabled, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5351), as amended, so as to increase the exemption to $50,000.00; to provide

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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 635. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the sheriff, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and tax commissioner of Henry County on an annual salary, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3127), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4824), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge of the Probate Court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 637. By Senator Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Senoia Building and Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 638. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Rockdale County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following 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 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1129. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frank Edward "Butch" Jones on the occasion of his 50th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1130. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kirsten Holloway, Fannin County High School 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1131. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Scott Henry Wise; and for other purposes.
HR 1132. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd and McLeod of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre; and for other purposes.
HR 1133. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Hagan of the 156th, LaRiccia of the 169th and Pruitt of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oscar Hulett on his outstanding public service as an environmentalist in Bacon and Jeff Davis counties; and for other purposes.
HR 1134. By Representatives Mitchell of the 106th and Lim of the 99th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chad Livsey Project; and for other purposes.
HR 1135. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Nguyen of the 89th, Park of the 101st, Lim of the 99th and Burnough of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia and recognizing March 15, 2022, as Vietnamese-American Community Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1136. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mission Agape; and for other purposes.
HR 1137. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Burnough of the 77th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Clayton Middle School boys basketball team for being named the Clayton County Public School Champions for the 2021-2022 season; and for other purposes.
HR 1138. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Nelson of the 125th, Scott of the 76th and Sharper of the 177th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing October 15, 2022, as White Cane Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1139. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th and McLeod of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marshe Collins, Liberty Point Elementary's 2021 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1140. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Drenner of the 85th, Shannon of the 84th and Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Oakhurst Elementary School; and for other purposes.
HR 1141. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Drenner of the 85th, Shannon of the 84th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Decatur High School's mock trial team on winning the 2022 Georgia Mock Trial Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1142. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Shannon of the 84th, Douglas of the 78th, McClain of the 100th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Cedar Grove High School football team for winning the GHSA Class AAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1143. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Smyre of the 135th, Schofield of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Felicia M. Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 1144. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sarah Cainion on her outstanding public service as an elementary principal and mentor coach for the Clayton County School District; and for other purposes.
HR 1145. By Representative Leverett of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamil NaQuan Burton; and for other purposes.

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HR 1146. By Representative Wade of the 9th:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Lumpkin County High School Lady Indian basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 3A State Basketball Championship; 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 152. 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 Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state and other flags, so as to add language to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag; 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 E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky

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E Carpenter Carson
N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J
Collins Y Cooper

Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez N Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Wilkerson Williams, A
Y Williams, MF Williams, N
Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson
Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 23.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 565. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Rhett of the 33rd:

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 provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; 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 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; to provide for the return of fines and fees paid by the defendant whose conviction is vacated; to provide that testimony from certain individuals relative to such petitions may be taken by remote electronic means; to authorize payment of such returns by the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; to provide for rules, standards, protocols, and guidelines for the payment of such returns; 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. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in Article 1 of Chapter 10, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, by revising Code Section 17-10-21, relating to vacating of sentence for trafficking victim defendants, as follows:
"17-10-21. (a)(1) A defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of the defendant being the victim of an offense of trafficking under Code Section 16-5-46 may petition the court imposing the sentence to vacate such conviction. Such court shall maintain the jurisdiction, power, and authority to vacate such conviction and sentence. (2) The defendant shall serve the petition provided for under paragraph (1) of this subsection upon the prosecuting attorney, and such petition: (A) Shall be submitted on a form promulgated by the Attorney General; (B) Shall be submitted no earlier than six months at any time following conviction and sentencing for a misdemeanor or felony offense or no earlier than one year following completion of the sentence for a felony offense; (C) Shall be submitted with a copy of his or her criminal history background check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center that has been completed no more than three business days prior to the filing of the petition; provided, however, that the defendant shall not be charged a fee by the Georgia Crime Information Center for a report produced for purposes of this Code section; and (D) May include documentation of a defendant's status as a victim of an offense of trafficking under Code Section 16-5-46 at the time of the offense; provided, however, that official documentation shall not be required to obtain relief under this Code section. Such documentation shall create a rebuttable presumption that the defendant was a victim of trafficking under Code Section 16-5-46. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'official documentation' includes, but is not limited to, the following: (i) A copy of an official record, certification, or eligibility letter from a federal, state, tribal, or local proceeding showing that the defendant was a victim of trafficking under Code Section 16-5-46; (ii) An affidavit, a letter, or sworn testimony from a member of the clergy, medical professional, member of a victim services organization, or certified, licensed, or registered professional from whom the defendant has sought assistance, counseling, or legal counsel related to his or her victimization; or (iii) Any other evidence that the court determines is of sufficient credibility or probative value. (3) No defendant with an outstanding warrant issued by a jurisdiction in this state or any other state or by the United States shall file a petition provided for under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (4) If the prosecuting attorney, to the court, consents in writing to the vacatur of such conviction or fails to respond to such petition within 30 days of service, the court imposing the conviction and sentence shall, without notice or hearing, issue an order

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vacating the conviction and sentence and shall also issue an order restricting access to criminal history record information for such offense.
(5)(A) If the prosecuting attorney, to the court, objects in writing to the petition, the court shall hold a hearing within 90 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall hear evidence and determine, by a preponderance of the evidence, whether the defendant committed such offense as a direct result of being the victim of an offense of trafficking under Code Section 16-5-46. If the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant committed such offense as a direct result of being the victim of an offense of trafficking under Code Section 16-5-46, the court may issue an order vacating the conviction and sentence. (B) If such order to vacate is issued, the court shall also issue an order restricting access to criminal history record information for such offense and no fee shall be charged by the Georgia Crime Information Center or any other entity for restricting access to criminal history record information under this paragraph. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term 'restrict' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-37. (b) When the a petition provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section is filed, it shall be filed under seal. (c)(1) For any sentence vacated pursuant to this Code section, the court vacating such sentence shall include in the order to vacate an order for the return of any fines and fees paid by the defendant under such sentence shall be returned to the defendant in the amount paid by the defendant. (2) The Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, as provided for in Chapter 15 of Title 17, shall be responsible for the return to the defendant of fines and fees paid by the defendant. (d) For purposes of considering such a petition provided for under subsection (a) of this Code section, testimony from the defendant, petitioner, expert witness, or any other party may be taken by the court by remote electronic means."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Chapter 15, relating to victim compensation, by adding a new code section to read as follows:
"17-15-17. (a) Subject to available funds, for any sentence vacated pursuant to Code section 17-1021, any fines and fees paid by the defendant under such sentence shall be returned to the defendant in the amount paid by the defendant. (b) Payments authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be made from the fund. (c) The board shall promulgate rules and develop standards, protocols, and guidelines related to the return of fines and fees in coordination with the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Community Supervision, the Department of Corrections, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

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(d)(1) Any payment made from the fund under this Code section shall create a debt due and owing to the state by any entity that received a payment of fines and fees that were returned pursuant to this Code section. (2) If the entity has forwarded any portion of the fines and fees to one or more secondary entities, each such secondary entity shall return the amount forwarded by the forwarding entity to such secondary entity. A valid request from the forwarding entity shall include a copy of the order to vacate, an accounting of the fines and fees paid by the defendant to the forwarding entity, and a statement of the amount forwarded by the forwarding entity to the secondary entity. (e) Payments authorized or required under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be paid into the fund."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron

E Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell E Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Watson Werkheiser
Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson
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 438. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Strickland of the 17th, Hickman of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retention of contractual payments and creation of escrow accounts on contracts for installation, improvement, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer facilities, so as to change certain provisions relating to retainage of progress payments; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner

E Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Erwin

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon E Cantrell E Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson
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 337. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hickman of the 4th and others:

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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacation of office, is amended by revising Code Section 45-5-6, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement or temporary officer, as follows:
"45-5-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'public official' means any elected county officer; any elected member of a county governing authority; any elected member of a city-county consolidated government; any member of a county, area, or independent board of education; any school superintendent of a county, area, or independent school system; any solicitor-general of a state court; any elected member of any municipal governing authority; any member of the Public Service Commission; and any district attorney. (b) Upon indictment for a felony by a grand jury of this state or by the United States, which felony indictment relates to the performance or activities of the office of any public official, the Attorney General or district attorney shall transmit a certified copy of the indictment to the Governor who shall, subject to subsection (e) of this Code section, appoint a review commission. Except as provided in this subsection, the commission shall be composed of the Attorney General and two public officials who hold the same office as the individual indicted. The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the investigation. The funds necessary to conduct the investigation shall come from funds appropriated to the executive branch of government. If the Attorney General brings the indictment against the public official, the Attorney General shall not serve on the commission. In place of the Attorney General, the Governor shall appoint a retired Supreme Court Justice or a retired Court of Appeals Judge. (c) Unless a longer period of time is granted by the Governor, the commission shall make a written report to the Governor within 14 days. If the commission determines that the indictment relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office of the indicted public official and that the rights and interests of the public are adversely affected thereby, the commission shall recommend that the public official be suspended from office. If, and only if, the commission recommends suspension, then the Governor shall review the findings and recommendations of the commission and may suspend the public officer from office immediately and without further action pending the final disposition of the case or until the expiration of his or her term of office, whichever occurs first. During the term of office to which such officer was elected and in which the indictment occurred, if a nolle prosequi is entered, if the public official is acquitted, or if after conviction the conviction is later overturned as a result of any direct appeal or application for a writ of certiorari, the public official shall be immediately reinstated to the office from which he or she was suspended. While a public official is suspended under this Code section and until initial conviction by the trial court, the public official shall continue to receive the compensation from his office. After initial conviction by the trial court, the public official shall not be entitled to receive the compensation from his or her

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office. If the public official is reinstated to office, he or she shall be entitled to receive any compensation withheld under the provisions of this Code section. For the purpose of back compensation only, reinstatement may occur after the expiration of the public official's term of office.
(d)(1) For the duration of any suspension of any elected member of any municipal or consolidated city-county governing authority under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public officer suspended shall be appointed as provided for in any general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. For the duration of any suspension of any other public official under this Code section, a replacement officer for the public official shall be appointed as provided for in any applicable general or local law governing the filling of a temporary vacancy in the public office affected. If no such general law, local law, ordinance, or resolution governing the filling of a temporary vacancy is applicable, then the Governor shall appoint a replacement officer for the public official suspended. (2) Upon the final conviction, the office of the public official shall be vacated immediately without further action. Said vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law for filling vacancies in such office. (e) No commission shall be appointed for a period of 14 days from the day the Governor receives the indictment. This period may be extended by the Governor. During this period of time, the indicted public official may, in writing, authorize the Governor to suspend him or her from office. Any such voluntary suspension shall be subject to the same conditions for review, reinstatement, or declaration of vacancy as are provided in this Code section for nonvoluntary suspensions. (f) After any suspension under this Code section, the suspended public official may petition the Governor for a review. The Governor may reappoint the commission to review the suspension. The commission shall make a written report in 14 days. If the commission recommends that the public official be reinstated, he such public official shall immediately be reinstated to office. (g) The report and records of the commission and the fact that the public official has or has not been suspended shall not be admissible in evidence in any court for any purpose. The report and records of the commission shall not be open to the public. (h) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any indictment handed down prior to January 1, 1985. (i) If a public official who is suspended from office under the provisions of this Code section is not first tried at the next regular or special term following the indictment, the suspension shall be terminated and the public official shall be reinstated to office. The public official shall not be reinstated under this subsection if he or she is not so tried based on a continuance granted upon a motion made only by the defendant. (j) Unless otherwise provided by local law, in the event the Governor appoints a member of a governing authority as a temporary replacement for a suspended public official under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the governing authority, by majority vote, shall select a temporary replacement who is qualified by law to serve as such member of the governing authority, to fill such member's seat on the governing authority

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until such time as the suspension of the public official is terminated or the end of such member's current term on the governing authority, whichever is earlier. Before selecting such temporary replacement, the governing authority shall advertise its intention to select such temporary replacement in the applicable legal organ at least once a week for two weeks and on the governing authority's website, if it has one, and shall solicit applicants for such temporary replacement position."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell E Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett E Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
SB 332. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for certain disclosures by third-party high-volume sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; to provide for definitions; to require online marketplaces to provide certain notifications and a consumer reporting mechanism; to provide for civil remedies; 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 following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for certain disclosures by third-party highvolume sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; to provide for definitions; to require online marketplaces to provide certain notifications and a consumer reporting mechanism; to provide remedies for violations; 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:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Inform Consumers Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 35
10-1-930. (a) As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Consumer product' means any tangible personal property which is distributed in commerce and which is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes, including, but not limited to, any such property intended to be attached to or installed in any real property without regard to whether it is so attached or installed. (2) 'High-volume third-party seller' means a participant in an online marketplace that is a third-party seller and that, in any continuous 12 month period during the previous 24 months, has entered into 200 or more discrete sales or transactions of new or unused consumer products of an aggregate total of $5,000.00 or more in gross revenues in this state made through the online marketplace and for which payment was processed by the online marketplace or through a third party. (3) 'Online marketplace' means any person or entity that operates a consumer-directed, electronically based or accessed platform that:
(A) Includes features that allow for, facilitate, or enable third-party sellers to engage in the sale, purchase, payment, storage, shipment, or delivery of a consumer product within this state; (B) Is used by one or more third-party sellers for such purpose; and (C) Has a contractual or similar relationship with consumers governing their use of the platform to purchase consumer products. (4) 'Seller' means a person who sells, offers to sell, or contracts to sell a consumer product through an online marketplace's platform. (5) 'Third-party seller' means any seller, independent of an online marketplace, that sells, offers to sell, or contracts to sell a consumer product in this state through an online marketplace. The term 'third-party seller' does not include, with respect to an online marketplace: (A) A seller that operates the online marketplace's platform; or (B) A business entity that has:
(i) Made available to the general public the entity's name, business address, and working contact information; (ii) An ongoing contractual relationship with the online marketplace to provide the online marketplace with the manufacture, distribution, wholesaling, or fulfillment of shipments of consumer products; and (iii) Provided to the online marketplace the identity information required under subsection (a) of Code Section 10-1-931 that has been verified in accordance with subsection (d) of Code Section 10-1-931. (6) 'Verify' means to confirm information and documents provided to an online marketplace pursuant to this article through the use of one or more methods that enable an online marketplace to reliably determine that any such information and documents provided are valid, correspond to the seller or an individual acting on the seller's behalf, are not misappropriated, and are not falsified.

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10-1-931. (a) An online marketplace shall require any high-volume third-party seller on its platform to provide, not later than ten days after qualifying as such, the following information to the online marketplace:
(1) A bank account number or, if the high-volume third-party seller does not have a bank account, the name of the payee for payments issued by the online marketplace to the high-volume third-party seller. This information may be provided by the highvolume third-party seller to the online marketplace or to a third party contracted by the online marketplace to maintain such information; provided, however, that the online marketplace ensures that it can obtain such information on demand from the third party; (2) Contact information, which shall include:
(A) If the high-volume third-party seller is an individual, such individual's name; or (B) If the high-volume third-party seller is not an individual, then:
(i) A copy of a valid government issued identification for an individual acting on behalf of such seller that includes the individual's name; or (ii) A copy of a valid government issued record or tax document that includes the business name and physical address of the high-volume third-party seller; (3) A business tax identification number or, if the high-volume third-party seller does not have a business tax identification number, a taxpayer identification number; and (4) A current working email address and telephone number for the high-volume thirdparty seller. (b) An online marketplace shall: (1) Periodically, but not less than annually, notify each high-volume third-party seller on its platform of the requirement to keep current the information required under subsection (a) of this Code section; and (2) Require each high-volume third-party seller on its platform to, not later than ten days after receiving the notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, electronically certify as to the information required under subsection (a) of this Code section that: (A) The high-volume third-party seller has provided any changes to such information, if any such changes have occurred; (B) There have been no changes to such information; or (C) The high volume third-party seller has previously provided any changes to such information to the online marketplace. (c) In the event that a high-volume third-party seller does not provide the information or certification required under this Code section, the online marketplace shall, after providing such seller with written or electronic notice and an opportunity to provide such information or certification not later than ten days after the issuance of such notice, suspend any future sales activity of such seller until such seller provides such information or certification. (d)(1) An online marketplace shall verify: (A) The information and documents collected under subsection (a) of this Code section not later than ten days after such collection; and

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(B) Any change in such information or to such documents not later than ten days after being notified of such change by a high-volume third-party seller under subsection (b) of this Code section. (2) If a high-volume third-party seller provides a copy of a valid government issued tax document, any information contained within such tax document shall be presumed to be verified as of the date such document was issued.
10-1-932. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, an online marketplace shall require any high-volume third-party seller with an aggregate total of $20,000.00 or more in annual gross revenues on its platform to provide to the online marketplace and disclose to consumers in a clear and conspicuous manner the following identity information:
(1) Full name of the high-volume third-party seller, including the high-volume thirdparty seller's name or company name or the name by which such seller or company operates on the online marketplace; (2) Physical address of the high-volume third-party seller; (3) Contact information for the high-volume third-party seller that will allow for direct, unhindered communication with such seller by consumers of the online marketplace, including:
(A) A current working telephone number; (B) A current working email address; or (C) Other means of direct electronic messaging, which may be provided to such highvolume third-party seller by the online marketplace; provided, however, that the requirements of this paragraph shall not prohibit the online marketplace from preventing actual fraud, abuse, or spam through such communication; and (4) Whether the high-volume third-party seller used a different seller to supply the product to the consumer upon purchase, and, upon the request of an authenticated purchaser, the information described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection relating to any such seller that is different than the high-volume third-party seller listed on the product listing page prior to purchase. Such identity information shall be provided on the product listing page, directly or via hyperlink or, after the purchase is finalized, in the order confirmation message or other document or communication made to a consumer and in the consumer's account transaction history. (b) Upon the request of a high-volume third-party seller, an online marketplace may provide for partial disclosure of the identity information required under subsection (a) of this Code section if the high-volume third-party seller certifies to the online marketplace that such seller: (1) Does not have a business address and only has a residential street address, or has a combined business and residential address, then the online marketplace: (A) Shall disclose only the country and, if applicable, the city and state in which such seller resides; and

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(B) Shall inform consumers that there is no business address available for the highvolume third-party seller and that consumer inquiries should be submitted to such seller by telephone, email, or other means of electronic messaging provided to such seller by the online marketplace; (2) Is a business that has a physical address for product returns, then the online marketplace shall disclose such seller's physical address for product returns; or (3) Does not have a telephone number other than a personal telephone number, then the online marketplace shall inform consumers that there is no telephone number available for such seller and that consumer inquiries should be submitted to such seller's email address or other means of electronic messaging provided to such seller by the online marketplace. (c) If an online marketplace becomes aware that a high-volume third-party seller has made a false representation to the online marketplace in order to justify the provision of a partial disclosure of the identity information under subsection (b) of this Code section, or that a high-volume third-party seller that has requested and received such a provision for a partial disclosure has not provided responsive answers within a reasonable time frame to consumer inquiries submitted to the seller by telephone, email, or other means of electronic messaging provided to such seller by the online marketplace, then, after providing the high-volume third-party seller with written or electronic notice and an opportunity to respond not later than ten days after the issuance of such notice, the online marketplace shall suspend any future sales activity of the high-volume third-party seller unless such seller consents to the disclosure of the identity information required under subsection (a) of this Code section. (d) If a high-volume third-party seller does not comply with the requirements to provide and disclose information under this Code section, then, after providing such seller with written or electronic notice and an opportunity to provide or disclose such information not later than ten days after the issuance of such notice, the online marketplace shall suspend any future sales activities of such seller until the seller complies with such requirements.
10-1-933. An online marketplace shall disclose to consumers in a clear and conspicuous manner on the product listing of any high-volume third-party seller a reporting mechanism that allows for electronic and telephonic reporting of suspicious marketplace activity to the online marketplace.
10-1-934. (a) Information or documents collected solely to comply with the requirements of this article shall not be used for any other purpose unless required by law. (b) An online marketplace shall implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, appropriate to the nature of the data and the purposes for which the data will be used, to protect the

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information or documents collected to comply with the requirements of this article from unauthorized use, disclosure, access, destruction, or modification.

10-1-935. (a) If the Attorney General has reason to believe that any online marketplace has violated or is violating this article and such violation affects one or more residents of this state, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in any appropriate court to:
(1) Enjoin further such violation by the defendant; (2) Enforce compliance with this article; (3) Obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of the residents of this state; and (4) Obtain other remedies permitted under state law. (b) Any violation of this article shall additionally be a violation of Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975'; provided, however, that only public remedies as administered by the Attorney General shall be available under such part for violations of this article. (c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit any district attorney, law enforcement officer, official, or agency of this state from initiating or continuing any proceeding in a court against an online marketplace for a violation of any other civil law or a criminal law of this state."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz E Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

E Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks
Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon E Cantrell E Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins
Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson
Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 4.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:

Representative Wilensky of the 79th.

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 29, 2022

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 roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander E Allen
Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H

E Clark, J Collins Cooper Corbett Crowe DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan
E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett

Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J Jones, S E Jones, T Kelley Kendrick Knight LaHood LaRiccia Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mallow Marin Martin Mathiak

Mathis McClain McDonald E McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Neal Nelson Newton E Nguyen Nix Oliver Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Robichaux Sainz

Scoggins Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Wade Washburn Watson Wiedower Wilensky E Williams, MF Williams, N Williams, R Williamson Wilson Yearta Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Thomas of the 65th 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 Bruce of the 61st, Davis of the 87th, Evans of the 83rd, Gravley of the 67th, Holly of the 111th, Hopson of the 153rd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Jackson of the 64th, Jackson of the 165th, Kennard of the 102nd, Kirby of the 114th, Mainor of the 56th, Moore of the 95th, Paris of the 142nd, Roberts of the 52nd, Schofield of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Singleton of the 71st, and Williams of the 168th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Jamie Scott, Sparrows Nest Mission 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.
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 Bill and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1603. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Sylvester Public Facilities Authority, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3786), so

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as to revise the definition of "project"; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1127. By Representative Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Development Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1128. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Shannon of the 84th, Cannon of the 58th and Evans of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Staci Fox on her tenure as president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southeast; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HR 1147. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Kelley of the 16th, Parsons of the 44th, Benton of the 31st, Washburn of the 141st and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States to consider the current geopolitical tensions and support policies and take measures to ensure America's long-term energy affordability, security, leadership, and progress, including actions that result in the continued operation of existing oil and natural gas pipelines, the construction of new pipelines, and an end to restrictions on developing our nation's onshore and offshore oil and natural resources; the resumption of consistent, credible federal lease sales; and the immediate preparation of a new five-year program to guide future offshore leasing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 1148. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Carson of the 46th, Cantrell of the 22nd and Ballinger of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION urging Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska to adopt annexation growth boundary agreements and joint land use plans; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.

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 1611. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6764), so as to revise provisions related to the appointment of authority members; to revise notice requirements regarding appointment of members; to revise quorum provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1599 HB 1605 HB 1607 HR 1084 HR 1103 HR 1105 HR 1125 SB 632 SB 635 SB 638

HB 1604 HB 1606 HR 1083 HR 1102 HR 1104 HR 1124 HR 1126 SB 633 SB 637

Representative Stephens of the 164th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1026 Do Pass SB 142 Do Pass, by Substitute SR 135 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gambill of the 15th
Vice-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 379 Do Pass

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:

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 797 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1601 Do Pass SB 560 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1600 Do Pass HB 1602 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 276 SB 364

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 359 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 374 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 37th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

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 Open Rule

SR 463

Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; create (Trans-Jasperse-11th) Gooch-51st

Modified Structured Rule

SB 345 SB 397 SB 479

State Government; state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; prohibit (H&HS-Jasperse-11th) Mullis-53rd (Rules Committee Substitute LC 44 2101S) General Educational Development (GED) Diplomas; update and replace terminology; state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas; provide (HEd-Meeks-178th) Goodman-8th Firearms by Convicted Felons and First Offender Probationers; each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; specify (JudyNC-Lott-122nd) Hatchett-50th

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SB 486 SB 496 SB 534 SB 558 SB 573
SB 586

Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane; full or partial remote communication with regard to public hearings; provide (A&CA-Mathis-144th) Harper-7th Death Investigations; medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; require (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Burke-11th State Government; certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Gaines-117th) Kennedy-18th Department of Transportation; meetings for the election of board members; amend notice provisions (Substitute)(Trans-Thomas-21st) Gooch-51st Hospitals and Health Care Facilities; hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures to protect patients and health care workers from the hazards of surgical smoke; require (H&HS-Newton-123rd) Brass-28th Road Projects; the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; authorize (Trans-Jasperse-11th) Gooch-51st

Structured Rule

SB 330

"Giving the Gift of Life Act"; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Gravley-67th) Albers-56th

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 797. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to

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provide for applicability; 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 an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for referendums, 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 grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, is amended by revising Section 2 as follows:
"SECTION 2. (a) In lieu of any other exemption from ad valorem taxes for Unified Government purposes except the exemption provided for in subsection (b) of this section, each resident of Clarke County who is eligible for the exemption from ad valorem taxes for county purposes pursuant to Code Section 48-5-44 of the O.C.G.A. is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxes for Unified Government purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Any person who, as of January 1, 2023, has applied for and is eligible for that exemption granted by the general law referred to in this section shall be eligible without further application for the increased exemption granted by this subsection.
(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Base year' means:

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(i) Between the 2021 and 2022 taxable years, the lowest assessed value of the homestead, including any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, with respect to an exemption pursuant to this Act which is first granted to a person on such person's homestead in the 2023 taxable year or who thereafter reapplies for and is granted such exemption in the 2024 taxable year, or thereafter, solely because of a change in ownership to a joint tenancy with right of survival; or (ii) In all other cases, the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which the exemption under this Act is first granted to the most recent owner of such homestead. (B) 'Homestead' means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., with the additional qualification that it shall include only the primary residence and not more than three contiguous acres of land immediately surrounding such residence. (C) 'Income' means federal adjusted gross income determined pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for federal income tax purposes. (2) Each resident of Athens-Clarke County is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from ad valorem taxes for Unified Government purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead. This exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed on improvements to the homestead or additional land that is added to the homestead after January 1 of the base year. If any real property is removed from the homestead, the base year assessed value, including any final determination of value on appeal pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, shall be adjusted to reflect such removal and the exemption shall be recalculated accordingly. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. The exemption under this subsection shall only be granted if that person's household income for the immediately preceding year does not exceed 200 percent of the income level corresponding to the household size of such person published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as the 2022 United States Federal Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia. (3) The unremarried surviving spouse of the person who has been granted the exemption provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall continue to receive the exemption provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, so long as that unremarried surviving spouse continues to occupy the home as a residence and homestead. (4) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection unless the person or person's agent files an application with the tax commissioner of Athens-Clarke County giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the tax commissioner, or his or her designee, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The tax commissioner shall provide application forms for this purpose. (5) The exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A. Said exemption shall

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be automatically renewed from year to year as long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead and does not exceed the income limit in effect in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person; provided, however, that such person shall be required to submit annually a copy of his or her federal income tax return for the prior calendar year, by a date to be provided by the tax commissioner of Athens-Clarke County, or such person's exemption granted by this subsection shall be suspended until such return or returns are submitted. If a person does not meet the eligibility requirements for the homestead exemption provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection during any given year, such person shall not receive the exemption, and if such person meets such eligibility requirements at a later date, the base year shall be recalculated as if the application were a new application. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under paragraph (2) of this subsection to notify the tax commissioner of Athens-Clarke County in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (6) The exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes or local school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to ad valorem taxes for Unified Government purposes. (7) The exemption granted by paragraph (2) of this subsection shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 4 as follows:
"SECTION 4. In lieu of any other exemption from ad valorem taxes for Unified Government purposes, each resident of Clarke County who is 65 years of age or over is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from all ad valorem taxes for Unified Government purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead for each taxable year beginning after December 31, 2022. Any person who, as of January 1, 2023, has applied for and is eligible for that exemption from county ad valorem taxes granted by Code Section 48-5-47 of the O.C.G.A. shall be eligible without further application for the increased exemption granted by this section."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 7 as follows:
"SECTION 7. Except as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2 of this Act, after any such resident has been allowed the exemptions provided in this Act, it shall not be necessary that such person

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make application and file such affidavit for any year thereafter and such exemptions shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any resident of Clarke County or the Clarke County School District who has claimed the homestead exemptions provided for in this Act to notify the tax commissioner of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, in the event that resident becomes ineligible for any reason to receive any such homestead exemption."

SECTION 4. 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 5. The election superintendent of Athens-Clarke County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct that election on November 8, 2022, 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 Athens-Clarke County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00 and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from Athens-Clarke County ad valorem taxes for unified government purposes be approved?"

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, Section 2, and Section 3 of this Act shall become of full force and effect on January 1, 2023. If the Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1, Section 2, and Section 3 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 Athens-Clarke County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 6. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5 of this Act, 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.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1600. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flemington 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 1601. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County, approved February 3, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2054), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4575), so as to increase the size of the board of commissioners; to provide for residency requirements; to provide for the description of the commissioner districts and posts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for election of members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1602. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Ridley of the 6th and Barton of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the board of elections and registration for Murray County, Georgia; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
SB 560. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 44th, Jackson of the 41st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to provide for a code of conduct for board members and a duty to abide by the same; to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the 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 amend an Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, so as to revise provisions relating to the compensation of the board; to require the board to adopt procedures for the administration of expense accounts of the chairperson and board members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act to create and establish in DeKalb County, Georgia, districts from which the members of the County Board of Education of DeKalb County shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, is amended by revising Section 9 as follows:
"SECTION 9. (a)(1) The chairperson of the board shall receive $24,500.00 per annum as full compensation for his or her duties on the board. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the board. (2) The vice-chairperson of the board shall receive $23,500.00 per annum as full compensation for his or her duties on the board. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of the board. (3) Each member of the board, other than the chairperson and vice-chairperson, shall receive $22,500.00 per annum as full compensation for his or her duties on the board. Such compensation shall be paid to each member in equal monthly installments from the funds of the board. (b)(1) In addition to the salary provided in subsection (a) of this section, the chairperson of the board shall receive an expense allowance of $2,500.00 per annum. (2) In addition to the salary provided in subsection (a) of this section, each member of the board shall receive an expense allowance of $2,500.00 per annum.

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(3) The expense accounts provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall only be used to reimburse actual expenses incurred by the chairperson and board members in their official capacity serving on the board. Prior to any reimbursements being made from such expense accounts, the board shall develop and adopt a policy governing which expenses are eligible for reimbursement, the procedures by which the chairperson or a board member can request reimbursement, and the procedure by which the school district and the board shall evaluate and approve such reimbursements."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer
Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson
Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 153, nays 5.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

Representative Tankersley of the 160th moved that all Bills passed on the Local Calendar 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 substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 246. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Mathis of the 144th and Momtahan of the 17th:

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 increase the fee for issuance of replacement licenses and permits; to increase the fee for the issuance and renewal of limited driving permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1461. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Jones of the 47th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Thomas of the 21st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to allow school systems to participate in the dispute resolution process; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; 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 464. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 145th, Leverett of the 33rd and Smith of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, so as to provide for when a petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian of a minor filed in the probate court may be transferred from the probate court to the juvenile court; to revise the assessment of certain costs, compensation, fees, and expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1059. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Williams of the 148th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 18th and Taylor of the 173rd:
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 exclusions to unfair trade practices and unlawful inducements; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or provide a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to implement a pilot program offering or providing a value-added product or service under certain conditions; to allow an insurer or insurance producer to offer or give a charitable donation under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1134. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Bonner of the 72nd, Lott of the 122nd, McDonald of the 26th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-15-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to participation in criminal gang activity prohibited, so as to provide for the concurrent authority of prosecuting attorneys

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and the Attorney General to prosecute offenses involving criminal gang activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1292. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Mathis of the 144th, Erwin of the 28th, England of the 116th and Pirkle of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to prohibit students who participate in 4H sponsored activities or programs from being counted as absent from school, subject to certain conditions; to provide for such conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1308. By Representatives Williams of the 148th, Taylor of the 173rd, Gambill of the 15th, Houston of the 170th, Jones of the 25th 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 allow a plan sponsor of a health benefit plan to consent on behalf of an enrollee to the electronic delivery of all communications related to the plan; to allow the enrollee an opportunity to refuse to agree to receive mailings electronically; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1481. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates, so as to provide for standards for issuance of dealer license plates; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 Williams of the 168th, Burns of the 159th, Carter of the 92nd, Frazier of the 126th et al., and Thomas of the 39th.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:

SB 259. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th and Harper of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise data base prohibition; to provide for a definition; to provide for causes of action; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 586. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Watson of the 1st, Anavitarte of the 31st, Ginn of the 47th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exercise by counties of power to contract for road projects generally, so as to authorize the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations upon such contracting method; to provide for an exception to contract 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.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan E Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
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Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R
Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 496. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; 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 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; 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 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, is amended by revising Code Section 45-16-24, relating to notification of suspicious or unusual deaths, court ordered medical examiner's inquiry, and written report of inquiry, as follows:
"45-16-24. (a) When any individual dies in any county in this state:
(1) As a result of violence; (2) By suicide or casualty; (3) Suddenly when in apparent good health; (4) In any suspicious or unusual manner, with particular attention to those individuals 16 years of age and under; (5) After birth but before seven years of age if the death is unexpected or unexplained; (6) As a result of an execution carried out pursuant to the imposition of the death penalty under Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17; (7) When an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution; (8) After having been admitted to a hospital in an unconscious state and without regaining consciousness within 24 hours of admission; (9) As a result of an apparent drug overdose; or (10) Who is a pregnant female or a female who was pregnant within 365 days prior to such female's death; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to a female whose death resulted from an incidental or accidental cause, including a motor vehicle accident, or from any other event or condition where it is apparent that the death was not causally related to the care of or physiology of pregnancy or its maintenance; or (10)(11) When unattended by a physician, it shall be the duty of any law enforcement officer or other person having knowledge of such death to notify immediately the coroner or county medical examiner of the county in which the acts or events resulting in the death occurred or the body is found. For the purposes of this Code section paragraph (11) of this subsection, no individual shall be deemed to have died unattended by a physician when the death occurred while he or she was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31. For purposes of paragraph (11) of this subsection, an individual shall be deemed to have died unattended by a physician when any such individual had not been seen or treated by a physician within the 180 days prior to such individual's death for a condition or illness likely to have caused or contributed to such individual's death.

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(b) A coroner or county medical examiner who is notified of a death pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section under circumstances specified in paragraphs (1) through (9) of such subsection shall order a medical examiner's inquiry of that death. A coroner or medical examiner who is notified of a death pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section under circumstances specified in paragraph (10) of such subsection and which death was not under circumstances specified in paragraphs (1) through (9) of such subsection shall order a medical examiner's inquiry for such death through a regional perinatal center, as identified by the Department of Public Health. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit a medical examiner's inquiry of a death if a coroner or county medical examiner is notified of a death under circumstances specified in paragraph (10)(11) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Whenever an affidavit is made and filed with a court having criminal jurisdiction attesting that a person came to his or her death by foul play, that court may interrogate and examine witnesses, if any exist, as to the necessity of a medical examiner's inquiry. Should the court decide that a medical examiner's inquiry is essential to the ends of justice, such inquiry shall be ordered by that court. (d) A medical examiner's inquiry required under this Code section shall be reduced to writing and filed as provided in Code Section 45-16-32. At the time of such filing, a copy of the medical examiner's inquiry into a death reported to a coroner or county medical examiner pursuant to paragraph (6)(5) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall also be transmitted to the department of family and children services of the county in which the child resided at the time of death."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 45-16-27, relating to when inquest to be held, special situations, coroner's fee, issuance of subpoenas, cost of copying, and limited disclosure of photographs, as follows:
"(a) Coroners shall require an inquest to be conducted in their respective counties as follows:
(1) When any individual dies under any circumstances specified in paragraphs (1) through (10)(11) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-16-24; provided, however, that an inquest shall not be required to be held, although the coroner shall be authorized to hold an inquest, under the following circumstances:
(A) When upon the completion of the medical examiner's inquiry the peace officer in charge and the medical examiner are satisfied that, even though death resulted from violence, no foul play was involved. In this event, the peace officer in charge and the medical examiner shall make a written report of their investigation and findings to the division as set forth in Code Section 45-16-32, and upon their recommendation, the coroner shall make and file a proper death certificate; (B) When there is sufficient evidence to establish the cause and manner of death, even though the medical examiner's inquiry revealed that death resulted from foul play;

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(C) When no demand for an inquest is made within 30 days after the filing of the death certificate. However, if such demand is made by the party or parties affected by the death, the coroner shall be authorized to hold the inquest; (D) When upon the completion of the medical examiner's inquiry the medical examiner and peace officer in charge are sufficiently satisfied that death resulted from natural causes, and that medical examiner or coroner is willing to and does sign and file a proper death certificate, and no demand for an inquest is made within 30 days thereafter; (D.1) In cases of deaths resulting from an accident involving any civil aircraft, it shall be the responsibility of the peace officer in charge to notify the National Transportation Safety Board or the Federal Aviation Administration of such accident, to proceed to the scene and guard the area in such manner that no bodies, wreckage, cargo, or mail shall be moved or disturbed until authorized by a representative of the National Transportation Safety Board or the Federal Aviation Administration except to the extent necessary to remove individuals injured or trapped, to protect the wreckage from further damage, or to protect the public from injury. When it is necessary to move aircraft wreckage, mail, or cargo, sketches, descriptive notes, and photographs shall be made, if possible, of the original positions and condition of the wreckage and any significant impact marks. The coroner or medical examiner shall assist investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board or the Federal Aviation Administration as authorized by federal law; (E) When after full and complete investigation no evidence of foul play is found in cases of hidden cause of death which fall under the jurisdiction of the coroner. The coroner shall be authorized to sign the death certificate on the basis of the information given to him or her in the reports of the peace officer in charge and the medical examiner, provided that, in such hidden causes of death, after a complete investigation, if sufficient medical history is obtained by the coroner, the peace officer in charge, or the medical examiner to disclose the cause of death and if the attending physician will sign the death certificate, such cases shall not come under the jurisdiction of the coroner; provided, further, that, if there are sufficient competent eyewitnesses to an act in the opinion of the peace officer in charge, such cases shall not come under the jurisdiction of the coroner; or (F) In cases of deaths of personnel in the armed forces of the United States government resulting from airplane disasters involving airplanes of the armed forces, including crashes or explosions, which deaths shall not come under the jurisdiction of the coroner. It shall be the responsibility of the peace officer in charge to notify the proper armed forces of the United States government immediately of such airplane crashes or explosions in order that they may send their trained forces to the scene for investigation. It shall be the duty of the peace officer in charge, when notified of such crashes or explosions, to proceed to the scene and guard the area in such manner that no bodies or parts of said airplanes shall be moved or disturbed until the arrival of proper investigating officers from the armed forces of the United States government;

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(2) When an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution dies unexpectedly without an attending physician or as a result of violence. The chief medical examiner or his or her designee, regional medical examiner, or local medical examiner shall perform all medical examiners' inquiries. The coroner, in those counties in which such office has not been replaced by a local medical examiner, shall hold an inquest after receiving the written reports as set forth in Code Section 45-16-32; (3) When ordered by a court in connection with a medical examiner's inquiry ordered by that court pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 45-16-24; or (4) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subsection, no individual shall be deemed to have died unattended by a physician when the death occurred while he or she was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger
Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard
Gilligan E Glanton 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Y Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J N Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Williams, MF 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 5.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 534. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; to provide 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 Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; to provide 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. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising Code Section 50-13-4, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitation on action to contest rule, and legislative override, as follows:
"50-13-4. (a) Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, other than interpretive rules or general statements of policy, the agency shall:

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(1) Give at least 30 days' notice of its intended action. The notice shall include an exact copy of the proposed rule and a synopsis of the proposed rule. The synopsis shall be distributed with and in the same manner as the proposed rule. The synopsis shall contain a statement of the purpose and the main features of the proposed rule, and, in the case of a proposed amendatory rule, the synopsis also shall indicate the differences between the existing rule and the proposed rule. The notice shall also include the exact date on which the agency shall consider the adoption of the rule and shall include the time and place in order that interested persons may present their views thereon. The notice shall also contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which the rule is proposed for adoption and, if the proposal is an amendment or repeal of an existing rule, the rule shall be clearly identified. The notice shall be mailed to all persons who have requested in writing that they be placed upon a mailing list which shall be maintained by the agency for advance notice of its rule-making proceedings and who have tendered the actual cost of such mailing as from time to time estimated by the agency; (2) Afford to all interested persons reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, orally or in writing. In the case of substantive rules, opportunity for oral hearing must be granted if requested by 25 persons who will be directly affected by the proposed rule, by a governmental subdivision, or by an association having not less than 25 members. The agency shall consider fully all written and oral submissions respecting the proposed rule. Upon adoption of a rule, the agency, if requested to do so by an interested person either prior to adoption or within 30 days thereafter, shall issue a concise statement of the principal reasons for and against its adoption and incorporate therein its reason for overruling the consideration urged against its adoption; (3) In the formulation and adoption of any rule which will have an economic impact on businesses in the state, reduce the economic impact of the rule on small businesses which are independently owned and operated, are not dominant in their field, and employ 100 employees or less by implementing one or more of the following actions when it is legal and feasible in meeting the stated objectives of the statutes which are the basis of the proposed rule:
(A) Establish differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables for small businesses; (B) Clarify, consolidate, or simplify the compliance and reporting requirements under the rule for small businesses; (C) Establish performance rather than design standards for small businesses; or (D) Exempt small businesses from any or all requirements of the rules; and (4) In the formulation and adoption of any rule which places administrative burdens on charitable organizations in this state, including, but not limited to, any rule that would require any new or expanded filing or reporting requirements or that would limit the ability of charitable organizations to solicit or collect funds, the agency or official shall: (A) Absent the showing of a compelling state interest, not impose any annual filing or reporting requirements on an organization regulated or specifically exempted from regulation under the Chapter 17 of Title 43, the 'Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act

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of 1988,' that are more burdensome than the requirements authorized by applicable law, and any such filing or reporting requirements shall be narrowly tailored to achieve such compelling state interest. The requirements of this subparagraph shall not apply to the state's direct spending programs; and (B) Email the notice provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection to each chairperson of any standing committee in each house as shown on the General Assembly's website. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'charitable organization' means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code; and (4)(5) In the formulation and adoption of any rule, an agency shall choose an alternative that does not impose excessive regulatory costs on any regulated person or entity which costs could be reduced by a less expensive alternative that fully accomplishes the stated objectives of the statutes which are the basis of the proposed rule. (b) If any agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, including but not limited to, summary processes such as quarantines, contrabands, seizures, and the like authorized by law without notice, requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than 30 days' notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable to adopt an emergency rule. Any such rule adopted relative to a public health emergency shall be submitted as promptly as reasonably practicable to the House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Judiciary, provided that any such rule adopted relative to a state of emergency by the State Election Board shall be submitted as soon as practicable but not later than 20 days prior to the rule taking effect. Any emergency rule adopted by the State Election Board pursuant to the provisions of this subsection may be suspended upon the majority vote of the House of Representatives or Senate Committees on Judiciary within ten days of the receipt of such rule by the committees. The rule may be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days but the adoption of an identical rule under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section is not precluded; provided, however, that such a rule adopted pursuant to discharge of responsibility under an executive order declaring a state of emergency or disaster exists as a result of a public health emergency, as defined in Code Section 38-33, shall be effective for the duration of the emergency or disaster and for a period of not more than 120 days thereafter. (c) It is the intent of this Code section to establish basic minimum procedural requirements for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of administrative rules. Except for emergency rules which are provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the provisions of this Code section are applicable to the exercise of any rule-making authority conferred by any statute, but nothing in this Code section repeals or diminishes additional requirements imposed by law or diminishes or repeals any summary power granted by law to the state or any agency thereof. (d) No rule adopted after April 3, 1978, shall be valid unless adopted in exact compliance with subsections (a) and (e) of this Code section and in substantial compliance with the

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remainder of this Code section. A proceeding to contest any rule on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this Code section must be commenced within two years from the effective date of the rule. (e) The agency shall transmit the notice provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to the legislative counsel. The notice shall be transmitted at least 30 days prior to the date of the agency's intended action. Within three days after receipt of the notice, if possible, the legislative counsel shall furnish the presiding officers of each house with a copy of the notice, and the presiding officers shall assign the notice to the chairperson of the appropriate standing committee in each house for review and any member thereof who makes a standing written request. In the event a presiding officer is unavailable for the purpose of making the assignment within the time limitations, the legislative counsel shall assign the notice to the chairperson of the appropriate standing committee. The legislative counsel shall also transmit within the time limitations provided in this subsection a notice of the assignment to the chairperson of the appropriate standing committee. Each standing committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives is granted all the rights provided for interested persons and governmental subdivisions in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section.
(f)(1) In the event a standing committee to which a notice is assigned as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section files an objection to a proposed rule prior to its adoption and the agency adopts the proposed rule over the objection, the rule may be considered by the branch of the General Assembly whose committee objected to its adoption by the introduction of a resolution for the purpose of overriding the rule at any time within the first 30 days of the next regular session of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of any agency which adopts a proposed rule over such objection so to notify the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the chairpersons of the Senate and House committees to which the rule was referred, and the legislative counsel within ten days after the adoption of the rule. In the event the resolution is adopted by such branch of the General Assembly, it shall be immediately transmitted to the other branch of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of the presiding officer of the other branch of the General Assembly to have such branch, within five days after the receipt of the resolution, to consider the resolution for the purpose of overriding the rule. In the event the resolution is adopted by two-thirds of the votes of each branch of the General Assembly, the rule shall be void on the day after the adoption of the resolution by the second branch of the General Assembly. In the event the resolution is ratified by less than two-thirds of the votes of either branch, the resolution shall be submitted to the Governor for his or her approval or veto. In the event of his or her veto, the rule shall remain in effect. In the event of his or her approval, the rule shall be void on the day after the date of his or her approval. (2) In the event each standing committee to which a notice is assigned as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section files an objection to a proposed rule prior to its adoption by a two-thirds' vote of the members of the committee who were voting members on the tenth day of the current session, after having given public notice of the time, place, and purpose of such vote at least 48 hours in advance, as well as the

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opportunity for members of the public including the promulgating agency, to have a reasonable time to comment on the proposed committee action at the hearing, the effectiveness of such rule shall be stayed until the next legislative session at which time the rule may be considered by the General Assembly by the introduction of a resolution in either branch of the General Assembly for the purpose of overriding the rule at any time within the first 30 days of the next regular session of the General Assembly. In the event the resolution is adopted by the branch of the General Assembly in which it was introduced, it shall be immediately transmitted to the other branch of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of the presiding officer of the other branch of the General Assembly to have such branch, within five days after the receipt of the resolution, to consider the resolution for the purpose of overriding the rule. In the event the resolution is adopted by two-thirds of the votes of each branch of the General Assembly, the rule shall be void on the day after the adoption of the resolution by the second branch of the General Assembly. In the event the resolution is ratified by less than two-thirds of the votes of either branch, the resolution shall be submitted to the Governor for his or her approval or veto. In the event of his or her veto, the rule shall remain in effect. In the event of his or her approval, the rule shall be void on the day after the date of his or her approval. If after the thirtieth legislative day of the legislative session of which the challenged rule was to be considered the General Assembly has not considered an override of the challenged rule pursuant to this subsection, the rule shall then immediately take effect. (g)(1) Subsection (f) of this Code section shall not apply to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources as to any rule for which, as part of the notice required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the director of the division certifies that such rule is required for compliance with federal statutes or regulations or to exercise certain powers delegated by the federal government to the state to implement federal statutes or regulations, but paragraph (2) of this subsection shall apply to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources as to any rule so certified. As part of such certification, the director shall cite the specific section or sections of federal statutes or regulations which the proposed rule is intended to comply with or implement. General references to the name or title of a federal statute or regulation shall not suffice for the purposes of this paragraph. Any proposed rule or rules that are subject to this paragraph shall be noticed separately from any proposed rule or rules that are not subject to this paragraph. (2) In the event the chairperson of any standing committee to which a proposed rule certified by the director of the division pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection is assigned notifies the director that the committee objects to the adoption of the rule or has questions concerning the purpose, nature, or necessity of such rule, it shall be the duty of the director to consult with the committee prior to the adoption of the rule. (h) The provisions of subsections (e) and (f) of this Code section shall apply to any rule of the Department of Public Health that is promulgated pursuant to Code Section 31-2A11 or 31-45-10, except that the presiding officer of the Senate is directed to assign the

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notice of such a rule to the chairperson of the Senate Science and Technology Committee and the presiding officer of the House of Representatives is directed to assign the notice of such a rule to the chairperson of the House Committee on Industry and Labor. As used in this subsection, the term 'rule' shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (6) of Code Section 50-13-2 and shall include interpretive rules and general statements of policy, notwithstanding any provision of subsection (a) of this Code section to the contrary. (i) This Code section shall not apply to any comprehensive state-wide water management plan or revision thereof prepared by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and proposed, adopted, amended, or repealed pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 12; provided, however, that this Code section shall apply to any rules or regulations implementing such a plan."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver
Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter
Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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.

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 636. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3990), so as to revise the compensation provisions for the chairperson and for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 639. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 8, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3503), and an Act approved April 1, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3537), so as to revise provisions regarding temporary vacancies on the board of commissioners; 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 bills of the House:
HB 1062. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $24,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 65 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
HB 1323. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 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.
HB 1325. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $22,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 62 years of age or older and disabled; 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.
HB 1326. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $10,000 of the assessed value of that homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms

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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.
HB 1327. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Upson County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $12,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county 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 related matters; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1328. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all Upson County ad valorem taxes, including taxes to retire bonded indebtedness but excluding ad valorem taxes for the Upson County School District, for each resident of Upson County who is disabled if his adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $10,000.00, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3821), so as to increase the amount of such homestead exemption to $20,000.00 subject to adjusted base year value; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1492. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to modify the maximum income for a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1493. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to increase the amount of a senior homestead exemption; to provide for definitions; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1497. By Representatives Jones of the 47th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, so as to repeal a homestead exemption for citizens of the City of Milton age 65 years or older meeting certain income requirements as found in Section 6.34 of the city charter; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, a contingent effective date, and automatic repeal; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1536. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Smith of the 134th, Smith of the 133rd, Cheokas of the 138th and Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5019), so as to add Harris County and the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County to the authority; to revise provisions for the appointment of members; to add references to said additional counties to provisions related to credit not pledged, tort immunity, and effects on other governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1539. By Representatives Burchett of the 176th, Corbett of the 174th, Sainz of the 180th and Meeks of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Waycross Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 3, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3729), so as to add two additional directors; to provide for the appointment and initial terms of such directors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1550. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Tankersley of the 160th and Petrea of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County, approved April 10, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 4075), so as to add two members to the board; to provide for manner of appointments; to provide for terms of office; to provide for eligibility; to provide for officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1551. By Representative Camp of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from Pike County School District ad valorem taxation for certain residents, approved March 10, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3824), as amended, so as to increase the exemptions from school district taxes for residents who are age 62 or older and to provide for a new exemption regardless of income for residents who are age 70 or older; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, contingent effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1552. By Representatives Jackson of the 64th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Schofield of the 60th, Bruce of the 61st, Hopson of the 153rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Union City Public Facilities Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1562. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Gilmer 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.
HB 1581. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Carpenter of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Varnell, approved May 4, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6670), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of said city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1585. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Byrd of the 20th, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Cherokee County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), as amended, so as to modify the compensation of the judges of the State Court of Cherokee County; 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 345. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating COVID-19 vaccine passports; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-1-11. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agency' means: (A) Every state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, and authority;

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(B) Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state; (C) Every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body of each such county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this state; and (D) Every city, county, regional, or other authority established pursuant to the laws of this state. (2) 'COVID-19' means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2), and any mutation or viral fragments thereof, or any disease or condition caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was the subject of the public health state of emergency declared by the Governor on March 14, 2020. (b)(1) No agency shall require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, issuing any license, permit, or other type of authorization, or performing any duty of such agency. (2) No agency, through any rule, regulation, ordinance, resolution, or other action shall require that any person or private entity require proof of COVID-19 vaccination of any person as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility, or as a condition of such person or private entity's performance of any regular activity by such person or private entity. (c) This Code section shall not apply if compliance with this Code section would require an agency to violate one or more regulations of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or any federal contractual terms applying to workplace locations in which one or more individuals are working on or in connection with a federal government contract. (d) This Code section shall stand repealed by operation of law on June 30, 2023."

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.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson E Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 99, nays 67.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Rich of the 97th moved that SB 345 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Allen
Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey E Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin

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, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 99, nays 67.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
The following communication was received:
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Suite 411-G
Atlanta, GA 30334
3/29/22
To: Clerk of House
Please mark my vote for:
SB 345 Yes SB 496 Yes SB 534 Yes SB 586 Yes Local Calendar Yes
Mesha Mainor District 56
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1150. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jenkins of the 132nd and Bonner of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commander Shawn McMillan; and for other purposes.
HR 1151. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, Roberts of the 52nd and McLaurin of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Marist School War Eagles Girls Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1152. By Representatives Wilson of the 80th, England of the 116th, Smith of the 134th, Jasperse of the 11th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arch D. Smith II on his tenure as state 4-H leader and for his 37 year career with Georgia's Cooperative Extension Service; and for other purposes.
HR 1153. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School Girl's Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1154. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Moore of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School Boys Basketball team for winning the 2022 GHSA Class 7A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1155. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Burnough of the 77th, Schofield of the 60th, Neal of the 74th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March as School Board Recognition Month and commending the dedication and hard work of the members of the Clayton County School Board; and for other purposes.
HR 1156. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ken D. Kindy on his outstanding service; and for other purposes.
HR 1157. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Holly of the 111th and Lewis-Ward of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March as School Board Recognition Month and commending the dedication and hard work of the members of the Henry County School Board; and for other purposes.
HR 1158. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Petrea of the 166th, Wiedower of the 119th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1159. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Rex Kennedy on his outstanding public service as a line foreman with Upson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC); and for other purposes.
HR 1160. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeremy Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1161. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th, Gravley of the 67th and Fleming of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walker Phillips; and for other purposes.
HR 1162. By Representatives Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Duane Warren Hunter Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1163. By Representatives Gilligan of the 24th, McDonald of the 26th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Phillips Ingram; and for other purposes.
HR 1164. By Representatives Mallow of the 163rd and Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Clarence Axon, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1165. By Representatives Wilensky of the 79th, Gravley of the 67th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Carson of the 46th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Nation of Israel for its meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1166. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, England of the 116th, Jones of the 47th, Beverly of the 143rd, Burns of the 159th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Director of the House Budget and Research Office, Martha Rigby Wigton, for her decades of devoted and skillful service to the General Assembly and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to HR 1166, the House recognized and commended the Director of the House Budget and Research Office, Martha Rigby Wigton, for her decades of devoted and skillful service to the General Assembly and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 573. By Senators Brass of the 28th, Walker III of the 20th and Robertson of the 29th:

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 require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to utilize surgical smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures to protect patients and health care workers from the hazards of surgical smoke; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin
Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix

Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea
Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson
Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

SB 330. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA

SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended in Code Section 33-6-5, relating to other unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(8.1) No insurance company shall cancel, modify coverage, refuse to issue, or refuse to renew any life insurance policy solely because the applicant or insured, acting as a living organ donor, donated all or part of a liver or all or part of a kidney, provided that this paragraph shall not be interpreted to modify any other provision of this title relating to the cancellation, modification, issuance, or renewal of any insurance policy or contract;"

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall be applicable to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in this state on or after such date.

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S 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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse
Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 558. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 1st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to public-private partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure 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 Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to publicprivate partnerships (P3s); to amend weight and dimension requirements for modular unit transporters; to provide for issuance of a single trip permit for loads with modular or

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sectional housing units; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended in Code Section 32-2-20, relating to composition of the State Transportation Board, qualifications of members, terms of office, selection of members, filling of vacancies, officers, meetings, and compensation, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Each member shall be elected to serve for a term of five years and until his or her successor is duly elected and certified. The member of the board from each congressional district shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the House of Representatives and Senate whose respective districts are embraced or partly embraced within such congressional district, meeting in caucus at the regular session of the General Assembly immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of each such board member. Said caucus shall be called at the state capitol by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate within the first ten days of the convening of the General Assembly in regular session by mailing to the members of the General Assembly who are affected written notice. Notice of such meeting shall be sent by email to the members of the General Assembly who are affected at least four days before the caucus, which notice and shall state the time, place, and purpose of said caucus. Within 15 days after each such election, the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate shall jointly transmit a certificate of such election to the Secretary of State who, upon receipt thereof, shall immediately issue his or her commission thereon, with the great seal of the state affixed thereto. Any member of the board shall be subject to recall at any time by a majority vote of the legislative caucus that elected the member."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-2-80, relating to public-private partnerships (P3s), by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(4) Upon conclusion of discussions described in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the department shall rank respondents on the basis of the evaluation criteria set forth in the request for proposal. The department shall select in the order of preference two or more respondents whose qualifications and proposed services are deemed most meritorious and shall conduct negotiations with those respondents. Negotiations conducted under this paragraph can may include, but are not shall not be limited to, one-on-one meetings or requests for proposals proposal revisions."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 32-6-28, relating to permits for vehicles with excess weight and dimensions, by revising subparagraphs (a)(1)(C) and (c)(5)(A) as follows:
"(C) A modular unit transporter shall meet all requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and all state safety requirements, rules, and regulations. The modular unit transporter shall be properly registered and have a proper, current license plate. At a minimum, the modular unit transporter shall:
(i) Be constructed of 12 inch steel I beams doubled and welded together; (ii) Have all axles equipped with brakes; (iii) Have every floor joist on each modular section securely attached to the beams with lag bolts and washers, or lag bolts, washers, and cable winches; and (iv) Have an overall length not to exceed 80 84 feet including the hitch."
"(A) Any load not greater than 16 feet wide, not greater than 16 feet high, and not weighing more than 150,000 pounds; or any load greater than 100 feet long which does not exceed the maximum width, height, and weight limits specified by this subparagraph; or any modular or sectional housing units exceeding 80 feet in length..................................................................... $ 30.00"

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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R E Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Jasperse Jenkins
Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 486. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Walker III of the 20th, Anderson of the 24th, Sims of the 12th, Goodman of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Propane, so as to provide for full or partial remote communication with regard to public hearings; to provide for notice of hearings; to revise referendum requirements and procedures for issuing, amending, and renewing marketing orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain E McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill
Hitchens

E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, so as to specify that each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; 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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore
Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie E Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey
Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain E McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal N Nelson
Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 89, nays 62.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Lott of the 122nd gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 479.

SB 397. By Senators Goodman of the 8th, Tippins of the 37th, Payne of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Rhett of the 33rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 25, 40, 42, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, education, fire protection and safety, motor vehicles and traffic, penal institutions, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to update and replace terminology related to general educational development (GED) diplomas; to provide for state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas; to update the minimum standards and requirements for such diplomas to be established by the Technical College System of Georgia; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie E Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp E Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach E Dempsey
Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer
Dubnik E Dukes
Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart E England E Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett E Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M E Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard E Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain E McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze E Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle
Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP E Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 147, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the Senate was postponed until the next legislative day:
SR 463. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; and for other purposes. . Representative Petrea of the 166th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations and Aging, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Human Relations and Aging has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 610 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Petrea of the 166th
Chairman
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Kausche of the 50th.
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 Committee:
SB 636. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3990), so as to revise the compensation provisions for the chairperson and

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for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 639. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for a new Board of Commissioners of Henry County, approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3680), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 8, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3503), and an Act approved April 1, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3537), so as to revise provisions regarding temporary 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.
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 96 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Clark of the 147th
Chairman
Representative Gaines of the 117th District, Secretary 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1103 Do Pass SB 116 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gaines of the 117th
Secretary
Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 576 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman
Representative Blackmon of the 146th 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 361 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Thirty-Eighth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander E Allen
Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton E Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Blackmon E Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins Cooper Corbett

Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B E Fleming Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan

Holcomb Holland E Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow

Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz Schofield

Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Shannon Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tankersley Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky E 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 Beverly of the 143rd, Cameron of the 1st, Carter of the 92nd, Evans of the 83rd, Frazier of the 126th, Hagan of the 156th, Moore of the 95th, Neal of the 74th,

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Paris of the 142nd, Park of the 101st, Rich of the 97th, Setzler of the 35th, Thomas of the 39th, and Williams of the 37th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Chad Williams, Highview Church of Villa Rica, Villa Rica, 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 1608. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Dubnik of the 29th, Jones of the 25th, Kelley of the 16th, Blackmon of the 146th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to require certain financial disclosures from entities

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performing work related to fiscal notes; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 1609. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th and Hatchett of the 150th:
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 provide requirements for nurse staffing in hospitals; to provide for definitions; to require a written nurse services staffing plan; to provide for an official nurse services staffing plan; to provide for the establishment of nurse staffing committees; to provide for annual reporting of staffing information to the Department of Community Health; to provide for anonymous reports and investigations of unsafe staffing conditions; to establish an advisory commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1610. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
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 local government investment policies; to provide scope, investment objectives, and applicability; to provide for performance measures; to provide of prudence and ethical standards; to amend Code Section 15-16-27, relating to deposit of cash bonds and reserves of professional bondspersons in interest-bearing accounts and disposition of interest, so as to update cross references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1149. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Burns of the 159th, Powell of the 32nd, Gunter of the 8th and Crowe of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Regulation, Affordability, and Access to Housing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business Development.

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HR 1167. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the mayors of Acworth 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 1603 HR 1127 HR 1147 SB 636

HB 1611 HR 1128 HR 1148 SB 639

Representative Dickey of the 140th 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 943 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dickey of the 140th
Chairman

Representative Bonner of the 72nd District, Vice-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 896 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Bonner of the 72nd
Vice-Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1604 HB 1606 SB 632 SB 637

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1605 HB 1607 SB 635 SB 638

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 10 SB 539 SB 591

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
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:

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SB 45 SB 352 SB 445

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

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. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Open Rule

HR 625 HR 1025

State of Georgia; establish Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society; encourage (SRules-Gilliard-162nd) State of Georgia; recognize copper as critical; urge for inclusion on official United States Geological Survey Critical Minerals List (NR&E-Williamson-115th)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 343 SB 363 SB 404

Retirement; prohibition of granting postretirement benefit adjustments to any individual who became a member on or after July 1, 2009; remove (Substitute)(Ret-Carson-46th) Hufstetler-52nd "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,"; class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for solicitations for corporate filings; provide (Judy-Wiedower-119th) Tillery-19th Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; authorize (Substitute)(PS&HS-Thomas-21st) Albers-56th

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SB 553

Watercraft; any person 15 years of age or older to operate a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 vessel; authorize (GF&P-Collins-68th) Robertson-29th

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 1604. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 3055), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2757), 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 1605. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter for the City of Claxton in the County of Evans, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3312), as amended, so as restate and revise provisions relating to the powers and election of the mayor and city council; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for 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 1606. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Williams of the 148th and Mathis of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Houston County; to identify the

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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 1607. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Taylor County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 10 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 70 and 74 years of age, in the amount of 15 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 75 and 79 years of age, and in the amount of 20 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; 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 632. By Senator Anderson of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a homestead exemption from certain Rockdale County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in certain graduated amounts of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older or permanently disabled, approved April 6, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5351), as amended, so as to increase the exemption to $50,000.00; 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.
SB 635. By Senators Strickland of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act placing the sheriff, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and tax commissioner of Henry County on an annual salary, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3127), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4824), so as

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to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge of the Probate Court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

SB 637. By Senator Brass of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Senoia Building and Facilities Authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; 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 638. By Senators Anderson of the 43rd and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Rockdale County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for 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.

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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin E Evans, B

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland E Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier
Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 159, nays 5.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 200. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:

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 586. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Blackmon of the 146th, Rich of the 97th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the exemption for projects of regional

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significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 620. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Efstration of the 104th, Wilson of the 80th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 4 of Title 51, and Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, wrongful death, and bond, respectively, so as to clarify and revise procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving claims of minors; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise when the natural guardian or next friend of a minor may receive the personal property of a minor for certain purposes; to revise certain bond requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1053. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Carpenter of the 4th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th, Cheokas of the 138th 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, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to extend a tax credit for certain expenditures made by postproduction companies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1381. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding; 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:

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HB 263. By Representatives Scoggins of the 14th, Gambill of the 15th, Gullett of the 19th, Williams of the 145th and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-11-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of retirement benefits for judges of the probate courts, optional retirement benefits, and manner in which persons not eligible for maximum benefits at retirement may become eligible, so as to revise the method through which certain actuarial equivalents are determined; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 476. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Knight of the 130th, Powell of the 32nd, Kelley of the 16th and Thomas of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to provide that the Georgia Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the board to employ an executive director; to provide for the powers and duties of the executive director; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1069. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Cooper of the 43rd, Hatchett of the 150th, Oliver of the 82nd, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A.3, relating to examination, treatment, etc., for mental illness, so as to provide for the licensure of adult mental health programs; to provide for inspection by the Department of Community Health; to provide for an annual report; to provide for criminal background checks; to provide for oversight by the disability services ombudsman; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1088. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Gambill of the 15th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Hogan of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding time-share projects and programs, so as to authorize nonjudicial foreclosure of time-share estates; to provide for notice; to provide

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for transfer of title; to provide for a power of attorney; to provide for existing contractual obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1219. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Jasperse of the 11th, Parrish of the 158th, Tankersley of the 160th and Newton of the 123rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, so as to revise the composition of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; 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 640. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 641. By Senator Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chattahoochee Hills Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for the appointment, terms, and removal of authority members; to provide for officers of the authority; to provide for an executive director and employees; to provide for meetings, quorums, and majorities; to provide for the powers and duties of the authority; to provide for tax statutes of the authority; to limit liabilities; to provide for budget oversight; to authorize the use of hotel-motel tax proceeds provided by the City of Chattahoochee Hills; to provide that the authority shall not bind the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1183. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for an increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1276. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to require that statistical reports containing data relating to state health plans be posted on the department website; to provide for a definition; to provide for content of the reports; to provide for statutory construction; 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 House:
HB 1535. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Grady County Lake Authority, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4357), so as to provide that the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities are purposes of the authority; to revise provisions related to the acquisition and disposition of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1537. By Representatives Seabaugh of the 34th, Setzler of the 35th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williams of the 37th, Parsons of the 44th 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. 3787), so as to change the salary of the chief deputy clerk and the clerk of the State Court of

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Cobb County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1538. By Representatives Anulewicz of the 42nd, Allen of the 40th, Jones of the 53rd, Smith of the 41st, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1540. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st 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 June 29, 2020 (Ga. L. 2020, p. 3588), so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and certain employees of such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1558. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Smith of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, Georgia, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4978), as amended, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the city council; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1570. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Rich of the 97th, Kennard of the 102nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Holcomb of the 81st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3718), so as to provide for an additional judge for the State Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1574. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd and Campbell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Cairo, approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3773), so as to change the description of the council districts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1578. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Williams of the 145th, Holmes of the 129th, Mathis of the 144th, Belton of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the designation of the chief judge of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1579. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Woodland; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1592. By Representative DeLoach of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Long County Building and Public Facilities Authority; to provide for disposition of property upon dissolution of the authority; to provide for severability; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1593. By Representatives Crowe of the 110th and Holmes of the 129th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jackson, approved September 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995 Ex. Sess, p. 269), so as to provide for a city manager; to provide for the appointment, removal, powers, and duties of the city manager; to revise the powers and duties the mayor; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1595. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3834), so as to change the compensation of the judge; to change the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1596. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd, Bazemore of the 63rd and Singleton of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fayette County, approved April 13, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4980), as amended, so as to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1597. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Cantrell of the 22nd, Byrd of the 20th, Thomas of the 21st and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Canton; to provide for pending matters; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1598. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Guyton; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act incorporating the City of Guyton in the County of Effingham approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4230); 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 424. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Martin of the 49th, Smith of the 133rd, Newton of the 123rd, Rhodes of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain

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definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 624. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Campbell of the 171st and Dukes of the 154th:

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 court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1452. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Smith of the 18th, Sainz of the 180th, Gravley of the 67th, McLaurin of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13A of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dating violence protective orders, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Lott of the 122nd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, so as to specify that each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a separate offense; 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:

N Alexander E Allen Y Anderson E Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland E Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks N Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP

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Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B E Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B
Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 101, nays 62.

The motion prevailed.

The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representatives Campbell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Moore of the 90th, Dukes of the 154th, Williamson of the 115th, and Tankersley of the 160th.

By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:

SB 342. By Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th, Jackson of the 41st 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 annual reporting regarding mental health parity in healthcare plans; to provide definitions; to establish penalties; to provide for rules and regulations;

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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 Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 1025. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Hatchett of the 150th, Jones of the 47th, Blackmon of the 146th and Fleming of the 121st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing copper as critical to the State of Georgia and urging for its inclusion on the official United States Geological Survey Critical Minerals List; 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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton E Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey E Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod
Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N

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E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 162, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 553. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Brass of the 28th, Jones of the 25th, Au of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to authorize any person 15 years of age or older to operate a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 vessel on any of the waters of this state if such person meets certain conditions pertaining to licensure, education, and accompaniment by an adult; 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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson

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Y Campbell Cannon
Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y Gilligan Glanton
Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 363. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Cowsert of the 46th 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 class action suits and for damages for violating the requirements for solicitations for corporate filings or employment or labor related posters or notices; 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 Y Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 404. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, is amended by revising Code Section 31-11-51, relating to certification and recertification of emergency medical technicians, rules and regulations, and use of conviction data in licensing decisions, as follows:
"31-11-51. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'conviction data' means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (b) Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, the board shall, by regulation, authorize the department to establish procedures and standards for the licensing of emergency medical services personnel. The department shall succeed to all rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the composite board which were in effect on December 31, 2001, and which relate to the functions transferred to the department by this chapter. Such rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders shall remain in effect until amended, repealed, superseded, or nullified by proper authority or as otherwise provided by law. (c) In reviewing applicants for initial licensure of emergency medical services personnel, the department shall be authorized pursuant to this Code section to obtain conviction data with respect to such applicants for the purposes of determining the suitability of the applicant for licensure. (d) The department shall by rule or regulation, consistent with the requirements of this subsection, establish a procedure for requesting a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fees may be charged as necessary to cover the cost of the records search. An applicant may request that a criminal history records check be conducted by a state or local law enforcement agency or by a private vendor approved by the department. Fees for criminal history records checks shall be paid by the applicant to the entity processing the request at the time such request is made. The state or local law enforcement agency or private vendor shall remit payment to the center in such amount as required by the center for conducting a criminal history records check. The department shall accept a criminal history records check whether such request is made through a state or local law enforcement agency or through a private vendor approved by the department. Upon receipt of an authorized request, the center shall promptly cause such criminal records search to be conducted. The center shall notify the department in writing of any finding of disqualifying information, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check, or if there is no such finding. (e) An applicant with conviction data which indicates a conviction of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to application shall not be disqualified for licensure, provided that such applicant has:

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(1) Successfully completed a training program approved by the department and sponsored by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 42-5-57; and (2) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter. (f) Conviction data received by the department or a state or local law enforcement agency shall be privileged and shall not be a public record or disclosed to any person. Conviction data shall be maintained by the department and the state or local law enforcement pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Penalties for the unauthorized release or disclosure of conviction data shall be as prescribed by law or rule or regulation of the center or Federal Bureau of Investigation. (g) The center, the department, or any law enforcement agency, or the employees of any such entities, shall neither be responsible for the accuracy of information provided pursuant to this Code section nor be liable for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim relating to or arising from the dissemination of information pursuant to this Code section. (h) 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. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz
Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, B Thomas, E
Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 6.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 343. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Orrock of the 36th, Miller of the 49th, Parent of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., 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, 2022; 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 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to revise provisions related to employer contributions for creditable service for forfeited leave; to increase the rate of employer contributions to certain members' 401(k) accounts based upon years of creditable service;

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to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 472-91, relating to credit for accumulations of forfeited annual and sick leave, as follows:
"(b)(1) Accumulated days of forfeited annual and sick leave for which a member has not been paid shall constitute creditable service if such member has at least six months of such forfeited leave at the time of the member's retirement. The member shall be given one month of creditable service for each 20 days of forfeited annual and sick leave. Upon retirement of a classified member, the employer shall certify to the board of trustees the total amount of that member's forfeited annual and sick leave based on leave records for periods of service where employers have maintained adequate leave records. For periods of service where no leave records are available for classified members, forfeited leave for an undocumented period may be computed as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section. The determination of accumulated days of forfeited annual and sick leave for unclassified members shall be based on leave records for periods of service where employers have maintained adequate leave records. For periods of service where no leave records are available, forfeited leave for unclassified employees shall be computed as follows:
(A) When 15 years or more of leave records are available for an unclassified member, the determination of forfeited leave for undocumented periods shall be computed as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section; or (B) When less than 15 years of leave records are available for an unclassified member, the determination of forfeited leave for undocumented periods shall be based on the one-year average amount of forfeited annual and sick leave calculated by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section and as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section, subject to the limitation in subsection (j) of this Code section. (2) For retirements that become effective prior to July 1, 2022, for both classified and unclassified members, each employer shall contribute the same amount as would have been contributed by the employer had the member obtaining creditable service for forfeited annual and sick leave remained in state employment without change in compensation for a period of time equal to the amount of forfeited annual and sick leave for which creditable service is obtained."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 47-2-357, relating to withdrawal, employer contributions, vesting, and date of election, as follows:

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"(d)(1) On and after July 1, 2022, for any participating member who contributes a percentage After the participating member has contributed an amount equal to 1 percent of his or her salary into the 401(k) plan for a pay period, the employer shall contribute an equal amount into his or her 401(k) account up to a maximum of 5 percent except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. Thereafter, the employer shall contribute an amount equal to 50 percent of such amount as the member chooses to contribute for each pay period, up to an additional 2 percent of the member's compensation. (2) On and after July 1, 2022, in addition to the amounts provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, for any participating member who has attained five years or more of creditable service in the plan and contributes at least 5 percent of his or her salary into his or her 401(k) account, such member's employer shall contribute an additional amount equal to 0.5 percent of the member's compensation for each year of such member's creditable service that exceeds five years; provided, however, that the total rate of any employer's contribution pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed 9 percent of the member's compensation.
(3)(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, employer contributions shall be subject to the limitations imposed by federal law. (B) The member may make such additional contributions as he or she desires, subject to limitations imposed by federal law."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks Y Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen

Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R

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Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim
Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N
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.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The House stood at ease until 2:00 P.M., this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 752. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hogan of the 179th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to amend Titles 16, 29, 31, 37, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, guardian and ward, health, mental health, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for interaction and relationship with advance directives for health care; to provide for application; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming references and consistent terminology; 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 1034. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Smyre of the 135th, Williamson of the 115th, Rhodes of the 120th, Gaines of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, so as to revise the exemption for sales of admissions to nonrecurring major sporting events; to amend the definition of "major sporting event" to include any match of a FIFA World Cup; to extend the sunset provision for the exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1041. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations, so as to increase the aggregate limit for tax credits for contributions to rural hospital organizations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 87. By Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Miller of the 49th, Butler of the 55th, Tillery of the 19th, Harbison of the 15th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax returns and furnishing of information, so as to authorize Georgia taxpayers to make certain voluntary contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to aid and assist service disabled veterans through a qualified service disabled veterans benefit organization; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to require surety; to provide for the remittance of recovered funds to the general fund; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 226. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 332. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Robertson of the 29th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for certain disclosures by third-party high-volume sellers of consumer products on online marketplaces; to provide for definitions; to require

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online marketplaces to provide certain notifications and a consumer reporting mechanism; to provide for civil remedies; 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.
SB 565. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jones II of the 22nd, Albers of the 56th and Rhett of the 33rd:
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 provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 566. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th 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 clarify that, under the Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, a medical or traumatic condition, sickness, or injury includes a mental health condition or substance use disorder and that emergency medical services include post-stabilization services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 588. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and Harbin of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local boards of education, so as to provide that all meetings of local boards of education shall be open to the public except as otherwise provided by law; to provide that members of the public shall not be removed from such public meetings except for actual disruption and in accordance with rules adopted and published by the local board of education; to provide that visual and sound recording shall be permitted at such public meetings; to provide for the authority of superior courts to enforce compliance and award relief; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1171. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Burnough of the 77th, Thomas of the 39th, Cannon of the 58th and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Marvin R. King, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1172. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Burnough of the 77th, Mallow of the 163rd, Thomas of the 39th, Drenner of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jolanda Kayun King; and for other purposes.
HR 1173. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Katelynn Caldwell; and for other purposes.
HR 1174. By Representative Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Bessmer Henry; and for other purposes.
HR 1175. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rasheed Akbar; and for other purposes.
HR 1176. By Representative Gilliard of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Imam Maajid Faheem 'Ali; and for other purposes.
HR 1177. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Evans of the 83rd, Evans of the 57th and Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION commending Aaron Gabriel Hartman; and for other purposes.
HR 1178. By Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Mallow of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd and Hitchens of the 161st:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2022, as National Freedom Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1179. By Representatives Lewis-Ward of the 109th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shiona Curry; and for other purposes.
HR 1180. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Ralston of the 7th, Hatchett of the 150th, Barton of the 5th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the historical tribes that once called Georgia their home, including the Yuchi Tribe, Chickasaw Nation, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Shawnee Tribe, and all tribes; and for other purposes.
HR 1181. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Adriel Creel, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1182. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Melanie Thornbury, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1183. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Grace Baskin, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1184. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mary Holcomb, Unity Christian School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 1185. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Anna Davidson, Rome High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1186. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kelly Goldin, Rome High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1187. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Yutong "Mason" Wu, Darlington School's 2022 STAR Student and 2022 Page Star Student Region Winner for Page Star Region 1; and for other purposes.
HR 1188. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Barbara Kuckhoff, Darlington School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1189. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Noah Wilson Crabbe, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1190. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Joe Knight III, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1191. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Diana Bucio-Almaras, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 1192. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION commending Michael Bright, Pepperell High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

HR 1193. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION commending Shiven B. Patel, Armuchee High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

HR 1194. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Van Der Horn, Armuchee High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SR 463. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Kennedy of the 18th, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E E Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan
Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 517. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th, Newton of the 123rd, Belton of the 112th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the inclusion of earned interest in the calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; to require that student scholarship organization audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to increase the limit available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter "S" corporations, or partners in a partnership; 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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Representative Carson of the 46th moved that the House insist on its position in amending the Senate substitute to HB 517 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett
Bentley N Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley N Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 93, nays 73.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:

Representatives Carson of the 46th, Erwin of the 28th and Dubnik of the 29th.

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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 625. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and Williams of the 168th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the State of Georgia to establish a Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter E Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson 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, E E Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 164, nays 1.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:50 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 934. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Williams of the 168th, Dickey of the 140th, Holly of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 884. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 81st and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

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HB 961. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 18th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-12-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction and apportionment of award or bar of recovery according to percentage of fault of parties and nonparties, so as to authorize apportionment of damages in single-defendant lawsuits; to provide for evidence of fault of nonparties; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 997. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Burns of the 159th, Buckner of the 137th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to provide for a state-wide exemption from all ad valorem taxes for timber equipment and timber products held by timber producers; 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.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

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. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 319 SB 374

"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021"; enact (Substitute) (PS&HS-Ballinger-23rd) Anavitarte-31st Georgia Data Analytic Center; establish as an agent of all executive state agencies; definitions; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Dempsey-13th) Tillery-19th

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SB 379

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish a program to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the state; provide (HEd-Parsons-44th) Strickland-17th

Structured Rule

SB 361

"Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" or "LESS Crime Act"; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Gaines-117th) Walker III-20th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 43 2436S)

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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 319. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Hickman of the 4th 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, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of

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the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide a definition; to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for applications for a weapons carry license or renewal of such license; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; 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 "Chairman John Meadows Act."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1) The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizes the right of the people to keep and bear arms and that such right shall not be infringed; and (2) The people of this state, to perpetuate the principles of free government, insure justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, provided that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed but that the General Assembly shall have power to prescribe the manner in which arms may be borne.
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, is amended in Code Section 12-3-10, relating to directing persons to leave parks, historic sites, or recreational areas upon their refusal to observe rules and regulations and prohibited acts generally, by revising subsection (o) as follows:
"(o)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any fireworks, explosives, or firecrackers, unless stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any firearms other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1.

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(3)(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any handgun without a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 weapon or long gun unless such person is a lawful weapons carrier. As used in this paragraph, the terms 'weapon,' 'long gun,' and 'lawful weapons carrier' shall have the same meanings as provided for in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (4)(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park, historic site, or recreational area any bows and arrows, spring guns, air rifles, slingshots, or any other device which discharges projectiles by any means, unless the device is unloaded and stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved within restricted areas by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative."
SECTION 4. 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, is amended by revising Code Section 1611-125.1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"16-11-125.1. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Handgun' means a firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged by an action of an explosive where the length of the barrel, not including any revolving, detachable, or magazine breech, does not exceed 12 inches; provided, however, that the term 'handgun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of 0.46 centimeter or less in diameter. (2) 'Knife' means a cutting instrument designed for the purpose of offense and defense consisting of a blade that is greater than 12 inches in length which is fastened to a handle. (2.1) 'Lawful weapons carrier' means any person who is licensed or eligible for a license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 and who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a weapon or long gun, any resident of any other state who would otherwise be eligible to obtain a license pursuant to such Code section but for the residency requirement, and any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state. (3) 'License holder' means a person who holds a valid weapons carry license. (4) 'Long gun' means a firearm with a barrel length of at least 18 inches and overall length of at least 26 inches designed or made and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or made to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed:
(A) Shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger or from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged; or (B) Metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifle bore for each single pull of the trigger; provided, however, that the term 'long gun' shall not include a gun which discharges a single shot of 0.46 centimeter or less in diameter. (5) 'Weapon' means a knife or handgun.

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(6) 'Weapons carry license' or 'license' means a license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-126, 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, as follows:
"16-11-126. (a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license. (b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a long gun without a valid weapons carry license, provided that if the long gun is loaded, it shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner. (c) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry any handgun provided that it is enclosed in a case and unloaded. (d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license a lawful weapons carrier may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135.
(e)(d)(1)(A) Any person licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that:
(i)(A) Such licensee licensed to carry a weapon in any other state shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state; and (ii)(B) No other state shall be required to recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part that is held by a person who is younger than 21 years of age. (B)(2) The Attorney General shall create and maintain on the Department of Law's website a list of states whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part. (2) Any person who is not a weapons carry license holder in this state and who is licensed to carry a weapon in any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a weapon in this state for 90 days after he or she becomes a resident of this state; provided, however, that such person shall carry the weapon in compliance with the laws of this state, shall as soon as

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practicable submit a weapons carry license application as provided for under Code Section 16-11-129, and shall remain licensed in such other state for the duration of time that he or she is a resident of this state but not a weapons carry license holder in this state. (f)(e)(1) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting when the person has the permission of the owner of the land on which the activities are being conducted may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun without a valid weapons carry license while hunting, fishing, or engaging in sport shooting. (2) Any person with a valid hunting or fishing license on his or her person, or any person not required by law to have a hunting or fishing license, who is otherwise engaged in legal hunting, fishing, or sport shooting on recreational or wildlife management areas owned by this state may have or carry on his or her person a knife without a valid weapons carry license while engaging in such hunting, fishing, or sport shooting. (g)(f) Notwithstanding Code Sections 12-3-10, 27-3-1.1, 27-3-6, and 16-12-122 through 16-12-127, any person with a valid weapons carry license lawful weapons carrier may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-3-10, including all publicly owned buildings located in such parks, historic sites, and recreational areas, in wildlife management areas, and on public transportation; provided, however, that a person shall not carry a handgun into a place where it is prohibited by federal law. (h)(g)(1) No person shall carry a weapon without a valid weapons carry license unless he or she meets one of the exceptions to having such license as Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) through (g) (f) of this Code section, no person shall carry a weapon unless he or she is a lawful weapons carrier. (2) A person commits the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon without a license when he or she violates the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection. (i)(h) Upon conviction of the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon without a valid weapons carry license, a person shall be punished as follows: (1) For the first offense, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; and (2) For the second offense within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, and for any subsequent offense, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than two years and not more than five years. (j)(i) Nothing in this Code section shall in any way operate or be construed to affect, repeal, or limit the exemptions provided for under Code Section 16-11-130."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations, as follows:

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"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (2) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity. (3) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1 and subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building as a nonlicense holder without being a lawful weapons carrier; (2) In a courthouse; (3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship, unless the governing body or authority of the place of worship permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders persons who are lawful weapons carriers; (5) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 1611-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (7) Within 150 feet of any polling place when elections are being conducted and such polling place is being used as a polling place as provided for in paragraph (27) of Code Section 21-2-2, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413.

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(c) A license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11126 Any lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their his or her private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 1611-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply:
(1) To the use of weapons or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided that such weapons or long guns are secured and handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder lawful weapons carrier who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon or long gun possessed by a license holder lawful weapons carrier which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility. (e)(1) A license holder lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building when the government building is open for business and where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel. A license holder lawful weapons carrier who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if at least one member of such security personnel is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35; provided, however, that a license holder lawful weapons carrier who immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. A person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall not be arrested but shall be fined not more than $100.00. Any person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.

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(f) Nothing in this Code section shall in any way operate or be construed to affect, repeal, or limit the exemptions provided for under Code Section 16-11-130."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and paragraphs (7), (8), and (20) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(2) Except as provided for in paragraph (20) of subsection (c) of this Code section, any license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder lawful weapons carrier who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both." "(7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, lawful weapons carrier when such person carries or picks up a student within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 lawful weapons carrier when he or she has any weapon legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8) A weapon possessed by a license holder lawful weapons carrier which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending a public or private elementary or secondary school;"
"(20)(A) Any weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier when he or she is in any building or on real property owned by or leased to any public technical school, vocational school, college, or university, or other public institution of postsecondary education; provided, however, that such exception shall:
(i) Not apply to buildings or property used for athletic sporting events or student housing, including, but not limited to, fraternity and sorority houses; (ii) Not apply to any preschool or childcare space located within such buildings or real property; (iii) Not apply to any room or space being used for classes related to a college and career academy or other specialized school as provided for under Code Section 204-37;

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(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 'Dual Enrollment Act' as provided for under Code Section 20-2-161.3; (v) Not apply to faculty, staff, or administrative offices or rooms where disciplinary proceedings are conducted; and (vi) Only apply to the carrying of handguns which a licensee is licensed to carry pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 and pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129; and (vii) Only apply to the carrying of handguns which are concealed. (B) Any weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier who carries a handgun in a manner or in a building, property, room, or space in violation of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that for a conviction of a first offense, such weapons carry license holder lawful weapons carrier shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 and not be sentenced to serve any term of confinement. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Concealed' means carried in such a fashion that does not actively solicit the attention of others and is not prominently, openly, and intentionally displayed except for purposes of defense of self or others. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, carrying on one's person while such handgun is substantially, but not necessarily completely, covered by an article of clothing which is worn by such person, carrying within a bag of a nondescript nature which is being carried about by such person, or carrying in any other fashion as to not be clearly discernible by the passive observation of others. (ii) 'Preschool or childcare space' means any room or continuous collection of rooms or any enclosed outdoor facilities which are separated from other spaces by an electronic mechanism or human-staffed point of controlled access and designated for the provision of preschool or childcare services, including, but not limited to, preschool or childcare services licensed or regulated under Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20."
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-129, relating to weapons carry license, gun safety information, temporary renewal permit, mandamus, and verification of license, by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) and subparagraph (b)(2)(H) as follows:
"(2)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Air Force, United States National Guard, Georgia Army National Guard, or Georgia Air National Guard. (B) Any service member whose weapons carry license or renewal license expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be authorized to carry any weapon in accordance with such expired license for a period

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of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. When carrying a weapon pursuant to Code Section 1611-137, the service member shall also have in his or her immediate possession a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by such service member's commanding officer which shall evidence that such service member is authorized to carry any weapon in accordance with such expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. (3)(A)(B) Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license.
(B)(C)(i) An application shall be considered to be for a renewal license if the applicant has a weapons carry license or renewal license with 90 or fewer days remaining before the expiration of such weapons carry license or renewal license or 30 or fewer days since the expiration of such weapons carry license or renewal license regardless of the county of issuance of the applicant's expired or expiring weapons carry license or renewal license. (ii) An application of any service member whose weapons carry license or renewal license expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be considered to be for a renewal license if such service member applies within six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state as provided for in a copy of such service member's official military orders or a written verification signed by such service member's commanding officer as provided by the service member. (iii) An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant, such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within this state at no cost." "(H) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following: (i) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (ii) Carrying carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127

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and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application;"
SECTION 9. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by revising paragraph (11) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(11) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, as such term is defined by Code Section 16-7-80, and persons certified as provided in Code Section 35-8-13 35-8-25 to handle animals trained to detect explosives, while in the performance of their duties;"
SECTION 10. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-135, relating to public or private employer's parking lots, right of privacy in vehicles in employer's parking lot or invited guests on lot, severability, and rights of action, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in this Code section, no private or public employer, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall condition employment upon any agreement by a prospective employee that prohibits an employee from entering the parking lot and access thereto when the employee's privately owned motor vehicle contains a firearm or ammunition, or both, that is locked out of sight within the trunk, glove box, or other enclosed compartment or area within such privately owned motor vehicle, provided that any applicable employees possess a Georgia weapons carry license such prospective employee is a lawful weapons carrier."
SECTION 11. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-137, relating to required possession of weapons carry license or proof of exemption when carrying a weapon and detention for investigation of carrying permit, as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license, whether such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, or whether such person is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1.

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(c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption."
SECTION 12. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended in Code Section 16-12-123, relating to bus or rail vehicle hijacking, boarding with concealed weapon, and company use of reasonable security measures, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any person who boards or attempts to board an aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle with any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such term is terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm for which weapon or long gun as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1 if such person does not have on his or her person a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 unless possessing such firearm is prohibited by federal law is not a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section 12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense concealed on or about his or her person or property which is or would be accessible to such person while on the aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. The prohibition of this subsection shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, peace officer retired from a state or federal law enforcement agency, person in the military service of the state or of the United States, or commercial security personnel employed by the transportation company who is in possession of weapons used within the course and scope of employment; nor shall the prohibition apply to persons transporting weapons contained in baggage which is not accessible to passengers if the presence of such weapons has been declared to the transportation company and such weapons have been secured in a manner prescribed by state or federal law or regulation for the purpose of transportation or shipment. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any privately owned aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle if the owner of such aircraft or vehicle has given his or her express permission to board the aircraft or vehicle with the item."
SECTION 13. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-12-127, relating to prohibition on firearms, hazardous substances, knives, or other devices, penalty, and affirmative defenses, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, with the intention of avoiding or interfering with a security measure or of introducing into a terminal any explosive, destructive device, or hoax device as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-7-80; firearm for which such person does not have on his or her person a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 unless possessing such firearm is prohibited by federal law weapon or long gun if such person is not a lawful weapons carrier as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; hazardous substance as defined by Code Section

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12-8-92; or knife or other device designed or modified for the purpose of offense and defense, to:
(1) Have any such item on or about his or her person,; or (2) Place or cause to be placed or attempt to place or cause to be placed any such item:
(A) In a container or freight of a transportation company; (B) In the baggage or possessions of any person or any transportation company without the knowledge of the passenger or transportation company; or (C) Aboard such aircraft, bus, or rail vehicle."
SECTION 14. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended in Code Section 27-3-1.1, relating to acts prohibited on wildlife management areas, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) as follows:
"(1) To possess a firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, during a closed hunting season for that area unless such firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as not to be readily accessible or to possess a handgun during a closed hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; (2) To possess a loaded firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area or to possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 1611-125.1;"
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-6, relating to possession of firearm while hunting with bow and arrow, as follows:
"27-3-6. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any center-fire or rimfire firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, while hunting with a bow and arrow during archery or primitive weapons season for deer or while hunting with a muzzleloading firearm during a primitive weapons season for deer or to possess a loaded handgun while hunting with a bow and arrow during archery or primitive weapons season for deer or while hunting with a muzzleloading firearm during primitive weapons season for deer unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 27-4-11.1, relating to possession of firearms and intoxication on public fishing areas, fishing in closed fishing areas, and other

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restrictions in public fishing areas, by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) To possess a firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, during a closed hunting season for that area unless such firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as not to be readily accessible or to possess a handgun during a closed hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1; (2) To possess a loaded firearm other than a handgun, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area or to possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle during a legal open hunting season for that area unless such person possesses a valid weapons carry license issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 1611-125.1; or"

SECTION 17. Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parking for persons with disabilities, is amended in Code Section 40-6-228, relating to enforcement of parking for persons with disabilities, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(4) Have the power to possess and carry firearms and other weapons for the purpose of enforcing the parking laws for persons with disabilities; provided, however, that a person who possesses a valid weapons carry license issued under Code Section 16-11129 and who carries such weapon in a manner permitted under Code Section 16-11126 is a lawful weapons carrier as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1 shall not be in violation of this paragraph; or"

SECTION 18. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 19. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Wilkerson of the 38th moved that SB 319 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton

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N Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H E Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

Y Douglas Drenner
Y Dreyer N Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming E Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins E Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett N Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 66, nays 101.

The motion was lost.

The Committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas
Drenner N Dreyer

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 67.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Cannon of the 58th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 319.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Anulewicz N Ballinger N Barr N Barton E Bazemore N Belton Y Bennett N Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Blackmon Y Boddie

N Corbett N Crowe Y Davis N DeLoach N Dempsey N Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer N Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo N Efstration N Ehrhart N England

N Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly N Holmes Y Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M N Jasperse N Jenkins

N Mathiak N Mathis Y McClain N McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod N Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R N Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson

Y Scott N Seabaugh N Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smith, TP N Smith, V Y Smyre N Stephens N Tankersley N Tarvin

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N Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner N Burchett Y Burnough N Burns N Byrd N Cameron N Camp N Campbell Y Cannon N Cantrell N Carpenter N Carson Y Carter N Cheokas E Clark, D N Clark, H E Clark, J N Collins N Cooper

N Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S N Fleming E Frazier Y Frye N Gaines N Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley N Greene N Gullett N Gunter N Hagan N Hatchett N Hawkins E Henderson N Hill N Hitchens

N Jones, J Y Jones, S N Jones, T Y Kausche N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard N Kirby N Knight N LaHood N LaRiccia N Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez N Lott N Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin N Martin

N Newton Y Nguyen N Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park N Parrish N Parsons N Petrea N Pirkle N Powell Y Prince N Pruitt N Rhodes N Rich N Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux N Sainz Y Schofield N Scoggins

N Taylor, D Y Taylor, R N Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade N Washburn N Watson N Werkheiser N Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF N Williams, N N Williams, R N Williamson Y Wilson N Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 101.

The motion was lost.

SB 361. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Harbison of the 15th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th and others:

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 enact the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" ("LESS Crime Act"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and an automatic repeal; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to enact the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" ("LESS Crime

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Act"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for an aggregate annual limit for the tax credits that allow contributions directed by taxpayers; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" or the "LESS Crime Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.25. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Law enforcement foundation' means any domestic nonprofit corporation with the sole function of supporting one local law enforcement unit through a formal relationship recognized by such local law enforcement unit and which maintains nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and tax exempt status under Code Section 48-7-25. (2) 'Local law enforcement unit' means any agency, office, or department of a county, municipality, or consolidated government of this state whose primary functions include the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and property, or the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime. Such term shall include any sheriff's office in this state. Such term shall not include any agency, office, or department conducting similar functions for any court, state board, state authority, state law enforcement division or department, railroad police, or any unit appointed under the authority of Chapter 9 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (3) 'Qualified contributions' means the preapproved contribution of funds by a taxpayer to a qualified law enforcement foundation under the terms and conditions of this Code section. (4) 'Qualified expenditures' means expenditures made by a qualified law enforcement foundation:
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(ii) For the purchase, lease, maintenance, or improvement of equipment to be used by such officers; or (B) To cover any costs incurred by the local law enforcement unit for the operation of an emergency response team that combines law enforcement officers and behavioral health specialists, provided that such costs shall not include salaries or other regular compensation. (5) 'Qualified law enforcement foundation' means any law enforcement foundation that has been designated as the sole local law enforcement foundation for a single local law enforcement unit and has been certified and listed by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (b)(1) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $60 million per calendar year. Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall be limited to accepting $3 million per year of contributions made under this Code section. (2) Subject to the aggregate limit provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, and ending on or before December 31, 2027, each taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified contributions made by the taxpayer as follows: (A) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount of qualified contributions made or $5,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; (B) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount of qualified contributions made or $10,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; (C) Anything to the contrary contained in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph notwithstanding, in the case of an individual taxpayer who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, the actual amount of qualified contributions it made or $10,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; provided, however, that tax credits pursuant to this paragraph shall only be allowed for the portion of the income on which such tax was actually paid by such member of the limited liability company, shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or partner in a partnership; or (D) A corporation or other entity not provided for in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter, for qualified contributions in an amount not to exceed the actual amount of qualified contributions made or 75 percent of such corporation's or other entity's income tax liability, whichever is less. (3) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the ability of a local law enforcement unit to receive gifts, grants, and other benefits from any source allowed by law; provided, however, that no local law enforcement unit shall, under this Code section, accept or receive more than $3 million in contributions in any calendar year. (c) The commissioner shall establish a page on the department's website for the purpose of implementing this Code section. Such page shall contain, at a minimum: (1) The application and requirements to be certified as a qualified law enforcement foundation;

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(2) The current list of all qualified law enforcement foundations and their affiliate law enforcement units; (3) The total amount of tax credits remaining and available for preapproval for each year; (4) A web based method for taxpayers seeking the preapproval status for contributions; and (5) The information received by the department from each qualified law enforcement foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (g) except for division (g)(1)(B)(iv) of this Code section. (d) Any valid law enforcement foundation as a qualified law enforcement foundation shall be certified by the commissioner following the commissioner's receipt of a properly completed application and after the commissioner has confirmed that a single local law enforcement unit has validly designated the applicant as its sole law enforcement foundation. Such application shall be prescribed by the commissioner and shall include an agreement by the applicant to fully comply with the terms and conditions of this Code section. (e)(1) Prior to making a contribution to any qualified law enforcement foundation, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the commissioner, of the total amount of contribution that such taxpayer intends to make to such qualified law enforcement foundation. (2) Within 30 days after receiving a request for preapproval of contributions, the commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate requested amounts on a first come, first served basis and shall provide notice to such taxpayer and the qualified law enforcement foundation of such preapproval, denial, or proration. Such notices shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. The preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the limits established under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) Within 60 days after receiving the preapproval notice issued by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the taxpayer shall contribute the preapproved amount to the qualified law enforcement foundation or such preapproved contribution amount shall expire. The commissioner shall not include such expired amounts in determining the remaining amount available under the aggregate limit for the respective calendar year. (f)(1) Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall issue to each contributor a letter of confirmation of contribution, which shall include the taxpayer's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the qualified contribution, the date of the qualified contribution, and the total amount of the credit allowed to the taxpayer. (2) In order for a taxpayer to claim the tax credit allowed under this Code section, all such applicable letters as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return. When the taxpayer files an electronic return such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments to be affixed and transmitted to the

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department. In any such event, the taxpayer shall maintain such confirmation and such confirmation shall only be made available to the commissioner upon request. (3) The commissioner shall allow tax credits for any preapproved contributions made to a local law enforcement foundation at the time the contributions were made if such foundation was a qualified law enforcement foundation at the time of the commissioner's preapproval of the contributions and the taxpayer has otherwise complied with this Code section. (g)(1) Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall annually submit to the department:
(A) A complete copy of its IRS Form 990 and other applicable attachments, or for any qualified law enforcement foundation that is not required by federal law to file an IRS Form 990, such foundation shall submit to the commissioner equivalent information on a form prescribed by the commissioner; and (B) A report detailing the contributions received during the calendar year pursuant to this Code section on a date determined by, and on a form provided by, the commissioner which shall include:
(i) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; (ii) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (iii) The total number and dollar value of all qualified expenditures made; and (iv) A list of contributors, including the dollar value of each contribution and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. (2) Except for the information published in accordance with paragraph (c) or (h) of this Code section, all information or reports relative to this Code section that were provided by qualified law enforcement foundations to the department shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether such information relates to the contributor or the qualified law enforcement foundation. (h) Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall publish on its website a copy of its affiliated local law enforcement unit's prior year's annual budget containing the total amount of funds received from its local governing body. If a qualified law enforcement foundation does not maintain a public website, such information shall be otherwise made available by the qualified law enforcement foundation to the public upon request. (i)(1) A taxpayer shall not be allowed to designate or direct the taxpayer's qualified contributions to any particular purpose or for the direct benefit of any particular individual. (2) A taxpayer that operates, owns, is affiliated with, or is a subsidiary of an association, organization, or other entity that contracts directly with a qualified law enforcement foundation or the local law enforcement unit that is affiliated with a qualified law

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enforcement foundation shall not be eligible for tax credits allowed under this Code section for contributions made to such qualified law enforcement foundation. (3) In soliciting contributions, no person shall represent or direct that, in exchange for making qualified contributions to any qualified law enforcement foundation, a taxpayer shall receive any direct or particular benefit. The status as a qualified law enforcement foundation shall be revoked for any law enforcement foundation determined to be in violation of this paragraph and shall not be renewed for at least two years. (j)(1) Qualified contributions shall only be used for qualified expenditures. Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall maintain accurate and current records of all expenditures of qualified contributions and provide such records to the commissioner upon his or her request. (2) A qualified law enforcement foundation that fails to comply with any of the requirements under this Code section shall be given written notice by the department of such failure to comply by certified mail and shall have 90 days from the receipt of such notice to correct all deficiencies. (3) Upon failure to correct all deficiencies within 90 days, the department shall revoke the law enforcement foundation's status as a qualified law enforcement foundation and such entity shall be immediately removed from the department's list of qualified law enforcement foundations. All applications for preapproval of tax credits for contributions to such law enforcement foundation under this Code section made on or after the date of such removal shall be rejected. (4) Each law enforcement foundation that has had its status revoked and has been delisted pursuant to this Code section, shall immediately cease all expenditures of funds received relative to this Code section, and shall transfer all of such funds that are not yet expended, to a properly operating qualified law enforcement foundation within 30 calendar days of its removal from the department's list of qualified law enforcement foundations. (k)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section to a taxpayer for any amount of qualified contributions that were utilized as deductions or exemptions from taxable income. (2) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (l) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.26. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, on and after January 1, 2023, the tax credits provided for in Code Sections 48-7-29.16, 48-7-29.20, 48-729.21, 48-7-29.24, and 48-7-29.25 shall be subject to an aggregate limit of $250 million

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per year, and in no event shall the commissioner preapprove or allow tax credits in excess of $250 million for Code Sections 48-7-29.16, 48-7-29.20, 48-7-29.21, 48-7-29.24, and 48-7-29.25 combined. (b) To ensure that the aggregate limit established in subsection (a) of this Code section is not exceeded, the commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate requested amounts on a first come, first served basis and shall provide notice to such taxpayer and the entity to which the contribution has been proposed to be made of such preapproval, denial, or proration. The preapproval or proration of contributions by the commissioner for tax credits allowed under Code Sections 48-7-29.16, 48-7-29.20, 48-7-29.21, 48-7-29.24, and 48-7-29.25 shall be based both on the availability of tax credits subject to the limits provided for by the individual Code section, as well as the aggregate limit imposed by subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to enact the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" ("LESS Crime Act"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" or the "LESS Crime Act."

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SECTION 2. Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.25. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Law enforcement foundation' means any domestic nonprofit corporation with the sole function of supporting one local law enforcement unit through a formal relationship recognized by such local law enforcement unit and which maintains nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and tax exempt status under Code Section 48-7-25. (2) 'Local law enforcement unit' means any agency, office, or department of a county, municipality, or consolidated government of this state whose primary functions include the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and property, or the prevention, detection, or investigation of crime. Such term shall include any sheriff's office in this state. Such term shall not include any agency, office, or department conducting similar functions for any court, state board, state authority, state law enforcement division or department, railroad police, or any unit appointed under the authority of Chapter 9 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (3) 'Qualified contributions' means the preapproved contribution of funds by a taxpayer to a qualified law enforcement foundation under the terms and conditions of this Code section. (4) 'Qualified expenditures' means expenditures made by a qualified law enforcement foundation:
(A)(i) For salary supplements paid no more than twice annually or training provided directly to law enforcement officers employed by the local law enforcement unit affiliated with such qualified law enforcement foundation; or (ii) For the purchase, lease, maintenance, or improvement of equipment to be used by such officers; or (B) To cover any costs incurred by the local law enforcement unit for the operation of an emergency response team that combines law enforcement officers and behavioral health specialists, provided that such costs shall not include salaries or other regular compensation. (5) 'Qualified law enforcement foundation' means any law enforcement foundation that has been designated as the sole local law enforcement foundation for a single local law enforcement unit and has been certified and listed by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (b)(1) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $75 million per calendar year. Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall be limited to accepting $3 million per year of contributions made under this Code section. (2) Subject to the aggregate limit provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, and ending on or before December

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31, 2027, each taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for qualified contributions made by the taxpayer as follows:
(A) In the case of a single individual or a head of household, the actual amount of qualified contributions made or $5,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; (B) In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, the actual amount of qualified contributions made or $10,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; (C) Anything to the contrary contained in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph notwithstanding, in the case of an individual taxpayer who is a member of a limited liability company duly formed under state law, a shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or a partner in a partnership, the actual amount of qualified contributions it made or $10,000.00 per tax year, whichever is less; provided, however, that tax credits pursuant to this paragraph shall only be allowed for the portion of the income on which such tax was actually paid by such member of the limited liability company, shareholder of a Subchapter 'S' corporation, or partner in a partnership; or (D) A corporation or other entity not provided for in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter, for qualified contributions in an amount not to exceed the actual amount of qualified contributions made or 75 percent of such corporation's or other entity's income tax liability, whichever is less. (3) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the ability of a local law enforcement unit to receive gifts, grants, and other benefits from any source allowed by law; provided, however, that no local law enforcement unit shall, under this Code section, accept or receive more than $3 million in contributions in any calendar year. (c) The commissioner shall establish a page on the department's website for the purpose of implementing this Code section. Such page shall contain, at a minimum: (1) The application and requirements to be certified as a qualified law enforcement foundation; (2) The current list of all qualified law enforcement foundations and their affiliate law enforcement units; (3) The total amount of tax credits remaining and available for preapproval for each year; (4) A web based method for taxpayers seeking the preapproval status for contributions; and (5) The information received by the department from each qualified law enforcement foundation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (g) except for division (g)(1)(B)(iv) of this Code section. (d) Any valid law enforcement foundation as a qualified law enforcement foundation shall be certified by the commissioner following the commissioner's receipt of a properly completed application and after the commissioner has confirmed that a single local law enforcement unit has validly designated the applicant as its sole law enforcement foundation. Such application shall be prescribed by the commissioner and shall include an agreement by the applicant to fully comply with the terms and conditions of this Code section.

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(e)(1) Prior to making a contribution to any qualified law enforcement foundation, the taxpayer shall electronically notify the department, in a manner specified by the commissioner, of the total amount of contribution that such taxpayer intends to make to such qualified law enforcement foundation. (2) Within 30 days after receiving a request for preapproval of contributions, the commissioner shall preapprove, deny, or prorate requested amounts on a first come, first served basis and shall provide notice to such taxpayer and the qualified law enforcement foundation of such preapproval, denial, or proration. Such notices shall not require any signed release or notarized approval by the taxpayer. The preapproval of contributions by the commissioner shall be based solely on the availability of tax credits subject to the limits established under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) Within 60 days after receiving the preapproval notice issued by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the taxpayer shall contribute the preapproved amount to the qualified law enforcement foundation or such preapproved contribution amount shall expire. The commissioner shall not include such expired amounts in determining the remaining amount available under the aggregate limit for the respective calendar year. (f)(1) Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall issue to each contributor a letter of confirmation of contribution, which shall include the taxpayer's name, address, tax identification number, the amount of the qualified contribution, the date of the qualified contribution, and the total amount of the credit allowed to the taxpayer. (2) In order for a taxpayer to claim the tax credit allowed under this Code section, all such applicable letters as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be attached to the taxpayer's tax return. When the taxpayer files an electronic return such confirmation shall only be required to be electronically attached to the return if the Internal Revenue Service allows such attachments to be affixed and transmitted to the department. In any such event, the taxpayer shall maintain such confirmation and such confirmation shall only be made available to the commissioner upon request. (3) The commissioner shall allow tax credits for any preapproved contributions made to a local law enforcement foundation at the time the contributions were made if such foundation was a qualified law enforcement foundation at the time of the commissioner's preapproval of the contributions and the taxpayer has otherwise complied with this Code section. (g)(1) Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall annually submit to the department:
(A) A complete copy of its IRS Form 990 and other applicable attachments, or for any qualified law enforcement foundation that is not required by federal law to file an IRS Form 990, such foundation shall submit to the commissioner equivalent information on a form prescribed by the commissioner; and (B) A report detailing the contributions received during the calendar year pursuant to this Code section on a date determined by, and on a form provided by, the commissioner which shall include:

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(i) The total number and dollar value of individual contributions and tax credits approved. Individual contributions shall include contributions made by those filing income tax returns as a single individual or head of household and those filing joint returns; (ii) The total number and dollar value of corporate contributions and tax credits approved; (iii) The total number and dollar value of all qualified expenditures made; and (iv) A list of contributors, including the dollar value of each contribution and the dollar value of each approved tax credit. (2) Except for the information published in accordance with paragraph (c) or (h) of this Code section, all information or reports relative to this Code section that were provided by qualified law enforcement foundations to the department shall be confidential taxpayer information, governed by Code Sections 48-2-15, 48-7-60, and 48-7-61, whether such information relates to the contributor or the qualified law enforcement foundation. (h) Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall publish on its website a copy of its affiliated local law enforcement unit's prior year's annual budget containing the total amount of funds received from its local governing body. If a qualified law enforcement foundation does not maintain a public website, such information shall be otherwise made available by the qualified law enforcement foundation to the public upon request. (i)(1) A taxpayer shall not be allowed to designate or direct the taxpayer's qualified contributions to any particular purpose or for the direct benefit of any particular individual. (2) A taxpayer that operates, owns, is affiliated with, or is a subsidiary of an association, organization, or other entity that contracts directly with a qualified law enforcement foundation or the local law enforcement unit that is affiliated with a qualified law enforcement foundation shall not be eligible for tax credits allowed under this Code section for contributions made to such qualified law enforcement foundation. (3) In soliciting contributions, no person shall represent or direct that, in exchange for making qualified contributions to any qualified law enforcement foundation, a taxpayer shall receive any direct or particular benefit. The status as a qualified law enforcement foundation shall be revoked for any law enforcement foundation determined to be in violation of this paragraph and shall not be renewed for at least two years. (j)(1) Qualified contributions shall only be used for qualified expenditures. Each qualified law enforcement foundation shall maintain accurate and current records of all expenditures of qualified contributions and provide such records to the commissioner upon his or her request. (2) A qualified law enforcement foundation that fails to comply with any of the requirements under this Code section shall be given written notice by the department of such failure to comply by certified mail and shall have 90 days from the receipt of such notice to correct all deficiencies. (3) Upon failure to correct all deficiencies within 90 days, the department shall revoke the law enforcement foundation's status as a qualified law enforcement foundation and

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such entity shall be immediately removed from the department's list of qualified law enforcement foundations. All applications for preapproval of tax credits for contributions to such law enforcement foundation under this Code section made on or after the date of such removal shall be rejected. (4) Each law enforcement foundation that has had its status revoked and has been delisted pursuant to this Code section, shall immediately cease all expenditures of funds received relative to this Code section, and shall transfer all of such funds that are not yet expended, to a properly operating qualified law enforcement foundation within 30 calendar days of its removal from the department's list of qualified law enforcement foundations. (k)(1) No credit shall be allowed under this Code section to a taxpayer for any amount of qualified contributions that were utilized as deductions or exemptions from taxable income. (2) In no event shall the total amount of the tax credit under this Code section for a taxable year exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability. Any unused tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against the succeeding five years' tax liability. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer against prior years' tax liability. (l) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022, and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

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, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix
Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley E Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 153, nays 5.

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 412. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Powell of the 32nd, Bennett of the 94th, Cooper of the 43rd and Stephens of the 164th:

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.

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HB 1004. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 133rd and Dukes of the 154th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the establishment of unified campus police forces through agreements entered into by colleges and universities; to provide for definitions; to provide for arrest powers; 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 478. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Burchett of the 176th, Holcomb of the 81st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to opinions and expert testimony, so as to change the rules of evidence regarding expert testimony in criminal cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1193. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Smith of the 18th, Bentley of the 139th, Mathis of the 144th, Williams of the 145th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for funeral directors and embalmers, so as to provide for reinstatement of a lapsed funeral director's license under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1433. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 70th and Scoggins of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-6A-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advisory board created and membership relative to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to revise and update the composition of the advisory board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 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. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

Modified Structured Rule

SB 403

"Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act"; enact (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Watson-1st

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 403. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to enact the "Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to enact the "Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act"; to provide for immunity for the transport of a patient to a facility; to provide for the establishment of co-responder programs; to provide for co-responder teams composed of peace officers and behavioral health professionals; to provide for training of co-responder

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team members; to provide for dispatch of co-responder teams; to provide for co-responder protocol committees; to provide for support services; to provide for review of publicly available arrest and incarceration records of currently incarcerated individuals; to provide for records and data reporting; to require an annual report regarding co-responder programs; to provide that program requirements are contingent on available funding; to provide for annual budget requests; to provide for limitations on liability; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act."
SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Demands on peace officers include responding to emergencies involving individuals with a mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease, without the benefit of a behavioral health specialist being present; (2) The presence of a behavioral health specialist exponentially decreases the risk of escalation; (3) The absence of a behavioral health specialist may result in the arrest of individuals whose conduct would be more effectively treated and stabilized in a behavioral health setting rather than a jail or prison; (4) Law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia frequently report that jails and prisons are becoming revolving door behavioral health hospitals of last resort; (5) Several law enforcement agencies in Georgia have established co-responder programs and formed co-responder partnerships with local community service boards. Community service boards provide support during emergency responses and provide follow-up services to help stabilize the individual in crisis and prevent relapse; (6) Combining the expertise of peace officers and behavioral health specialists to deescalate behavioral health crises prevents unnecessary incarceration of individuals with a mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease and instead links those in crisis to services that promote stability and reduce the likelihood of recurrence, decreases the costs incurred by prisons and jails to incarcerate such individuals, and increases the ability of peace officers outside of the co-responder teams to focus on serious crimes; and (7) It is in the best interest of the state to establish the framework for a state-wide coresponder model to include emergency response co-responder teams and postemergency behavioral health services.

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SECTION 3. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-3-4, relating to immunity of hospitals, physicians, peace officers, or other private or public hospital employees from liability for certain actions taken in good faith, as follows:
"37-3-4. Any hospital or any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official, or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at a facility operated by the state, by a political subdivision of the state, or by a hospital authority created pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, who acts in good faith in compliance with the transport, admission, and discharge provisions of this chapter shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for his or her actions in connection with the transport of a patient to a physician or facility, the admission of a patient to a facility, or the discharge of a patient from a facility; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to relieve any hospital or any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official, or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at a facility operated by the state, by a political subdivision of the state, or by a hospital authority created pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, from liability for failing to meet the applicable standard of care in the provision of treatment to a patient. The immunity from civil liability provided in this Code section in connection with the transport of a patient to a physician or a facility shall apply only to injury or damages incurred by such patient or his or her personal representative."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-7-5, relating to immunity from liability for actions taken in good faith compliance with admission and discharge provisions of chapter, as follows:
"37-7-5. Any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official, or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at a facility operated by the state, by a political subdivision of the state, or by a hospital authority created pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, who acts in good faith in compliance with the transport, admission, and discharge provisions of this chapter shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for his actions in connection with the transport of a patient to a physician or facility, the admission of a patient to a facility, or the discharge of a patient from a facility. The immunity from civil liability provided in this Code section in connection with the transport of a patient to a physician or a facility shall apply only to injury or damages incurred by such patient or his or her personal representative."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 11
37-11-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Behavioral health crisis' means any circumstance when symptoms of a person's behavioral health disorder put that person or others at risk for causing personal injury or property damage. (2) 'Behavioral health disorder' means a mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease. (3) 'Co-responder program' means a program established through a partnership between a community service board and a law enforcement agency to utilize the combined expertise of peace officers and behavioral health professionals on emergency calls involving behavioral health crises to de-escalate situations and help link individuals with behavioral health issues to appropriate services. (4) 'Co-responder team' means a team established pursuant to a co-responder program, composed of at least one officer team member and one community service board team member. (5) 'Communications officer' means and includes any person employed by a public safety agency to receive, process, or transmit public safety information and dispatch law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or emergency management personnel. (6) 'Community service board team member' means a behavioral health professional working at the direction of a community service board who is licensed or certified in this state to provide counseling services or to provide other support services to individuals and their families regarding a behavioral health disorder, and who is part of a co-responder team. (7) 'Law enforcement agency' means a governmental unit of one or more persons employed full time or part time by the state, a state agency or department, or a political subdivision of the state for the purpose of preventing and detecting crime and enforcing state laws or local ordinances, employees of which unit are authorized to make arrests for crimes while acting within the scope of their authority. (8) 'Officer team member' means a peace officer who is part of a co-responder team. (9) 'Public safety agency' means the state or local entity which receives emergency calls placed through an emergency 9-1-1 system and dispatches fire-fighting, law enforcement, emergency medical, or other emergency services.
37-11-2. (a) Each community service board shall establish a co-responder program to offer assistance or consultation to peace officers responding to emergency calls involving individuals with behavioral health crises. Law enforcement agencies within a community service board's service area may elect to partner with the community service board to establish one or more co-responder teams.

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(b) When a law enforcement agency that has entered into a co-responder partnership with a community service board responds to an emergency call involving an individual with a behavioral health crisis and a co-responder team is dispatched, a community service board team member shall be available to accompany the officer team member in person or via virtual means or shall be available for consultation via telephone or telehealth during such emergency call. The officer team member may consider input from the community service board team member in determining whether to refer an individual for behavioral health treatment or other community support or to transport the individual for emergency evaluation in accordance with Code Section 37-3-42 or 37-742, rather than making an arrest. (c) In the event that the officer team member transports the individual for emergency evaluation in accordance with Code Section 37-3-42 or 37-7-42, the emergency receiving facility shall notify the community service board, prior to the release of the individual whether or not the individual is admitted for treatment, for purposes of identifying and facilitating any necessary follow-up services for such individual to prevent relapse. (d) Following an individual's behavioral health crisis, the community service board shall make available voluntary outpatient therapy to eligible individuals pursuant to Code Section 37-11-9. (e) Transport conducted pursuant to this Code section shall occur in government-owned vehicles configured for safe transport based on the individual's condition; provided, however, that the officer team member may authorize alternative transportation by a medical transport company or otherwise if deemed safe to do so based on the individual's condition.
37-11-3. Every county shall retain a written list available for public inspection that identifies all law enforcement agencies within such county whose routine responsibilities include responding to emergency calls. Such list shall be created no later than August 1, 2022, and shall be updated immediately when additional departments assume routine responsibility for emergency response and shall be maintained with current information.
37-11-4. (a) Each community service board shall employ or contract with behavioral health professionals who are licensed in this state to provide counseling services, or to provide other support services to individuals and their families regarding a behavioral health disorder, and whose responsibilities include participation as a community service board team member on a co-responder team. The community service board shall designate a sufficient number of individuals to serve as community service board team members to partner with the law enforcement agencies located within the community service board's service area, with on-call availability at all times. (b) The department shall maintain a current, written list of emergency receiving facilities within each community service board area where an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis may be transported by or at the direction of an officer or team member. The

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written list shall be maintained by each community service board and provided to each law enforcement agency.
37-11-5. (a) A law enforcement agency that has entered into a co-responder partnership with a community service board shall designate one or more peace officers to participate as officer team members in a co-responder team. (b) A law enforcement agency that has not entered into a co-responder partnership with a community service board shall designate one peace officer to serve as the primary point of contact with the community service board. (c) A law enforcement agency shall designate a peace officer who shall serve on the coresponder protocol committee.
37-11-6. (a) Officer team members may elect to receive crisis intervention team training as approved by the Georgia Police Officer Standards and Training Council. (b) All communications officers and other employees of public safety agencies who make dispatch decisions shall receive educational training about identifying emergency calls involving individuals in a behavioral health crisis and dispatching appropriate response units. (c) Community service board team members shall receive training on the operations, policies, and procedures of the law enforcement agencies with which they partner. (d) All training undertaken in accordance with this Code section shall be provided at the expense of the department and at no expense to any law enforcement agency, public safety agency, or community service board.
37-11-7. When an emergency call involving an individual's behavioral health crisis is received by a communications officer or public safety agency, and a civilian-only response team is not appropriate or available, the communications officer shall notify the co-responder team in the jurisdiction where the emergency is located, if practicable, regardless of whether other peace officers are also dispatched. The co-responder team will work collaboratively to de-escalate the situation; provided, however, that all final decisions shall be made by the officer team member or his or her superiors.
37-11-8. Each community service board shall establish a co-responder protocol committee for its service area which shall work to increase the availability, efficiency, and effectiveness of community response to behavioral health crises. The protocol committee shall address best practices for issues which arise during the operation of co-responder teams. Such issues include, but shall not be limited to, data collection, privacy protection, interagency coordination, intragovernmental coordination, available treatment modalities, data sharing and analysis, training, and community outreach. Implemented best practices

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should increase public safety in the service area, improve outcomes for individuals experiencing mental health crises, and enhance cooperation between law enforcement and behavioral health specialists.
37-11-9. When a co-responder team responds to a behavioral health crisis, the community service board of the service area where the crisis occurred shall contact the individual within two business days following the crisis, regardless of whether that individual was incarcerated. If the individual resides in a different community service board area, the case shall be transferred to the appropriate community service board. The community service board handling the case shall work to identify the types of services needed to support the individual's stability and to locate affordable sources for those services, including housing and job placement. If the individual was incarcerated, the community service board may make recommendations for inclusion in a jail release plan. Following the behavioral health crisis, the community service board shall provide voluntary outpatient therapy as needed.
37-11-10. (a) Community service board team members may review publicly available arrest and incarceration records and may request access to evaluate currently incarcerated individuals for the purpose of identifying individuals who may be treated more effectively within the behavioral health system rather than the criminal justice system. If such individuals are identified, the community service board team member shall provide a written recommendation to the appropriate law enforcement agency and jail or prison operator for consideration. The law enforcement agency and jail or prison operator shall provide community service board team members with access to requested nonrestricted records and shall grant access to such records at mutually convenient times, for the purpose of facilitating the community service board team member's analysis. (b) The department shall establish a referral system, by which any law enforcement agency may request behavioral health consultation for an individual who is currently incarcerated, or frequently incarcerated, who it believes may be treated more effectively within the behavioral health system rather than the criminal justice system. The department shall assign the case to the appropriate community service board for evaluation and any appropriate treatment to be provided or facilitated by the community service board.
37-11-11. (a) Each community service board shall compile and maintain records of the services provided by co-responder teams and community service board team members, which shall include community follow-ups and actions taken on behalf of incarcerated individuals together with reasonably available outcome data. Community service boards shall report data to the department in a form developed cooperatively by the community service boards.

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(b) No later than January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, the department shall issue a written annual report regarding the co-responder program, which shall include statistics derived from all sources, including community service board documentation and reports. Data shall be presented per community service board, where available, and cumulatively. Such report shall be posted in a prominent location on the department's website.
37-11-12. (a) The requirements contained in this chapter shall be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly or the availability of other funds. (b) No later than July 15, 2023, and annually thereafter, the department shall submit to the board proposed budgets for co-responder programs for each community service board. The proposed budget for each community service board shall be based on each community service board's operational analysis and shall include the salaries of an adequate number of staff dedicated to the responsibilities of the co-responder program and shall delineate unique factors existing in the area served, such as the population and demographics. (c) In the event that full funding or staffing is not obtained by a community service board, such board may work collaboratively with other entities, including but not limited to the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards, to identify and apply for potential sources of additional funding, identify and pursue additional recruiting options, and identify the elements of the co-responder program that will be implemented given the resources available, until full resources are obtained. (d) The department may pursue funding for purposes of implementing the co-responder program pursuant to this chapter, including without limitation from block grants, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020, P.L. 116-136; the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, P.L. 117-2; and other grants.
37-11-13. Any peace officer, law enforcement agency, community service board, community service board team member, public safety agency, communications officer, or any employee or contractor thereof, who acts in good faith in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for his or her actions in connection with any of the following decisions: to dispatch or not dispatch a co-responder team, to incarcerate an individual, to transport an individual to an emergency receiving facility, or not take an individual into custody.
37-11-14. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating an exclusive method for a law enforcement agency to establish emergency response teams combining peace officers and behavioral health specialists."

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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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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 1013. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 25th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hogan of the 179th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 374. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th and Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, so as to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of all executive state agencies; 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 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Planning and Budget, so as to revise provisions for the collection and remittance of certain fees paid to state departments, agencies, and budget units; to revise reporting requirements; to establish the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of all executive state agencies; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of Planning and Budget, is amended by revising Code Section 45-12-92, relating to revenue collections to be paid to state treasury on monthly basis, effect of failure of budget unit to comply with Code section, user fee defined, and reporting, as follows:
"45-12-92. (a)(1) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting taxes, fees, assessments, or other moneys, the collection of which is imposed by law, including any rule or regulation, if required, shall pay all revenues moneys collected by them into the state treasury on a monthly basis on or before the fifteenth day of each month for the immediately preceding month's collections, according to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Office of Planning and Budget. (2) No allotment of funds shall be made to any budget unit which has failed to comply fully with this Code section or Code Section 45-12-92.1. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'user fee' shall mean voluntary or mandatory payments made in exchange for a government good or service provided specifically to the fee payer. A revenue source meets this definition if, provided that the authorization for the fee explicitly or implicitly ties the fee to the activities of a specific program, such as a licensing fee charged by a regulatory program. Fines, penalties, late fees, or similar punitive charges are not included in this definition. (2) All departments, agencies, and budget units charged with the duty of collecting user fees, the collection of which is authorized by law or regulation, shall compile a separate annual report to be submitted by August 1 of each year to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office showing: (A) The statute or regulation authorizing a user fee; (B) The user fee amount; (C) The goods or services associated with the user fee and the estimated cost of such goods or services; (D) The total amount collected from the user fee in the current fiscal year; and (E) Whether the user fee has been retained by the department, agency, or budget unit or remitted to the state treasury; (F) The last year the user fee was updated; (G) A detailed review of whether each existing user fee sufficiently covers the total direct and indirect costs of all associated services or products to which the user fee corresponds; and (H) A detailed review of the services and products offered by the department, agency, or budget unit, and whether an opportunity for a new user fee exists. (3) The report provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall also contain any proposal that the budget unit may have to:

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(A) Create a new fee, or change, reauthorize, or terminate an existing fee, which shall include a description of the associated service or product provided or the regulatory function performed; and (B) Adjust an existing fee rate or amount. Each potentially new or adjusted fee rate user fee and each user fee that may not sufficiently cover the costs of all associated services or products to which the user fee corresponds shall be accompanied by information justifying the proposed rate adjustment which may shall include: (i)(A) The relationship between the revenue to be raised by the fee or change in the fee and the cost or change in the cost of the service, product, or regulatory function supported by the fee, with costs construed as actual costs incurred; (ii)(B) The inflationary pressures that have arisen since the fee was last set; (iii)(C) The effect on budgetary adequacy if the fee is not increased; (iv)(D) The existence of comparable fees in other jurisdictions; (v)(E) Policies that might affect the acceptance or the viability of the fee amount; and (vi) Any proposal to designate, or redesignate, the fund into which revenue from a fee is to be deposited; and (vii)(F) Other relevant considerations. (4) The Office of Planning and Budget shall compile and publish on the Open Georgia website, open.georgia.gov, a report showing for each department, agency, or other budget unit the data collected pursuant to this subsection."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-92.1, relating to fees which are not revenue measures and utilization of proceeds, as follows:
"45-12-92.1. (a) The General Assembly finds and determines that certain fees imposed or authorized by law are not 'revenue measures' within the meaning of Article VII, Section III, Paragraph II of the Constitution but only incidentally create revenue pursuant to the facilitation of another primary purpose Reserved. (b) When any other provision of law imposes or authorizes the imposition of a fee and recites that such fee is subject to this Code section:
(1) The agency or other entity imposing and collecting the fee shall not pay the proceeds of the fee into the general fund of the state treasury but shall rather retain and expend the proceeds for purposes of defraying the costs of administering the program or activity with which the fee is associated; and (2) If the amount of the fee is fixed by the agency or other entity pursuant to the law authorizing the fee, the fee shall be fixed in a reasonable amount such that the proceeds of the fee do not exceed the total direct and indirect costs of administering the program or activity with which the fee is associated."

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SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding two new paragraphs to Code Section 45-12-150, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, to read as follows:
"(2.1)(A) 'Executive state agency' means any agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, department, division, office, or other unit of the executive branch of state government whether established by or pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Official Code of Georgia, any administrative rule or regulation, or any executive order. (B) Such term shall not include:
(i) The legislative or judicial branches of state government; (ii) Any political subdivision; (iii) The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission; or (iv) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia." "(3.1)(A) 'Government information' means any information created, received, maintained, or stored by, or otherwise in the control of, an executive state agency, regardless of the form or the media on which the information is recorded. (B) Such term shall not include: (i) Investigative records of law enforcement agencies; (ii) Confidential investigative records related to an ongoing investigation and any related information classified as confidential; or (iii) Confidential advisory opinions requested or given by the office of the inspector general."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-12-153, relating to access to data, as follows:
"45-12-153. (a) Any state agency or department that creates, receives, or maintains publicly supported program, fiscal, or health data shall, only after execution of an enforceable data use, data sharing, or other similar agreement that is acceptable to the state agency or department, transmit or allow access to such data as is necessary and appropriate to further the purposes of this part and shall cooperate with GDAC Project requests for receipt of or access to such data. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any state agency or department shall not be required to transmit data which it creates, receives, or maintains to the GDAC Project or to allow access to such data if the Attorney General's review or the applicable state agency's or department's review determines that such transmission or access would violate state or federal law. The Attorney General's review shall include consideration of an analysis from the state agency or department whose data are being requested, and shall include the reason, if any, that the requested data cannot be transmitted or allowed for access to the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of the state agency or department as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section.

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(b) This Code section shall not prohibit the office or any agency or department from creating, receiving, maintaining, or transmitting data in data systems that are separate and distinct from the GDAC Project. (c) The Georgia Data Analytic Center is considered to be an agent of all executive state agencies sharing government information and is an authorized receiver of government information under the statutory or administrative law that governs such government information. (d) Interagency and intra-agency data sharing under this part does not constitute a disclosure or release under any statutory or administrative law that governs the government information. In no event shall government information accessed, received, or obtained by the Georgia Data Analytic Center, which is protected by any form of confidentiality or privilege, cause such information to be subject to disclosure, including, but not limited to, disclosure pursuant to Code Sections 50-18-70 and 50-18-72.
(e)(1) Any person who knowingly requests, obtains, or attempts to obtain individually identifiable information under false pretenses, or who knowingly communicates or attempts to communicate individually identifiable information to any agency or person except in accordance with this part, shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000.00, or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. (2) Any person who communicates or attempts to communicate individually identifiable information negligently in a manner not in accordance with this part shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned not more than ten days, or both. (3) Any person who knowingly discloses or attempts to disclose the techniques or methods employed to ensure the security and privacy of information or data contained in individually identifiable information systems except in accordance with this part shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000.00, or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. (4) Any person who discloses or attempts to disclose the techniques or methods employed to ensure the security and privacy of information or data contained in individually identifiable information systems in a manner not permitted by this part shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned not more than ten days, or both."
SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.
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.

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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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R
Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

SB 379. By Senators Strickland of the 17th, Dugan of the 30th, Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Jones of the 25th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to vocational, technical, and adult education, so as to provide for the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia to establish a program

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to promote the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in the state; to authorize the acceptance of grants and other funds; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a 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.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett E Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

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The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:30 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1443. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gambill of the 15th, Hagan of the 156th, Cameron of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to provide that mobile food service establishments that have active permits may operate in the county of origin and in one or more counties other than its county of origin without obtaining an additional permit; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice to other counties prior to operation; to provide for communication between the county of origin and other counties; to provide for inspections of mobile food service establishments by other counties; to provide for written notice of remedial measures upon failure of an inspection; to provide for violation fines and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 218. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:
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.

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The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Walker III of the 20th, Tillery of the 19th, and Robertson of the 29th.
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 517. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th, Blackmon of the 146th, Newton of the 123rd, Belton of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the inclusion of earned interest in the calculation of minimum revenue obligations for scholarships and tuition grants; to require that student scholarship organization audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to increase the limit available to individuals, heads of household, married couples filing joint returns, and individuals who are members of certain limited liability companies, shareholders of Subchapter "S" corporations, or partners in a partnership; 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: Payne of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, and Kennedy of the 18th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1195. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Boddie of the 62nd, McClain of the 100th, Thomas of the 39th and Jackson of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rumana Habib, CEO of Pakistani American Community (PAC of Atlanta); and for other purposes.
HR 1196. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Boddie of the 62nd, McClain of the 100th, Moore of the 90th, Thomas of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc. on the grand occasion of its 45th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1197. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th and Buckner of the 137th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin "Bengie" Hood; and for other purposes.
HR 1198. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Boddie of the 62nd, Thomas of the 65th, Gravley of the 67th and Collins of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION commending Monica Ellis; and for other purposes.
HR 1199. By Representatives Thomas of the 21st, Ballinger of the 23rd and Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the salience of the divergence of the current understanding between Cherokee County and the Cities of Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, and Waleska as to annexation, growth, boundary agreements, and joint land use plans; and for other purposes.
HR 1200. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th and Boddie of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derrick Boazman; and for other purposes.
HR 1201. By Representatives Boddie of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st, Jackson of the 64th, Schofield of the 60th and Thomas of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 1, 2022, as South Fulton Constituents Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to provide for information to be provided to the Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee; to require the commission to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses by a date certain; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12207, relating to establishment of Medical Cannabis Commission Oversight Committee, membership, inspections, provision of information, plan for accredited lab testing, and patient and physician input, as follows:
"(b) The commission shall promptly provide any document or information requested by the oversight committee that is in its possession, provided that the commission shall not share documents containing data identifying individual patients or physicians, information marked as trade secrets by applicants or licensees, information that in the view of the commission would interfere with an ongoing licensing applicant selection process, or information that in the judgment of the commission would create law enforcement or security risks to the citizens of Georgia any information that would be exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Code Section 50-18-72 or pursuant to state or federal privacy laws."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 16-12-221, relating to contracts awarded through bids or proposals, minimum contract terms and renewals, subcontracting, and giving or receiving things of value limited, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) The commission shall issue initial licenses under this part on or before May 31, 2022."
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 Werkheiser of the 157th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1425.

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The motion prevailed.

HB 1147. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th, Ridley of the 6th, Smith of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossum year round; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, so as to authorize, at the discretion of the Board of Natural Resources, the trapping on private land and hunting of raccoons and opossum year round; 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 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife generally, is amended by revising Code Section 27-3-15, relating to seasons and bag limits, as follows:
"27-3-15. (a) It shall be unlawful to hunt the following game species at any time during the periods set forth below:

Game Species

Closed Season

(1) Quail

March 16 -- Oct. 31

(2) Grouse

March 1 -- Oct. 14

(3) Turkey

(A) Gobblers

May 22 -- March 14

(B) Hens

All year

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(4) Deer

Jan. 16 -- Sept. 7; except that as may be appropriate, and based solely on sound wildlife management principles, the department may by rule extend the season by region, by county, or locale to Jan. 31 for archery only.

(5) Bobcat

March 1 -- Oct. 14

(6) Opossum

March 1 -- Oct. 14 No closed season, except as may be adopted by the board

(7) Rabbit

March 1 -- Oct. 31

(8) Raccoon

March 1 -- Oct. 14 No closed season, except as may be adopted by the board

(9) Squirrel

March 1 -- August 14

(10) Bear

Jan. 16 -- Sept. 7

(11) Sea turtles and their eggs

All year

(12) Cougar (Puma concolor)

All year

(13) Alligators

Nov. 1 -- March 31

(14) Migratory game birds

March 11 -- August 31

(b) It shall be unlawful to hunt the following game species at any time during the period set forth below, except that it shall not be unlawful to hunt the following game species during such periods or portions thereof, and in such number not to exceed the following numbers, as may be designated by the board as open seasons and bag limits for such species:

Game Species Maximum Open Season

Maximum Bag Limits

Daily

Season

(1) Quail

Nov. 1 -- March 15

12

No limit

(2) Grouse Oct. 15 -- Feb. 29

3

No limit

(3) Turkey March 15 -- May 21 gobblers

3

3

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(4) Deer
(5) Bobcat (6) Opossum (7) Rabbit (8) Raccoon (9) Squirrel (10) Fox (11) Migratory
game birds

Sept. 8 -- Jan. 15; except that as may be appropriate and based solely on sound wildlife management principles, the department may by rule extend the season by region, by county, or locale to Jan. 31 for archery only

12

12

The department may by

rule exempt deer taken

on

department

managed lands from the

state-wide bag limit.

Oct. 15 -- Feb. 29

No limit No limit

Oct. 15 -- Feb. 29 Jan. 1 -- Dec. 31

No limit No limit

Nov. 1 -- Feb. 29

12

No limit

Oct. 15 -- Feb. 29 Jan. 1 -- Dec. 31

No limit No limit

Aug. 15 -- Feb. 29

12

No limit

Jan. 1 -- Dec. 31

No limit No limit

Sept. 1 -- March 10

Subject to limits set by the federal government and adopted by the board

(12) Bear

Sept. 8 -- Jan. 15

(13) Alligators

April 1 -- Oct. 31

2

2

The department may by

rule exempt bear taken

on

department

managed lands from the

state-wide bag limit.

Subject to limits adopted by the board

(c) In accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section and as may be appropriate, based on sound wildlife management principles, the board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations establishing open seasons on a state-wide, regional, or local basis and establishing daily and season bag limits. (d) In accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section and in accordance with the framework of open hunting season dates for migratory game birds established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and as may be appropriate based on sound wildlife management principles, the board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations establishing methods of taking, daily and season bag limits, and open seasons for migratory game birds on a state-wide, regional, or local basis. The board is specifically authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations without complying with

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Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; and all rules and regulations promulgated by the board pursuant to this subsection shall be effective immediately upon adoption by the board. (e) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess more than the daily bag limit or more than the aggregate of the daily bag limits while in the field or while returning from the field to one's automobile or principal means of land transportation or to one's permanent abode or temporary or transient place of lodging or to a commercial storage facility or to a post office or to a common carrier facility. (f) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful to take the species designated below, except squirrels, by means of falconry at any time during the period March 16 through September 30; but it shall not be unlawful to take the species designated below, except squirrels, by means of falconry during the period October 1 through March 15. It shall be unlawful to take squirrels by means of falconry at any time during the period March 16 through August 14, but it shall not be unlawful to take squirrels by means of falconry at any time during the period August 15 through March 15 in such number not exceeding the bag limits for each such species as follows:

Game Species

Maximum Bag Limits

Daily

Season

(1) Quail

12

No limit

(2) Grouse

3

No limit

(3) Rabbit

12

No limit

(4) Squirrel

12

No limit

(g) As may be appropriate based on sound principles of wildlife management, the

department is authorized to establish a deer management assistance program, which may include fees and may prescribe property-specific bag limits without complying with the state-wide bag limit specified in subsection (b) of this Code section."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 27-3-62, relating to open seasons, as follows:
"27-3-62. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code section, it shall be unlawful to trap any wildlife in this state between March 1 and November 19. (b) It shall be unlawful to trap any wildlife during the period between November 20 and February 29, except as otherwise provided in this Code section and except that it shall not be unlawful to trap a fur-bearing animal during that period or a portion thereof if that period or portion thereof is designated by the board as an open trapping season for such fur-bearing animal.

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(c) In accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section and as may be appropriate in accordance with sound wildlife management principles, the board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations establishing open seasons for the trapping of fur-bearing animals on a state-wide, regional, or local basis. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, it shall be lawful to trap on private land not operated by the department beaver, raccoons, opossum, rats, and mice at any time during the year. It shall also be lawful for any person to set steel traps within 200 yards of the residence or dwelling of any such person for the protection of livestock, ratites, poultry, or other fowl or domestic animals from any predatory bird or animal. (e) Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

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 Rhodes of the 120th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1147.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser

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N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 155, nays 10.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:

HB 1614. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, McDonald of the 26th, Gilligan of the 24th, Wade of the 9th and Cantrell of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth 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 provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HR 1170. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Smith of the 18th, Williams of the 145th, Petrea of the 166th and Collins of the 68th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Georgia Driving Under the Influence Law; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 640. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on

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behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 641. By Senator Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chattahoochee Hills Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for the appointment, terms, and removal of authority members; to provide for officers of the authority; to provide for an executive director and employees; to provide for meetings, quorums, and majorities; to provide for the powers and duties of the authority; to provide for tax statutes of the authority; to limit liabilities; to provide for budget oversight; to authorize the use of hotel-motel tax proceeds provided by the City of Chattahoochee Hills; to provide that the authority shall not bind the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1013. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 25th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hogan of the 179th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 20, 31, 33, 37, 45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, education, health, insurance, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; 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 15, 20, 31, 33, 35, 37, 45, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, education, health, insurance, law enforcement officers and agencies, mental health, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively,

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so as to implement the recommendations of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for compliance with federal law regarding mental health parity; to provide for definitions; to provide for annual reports; to provide for annual data calls regarding mental health care parity by private insurers; to provide for information repositories; to require uniform reports from health insurers regarding nonquantitative treatment limitations; to provide for consumer complaints; to provide for same-day reimbursements; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions and applicability of certain terms; to revise provisions relating to independent review panels; to provide for annual parity compliance reviews regarding mental health care parity by state health plans; to provide for medical loss ratios; to revise provisions relating to coverage of treatment of mental health or substance use disorders by individual and group accident and sickness policies or contracts; to define medical necessity for purposes of appeals by Medicaid members relating to mental health services and treatments; to provide for a state Medicaid plan amendment or waiver request if necessary; to provide that no existing contracts shall be impaired; to provide for service cancelable loans for mental health and substance use professionals; to provide for the establishment of a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base by the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce; to provide for a grant program to establish assisted outpatient treatment programs; to provide for definitions; to provide grant requirements; to provide for grant application and award; to provide for research and reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise definitions relating to examination and treatment for persons who are mentally ill or who have addictive diseases; to authorize peace officers to take persons to emergency receiving facilities under certain circumstances; to provide for a grant program for accountability courts that serve the mental health and substance use disorder population; to provide for powers and duties of the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination; to provide for methods to increase access to certified peer specialists in rural and underserved or unserved communities; to provide for implementing certain federal requirements regarding the juvenile justice system; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for funds from the County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund for mental health divisions; to provide for training requirements for behavioral health co-responders; to provide for co-responder programs; to provide for continued exploration of strategies for individuals with mental illnesses; to authorize the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission to collaborate and provide advisement on certain programs, coordinate certain initiatives, and convene certain groups and advisory committees; to extend the sunset date for the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; to provide for an annual unified report by the administrator of the Georgia Data Analytic Center relating to complaints filed for suspected violations of mental health parity laws; to provide coverage for medications for the treatment of certain disorders under Medicaid; 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 Hospital and Short-Term Care Facilities
SECTION 1-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Mental Health Parity Act."
SECTION 1-2. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions of insurance, as follows:
"33-1-27. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (2) 'Generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care' means evidence based independent standards of care and clinical practice that are generally recognized by health care providers practicing in relevant clinical specialties such as psychiatry, psychology, clinical sociology, addiction medicine and counseling, and behavioral health treatment. Valid, evidence based sources reflecting generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care may include peer reviewed scientific studies and medical literature, consensus guidelines and recommendations of nonprofit health care provider professional associations and specialty societies, and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines, including, but not limited to, patient placement criteria and clinical practice guidelines; guidelines or recommendations of federal government agencies; and drug labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (3) 'Health care plan' means any hospital or medical insurance policy or certificate, health care plan contract or certificate, qualified higher deductible health plan, or health maintenance organization or other managed care subscriber contract. (4) 'Health 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 services, including those of an accident and sickness insurance company, a health maintenance organization, a health care plan, a managed care plan, or any other entity providing a health insurance plan, a health benefit plan, or a health care plan. (5) 'Medically necessary' means, with respect to the treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, a service or product addressing the specific needs of that patient for the purpose of screening, preventing, diagnosing, managing or treating an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, including minimizing the progression of an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, in a manner that is:
(A) In accordance with the generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care; (B) Clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site, and duration; and

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(C) Not primarily for the economic benefit of the insurer, purchaser, or for the convenience of the patient, treating physician, or other health care provider. (6) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (7) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (8) 'Nonquantitative treatment limitation' or 'NQTL' means limitations that are not expressed numerically, but otherwise limit the scope or duration of benefits for treatment. NQTLs include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) Medical management standards limiting or excluding benefits based on whether the treatment is medically necessary or whether the treatment is experimental or investigative; (B) Formulary design for prescription drugs; (C) Standards for provider admission to participate in a network, including average time to obtain, verify, and assess the qualifications of a health practitioner for purposes of credentialing; (D) Criteria utilized for determining usual, customary, and reasonable charges for out-of-network services, including the threshold percentile utilized and any industry software or other billing, charges, and claims tools utilized; (E) Restrictions based on geographic location, facility type, provider specialty, and other criteria that limit the scope or duration of benefits for in-network and out-ofnetwork services; (F) Standards for providing access to out-of-network providers; (G) Provider reimbursement rates, including rates of reimbursement for mental health or substance use services in primary care; and (H) Such other limitations as identified by the commissioner. (b) Every health insurer that provides coverage for mental health or substance use disorders as part of a health care plan shall provide coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders in accordance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, and its implementing and related regulations in any such health care plan it offers and shall: (1) Provide such coverage for children, adolescents, and adults; (2) In addition to the requirements of Chapter 46 of this title, apply the definitions of 'generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care,' 'medically necessary,' and 'mental health or substance use disorder' contained in subsection (a) of this Code section in making any medical necessity, prior authorization, or utilization review determinations under such coverage; (3) Ensure that any subcontractor or affiliate responsible for management of mental health and substance use disorder care on behalf of the health insurer complies with the requirements of this Code section; and (4) No later than January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, submit a report to the Commissioner that contains the designated comparative analyses and other information designated by the Commissioner for that reporting year for insurers under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26(a)(8)(A)

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and which delineates the comparative analysis and written processes and strategies used to apply benefits for children, adolescents, and adults. No later than January 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner shall publish on the department's website in a prominent location the reports submitted to the Commissioner pursuant to this paragraph and a list of the designated NQTLs, comparative analyses, and other information required by the Commissioner to be reported in the upcoming reporting year. (c) The Commissioner shall:
(1)(A) Conduct an annual data call no later than May 15, 2023, and every May 15 thereafter, of health insurers to ensure compliance with mental health parity requirements, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26. Such data calls shall include a focus on the use of nonquantitative treatment limitations. In the event that information collected from a data call indicates or suggests a potential violation of any mental health parity requirement by a health insurer, the department shall initiate a market conduct examination of such health insurer to determine whether such health insurer is in compliance with mental health parity requirements. All health insurers shall timely respond to and provide to the department any and all sufficient data requested by the department; and (B) Submit an annual report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than August 15, 2023, and every August 15 thereafter, regarding the data call conducted pursuant to this paragraph, including details regarding any market conduct examinations initiated by the department pursuant to any such data call; and (2) Include mental health parity compliance by health insurers in the examination conducted pursuant to Code Section 33-2-11 by the Commissioner. (d) No health insurer shall implement any prohibition on same-day reimbursement for a patient who sees a mental health provider and a primary care provider in the same day. (e) The Commissioner shall implement and maintain a streamlined process for accepting, evaluating, and responding to complaints from consumers and health care providers regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such process shall be posted on the department's website in a prominent location and clearly distinguished from other types of complaints and shall include information on the rights of consumers under Article 2 of Chapter 20A of Title 33, the 'Patient's Right to Independent Review Act,' and other applicable law. To the extent practicable, the Commissioner shall undertake reasonable efforts to make culturally and linguistically sensitive materials available for consumers accessing the complaint process established pursuant to this subsection. (f) No later than January 1, 2023, the department shall create a repository for tracking, analyzing, and reporting information resulting from complaints received from consumers and health care providers regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such repository shall include complaints, department reviews, mitigation efforts, and outcomes, among other criteria established by the department.

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(g) Beginning January 15, 2024, and no later than January 15 annually thereafter, the Commissioner shall submit a report to the administrator of the Georgia Data Analytic Center and the General Assembly with information regarding the previous year's complaints and all elements contained in the repository. (h) The Commissioner shall appoint a mental health parity officer within the department to ensure implementation of the requirements of this Code section.
(i)(1) If the Commissioner determines that a health insurer failed to submit a timely or sufficient report required under paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section or failed to submit timely and sufficient data pursuant to a data call conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the Commissioner may impose a monetary penalty of up to $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation, unless the insurer knew or reasonably should have known that he or she was in violation, in which case the monetary penalty may be increased to an amount of up to $5,000.00 for each and every act in violation. (2) If the Commissioner determines that an insurer failed to comply with any provision of this Code section, the Commissioner may take any action authorized, including, but not limited to, issuing an administrative order imposing monetary penalties, imposing a compliance plan, ordering the insurer to develop a compliance plan, or ordering the insurer to reprocess claims. (j) Nothing contained in this Code section shall abrogate the protections afforded by federal conscience and antidiscrimination laws as further delineated in 45 C.F.R. Part 88 in effect as of June 30, 2022, all of which shall apply to patients, health care providers, and purchasers of health care plans."
SECTION 1-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-20A-31, relating to definitions relative to the "Patient's Right to Independent Review Act," by revising paragraphs (1), (7), and (8) and adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(1) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (1.1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Health established under Chapter 2 of Title 31 Insurance." "(2.1) 'Generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care' means evidence based independent standards of care and clinical practice that are generally recognized by health care providers practicing in relevant clinical specialties such as psychiatry, psychology, clinical sociology, addiction medicine and counseling, and behavioral health treatment. Valid, evidence based sources reflecting generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care may include peer reviewed scientific studies and medical literature, consensus guidelines and recommendations of nonprofit health care provider professional associations and specialty societies, and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines, including, but not limited to, patient placement criteria and clinical practice guidelines; guidelines or recommendations of federal government agencies; and drug labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration."

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"(7) 'Medical necessity,' 'medically necessary care,' or 'medically necessary and appropriate' means:
(A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, care based upon generally accepted medical practices in light of conditions at the time of treatment which is:
(A)(i) Appropriate and consistent with the diagnosis and the omission of which could adversely affect or fail to improve the eligible enrollee's condition; (B)(ii) Compatible with the standards of acceptable medical practice in the United States; (C)(iii) Provided in a safe and appropriate setting given the nature of the diagnosis and the severity of the symptoms; (D)(iv) Not provided solely for the convenience of the eligible enrollee or the convenience of the health care provider or hospital; and (E)(v) Not primarily custodial care, unless custodial care is a covered service or benefit under the eligible enrollee's evidence of coverage; or (B) With respect to the treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, a service or product addressing the specific needs of that patient for the purpose of screening, preventing, diagnosing, managing or treating an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, including minimizing the progression of an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, in a manner that is: (i) In accordance with the generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care; (ii) Clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site, and duration; and (iii) Not primarily for the economic benefit of the insurer, purchaser, or for the convenience of the patient, treating physician, or other health care provider. (7.1) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (7.2) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (8) 'Treatment' means a medical or mental health or substance use disorder service, diagnosis, procedure, therapy, drug, or device."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended in Chapter 21A, relating to the "Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act," by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-21A-13. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (2) 'Generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care' means evidence based independent standards of care and clinical practice that are generally recognized by health care providers practicing in relevant clinical specialties such as psychiatry, psychology, clinical sociology, addiction medicine and counseling, and behavioral health treatment. Valid, evidence based sources reflecting generally

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accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care may include peer reviewed scientific studies and medical literature, consensus guidelines and recommendations of nonprofit health care provider professional associations and specialty societies, and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines, including, but not limited to, patient placement criteria and clinical practice guidelines; guidelines or recommendations of federal government agencies; and drug labeling approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (3) 'Medically necessary' means, with respect to the treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, a service or product addressing the specific needs of that patient for the purpose of screening, preventing, diagnosing, managing or treating an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, including minimizing the progression of an illness, injury, condition, or its symptoms, in a manner that is:
(A) In accordance with the generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care; (B) Clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site, and duration; and (C) Not primarily for the economic benefit of the insurer, purchaser, or for the convenience of the patient, treating physician, or other health care provider. (4) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (5) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (6) 'Nonquantitative treatment limitation' or 'NQTL' means limitations that are not expressed numerically, but otherwise limit the scope or duration of benefits for treatment. NQTLs include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) Medical management standards limiting or excluding benefits based on whether the treatment is medically necessary or whether the treatment is experimental or investigative; (B) Formulary design for prescription drugs; (C) Standards for provider admission to participate in a network, including average time to obtain, verify, and assess the qualifications of a health practitioner for purposes of credentialing; (D) Criteria utilized for determining usual, customary, and reasonable charges for out-of-network services, including the threshold percentile utilized and any industry software or other billing, charges, and claims tools utilized; (E) Restrictions based on geographic location, facility type, provider specialty, and other criteria that limit the scope or duration of benefits for in-network and out-ofnetwork services; (F) Standards for providing access to out-of-network providers; (G) Provider reimbursement rates, including rates of reimbursement for mental health or substance use services in primary care; provided, however, that any proprietary information collected shall not be subject to disclosure; and (H) Such other limitation identified by the commissioner. (7) 'State health care entity' means any entity that provides or arranges health care for a state health plan on a prepaid, capitated, or fee for service basis to enrollees or

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recipients of Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids, including any insurer, care management organization, administrative services organization, utilization management organization, or other entity. (8) 'State health plan' means any health care benefits provided pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45, Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, or Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49. (b) Every state health care entity shall provide coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders in accordance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, and its implementing and related regulations, which shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage as that provided by the entity for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such coverage shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if such insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. Such coverage shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the state health plan. Every such entity shall: (1) Provide such coverage for children, adolescents, and adults; (2) Apply the definitions of 'generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care,' 'medically necessary,' and 'mental health or substance use disorder' contained in subsection (a) of this Code section in making any medical necessity, prior authorization, or utilization review determinations under such coverage; (3) Ensure that any subcontractor or affiliate responsible for management of mental health and substance use disorder care on behalf of the state health care entity complies with the requirements of this Code section; (4) Process hospital claims for emergency health care services for mental health or substance use disorders in accordance with this Code section regardless of whether a member is treated in an emergency department; and (5) No later than January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, submit a report to the commissioner of community health that contains the comparative analysis and other information required of insurers under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26(a)(8)(A) and which delineates the comparative analysis and written processes and strategies used to apply benefits for children, adolescents, and adults. No later than January 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the commissioner of community health shall publish on the Department of Community Health's website in a prominent location the reports submitted to the commissioner of community health pursuant to this paragraph. (c) The commissioner of community health shall annually: (1) Perform parity compliance reviews of all state health care entities to ensure compliance with mental health parity requirements, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C.

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Section 300gg-26. Such parity compliance reviews shall include a focus on the use of nonquantitative treatment limitations; and (2) Publish on the Department of Community Health's website in a prominent location a status report of the parity compliance reviews performed pursuant to this subsection, including the results of the reviews and any corrective actions taken. (d) No state health care entity shall implement any prohibition on same-day reimbursement for a patient who sees a mental health provider and a primary care provider in the same day. (e) The commissioner of community health shall establish a process for accepting, evaluating, and responding to complaints from consumers and health care providers regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such process shall be posted on the Department of Community Health's website in a prominent location and shall include information on the rights of consumers under Article 2 of Chapter 20A of Title 33, the 'Patient's Right to Independent Review Act,' and rights of care management organizations under Code Section 49-4-153. To the extent practicable, the commissioner of community health shall undertake reasonable efforts to make culturally and linguistically sensitive materials available for consumers accessing the complaint process established pursuant to this subsection. (f) No later than July 1, 2023, the Department of Community Health shall create a repository for tracking, analyzing, and reporting information resulting from complaints received from consumers and health care providers regarding suspected mental health parity violations. Such repository shall include complaints, department reviews, mitigation efforts, and outcomes, among other criteria established by the department. (g) Beginning January 15, 2024, and no later than January 15 annually thereafter, the commissioner of community health shall submit a report to the administrator of the Georgia Data Analytic Center and the General Assembly with information regarding the previous year's complaints and all elements contained in the repository. (h) Nothing contained in this Code section shall abrogate the protections afforded by federal conscience and antidiscrimination laws as further delineated in 45 C.F.R. Part 88 in effect as of June 30, 2022, all of which shall apply to patients, health care providers, and purchasers or recipients of state health plans."
33-21A-14. (a) The intent of this Code section is to implement the state option in subdivision (j) of 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. (b) As used in this Code section, the term 'medical loss ratio reporting year' or 'MLR reporting year' shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. (c) Beginning July 1, 2023, care management organizations shall comply with a minimum 85 percent medical loss ratio or such higher minimum percentage as may be set out in a contract between the department and a care management organization consistent with 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8. The ratio shall be calculated and reported for

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each MLR reporting year by each care management organization consistent with 42 C.F.R. Section 438.8.
(d)(1) Effective for contract rating periods beginning on and after July 1, 2023, each care management organization shall provide a remittance for an MLR reporting year if the ratio for that MLR reporting year does not meet the minimum MLR standard of 85 percent. The department shall determine the remittance amount on a plan-specific basis for each rating region of the plan and shall calculate the federal and nonfederal share amounts associated with each remittance. (2) After the department returns the requisite federal share amounts associated with any remittance funds collected in any applicable fiscal year to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the remaining amounts remitted by care management organizations pursuant to this section shall be transferred to the general fund. (e) Except as otherwise required under this Code section, the requirements under this Code section shall not apply to a health care service plan under a subcontract with a care management organization to provide covered health care services to Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members. (f) The department shall post on its website the following information: (1) The aggregate MLR of all care management organizations; (2) The MLR of each care management organization; and (3) Any required remittances owed by each care management organization. (g) The department shall seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this Code section."
SECTION 1-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-28.1, relating to coverage of treatment of mental disorders, as follows:
"33-24-28.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract' means: (A) An individual accident and sickness insurance policy or contract, as defined in Chapter 29 of this title; or (B) Any similar individual accident and sickness benefit plan, policy, or contract.
(2) 'Mental disorder' shall have the same meaning as defined by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association) or The International Classification of Diseases (World Health Organization) as of January 1, 1981, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (2) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (3) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (4) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (b) Every insurer authorized to issue accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts shall be required to make available, either as a part of or as an optional endorsement to all such policies providing major medical insurance coverage

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which are issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders for children, adolescents, and adults, which coverage shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage as that provided by the respective plan, policy, or contract for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such an optional endorsement shall also provide that the coverage required to be made available pursuant to this Code section shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if such insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. In no event shall such an insurer be required to cover inpatient treatment for more than a maximum of 30 days per policy year or outpatient treatment for more than a maximum of 48 visits per policy year under individual policies. (c) The optional endorsement required to be made available under subsection (b) of this Code section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, deductibles, or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit an insurer, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or other person issuing any similar accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from issuing or continuing to issue an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which provides benefits greater than the minimum benefits required to be made available under this Code section or from issuing any such plans, policies, or contracts which provide benefits which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required to be made available under this Code section. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the inclusion of coverage for the treatment of mental disorders that differs from the coverage provided in the same insurance plan, policy, or contract for physical illnesses if the policyholder does not purchase the optional coverage made available pursuant to this Code section. (f) In the event that an insurer under this Code section is also subject to Code Section 331-27 and the federal Mental Health Parity Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, then such Code section and federal act shall take precedence to the extent of any conflicting requirements contained in this Code section."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-29, relating to coverage for treatment of mental disorders under accident and sickness insurance benefit plans providing major medical benefits covering small groups, as follows:
"33-24-29. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract' means: (A) A group or blanket accident and sickness insurance policy or contract, as defined in Chapter 30 of this title;

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(B) A group contract of the type issued by a health care plan established under Chapter 20 of this title; (C) A group contract of the type issued by a health maintenance organization established under Chapter 21 of this title; or (D) Any similar group accident and sickness benefit plan, policy, or contract. (2) 'Mental disorder' shall have the same meaning as defined by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association) or The International Classification of Diseases (World Health Organization) as of January 1, 1981, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (2) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (3) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (4) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (b) This Code section shall apply only to accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts, certificates evidencing coverage under a policy of insurance, or any other evidence of insurance issued by an insurer, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state, except for policies issued to an employer in another state which provide coverage for employees in this state who are employed by such employer policyholder, providing major medical benefits covering small groups as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-30-12. (c) Every insurer authorized to issue accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts shall be required to make available, either as a part of or as an optional endorsement to all such policies providing major medical insurance coverage which are issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders for children, adolescents, and adults, which coverage shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage and the same annual and lifetime dollar limits, but which may provide for different limits on the number of inpatient treatment days and outpatient treatment visits, as that provided by the respective plan, policy, or contract for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such an optional endorsement shall also provide that the coverage required to be made available pursuant to this Code section shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if the insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. (d)(1) The optional endorsement required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract, except for any differing limits on inpatient treatment days and outpatient treatment visits as provided under subsection (c) of this Code section and as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) The optional endorsement required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section may contain deductibles or coinsurance provisions which apply to the

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treatment of mental health or substance use disorders, and such deductibles or coinsurance provisions need not apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract; provided, however, that if a separate deductible applies to the treatment of mental disorders, it shall not exceed the deductible for medical or surgical coverages. A separate out-of-pocket limit may be applied to the treatment of mental disorders, which limit, in the case of an indemnity type plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-ofpocket limit for medical or surgical coverages and which, in the case of a health maintenance organization plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-of-pocket limit for medical or surgical coverages or the amount of $2,000.00 in 1998 and as annually adjusted thereafter according to the Consumer Price Index for health care, whichever is greater. (e)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit an insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or other person issuing any similar accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from issuing or continuing to issue an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which provides benefits greater than the minimum benefits required to be made available under this Code section or from issuing any such plans, policies, or contracts which provide benefits which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required to be made available under this Code section. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit any person issuing an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from providing the coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section through an indemnity plan with or without designating preferred providers of services or from arranging for or providing services instead of indemnifying against the cost of such services, without regard to whether such method of providing coverage for treatment of mental health or substance use disorders applies generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract. (f) The requirements of this Code section with respect to a group or blanket accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract shall be satisfied if the coverage specified in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section is made available to the master policyholder of such plan, policy, or contract. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the group insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or master policyholder to provide or make available such coverage to any insured under such group or blanket plan, policy, or contract. (g) This Code section is neither enacted pursuant to nor intended to implement the provisions of any federal law. (h) In the event that an insurer under this Code section is also subject to Code Section 33-1-27 and the federal Mental Health Parity Addiction Equity Act of 2008, 42 U.S.C. Section 300gg-26, then such Code section and federal act shall take precedence to the extent of any conflicting requirements contained in this Code section."

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SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-29.1, relating to coverage for treatment of mental disorders under accident and sickness insurance benefit plans providing major medical benefits covering all groups except small groups, as follows:
"33-24-29.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract' means: (A) A group or blanket accident and sickness insurance policy or contract, as defined in Chapter 30 of this title; (B) A group contract of the type issued by a health care plan established under Chapter 20 of this title; (C) A group contract of the type issued by a health maintenance organization established under Chapter 21 of this title; or (D) Any similar group accident and sickness benefit plan, policy, or contract.
(2) 'Mental disorder' shall have the same meaning as defined by The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association) or The International Classification of Diseases (World Health Organization) as of January 1, 1981, or as the Commissioner may further define such term by rule and regulation. (2) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (3) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (4) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (b) This Code section shall apply only to accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts, certificates evidencing coverage under a policy of insurance, or any other evidence of insurance issued by an insurer, delivered, or issued for delivery in this state, except for policies issued to an employer in another state which provide coverage for employees in this state who are employed by such employer policyholder, providing major medical benefits covering all groups except small groups as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 33-30-12. (c) Every insurer authorized to issue accident and sickness insurance benefit plans, policies, or contracts shall be required to make available, either as a part of or as an optional endorsement to all such policies providing major medical insurance coverage which are issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed coverage for the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders for children, adolescents, and adults, which coverage shall be at least as extensive and provide at least the same degree of coverage and the same annual and lifetime dollar limits as that provided by the respective plan, policy, or contract for the treatment of other types of physical illnesses. Such an optional endorsement shall also provide that the coverage required to be made available pursuant to this Code section shall also cover the spouse and the dependents of the insured if the insured's spouse and dependents are covered under such benefit plan, policy, or contract. (d)(1) The optional endorsement required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section shall not contain any exclusions, reductions, or other limitations as to coverages, including without limitation limits on the number of inpatient treatment days

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and outpatient treatment visits, which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders unless such provisions apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) The optional endorsement required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section may contain deductibles or coinsurance provisions which apply to the treatment of mental health or substance use disorders, and such deductibles or coinsurance provisions need not apply generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract; provided, however, that if a separate deductible applies to the treatment of mental disorders, it shall not exceed the deductible for medical or surgical coverages. A separate out-of-pocket limit may be applied to the treatment of mental disorders, which limit, in the case of an indemnity type plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-ofpocket limit for medical or surgical coverages and which, in the case of a health maintenance organization plan, shall not exceed the maximum out-of-pocket limit for medical or surgical coverages or the amount of $2,000.00 in 1998 and as annually adjusted thereafter according to the Consumer Price Index for health care, whichever is greater. (e)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit an insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or other person issuing any similar accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from issuing or continuing to issue an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract which provides benefits greater than the minimum benefits required to be made available under this Code section or from issuing any such plans, policies, or contracts which provide benefits which are generally more favorable to the insured than those required to be made available under this Code section. (2) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit any person issuing an accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract from providing the coverage required to be made available under subsection (c) of this Code section through an indemnity plan with or without designating preferred providers of services or from arranging for or providing services instead of indemnifying against the cost of such services, without regard to whether such method of providing coverage for treatment of mental health or substance use disorders applies generally to other similar benefits provided or paid for under the accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract. (f) The requirements of this Code section with respect to a group or blanket accident and sickness insurance benefit plan, policy, or contract shall be satisfied if the coverage specified in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section is made available to the master policyholder of such plan, policy, or contract. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the group insurer, nonprofit corporation, health care plan, health maintenance organization, or master policyholder to provide or make available such coverage to any insured under such group or blanket plan, policy, or contract."

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SECTION 1-8. Code Section 49-4-153 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid, judicial review, and contested cases involving imposition of remedial or punitive measure against a nursing facility, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Any applicant for medical assistance whose application is denied or is not acted upon with reasonable promptness and any recipient of medical assistance aggrieved by the action or inaction of the Department of Community Health as to any medical or remedial care or service which such recipient alleges should be reimbursed under the terms of the state plan which was in effect on the date on which such care or service was rendered or is sought to be rendered shall be entitled to a hearing upon his or her request for such in writing and in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the department and the Office of State Administrative Hearings. With respect to appeals regarding whether a treatment for a mental health or substance abuse disorder is medically necessary, the administrative law judge shall make such determination using the definitions provided in Code Section 33-21A-13. As a result of the written request for hearing, a written recommendation shall be rendered in writing by the administrative law judge assigned to hear the matter. Should a decision be adverse to a party and should a party desire to appeal that decision, the party must file a request in writing to the commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative within 30 days of his or her receipt of the hearing decision. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designated representative, has 30 days from the receipt of the request for appeal to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision appealed from. A final decision or order adverse to a party, other than the agency, in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record. A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated, and the effective date of the decision or order. Findings of fact shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. Each agency shall maintain a properly indexed file of all decisions in contested cases, which file shall be open for public inspection except those expressly made confidential or privileged by statute. If the commissioner fails to issue a decision, the initial recommended decision shall become the final administrative decision of the commissioner."
SECTION 1-9. If necessary to implement any of the provisions of this part relating to the Medicaid program, the Department of Community Health shall submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
SECTION 1-10. Nothing in this part shall be construed to impair any contracts in effect on June 30, 2022.

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PART II Workforce and System Development
SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 20-3-374 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans financed by state funds and issued by the Georgia Student Finance Authority, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) State funds appropriated for service cancelable loans shall be used by the authority to the greatest extent possible for the purposes designated in this subpart in accordance with the following:
(1) Paramedical and other medical related professional and educational fields of study.
(A) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to residents of Georgia enrolled in paramedical and other medical related professional and educational fields of study, including selected degree programs in gerontology, and geriatrics, and primary care medicine. A student enrolled in a program leading to the degree of doctor of medicine shall not qualify for a loan under this paragraph unless the area of specialization is psychiatry or primary care medicine. The authority shall, from time to time, by regulation designate the subfields of study that qualify for service cancelable loans under this paragraph. In determining the qualified subfields, the authority shall give preference to those subfields in which the State of Georgia is experiencing a shortage of trained personnel. Loans made under this paragraph need not be limited to students attending a school located within the state. However, any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditioned upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either:
(i) Practicing in the designated qualified field in a geographical area in the State of Georgia approved by the authority. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (ii) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student. (B) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable loans to residents of this state enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in an educational field that will permit the student to be employed as either a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse. Service cancelable loans can also be made available under this paragraph for students seeking an advanced degree in the field of nursing. The maximum loan amount that a full-time student may borrow under this paragraph shall not exceed $10,000.00 per academic year. Any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditional upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either: (i) Practicing as a licensed practical or registered nurse in a geographical area in the State of Georgia that has been approved by the authority. For service repayment,

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the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (ii) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student; (2) Georgia National Guard members. (A) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to eligible members of the Georgia National Guard enrolled in a degree program at an eligible postsecondary institution, eligible private postsecondary institution, or eligible public postsecondary institution, as those terms are defined in Code Section 20-3-519. Members of the Georgia National Guard who are in good standing according to applicable regulations of the National Guard shall be eligible to apply for a loan. (B) Prior to making application for the service cancelable educational loan, an applicant shall complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and make application for all other available grants, scholarships, tuition assistance, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits that have not been transferred to dependents. (C) Such loans shall be on the terms and conditions set by the authority in consultation with the Department of Defense, provided that any such loan, when combined with any other available grants, scholarships, tuition assistance, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, shall not exceed an amount equal to the actual tuition charged to the recipient for the period of enrollment in an educational institution or the highest undergraduate in-state tuition charged by a postsecondary institution governed by the board of regents for the period of enrollment at the postsecondary institution, whichever is less. A loan recipient shall be eligible to receive loan assistance provided for in this paragraph for not more than 120 semester hours of study. Educational loans may be made to full-time and parttime students. (D) Upon the recipient's attainment of a graduate degree from an institution or cessation of status as an active member of the Georgia National Guard, whichever occurs first, eligibility to apply for the loan provided by this paragraph shall be discontinued. (E) The loan provided by this paragraph shall be suspended by the authority for a recipient's failure to maintain good military standing as an active member for the period required in subparagraph (F) of this paragraph or failure to maintain sufficient academic standing and good academic progress and program pursuit. If the recipient fails to maintain good standing as an active member of the Georgia National Guard for the required period or fails to maintain sufficient academic standing and good academic progress and program pursuit, loans made under this paragraph shall be repayable in cash, with interest thereon. (F) Upon satisfactory completion of a quarter, semester, year, or other period of study as determined by the authority; graduation; termination of enrollment in school; or

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termination of this assistance with approval of the authority, the loan shall be canceled in consideration of the student's retaining membership in good standing in the Georgia National Guard for a period of two years following the last period of study for which the loan is applicable. This two-year service requirement may be waived by the adjutant general of Georgia for good cause according to applicable regulations of the Georgia National Guard. (G) The adjutant general of Georgia shall certify eligibility and termination of eligibility of students for educational loans and eligibility for cancellation of educational loans by members of the Georgia National Guard in accordance with regulations of the authority; (3) Mental health or substance use professionals. (A) The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to residents of the State of Georgia enrolled in educational programs, training programs, or courses of study for mental health or substance use professionals. Loans made under this paragraph need not be limited to students attending programs or schools located within the State of Georgia; provided, however, that priority shall be given to:
(i) Programs and schools with an emphasis and history of providing care to underserved youth; and (ii) Students with ties to and agreeing to serve underserved geographic areas or communities which are disproportionately impacted by social determinants of health. (B) Any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditional upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either: (i) Practicing as a mental health or substance use professional in a geographical area in the State of Georgia approved by the authority. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (ii) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student. (C) As used in this paragraph, the term 'mental health or substance use professional' means a psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker, marriage and family therapist, clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health, or other licensed mental or behavioral health clinician or specialist Reserved; and (4) Critical shortage fields. The authority is authorized to make service cancelable educational loans to residents of the State of Georgia enrolled in any field of study that the authority, from time to time, designates by regulation as a field in which a critical shortage of trained personnel exists in the State of Georgia. Loans made under this paragraph need not be limited to students attending schools located within the State of Georgia. However, any and all loans made under this paragraph shall be conditional upon the student agreeing that the loan shall be repaid by the student either: (A) Practicing in the designated field in a geographical area in the State of Georgia approved by the authority. For service repayment, the loan shall be repaid at a rate of

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one year of service for each academic year of study or its equivalent for which a loan is made to the student under this paragraph; or (B) In cash repayment with assessed interest thereon in accordance with the terms and conditions of a promissory note that shall be executed by the student. The authority is authorized to place other conditions and limitations on loans made under this paragraph as it may deem necessary to fill the void that has created the critical shortage in the field."
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 10 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-10-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Addictive disease' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (2) 'Behavioral health care provider' means any health care provider regulated by a licensing board who primarily provides treatment or diagnosis of mental health or substance use disorders. (3) 'Licensing board' means:
(A) Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; (B) Georgia Board of Nursing; (C) Georgia Composite Medical Board; (D) State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and (E) State Board of Pharmacy. (4) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (5) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1. (b) The board shall create and maintain the Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base for the purposes of collecting and analyzing minimum data set surveys for behavioral health care professionals. To facilitate such data base, the board shall: (1) Enter into agreements with entities to create, house, and provide information to the Governor, the General Assembly, state agencies, and the public regarding the state's behavioral health care work force; (2) Seek federal or other sources of funding necessary to support the creation and maintenance of a Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base, including any necessary staffing; (3) Create and maintain an online dashboard accessible on the board's website to provide access to the Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base; and (4) Establish a minimum data set survey to be utilized by licensing boards to collect demographic and other data from behavioral health care providers which are licensed by such boards.

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(c) Licensing boards shall be authorized to and shall require that each applicant and licensee complete the minimum data set survey established by the board pursuant to this Code section at the time of application for licensure or renewal of such applicant or licensee to his or her licensing board. Licensing boards shall provide the board with the results of such minimum data set surveys in accordance with rules and regulations established by the board regarding the manner, form, and content for the reporting of such data sets. (d) To the extent allowed by law, the minimum data set established by the board shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Demographics, including race, ethnicity, and primary and other languages spoken; (2) Practice status, including, but not limited to:
(A) Active practices in Georgia and other locations; (B) Practice type and age range of individuals served; and (C) Practice settings, such as a hospital; clinic; school; in-home services, including telehealth services; or other clinical setting; (3) Education, training, and primary and secondary specialties; (4) Average hours worked per week and average number of weeks worked per year in the licensed profession; (5) Percentage of practice engaged in direct patient care and in other activities, such as teaching, research, and administration in the licensed profession; (6) Year of expected retirement, as applicable, within the next five years; (7) Whether the applicant or licensee has specialized training in treating children and adolescents, and if so, the proportion of his or her practice that comprises the treatment of children and adolescents; (8) Whether the applicant or licensee is or will be accepting new patients and the location or locations new patients are being or will be accepted; (9) Types of insurance accepted and whether the provider accepts Medicaid and Medicare; and (10) Other data determined by the board."
PART III Involuntary Commitment
SECTION 3-1.
Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended in Chapter 1, relating to the governing and regulation of mental health, by adding a new article to read as follows:
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37-1-120. As used in this article, the term:
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(2) 'Assisted outpatient treatment' means involuntary outpatient care, pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 3 of this title, provided in the context of a formalized, systematic effort led by a community service board or private provider in collaboration with other community partners, endeavoring to:
(A) Identify residents of the community service board's or private provider's service area who qualify as outpatients pursuant to Code Section 37-3-1; (B) Establish procedures such that upon the identification of an individual believed to be an outpatient, a petition seeking involuntary outpatient care for the individual is filed in the probate court of the appropriate county; (C) Provide evidence based treatment, rehabilitation, and case management services under an individualized service plan to each patient receiving involuntary outpatient care, focused on helping the patient maintain stability and safety in the community; (D) Safeguard, at all stages of proceedings, the due process rights of respondents alleged to require involuntary outpatient care and patients who have been ordered to undergo involuntary outpatient care; (E) Establish routine communications between the probate court and providers of treatment and case management such that for each patient receiving involuntary outpatient care, the court receives the clinical information it needs to exercise its authority appropriately and providers can leverage all available resources in motivating the patient to engage with treatment; (F) Continually evaluate the appropriateness of each patient's individualized service plan throughout the period of involuntary outpatient care, and adjust the plan as warranted; (G) Employ specific protocols to respond appropriately and lawfully in the event of a failure of or noncompliance with involuntary outpatient care; (H) Partner with law enforcement agencies to provide an alternative to arrest, incarceration, and prosecution for individuals suspected or accused of criminal conduct who appear to qualify as outpatients pursuant to Code Section 37-3-1; (I) Clinically evaluate each patient receiving involuntary outpatient care at the end of the treatment period to determine whether it is appropriate to seek an additional period of involuntary outpatient care or assist the patient in transitioning to voluntary care; and (J) Ensure that upon transitioning to voluntary outpatient care at an appropriate juncture, each patient remains connected to the treatment services he or she continues to need to maintain stability and safety in the community. (3) 'Mental health or substance use disorder' means a mental illness or addictive disease. (4) 'Mental illness' has the same meaning as in Code Section 37-1-1.
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five grantees, each comprising a collaboration between a community service board or private provider, a probate court or courts with jurisdiction in the corresponding service area, and a sheriff's office or offices with jurisdiction in the corresponding service area, which have demonstrated the ability with grant assistance to practice assisted outpatient treatment. Subject to appropriations, the funding, technical support, and oversight pursuant to the grant program shall commence no later than January 1, 2023, and shall terminate on December 31, 2025, or subject to the department's annual review of each grantee, whichever event shall first occur.
37-1-122. (a) No later than October 1, 2022, the department shall issue a funding opportunity announcement inviting any community service board or private provider, in partnership with a court or courts holding jurisdiction over probate matters in the corresponding service area, to submit a written application for funding pursuant to the assisted outpatient treatment grant program. (b) The department shall develop and disclose in the funding opportunity announcement:
(1) A numerical scoring rubric to evaluate applications, which shall include a minimum score an application must receive to be potentially eligible for funding; (2) A formula for determining the amount of funding for which a grantee shall be eligible, based on the size of the population to be served, consideration of existing resources, or both; (3) A minimum percentage of a grant award that must be directed, and a maximum percentage of a grant award that may be directed, for purposes of enhancing the community based mental health services and supports provided to recipients of assisted outpatient treatment; and (4) A minimum percentage of the total program budget that must be independently sourced by the applicant. (c) The funding opportunity announcement shall require each application to include, in addition to any other information the department may choose to require: (1) A detailed three-year program budget, including identification of the source or sources of the applicant's independent budget contribution; (2) A plan to identify and serve a population composed of persons meeting the following criteria, including the number of patients anticipated to participate in the program over the course of each year of grant support:
(A) The person is 18 years of age or older; (B) The person is suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder which has been clinically documented by a health care provider licensed to practice in Georgia; (C) There has been a clinical determination by a physician or psychologist that the person is unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision; (D) The person has a history of lack of compliance with treatment for his or her mental health or substance use disorder, in that at least one of the following is true:
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the receipt of services in a forensic or other mental health unit of a correctional facility, not including any period during which such person was hospitalized or incarcerated immediately preceding the filing of the petition; or (ii) The person's mental health or substance use disorder has resulted in one or more acts of serious and violent behavior toward himself or herself or others or threatens or attempts to cause serious physical injury to himself or herself or others within the preceding 48 months, not including any period in which such person was hospitalized or incarcerated immediately preceding the filing of the petition; (E) The person has been offered an opportunity to participate in a treatment plan by the department, a state mental health facility, a community service board, or a private provider under contract with the department and such person continues to fail to engage in treatment; (F) The person's condition is substantially deteriorating; (G) Participation in the assisted outpatient treatment program would be the least restrictive placement necessary to ensure such person's recovery and stability; (H) In view of the person's treatment history and current behavior, such person is in need of assisted outpatient treatment in order to prevent a relapse or deterioration that would likely result in grave disability or serious harm to himself or herself or others; and (I) It is likely that the person may benefit from assisted outpatient treatment. (3) For each element of assisted outpatient treatment, a statement of how the applicant proposes to incorporate such element into its own practice of assisted outpatient treatment; (4) A commitment by the applicant that it shall honor the provisions of any legally enforceable psychiatric advance directive of any person receiving involuntary outpatient treatment; (5) A description of the evidence based treatment services and case management model or models that the applicant proposes to utilize; (6) A description of any dedicated staff positions the applicant proposes to establish; (7) A letter of support from the sheriff of any county where the applicant proposes to provide assisted outpatient treatment; (8) A flowchart representing the proposed assisted outpatient treatment process, from initial case referral to transition to voluntary care; and (9) A description of the applicant's plans to establish a stakeholder workgroup, consisting of representatives of each of the agencies, entities, and communities deemed essential to the functioning of the assisted outpatient treatment program, for purposes of internal oversight and program improvement. (d) The department shall not provide direct assistance or direct guidance to any potential applicant in developing the content of an application. Any questions directed to the department from potential applicants concerning the grant application process or interpretation of the funding opportunity announcement may only be entertained at a live webinar announced in advance in the funding opportunity announcement and open to all potential applicants, or may be submitted in writing and answered on a webpage

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disclosed in the funding opportunity announcement and freely accessible to any potential applicant. (e) No later than December 31, 2022, the department shall publicly announce awards for funding support, subject to annual review, to the five applicants whose applications received the highest scores under the scoring rubric, provided that:
(1) The department shall seek to ensure, to the extent practical and consistent with other objectives, that at least three of the regions designated pursuant to Code Section 37-2-3 are represented among the five grantees. In pursuit of this goal, the department may in its discretion award a grant to a lower-scoring applicant over a higher-scoring applicant or may resolve a tie score in favor of an applicant that would increase regional diversity among the grantees; and (2) In no case shall a grant be awarded to an applicant whose application has failed to attain the minimum required score as stated in the funding opportunity announcement. This requirement shall take precedence in the event that it comes into conflict with the requirement that a total of five grants be awarded.
37-1-123. Throughout the term of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department shall contract on an annual basis with an organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the practice of assisted outpatient treatment to serve as a technical assistance provider to the grantees. Prior to the conclusion of each of the first two years of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department, in consultation with the grantees, shall review the performance of the technical assistance provider and determine whether it is appropriate to seek to contract with the same technical assistance provider for the following year.
37-1-124. (a) Prior to the commencement of funding under the assisted outpatient grant program, the department shall contract with an independent organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the evaluation of community based mental health programs and policy to evaluate:
(1) The effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program in reducing hospitalization and criminal justice interactions among vulnerable individuals with mental health or substance use disorders; (2) The cost-effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program, including its impact on spending within the public mental health system on the treatment of individuals receiving assisted outpatient treatment and spending within the criminal justice system on the arrest, incarceration, and prosecution of such individuals; (3) Differences in implementation of the assisted outpatient treatment model among the grantees and the impact of such differences on program outcomes; (4) The impact of the assisted outpatient grant program on the mental health system at large, including any unintended impacts; and

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(5) The perceptions of assisted outpatient treatment and its effectiveness among participating individuals, family members of participating individuals, mental health providers and program staff, and participating probate court judges. (b) As a condition for participation in the grant program, the department shall require each grantee to agree to share such program information and data with the contracted research organization, entity, or consultant as the department may require, and to make reasonable accommodations for such organization, entity, or consultant to have access to the grant site and individuals. The department shall further ensure that the contracted research organization, entity, or consultant is able to perform its functions consistent with all state and federal restrictions on the privacy of personal health information. (c) In contracting with the research organization, entity, or consultant, the department shall require such organization, entity, or consultant to submit a final report on the effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program to the Governor, the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination no later than December 31, 2025. The department may also require the organization, entity, or consultant to report interim or provisional findings to the department at earlier dates.
37-1-125. The department shall adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the grant program provided for in this article."
SECTION 3-2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-3-1, relating to definitions relative to examination and treatment for mental illness, by revising paragraph (12.1) as follows:
"(12.1) 'Outpatient' means a person who is mentally ill and: (A) Who is capable of surviving safely in the community with available resources or supervision from family, friends, or others; (B) Who, based on their psychiatric condition or history, is in need of treatment in order to prevent further disability or deterioration that would predictably result in dangerousness to self or others; and (C) Whose current mental status or the nature of their illness limits or negates their ability to make an informed decision to seek voluntarily or to comply with recommended treatment. (A) Who is not an inpatient but who, based on the person's treatment history or current mental status, will require outpatient treatment in order to avoid predictably and imminently becoming an inpatient; (B) Who because of the person's current mental status, mental history, or nature of the person's mental illness is unable voluntarily to seek or comply with outpatient treatment; and (C) Who is in need of involuntary treatment."

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SECTION 3-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-3-42, relating to emergency admission of persons arrested for penal offenses, report by officer, and entry of report into clinical record, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) A peace officer may take any person to a physician within the county or an adjoining county for emergency examination by the physician, as provided in Code Section 37-3-41, or directly to an emergency receiving facility if (1) (i) the person is committing a penal offense, and (2) (ii) the peace officer has probable cause for believing that the person is a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment. The peace officer need not formally tender charges against the individual prior to taking the individual to a physician or an emergency receiving facility under this Code section. The peace officer shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which the person was taken into custody; and this report shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record. (2) A peace officer may take any person to an emergency receiving facility if: (i) the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the person is a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment; and (ii) the peace officer has consulted either in-person or via telephone or telehealth with a physician, as provided in Code Section 37-3-41, and the physician authorizes the peace officer to transport the individual for an evaluation. To authorize transport for evaluation, the physician shall determine, based on facts available regarding the person's condition, including the report of the peace officer and the physician's communications with the person or witnesses, that there is probable cause to believe that the person needs an examination to determine if the person requires involuntary treatment. The peace officer shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which the person detained; and this report shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record."
SECTION 3-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-3-101, relating to transportation of patients generally, as follows:
"37-3-101. (a) The governing authority of the county where the patient is found or located shall arrange for initial emergency transport of a patient to an emergency receiving facility. Except as otherwise authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence shall arrange for all required transportation for mental health purposes subsequent to the initial transport. The type of vehicle employed shall be in the discretion of the governing authority of the county, provided that, whenever possible, marked vehicles normally used for the transportation of criminals or those accused of crimes shall not be used for the transportation of patients. The court shall, upon the request of the community mental health center, order the sheriff to transport the patient in such manner as the patient's condition demands. At any time the community mental health center is satisfied that the patient can be transported safely by family members or friends, such private transportation shall be encouraged and

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authorized. In nonemergency situations, no female patient shall be transported at any time without another female in attendance who is not a patient, unless such female patient is accompanied by her husband, father, adult brother, or adult son. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, when a patient is under the care of a facility, the facility shall have the discretion to determine the type of vehicle to safely transport the patient and to arrange for such transportation without the need to obtain the prior approval of the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence, the court, or the community mental health center. This subsection shall not prevent the facility from requesting and receiving transportation services from the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence and shall not relieve the county sheriff of the duty of providing transportation. Persons providing transportation are authorized to transport a patient from a sending facility to a receiving facility but shall not release the patient under any circumstances except into the custody of the receiving facility. The use of physical restraints to ensure the safe transport of the patient shall comply with the requirements of Code Section 37-3-165. When transportation is not provided by the county sheriff, the expense of such transportation shall not be billed to the county governing authority but may be billed to the patient and, unless agreed to in writing by the facility, shall not be billed to or considered an obligation of the facility. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) or (b) of this Code section, for initial transports to an emergency receiving facility initiated by a peace officer pursuant to Code Section 373-42, the emergency receiving facility shall coordinate all subsequent transports with the law enforcement agency employing such peace officer or a qualified private nonemergency transport provider or ambulance service."
SECTION 3-5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-7-1, relating to definitions relative to hospitalization and treatment of alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers, by revising paragraph (15.1) as follows:
"(15.1) 'Outpatient' means a person who is an alcoholic, drug dependent individual, or drug abuser and:
(A) Who is capable of surviving safely in the community with available resources or supervision from family, friends, or others; (B) Who, based on their mental condition or behavioral history, is in need of treatment in order to prevent further disability or deterioration that would predictably result in dangerousness to self or others; and (C) Whose current mental status or the nature of their addictive disease limits or negates their ability to make an informed decision to seek voluntarily or to comply with recommended treatment. (A) Who is not an inpatient but who, based on the person's treatment history or recurrent lack of self-control regarding the use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substances listed in paragraph (8) of this Code section, will require outpatient treatment in order to avoid predictably and imminently becoming an inpatient;

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(B) Who because of the person's current mental state and recurrent lack of selfcontrol regarding the use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substances listed in paragraph (8) of this Code section or nature of the person's alcoholic behavior or drug dependency or drug abuse is unable voluntarily to seek or comply with outpatient treatment; and (C) Who is in need of involuntary treatment."
SECTION 3-6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-7-42, relating to emergency admission of persons arrested for penal offenses, report by officer, and entry of report into clinical record, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) A peace officer may take any person to a physician within the county or an adjoining county for emergency examination by the physician, as provided in Code Section 37-7-41, or directly to an emergency receiving facility if the person is committing a penal offense and the peace officer has probable cause for believing that the person is an alcoholic, a drug dependent individual, or a drug abuser requiring involuntary treatment. The peace officer need not formally tender charges against the individual prior to taking the individual to a physician or an emergency receiving facility under this Code section. The peace officer shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which the person was taken into custody; and this report shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record. (2) A peace officer may take any person to an emergency receiving facility if: (i) the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the person is an alcoholic, a drug dependent individual, or a drug abuser requiring involuntary treatment; and (ii) the peace officer has consulted either in-person or via telephone or telehealth with a physician, as provided in Code Section 37-7-41, and the physician authorizes the peace officer to transport the individual for an evaluation. To authorize transport for evaluation, the physician shall determine, based on facts available regarding the person's condition, including the report of the peace officer and the physician's communications with the person or witnesses, that there is probable cause to believe that the person needs an examination to determine if the person requires involuntary treatment. The peace officer shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which the person detained; and this report shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record."
SECTION 3-7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-7-101, relating to transportation of patients generally, as follows:
"37-7-101. (a) The governing authority of the county where the patient is found or located shall arrange for initial emergency transport of the patient to an emergency receiving facility. Except as otherwise authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence shall arrange for all required

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transportation for mental health purposes subsequent to the initial transport. The type of vehicle employed shall be in the discretion of the governing authority of the county, provided that, whenever possible, marked vehicles normally used for the transportation of criminals or those accused of crimes shall not be used for the transportation of patients. The court shall, upon the request of the community mental health center, order the sheriff to transport the patient in such manner as the patient's condition demands. At any time the community mental health center is satisfied that the patient can be transported safely by family members or friends, such private transportation shall be encouraged and authorized. In nonemergency situations, no female patient shall be transported at any time without another female in attendance who is not a patient, unless such female patient is accompanied by her husband, father, adult brother, or adult son. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, when a patient is under the care of a facility, the facility shall have the discretion to determine the type of vehicle to safely transport the patient and to arrange for such transportation without the need to obtain the prior approval of the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence, the court, or the community mental health center. This subsection shall not prevent the facility from requesting and receiving transportation services from the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence and shall not relieve the county sheriff of the duty of providing transportation. Persons providing transportation are authorized to transport a patient from a sending facility to a receiving facility but shall not release the patient under any circumstances except into the custody of the receiving facility. The use of physical restraints to ensure the safe transport of the patient shall comply with Code Section 37-7-165. When transportation is not provided by the county sheriff, the expense of such transportation shall not be billed to the county governing authority but may be billed to the patient and, unless agreed to in writing by the facility, shall not be billed to or considered an obligation of the facility. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) or (b) of this Code section, for initial transports to an emergency receiving facility initiated by a peace officer pursuant to Code Section 377-42, the emergency receiving facility shall coordinate all subsequent transports with the law enforcement agency employing such peace officer or a qualified private nonemergency transport provider or ambulance service."
PART IV Mental Health Courts and Corrections
SECTION 4-1.
Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, to read as follows:
"15-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'accountability court' has the same meaning as in Code Section 15-1-18. (b) Subject to appropriations, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall establish a grant program for the provision of funds to accountability courts that serve the mental

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health and co-occurring substance use disorder population to facilitate the implementation of trauma-informed treatment. (c) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall designate an employee to provide technical assistance to accountability courts. Such technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to, assistance interpreting data analysis reports to better identify and serve the mental health population."
SECTION 4-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-21-101, relating to collection of fines and authorized expenditures of funds from County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund, as follows:
"(b) Moneys collected pursuant to this article and placed in the 'County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund' shall be expended by the governing authority of the county for which the fund is established solely and exclusively:
(1) For drug abuse treatment and education programs relating to controlled substances, alcohol, and marijuana for adults and children; (2) If a drug court division has been established in the county under Code Section 151-15, for purposes of the drug court division; (3) If an operating under the influence court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-1-19, for the purposes of the operating under the influence court division; and (4) If a family treatment court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-11-70, for the purposes of the family treatment court division; and (5) If a mental health court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-1-16 that also serves participants with co-occurring substance use disorders, for the purposes of the mental health court division."
SECTION 4-3. Article 1 of Chapter 53 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, is amended by revising Code Section 31-53-3, relating to the establishment of the office and its powers and duties, as follows:
"31-53-3. (a) There is established within the office of the Governor the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination. The objective of the office shall be to strengthen and support the health care infrastructure of the state through interconnecting health functions and sharing resources across multiple state agencies and overcoming barriers to the coordination of health functions, including overseeing coordination of mental health policy and behavioral health services across state agencies. To this end, all affected state agencies shall cooperate with the office in its efforts to meet such objective. This shall not be construed to authorize the office to perform any function currently performed by an affected state agency. (b) The office shall have the following powers and duties:

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(1) Bring together experts from academic institutions and industries as well as state elected and appointed leaders to provide a forum to share information, coordinate the major functions of the state's health care system, and develop innovative approaches for lowering costs while improving access to quality care; (2) Serve as a forum for identifying Georgia's specific health issues of greatest concern and promote cooperation from both public and private agencies to test new and innovative ideas; (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of previously enacted and ongoing health programs and determine how best to achieve the goals of promoting innovation, competition, cost reduction, and access to care, and improving Georgia's health care system, attracting new providers, and expanding access to services by existing providers; (4) Facilitate collaboration and coordination between state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Community Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Education, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Community Supervision; (5) Evaluate prescription costs and make recommendations to public employee insurance programs, departments, and governmental entities for prescription formulary design and cost reduction strategies and create a comprehensive unified formulary for mental health and substance use disorder prescriptions under Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, and a comprehensive unified formulary for mental health and substance use disorder prescriptions for the state health benefit plan no later than December 1, 2022; (6) Maximize the effectiveness of existing resources, expertise, and opportunities for improvement; (7) Review existing State Health Benefit Plan contracts, Medicaid care management organization contracts, and other contracts entered into by the state for health related services, evaluate proposed revisions to the State Health Benefit Plan, and make recommendations to the Department of Community Health prior to renewing or entering into new contracts; (8) Coordinate state health care functions and programs and identify opportunities to maximize federal funds for health care programs; (9) Oversee collaborative health efforts to ensure efficient use of funds secured at the federal, state, regional, and local levels; (10) Evaluate community proposals that identify local needs and formulate local or regional solutions that address state, local, or regional health care gaps; (11) Monitor established agency pilot programs for effectiveness; (12) Identify nationally recognized effective evidence based strategies; (13) Propose cost reduction measures; (14) Provide a platform for data distribution compiled by the boards, commissions, committees, councils, and offices listed in Code Section 31-53-7; and

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(15) Assess the health metrics of the state and recommend models for improvement which may include healthy behavior and social determinant models.; (16) Develop solutions to the systemic barriers or problems impeding the delivery of behavioral health services by making recommendations that address funding, policy changes, practice changes; establish specific goals designed to improve the delivery of behavioral health services, increase behavioral health access and outcome for individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults served by various state agencies; (17) Focus on specific goals designed to resolve issues relative to the provision of behavioral health services that negatively impact individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults served by various state agencies; (18) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of established goals and recommendations to improve behavioral health access across prevention, intervention, and treatment; (19) Establish common outcome measures that are to be utilized for and represented in evaluation and progress of various state agencies that manage and oversee mental health services; (20) Partner with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide ongoing evaluation of mental health wraparound services and connectivity to local mental health resources to meet the needs of clients in the state reentry plan; (21) Partner with the Department of Community Supervision to evaluate the ability to share mental health data between state and local agencies, such as community service boards and the Department of Community Supervision, to assist state and local agencies in identifying and treating those under community supervision who are also receiving community based mental health services; (22) Partner with community service boards to ensure that behavioral health services are made available and provided to children, adolescents, and adults through direct services, contracted services, or collaboration with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities, as appropriate, utilizing any available state and federal funds or grants; and (23) Centralizing the ongoing and comprehensive planning, policy, and strategy development across state agencies, Medicaid care management organizations and fee for service providers, and private insurance partners. (c)(1) The office shall examine methods to increase access to certified peer specialists in rural and other underserved or unserved communities and identify any impediments to such access. Such examination shall include strategies to expand training for certified peer specialists to promote long-term recovery for individuals with substance use disorder. (2) The office shall examine the option of fully implementing certain requirements under the federal SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, P.L. 115-271, regarding youth in the juvenile justice system to allow for successful transition to community services upon release.

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(d)(1) The office shall conduct a survey or study on the transport of individuals to and from emergency receiving, evaluation, and treatment facilities pursuant to Chapters 3 and 7 of Title 37. Such survey or study shall identify what method of transport is used in each county of the state, such as the sheriff, a law enforcement agency, a private nonemergency transport provider, or an ambulance service. Such survey or study shall be completed, compiled into a report, and provided to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than January 1, 2023. (2) This subsection shall stand repealed by operation of law on January 1, 2023."
SECTION 4-4. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended in Code Section 35-5-2, relating to board authorized to establish, operate, and maintain center and powers of board as to selection and compensation of administrator, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) To establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for the purpose of providing facilities and programs for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health co-responders, and others; and"
SECTION 4-5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 35-5-5, relating to center available for use by certain personnel, fees, enrollment, authorization for expenditure of funds, and powers and duties, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) Subject to such rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the board, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center shall have the following powers and duties in connection with the training of peace officers, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health coresponders, and law enforcement support personnel:
(1) To train instructors authorized to conduct training of peace officers, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health co-responders, and law enforcement support personnel; (2) To reimburse or provide for certain costs incurred in training peace officers, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health co-responders, and law enforcement support personnel employed or appointed by each agency, organ, or department of this state, counties, and municipalities to the extent that funds are appropriated for such purpose by the General Assembly. In the event sufficient funds are not appropriated for a fiscal year to fund the full cost provided for in this paragraph, then the amount which would otherwise be payable shall be reduced pro rata on the basis of the funds actually appropriated. As used in this paragraph, the terms 'cost' and 'costs' shall not include travel or salaries of personnel undergoing training and shall be limited exclusively to the cost of tuition, meals, and lodging which are incurred in connection with such training; (3) To expend funds appropriated or otherwise available to the center for paying the costs of training provided under subsection (a) of Code Section 35-8-20, other than

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travel expenses and salaries of police chiefs or department heads of law enforcement units and wardens of state institutions undergoing training, and shall expend such funds for purposes of compensating a training officer to administer the course of training and conduct any business associated with the training provisions of said Code Section 358-20; (4) To expend funds appropriated or otherwise available to the center for paying the costs of training provided for under subsection (a) of Code Section 35-8-20.1, other than travel expenses and salaries of police chiefs or department heads of law enforcement units undergoing training, and shall expend such funds for purposes of compensating a training officer to administer the course of training and conduct any business associated with the training provisions of said Code Section 35-8-20.1; (5) To expend funds appropriated or otherwise available to the center for paying the costs of training provided for under Chapter 11 of Title 31 for the initial certification training and continued training as needed by emergency medical personnel and shall expend such funds for purposes of compensating a training officer to administer the course of training and conduct any business associated with the training provisions of said chapter; and (6) To administer and coordinate the training for communications officers with respect to the requirements of Code Section 35-8-23. The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to facilitate the administration and coordination of training consistent with the provisions of said Code Section 35-8-23. The tuition costs of the training of communications officers shall be paid from funds appropriated to the center."
SECTION 4-6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 6A, relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to read as follows:
"35-6A-15. Subject to appropriations, the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall establish a grant program for the provision of funds to units of local government to be used for costs associated with transporting individuals to and from emergency receiving, evaluating, and treatment facilities as such terms are defined in Chapters 3 and 7 of Title 37."
SECTION 4-7. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by adding a new Code section to Chapter 1, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, to read as follows:
"37-1-7. The state shall provide funding for a minimum of five new co-responder programs established pursuant to Title 37. Each such program shall have a minimum of one coresponder team."

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SECTION 4-8. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 6 of Chapter 1, relating to the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, to read as follows:
"37-1-115.1. The Mental Health Courts and Corrections Subcommittee of the Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission shall continue its exploration of community supervision strategies for individuals with mental illnesses, including:
(1) Exploring opportunities to expand access to mental health specialized caseloads to reach a larger share of the supervision population with mental health needs, including prioritizing equitable access to specialized caseloads; (2) Assessing the quality of mental health supervision and adherence to evidence based standards to determine how mental health supervision could be improved and identifying services, supports, and training that could equip law enforcement officers to more successfully engage with and reduce recidivism for individuals on community supervision; (3) Assessing the availability of mental health treatment providers by supervision region to estimate accessability to treatment across the state; and (4) Tracking qualitative and quantitative metrics on the outcomes of any changes made to community supervision strategies for individuals with mental illness to determine the effectiveness of such strategies."
SECTION 4-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-4, relating to the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, membership, meetings, and obligations, as follows:
"37-2-4. (a) There is created the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. The council shall consist of the commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; the commissioner of early care and learning; the commissioner of community health; the commissioner of public health; the commissioner of human services; the commissioner of juvenile justice; the commissioner of corrections; the commissioner of community supervision; the commissioner of community affairs; the commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia; the Commissioner of Labor; the State School Superintendent; the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; a behavioral health expert employed by the University System of Georgia, designated by the chancellor of the university system; two members, appointed by the Governor; the ombudsman appointed pursuant to Code Section 37-2-32; the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; an expert on early childhood mental health, appointed by the Governor; an expert on child and adolescent health, appointed by the Governor; a pediatrician, appointed by the Governor; an adult consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a family member of a consumer of public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a parent of a child receiving public behavioral health services, appointed by the Governor; a member of the House of

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Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and a member of the Senate, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. (b) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities shall be the chairperson of the council. A vice chairperson and a secretary shall be selected by the members of the council from among its members as prescribed in the council's bylaws. (c) Meetings of the council shall be held quarterly, or more frequently, on the call of the chairperson. Meetings of the council shall be held with no less than five days' public notice for regular meetings and with such notice as the bylaws may prescribe for special meetings. Each member shall be given written or electronic notice of all meetings. All meetings of the council shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50. Minutes or transcripts shall be kept of all meetings of the council and shall include a record of the votes of each member, specifying the yea or nay vote or absence of each member, on all questions and matters coming before the council, and minutes or transcripts of each meeting shall be posted on the state agency website of each council member designee. No member may abstain from a vote other than for reasons constituting disqualification to the satisfaction of a majority of a quorum of the council on a recorded vote. No member of the council shall be represented by a delegate or agent. Any member who misses three duly posted meetings of the council over the course of a calendar year shall be replaced by an appointee of the Governor unless the council chairperson officially excuses each such absence. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a majority of the members of the council then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No vacancy on the council shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the council. The vote of a majority of the members of the council present at the time of the vote, if a quorum is present at such time, shall be the act of the council unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by the bylaws of the council. (e) The council shall:
(1) Develop solutions to the systemic barriers or problems to the delivery of behavioral health services by making recommendations in writing and publicly available that implement funding, policy changes, practice changes, and evaluation of specific goals designed to improve services delivery and delivery of behavioral health services, increase access to behavioral health services, and improve outcome for individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults, served by the various departments; (2) Focus on specific goals designed to resolve issues for provision of behavioral health services that negatively impact individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults, serviced by at least two the various departments; (3) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of established goals and recommendations; and (4) Establish common outcome measures that are to be utilized for and represented in the annual report to the council.

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(f)(1) The council may shall consult with various entities, including state agencies, councils, and advisory committees and other advisory groups as deemed appropriate by the council. (2) All state departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, and authorities are authorized and required to make available to the council access to records or data which are available in electronic format or, if electronic format is unavailable, in whatever format is available. The judicial and legislative branches are authorized to likewise provide such access to the council. (g) The council shall be attached to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for administrative purposes only as provided by Code Section 50-4-3. (h)(1) The council shall submit annual reports no later than October 1 of its recommendations and evaluation of its implementation and any recommendations for funding to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Lieutenant Governor. (2) The recommendations developed by the council and the annual reports of the council shall be presented to the board of each member department for approval or review at least annually at a publicly scheduled meeting. (i) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'behavioral health services' has the same meaning as 'disability services' as defined in Code Section 37-1-1."
PART V Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
SECTION 5-1.
Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-1-20, relating to obligations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, as follows:
"37-1-20. The department shall:
(1) Establish, administer, and supervise the state programs for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; (2) Direct, supervise, and control the medical and physical care and treatment; recovery; and social, employment, housing, and community supports and services based on single or co-occurring diagnoses provided by the institutions, contractors, and programs under its control, management, or supervision; (3) Plan for and implement the coordination of mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services with physical health services, and the prevention of any of these diseases or conditions, and develop and promulgate rules and regulations to require that all health services be coordinated and that the public and private providers of any of these services that receive state support notify other providers of services to the same patients of the conditions, treatment, and medication regimens each provider is prescribing and delivering;

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(4) Ensure that providers of mental health, developmental disability, or addictive disease services coordinate with providers of primary and specialty health care so that treatment of conditions of the brain and the body can be integrated to promote recovery, health, and well-being; (5) Have authority to contract, including performance based contracts which may include financial incentives or consequences based on the results achieved by a contractor as measured by output, quality, or outcome measures, for services with community service boards, private agencies, and other public entities for the provision of services within a service area so as to provide an adequate array of services and choice of providers for consumers and to comply with the applicable federal laws and rules and regulations related to public or private hospitals; hospital authorities; medical schools and training and educational institutions; departments and agencies of this state; county or municipal governments; any person, partnership, corporation, or association, whether public or private; and the United States government or the government of any other state; (6) Establish and support programs for the training of professional and technical personnel as well as regional advisory councils and community service boards; (7) Have authority to conduct research into the causes and treatment of disability and into the means of effectively promoting mental health and addictive disease recovery; (8) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the department for the development of a disability prevention program. The objectives of such program shall include, but are not limited to, monitoring of completed and ongoing research related to the prevention of disability, implementation of programs known to be preventive, and testing, where practical, of those measures having a substantive potential for the prevention of disability; (9) Establish a system for local administration of mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services in institutions and in the community; (10) Make and administer budget allocations to fund the operation of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases facilities and programs; (11) Coordinate in consultation with providers, professionals, and other experts the development of appropriate outcome measures for client centered service delivery systems; (12) Establish, operate, supervise, and staff programs and facilities for the treatment of disabilities throughout this state; (13) Disseminate information about available services and the facilities through which such services may be obtained; (14) Supervise the local office's exercise of its responsibility concerning funding and delivery of disability services; (15) Supervise the local offices concerning the administration of grants, gifts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; (16) Supervise the administration of contracts with any hospital, community service board, or any public or private providers without regard to regional or state boundaries

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for the provision of disability services and in making and entering into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties and functions of the department and the local offices; (17) Regulate the delivery of care, including behavioral interventions and medication administration by licensed staff, or certified staff as determined by the department, within residential settings serving only persons who are receiving services authorized or financed, in whole or in part, by the department; (18) Classify host homes for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the department. As used in this Code section, the term 'host home' means a private residence in a residential area in which the occupant owner or lessee provides housing and provides or arranges for the provision of food, one or more personal services, supports, care, or treatment exclusively for one or two persons who are not related to the occupant owner or lessee by blood or marriage. A host home shall be occupied by the owner or lessee, who shall not be an employee of the same community provider which provides the host home services by contract with the department. The department shall approve and enter into agreements with community providers which, in turn, contract with host homes. The occupant owner or lessee shall not be the guardian of any person served or of their property nor the agent in such person's advance directive for health care. The placement determination for each person placed in a host home shall be made according to such person's choice as well as the individual needs of such person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-3-162, 37-4-122, or 37-7-162, as applicable to such person; (19) Provide guidelines for and oversight of host homes, which may include, but not be limited to, criteria to become a host home, requirements relating to physical plants and supports, placement procedures, and ongoing oversight requirements; (20) Supervise the regular visitation of disability services facilities and programs in order to assure contracted providers are licensed and accredited by the designated agencies prescribed by the department, and in order to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the services, as such services relate to the health, safety, and welfare of service recipients, and to provide technical assistance to programs in delivering services; (21) Establish a unit of the department which shall receive and consider complaints from individuals receiving services, make recommendations to the commissioner regarding such complaints, and ensure that the rights of individuals receiving services are fully protected. No later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, such unit shall provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination annual reports regarding such complaints; (22) With respect to housing opportunities for persons with mental illness and cooccurring disorders:
(A) Coordinate the department's programs and services with other state agencies and housing providers; (B) Facilitate partnerships with local communities; (C) Educate the public on the need for supportive housing;

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(D) Collect information on the need for supportive housing and monitor the benefit of such housing; and (E) Identify and determine best practices for the provision of services connected to housing; and (F) No later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination an annual status report regarding successful housing placements and unmet housing needs for the previous year and anticipated housing needs for the upcoming year; (23) Exercise all powers and duties provided for in this title or which may be deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this title; (24) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the department for the development of programs designed to serve disabled infants, children, and youth. To the extent practicable permitted by law, such units shall cooperate with the Georgia Department of Education, and the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Department of Public Health, and community service boards in developing such programs. No later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, such department shall provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination annual reports regarding such programs; (25) Have the right to designate private institutions as state institutions; to contract with such private institutions for such activities, in carrying out this title, as the department may deem necessary from time to time; and to exercise such supervision and cooperation in the operation of such designated private institutions as the department may deem necessary; (26) Establish policies and procedures governing fiscal standards and practices of community service boards and their respective governing boards and no later than October 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, provide to the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination annual reports regarding the performance and fiscal status of each community service board; and (27) Coordinate the establishment and operation of a data base and network to serve as a comprehensive management information system for behavioral health, addictive diseases, and disability services and programs; and (28) Establish the Multi-Agency Treatment for Children (MATCH) team within the department. The state MATCH team shall be composed of representatives from the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; the Department of Juvenile Justice; the Department of Early Care and Learning; the Department of Public Health; the Department of Community Health; the department; the Department of Education; the Office of the Child Advocate, and the Department of Corrections. The chairperson of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson of the state MATCH team. The state MATCH team shall facilitate collaboration across state agencies to explore resources and solutions for complex and unmet treatment needs for children in this state and to provide for solutions, including both public and private providers, as necessary. The

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state MATCH team will accept referrals from local interagency children's committees throughout Georgia for children with complex treatment needs not met through the resources of their local community and custodians. The state agencies and entities represented on the state MATCH team shall coordinate with each other and take all reasonable steps necessary to provide for collaboration and coordination to facilitate the purpose of the state MATCH team."
SECTION 5-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 37-2-6, relating to community service board creation, membership, participation of counties, transfer of powers and duties, alternate method of establishment, bylaws, and reprisals prohibited, as follows:
"(a) Community service boards in existence on June 30, 2014, are re-created effective July 1, 2014, to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services to children and adults. Such community service boards may enroll and contract with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Community Health to become a provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services or health, recovery, housing, or other supportive services for children and adults. Such boards shall be considered public agencies. Each community service board shall be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the state; provided, however, that the liabilities, debts, and obligations of a community service board shall not constitute liabilities, debts, or obligations of the state or any county or municipal corporation and neither the state nor any county or municipal corporation shall be liable for any liability, debt, or obligation of a community service board. Each community service board re-created pursuant to this Code section is created for nonprofit and public purposes to exercise essential governmental functions. The re-creation of community service boards pursuant to this Code section shall not alter the provisions of Code Section 37-2-6.2 which shall apply to those re-created community service boards and their employees covered by that Code section and those employees' rights are retained."
SECTION 5-3. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in Article 7 of Chapter 4, relating to medical assistance generally, by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-24, relating to interagency efforts to gather and share comprehensive data, legislative findings, state-wide system for sharing data regarding care and protection of children, interagency data protocol; interagency agreements, and waivers from certain federal regulations, as follows:
"(b) No later than October 1, 2024, the The department, working with the following agencies, shall develop and implement a workable state-wide system for sharing data relating to the care and protection of children between such agencies, utilizing existing state-wide data bases and data delivery systems to the greatest extent possible, to streamline access to such data:

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(1) Division of Family and Children Services of the department; (2) Department of Early Care and Learning; (3) Department of Community Health; (4) Department of Public Health; (5) Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; (6) Department of Juvenile Justice; (7) Department of Education; and (8) Georgia Crime Information Center. Each such agency shall provide information in written or electronic format as may be requested by the department."
PART VI Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission
SECTION 6-1.
Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"31-2-17. (a) The department shall undertake a study of the following:
(1) Comparison of reimbursement rates for mental health services under Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the state health benefit plan with other states; (2) Reimbursement for health care providers providing mental health care services under Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the state health benefit plan and comparison with other states; (3) Reimbursement for hospitals caring for uninsured patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders in the emergency department for extended periods of time while the patient is waiting on placement and transfer to a behavioral health facility for evaluation and treatment; (4) An accurate accounting of mental health fund distribution across state agencies, including, but not limited to, the department, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Juvenile Justice; (5) Medical necessity denials for adolescent mental and behavioral health services; and (6) Implementation of coordinated health care for any child who enters foster care such that Medicaid claims data shall be shared immediately with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) The department shall complete such study and submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor, General Assembly, the Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, and the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission no later than December 31, 2022. (c) This Code section shall stand repealed in its entirety by operation of law on December 31, 2022."

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SECTION 6-2. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by adding a new Code section to Article 6 of Chapter 1, relating to the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, to read as follows:
"37-1-114.1. The commission shall be authorized to:
(1) Collaborate with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities regarding the assisted outpatient treatment program to develop fidelity protocols for grantees and a training and education program for use by the grantees to train and educate staff, community partners, and others; and provide consultation to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in the selection of an organization, entity, or consultant to perform research pursuant to Code Section 37-1126 and in the development of rules and regulations pursuant to Code Section 37-1127; (2) Coordinate initiatives to assist local communities in keeping people with serious mental illness out of county and municipal jails and detention facilities, including juvenile detention and, facilitated by nationally recognized experts, to improve outcomes for individuals who have frequent contact with criminal justice, homeless, and behavioral health systems, termed 'familiar faces,' including, but not limited to:
(A) Serving as liaison to state and local leaders to inform policy and funding priorities; (B) Developing a shared definition of 'serious mental illness' in consultation with relevant mental health, judicial, and law enforcement officials and experts; (C) Exploring funding options to implement universal screening upon admission into a county or municipal jail or detention facility; (D) Developing proposed state guidelines, tools, and templates to facilitate sharing of information among state and local entities compliant with state and federal privacy laws; (E) Adopting recommendations to promote the use of pre-arrest diversion strategies that reduce revocations and reduce unnecessary contact with the justice system; (F) Developing a shared definition for 'high utilization' in consultation with relevant behavioral health and criminal justice experts; (G) Implementing improvements to data sharing across and between local and state agencies; (H) Improving strategies to refer and connect individuals to needed community based health and social services, including addressing gaps in continuity of care; (I) Expanding the use of and support for forensic peer monitors; and (J) Analyzing best practices to address and ameliorate the increase in chronic homelessness among persons with behavioral health and substance abuse disorder, particularly the challenges of unsheltered homelessness, and formulating recommendations for policies and funding to address such issues, considering the best practices of other states and the permissible use of all available funding sources;

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(3) Convene representatives from care management organizations, pediatric primary care physicians, family medicine physicians, pediatric hospitals, pharmacy benefits managers, other insurers, experts on early childhood mental health, and pediatric mental health and substance use disorder care professionals to examine:
(A) How to develop and implement a mechanism for Georgia's managed care program for children, youth, and young adults in foster care, children and youth receiving adoption assistance, and select youth involved in the juvenile justice system to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of such children, youth, and young adults; (B) How to develop and implement a mechanism to provide adoptive caregivers with the support necessary to meet the mental and behavioral health needs of children and adolescents for the first 12 months after finalization of adoption; (C) Best practices, potential cost savings, decreased administrative burdens, increased transparency regarding prescription drug costs, and impact on turnover on the mental health and substance use disorder professionals workforce; and (D) Best practices for community mental health and substance use disorder services reimbursement, including payment structures and rates that cover the cost of service provision for outpatient care, high-fidelity wraparound services, and therapeutic foster care homes, within the bounds of federal regulatory guidance; and (4) Establish advisory committees to evaluate specific issues, including: (A) Identifying methods to create pathways of care, including physical, behavioral, and dental health care, for children and adolescents, regardless of an individual's specific insurance carrier or insurance coverage; and (B) Developing and recommending a solution to ensure appropriate health care services and supports, including better care coordination, for pediatric patients residing in this state who have mental health or substance use disorders and who have had high utilization of emergency departments, crisis services, or psychiatric residential treatment facilities, for the purpose of streamlining care, improving outcomes, reducing return visits to emergency departments, and assisting case managers and clinicians in providing safe treatment while reducing fragmentation."
SECTION 6-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-1-116, relating to abolishment and termination of the Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission, as follows:
"37-1-116. The commission shall be abolished and this article shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023 2025."
SECTION 6-4. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"45-12-154.1. The administrator of the GDAC Project shall prepare an annual unified report regarding complaints filed for suspected violations of mental health parity laws. Such annual unified report shall comprise data received from the Department of Insurance pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 33-1-27 and data received from the Department of Community Health pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 33-21A-13. Such annual unified report shall be completed and made publicly available beginning April 1, 2024, and annually thereafter."

SECTION 6-5. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in Article 7 of Chapter 4, relating to medical assistance generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-4-152.6. (a) The department shall provide Medicaid coverage for any prescription drug prescribed to an adult patient and determined by a duly licensed practitioner in this state to be medically necessary for the treatment and prevention of mood disorders with psychotic symptoms, including, but not limited to, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and schizotypal, or delusion disorders if:
(1) During the preceding year, the patient was prescribed and unsuccessfully treated with a preferred or generic drug; or (2) The patient has previously been prescribed and obtained prior approval for the nonpreferred prescribed drug. (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."

PART VII Repealer SECTION 7-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Jones of the 25th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1013.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton

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Y Barton E Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Douglas E Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B E Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

Representative Setzler of the 35th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Science and Technology and recommitted to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight:

SB 53.

By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Albers of the 56th, Butler of the 55th, Hickman of the 4th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Technology Authority, so as to provide such authority with the power and duty to establish standards for state agencies' website design, navigation, and accessibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 302. By Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th, Smith of the 133rd, Wiedower of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 revise the list of professions which may be subject to such regulatory fees; to remove provisions authorizing calculation of regulatory fees for new construction, renovation, and other construction projects; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1146. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Collins of the 68th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and McDonald of the 26th:
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 vehicles operated by certain law enforcement to be equipped with flashing or revolving lights which are primarily blue in color; to remove a restriction relating to motor vehicles of the Georgia State Patrol; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1147 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Friday, April 1, 2022, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker Pro Tem announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Friday, April 1, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, April 1, 2022

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 roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Collins

Cooper Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik Dukes Dunahoo Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Gravley Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins

Henderson Hill Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly E Holmes E Hopson Houston Hugley Hutchinson E Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jones, J Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kirby Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow Marin

Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Oliver Paris Park Parrish Parsons E Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon E Sharper Singleton Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, E Thomas, M Wade Watson Wiedower Wilensky Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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 Bruce of the 61st, Clark of the 108th, Evans of the 57th, Howard of the 124th, Jenkins of the 132nd, Kennard of the 102nd, Lewis-Ward of the 109th, Neal of the 74th, Tankersley of the 160th, Washburn of the 141st, and Werkheiser of the 157th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Representative Terry England, District 116, Deacon, Auburn First Baptist Church, Auburn, 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 1612. By Representatives Nguyen of the 89th, Shannon of the 84th, Burnough of the 77th, Roberts of the 52nd, Williams of the 37th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for an additional form of identification for voting; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Committee on Election Integrity.
HB 1613. By Representatives Shannon of the 84th, McLaurin of the 51st, Cannon of the 58th, Nguyen of the 89th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 prohibit the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain of a person; 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 adopt and implement certain written policies for the use of force by law enforcement officers; to provide that officers alleged to have committed misconduct or a violation of law while acting within the scope of official duties shall be subject to lawsuit or liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1168. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Ridley of the 6th, Neal of the 74th and Corbett of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HR 1169. By Representatives Evans of the 83rd, Drenner of the 85th, Oliver of the 82nd, Cannon of the 58th, Thomas of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Public Service Commission to pursue actions that protect electric customers from paying for Plant Vogtle cost overruns and construction do-overs and that prohibit Georgia Power from profiting on Vogtle construction mistakes and cost overruns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.

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By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:

HB 1616. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Powell of the 32nd and Gambill of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to clarify certain licensing provisions and improve the quality of licensees; to revise definitions; to reduce outdated restrictions on the composition of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirements and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensing for associate professional counselors and professional counselors; to eliminate certain continuing education requirements; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1608 HB 1610 HR 1149 HR 1170 SB 641

HB 1609 HB 1614 HR 1167 SB 640

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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 82 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Newton of the 123rd
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1608 Do Pass SB 53 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hawkins of the 27th
Chairman

Representative Dubnik of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1048 Do Pass SB 498 Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 51 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 603 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dubnik of the 29th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1603 Do Pass SB 636 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 381 SB 382

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman

Representative Collins of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1126 Do Pass SB 259 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 504 Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 257 SB 277 SB 505

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 68th
Chairman

Representative Cheokas of the 138th District, Chairman of the Committee on Small Business Development, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Small Business Development 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 1149 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cheokas of the 138th
Chairman

Representative Mathiak of the 73rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SR 504 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Mathiak of the 73rd
Chairman

Representative Jasperse of the 11th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SR 565 SR 596

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Jasperse of the 11th
Chairman

Representative Blackmon of the 146th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 511 SB 516

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Blackmon of the 146th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, APRIL 01, 2022

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 10 SB 96
SB 116 SB 333

"Jaye Mize Law"; promoting illegal drag racing and laying drags; provide for an offense (Substitute)(JudyNC-Smith-18th) Jones-10th Notaries Public; identification of persons for whom notaries perform notarial acts shall be evidenced; valid Veterans Health Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; provide (D&VA-Mallow-163rd) Jackson-2nd Children and Youth Services; registration of maternity supportive house residences to provide housing for pregnant women; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Robertson-29th Education; agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; provisions; remove (Substitute)(HEd-Martin-49th) Albers-56th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 50 0392S)

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SB 352
SB 445 SB 539 SB 576 SB 591
SB 610

Professions; issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for certain licenses to spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to the State of Georgia; provide (Substitute)(RegI-Martin-49th) Thompson-14th National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974; civil penalties; revise (RegI-Washburn-141st) Burns-23rd Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance; use of any device to photograph or record patients in a health care facility shall be unlawful; provide (JudyNC-Sainz-180th) Hatchett-50th Grandparents or Family Members Visitation Rights; provisions regarding visitation actions brought by certain grandparents of minor children; revise (Judy-Dickey-140th) Strickland-17th Secondary Metals Recyclers; shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used communications copper; provide (Substitute) (JudyNC-Momtahan-17th) Hatchett-50th Department of Community Health; conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; require (Substitute)(HumR-Petrea-166th) Harrell-40th

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 1603. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Sylvester Public Facilities Authority, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3786), so as to revise the definition of "project"; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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SB 636. By Senator Burns of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Warren County, approved February 4, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 8, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3990), so as to revise the compensation provisions for the chairperson and for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton
Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia
Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B
Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson

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Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Marin Y Martin

Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Yearta Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 153, nays 6.

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 1541. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1557. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for an office of county manager; to provide for the duties, powers, and role of the county manager; to revise provisions related to meetings of the commission; to revise the duties, powers, and role of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to reduce the bond of the chairperson; to revise the list of named county departments; 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:

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HB 1600. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Flemington 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 1601. By Representative Corbett of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws creating and governing the Board of Commissioners of Echols County, approved February 3, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2054), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4575), so as to increase the size of the board of commissioners; to provide for residency requirements; to provide for the description of the commissioner districts and posts; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for election of members; to provide for initial terms; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1604. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to consolidate all of the laws chartering the City of Adel in the County of Cook and to grant a new charter to said city, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 3055), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1605. By Representative Werkheiser of the 157th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter for the City of Claxton in the County of Evans, approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3312), as amended, so as restate and revise provisions relating to the powers and election of the mayor and city council; to revise city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1556. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Cantrell of the 22nd, Robichaux of the 48th and others:

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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 $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are older than 65 years of age; 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 1607. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Taylor County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 10 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 70 and 74 years of age, in the amount of 15 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are between 75 and 79 years of age, and in the amount of 20 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 80 years of age or older; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Dreyer of the 59th, Hagan of the 156th, Dickey of the 140th et al., Bentley of the 139th, Mathiak of the 73rd, Buckner of the 137th, and Gravley of the 67th.
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 116. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Thompson of the 14th and others:
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 additional 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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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 additional 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Betsy's Law."
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 nonprofit organization up to six pregnant women aged 18 years or older and their minor children at any one time during the woman's pregnancy and up to 18 months after childbirth; provided, however, that no medical services shall be provided. This term shall not include: (i) a child welfare agency, as defined in Code Section 495-12; (ii) the residential home of a relative in which a woman receives maternity care; or (iii) a general or special hospital."
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, 2022, all maternity supportive housing residences shall register in accordance with this Code section by submitting an application to the department upon forms furnished by the department. The form furnished by the department 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 $250.00 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,

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payment of the registration fee, and notarized attestation by the applicant, along with applicable supporting documentation, 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; (C) Has property insurance coverage on the residence; and (D) Has the ability to provide, either directly or through partnerships with local nonprofits or government agencies and programs, assistance with wraparound services such as nutritional support, childcare, transportation, and vocational training. (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. (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 Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal N Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R

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N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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
Cooper

N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Nix N Oliver Y Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF 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 103, nays 57.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

House of Representatives

State Capitol Room 436 Atlanta, GA 30334

April 1, 2022

Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Mr. Clerk,

Please note that I wish to have my vote recorded for today, April 1, 2022 as:

SB116 Yes

Respectfully,

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/s/ Sharon Cooper Georgia State Representative, District 43 Chairman, House Health and Human Services Committee
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Representative Smith of the 134th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 352. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Dugan of the 30th, McNeill of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for certain licenses to spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to the State of Georgia; to establish qualifications for such expedited license by endorsement; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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 576. By Senator Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions by grandparents or other family members for visitation rights or intervention, revocation or amendment of visitation rights, appointment of guardian ad litem, mediation, hearing, and notification to family members of child's participation in events, so as to revise provisions regarding visitation actions brought by certain grandparents of minor children; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a response to Patten v. Ardis, 304 Ga. 140 (2018); 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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.

The following Bill of the Senate, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

SB 479. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, so as to specify that each firearm in the possession or attempted possession of certain offenders shall be charged as a

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separate offense; 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 Anderson
Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B
Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson E Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A E Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 96, nays 64.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 539. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Kennedy of the 18th, Albers of the 56th, Watson of the 1st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wiretapping, eavesdropping, surveillance, and related offenses, so as to provide that the use of any device to photograph or record patients in a health care facility shall be unlawful; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J
Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden E Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A E Williams, MF 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 9.

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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.
The following messages were 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 346. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Hickman of the 4th, Walker III of the 20th and others:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit companies owned or operated by China to bid on or submit a proposal for a state contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for certifications; to provide penalties for false certifications; 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 319. By Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Thompson of the 14th, Robertson of the 29th, Hickman of the 4th 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, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; 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 provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Gooch of the 51st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hickman of the 4th and others:
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

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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.
SB 343. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the 19th, Orrock of the 36th, Miller of the 49th, Parent of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the O.C.G.A., 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, 2022; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 361. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Harbison of the 15th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Albers of the 56th and others:
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 enact the "Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act" ("LESS Crime Act"); to provide for tax credits for certain contributions made by taxpayers to certain local law enforcement foundations; to provide for an aggregate annual limit; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for applications and certifications; to provide for the revocation of qualified status; to provide for certain penalties; to require annual reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date, applicability, and an automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 403. By Senators Watson of the 1st, Albers of the 56th, Cowsert of the 46th, Robertson of the 29th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to enact the "Georgia Behavioral Health and Peace Officer Co-Responder Act"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 404. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Beach of the 21st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services personnel, so as to authorize the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain certain fingerprints under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 496. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Watson of the 1st, Tillery of the 19th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations, so as to require a medical examiner's inquiry when a pregnant female dies and an inquest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1084. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Meeks of the 178th, Thomas of the 21st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to prevent the use of and reliance upon curricula or training programs which act upon, promote, or encourage certain concepts, with exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1421. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Watson of the 172nd, Nix of the 69th, Smith of the 133rd and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

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HB 508. By Representatives Carpenter of the 4th, Gaines of the 117th, Moore of the 95th, Reeves of the 34th and Frye of the 118th:
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 protections for commercial recordings, musical performances, and audiovisual works; 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 require certain websites or online services to properly identify third-party commercial recordings or audiovisual works; to provide for definitions; to provide for civil and criminal penalties and causes of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1178. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Jones of the 47th, Dubnik of the 29th, Erwin of the 28th, Wade of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of removal of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the protection of the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their minor children from undue infringement by a state or local government entity, local board of education, or any officer, employee, or agent thereof; to provide for appeals; to provide for construction; to prohibit certain waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1428. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:
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.
Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 456 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman
Representative Collins of the 68th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1082 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Collins of the 68th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1203. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Mathiak of the 73rd and Singleton of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fayette County Public Schools' Finalists for the 2022 Governor's Honors Program; and for other purposes.
HR 1204. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Cheokas of the 138th, Hitchens of the 161st and Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Megan Mann; and for other purposes.

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HR 1205. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stone Mountain Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, on its 35th anniversary and celebration; and for other purposes.
HR 1206. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Williamson of the 115th and Williams of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 1207. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert J. Regus; and for other purposes.
HR 1208. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Rome Symphony Orchestra on its 100 year anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1209. By Representative Dubnik of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION honoring TifTuf Bermudagrass, a drought-tolerant bermudagrass being grown by Georgia farmers and others that is advancing outdoor water conservation for our growing state; and for other purposes.
HR 1210. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Rhodes of the 120th, Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th and Frye of the 118th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, 2022 SEC Professor of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1211. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Efstration of the 104th, Kirby of the 114th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katie Blum as Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1212. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Efstration of the 104th, Kirby of the 114th and Barr of the 103rd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph "Joe" Wilson; and for other purposes.
HR 1213. By Representatives Burnough of the 77th, Smyre of the 135th, Mitchell of the 88th, Bennett of the 94th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Melvin C. Smith on his installation; and for other purposes.
HR 1214. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Catherine Jenkins, Coosa High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1215. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th and Dempsey of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION commending Margaret Garrett, Coosa High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1216. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Smyre of the 135th, Beverly of the 143rd, Schofield of the 60th and Thomas of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the 100th anniversary of Ebenezer Baptist Church's Heritage Sanctuary; and for other purposes.
HR 1217. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Mathiak of the 73rd, Tankersley of the 160th, Watson of the 172nd and Camp of the 131st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn Gleaton; and for other purposes.
HR 1218. By Representatives Moore of the 95th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending the City of Peachtree Corners and recognizing its 10th birthday on July 1, 2022; and for other purposes.
HR 1219. By Representative Gilligan of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Mayo on his outstanding service as a music conductor; and for other purposes.

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HR 1220. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Peter Stathopoulos; and for other purposes.
HR 1221. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas "Tommy" Lee Marchman; and for other purposes.
HR 1222. By Representatives Moore of the 95th, Rich of the 97th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kelvin "Kelly" Kelkenberg; and for other purposes.
HR 1223. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd and Thomas of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marlene Pearl Hicks; and for other purposes.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Hogan of the 179th.
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 1150. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th, 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 a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1541. By Representatives Allen of the 40th, Thomas of the 39th, Anulewicz of the 42nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; 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 changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, chief deputy, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to remove provisions relating to the qualifications of the assistant chief deputy; 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 changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 28, 2016 (Ga. L. 2016, p. 3896), and by an Act approved May 2, 2017 (Ga. L. 2017, p. 3617), is amended by revising Section 5 as follows:
"SECTION 5. (a) The sheriff of Cobb County shall be paid an amount not to exceed $170,000.00 per year in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (b) The sheriff of Cobb County shall have one chief deputy whose salary shall not exceed $159,665.00 per year, approved by the governing authority of Cobb County to be paid in

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equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. The chief deputy sheriff shall possess the same qualifications for office as required for the sheriff. The chief deputy shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. Each candidate for the office of sheriff of Cobb County shall, at the time he or she qualifies to run for the office of sheriff, designate and certify to the judge of the probate court the name of the person who shall be his or her chief deputy sheriff. In the event the office of sheriff becomes vacant by death, resignation, or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled until the next general election by said chief deputy, who shall in such event enter upon the performance of said duties upon taking the oath of office prescribed by law for the sheriff of Cobb County. The chief deputy sheriff is authorized, when directed by the sheriff, to discharge any and all of the duties and powers of the sheriff. In addition to said chief deputy, said sheriff shall be authorized to name and appoint such additional deputies as shall be approved from time to time by the governing authority of Cobb County. The salaries of said additional deputies shall be set by the governing authority of Cobb County; provided, however, that said salaries shall not be less than $4,880.00 per annum per each additional deputy approved by said governing authority of Cobb County. In addition to said chief deputy and other deputies provided for in this subsection, the sheriff of Cobb County shall be authorized to employ the clerical help necessary to perform properly the functions and duties of his or her office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County. (c) In addition to those employees provided for by subsection (b) of this section, there is created the office of assistant chief deputy for Cobb County. The assistant chief deputy shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The salary of the assistant chief deputy shall not exceed $155,067.00 per year, approved by the governing authority of Cobb County to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County. (d) In addition to those employees provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, there is created the position of executive assistant to the sheriff. The executive assistant shall be appointed by the sheriff, shall be under his or her direct supervision and control, and shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. The sheriff shall establish such qualifications, education, and experience as he or she deems necessary for the individual appointed to the position of executive assistant. The salary of the executive assistant shall not exceed $83,261.00 per year, approved by the governing authority of Cobb County to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Cobb County."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1557. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Gullett of the 19th, Momtahan of the 17th and Alexander of the 66th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for an office of county manager; to provide for the duties, powers, and role of the county manager; to revise provisions related to meetings of the commission; to revise the duties, powers, and role of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to reduce the bond of the chairperson; to revise the list of named county departments; 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 creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, so as to provide for an office of county manager; to provide for the duties, powers, qualifications, and role of the county manager; to revise provisions related to meetings of the commission; to revise the compensation, duties, powers, and role of the chairperson of the board of commissioners; to reduce the bond of the chairperson; to revise the list of named county departments; 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 creating the Board of Commissioners of Paulding County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 2916), as amended, is amended by revising Section 7 as follows:
"SECTION 7. Oath and bond.
Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, the chairperson and commissioners shall subscribe an oath before the Judge of the Probate Court of Paulding County for the true and faithful performance of their duties and that they are not the holders of any public funds unaccounted for. In addition, the chairperson and each commissioner shall give a satisfactory surety bond in the sum of $10,000.00. The costs of said bonds shall be paid out of the county treasury."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 8 as follows:
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(2) Each commissioner other than the chairperson shall receive an annual salary of $22,500.00. (3) All compensation provided for in this section shall be payable monthly and shall be paid from county funds. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the compensation provided for in this subsection shall constitute the entire compensation from all public sources to which the chairperson or commissioners shall be entitled. The chairperson and commissioners shall not be entitled to any further compensation for serving on any boards or authorities by virtue of their office."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Sections 9 through 11 as follows:
"SECTION 9. Meetings.
The commission shall hold regular meetings at least twice monthly, with such meetings to be held at a time, a place, and dates as prescribed according to a schedule which shall be approved by a majority of the members of the commission, which schedule may be changed upon majority vote by the members of the commission. The schedule shall be posted and maintained in a conspicuous place available to the public outside the regular meeting place of the commission and at the office of the board of commissioners. Subject to the provisions of Code Section 50-14-1 of the O.C.G.A., such meetings shall be open to the public, and the commission may hold such additional meetings as may be necessary when called by the chairperson or any three commissioners, provided all members of the commission shall have been notified at least one day in advance of such special meeting. No official action shall be taken by the commission except in a meeting which is open to the public, except as otherwise provided by general law. Any four commissioners or the chairperson and any three commissioners shall constitute a quorum. No official action shall be taken except on the affirmative vote of at least three commissioners or two commissioners and the chairperson. The chairperson shall be entitled to the same voting rights as other commissioners on questions considered by the commission.
SECTION 10. Chairperson.
The chairperson shall have the duty and responsibility to: (1) Act pursuant to the adopted resolutions of the commission in regard to matters reserved to the exclusive jurisdiction of the commission; (2) Make appointments and otherwise act in accordance with the authority set forth in Sections 14 and 15 of this Act; (3) Preside over meetings of the commission; (4) Execute on behalf of the commission contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other documents as authorized by the commission;

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(5) Represent the county at ceremonial functions; (6) Act pursuant to any other power conferred upon the chairperson by this Act.
SECTION 11. The commission.
(a) The commission shall have the power and authority to fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, policies, rules, and regulations governing all matters reserved to its exclusive jurisdiction, which policies, rules, and regulations shall be so adopted with proper entry thereof made on the commission minutes. The policies, rules, and regulations so adopted by the commission shall be carried out, executed, and enforced by the county manager, and the commission shall exercise those powers which are necessarily and properly incident to its functions as a policy-making or rule-making body or which are necessary to compel enforcement of its adopted resolutions. Any action taken by the county manager which is in conflict with such adopted resolutions and which deals with matters exclusively reserved to the jurisdiction of the commission shall be null, void, and of no effect. (b) The following powers are hereby vested in the commission and reserved to its exclusive jurisdiction:
(1) To levy taxes; (2) To make appropriations; (3) To fix the rates of all other charges; (4) To authorize the incurring of indebtedness; (5) To order work done where the cost is to be assessed against benefited property, and to fix the basis for such assessment; (6) To authorize contracts, except purchases otherwise provided for herein, involving the expenditure of county funds; (7) To establish, alter, or abolish public roads, private ways, bridges, and ferries, according to law; provided, however, that the county manager shall have the authority to accept subdivision plats when the requirements established by the commission for subdivisions have been met; (8) To establish, abolish, or change election precincts and militia districts according to law; (9) To allow the insolvent lists for the county; (10) To accept, for the county, the provisions of any optional statute where the statute permits its acceptance by the governing authority of the county; (11) To create and change the boundaries of special taxing districts authorized by law; (12) To fix the bonds of county officers where same are not fixed by statute; (13) To enact any ordinances or other legislation the county may be given authority to enact; (14) To determine the priority of capital improvements; (15) To call elections for the voting of bonds;

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(16) To exercise all of the power and authority heretofore vested by law in the Commissioner of Paulding County, together with the power and authority which may hereafter be delegated by law to the governing authority of the county, by whatever name designated; (17) To make purchases which do not exceed $100,000.00 and which, in the discretion of its members, are deemed necessary for the operation of the county, except as provided by general law relating to letting of public works contracts; and (18) To make purchases in amounts over $100,000.00; provided, however, that for any purchases in such amounts, advertisements for bids shall be first published for four consecutive weeks in the official organ of Paulding County. After said advertisements have been published, formal, sealed bids must be obtained on all purchases in excess of $100,000.00. Advertisement and the obtaining of formal, sealed bids may be dispensed with when, in the discretion of the commission, an emergency exists which will not permit a delay. In the event such an emergency is declared, the nature of the emergency and the reasons therefor shall be clearly set forth in the minutes of the commission."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
"SECTION 13.1. County manager.
(a) There shall be an office of county manager. The county manager shall be appointed by the chairperson with the approval of the commission. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the qualifications, compensation, and other matters pertaining to the office of county manager shall be provided for by ordinance or resolution of the commission.
(b)(1) The chairperson shall select a person to appoint as the county manager based solely upon the appointee's executive and administrative qualifications, with specific reference to actual experience in or knowledge of accepted practices with respect to the duties of the office. Current active employees of Paulding County may be ineligible for appointment as county manager, provided that an employee of the county may resign such employment so as to qualify for appointment as the county manager. (2) The chairperson, at his or her discretion, may require the person appointed as county manager to:
(A) Hold a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field and possess at least five years of experience as a county or city manager or as an assistant county or city manager; or (B) Hold a master's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field and possess at least three years of experience as a county or city manager or as an assistant county or city manager. (c) The county manager shall be the administrative head of the county government and shall be responsible to the commission for the proper and efficient administration of all

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of the affairs of the county, except as otherwise provided by law. It shall be the duty of the county manager to:
(1) See that all laws and ordinances of the county are enforced; (2) Exercise control over all departments and divisions of the county which the chairperson or commissioners have exercised control over, except as otherwise provided for in this Act; (3) Keep the commission fully advised as to the needs of the county; (4) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, supervise and direct the official conduct of all department heads and county employees, except for the county attorney, comptroller, and executive assistant to the commission; (5) Prepare the agenda for meetings of the commission, with the input of the chairperson and commissioners; (6) Attend all meetings of the commission with the right to take part in discussion, provided that the county manager shall have no vote on any matter before the commission; (7) Supervise the performance of all contracts entered into by or on behalf of the county; (8) Confer with and advise all other elected or appointed officers or officials of the county who are not under the control of the commission but who receive financial support therefrom; (9) Devote his or her entire time to the duties and affairs of the office of county manager and hold no other office or employment for remuneration while serving as county manager; (10) Make purchases for the county without seeking approval from the commission and without obtaining bids in amounts not to exceed $50,000.00, except:
(A) As provided by general law relating to the letting of public works contracts; (B) That no employment, consulting, or severance contract or agreement shall be entered into and no payments shall be made without the approval of the commission; and (C) Any purchase made for the county in excess of $10,000.00 shall be reported to the commissioner by the comptroller; and (11) Perform such other duties as may be required by the commission."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 14 as follows:
"SECTION 14. Appointment of county officials and employees.
(a) Subject to the qualifications and limitations set out in this Act, the county manager shall have the exclusive power and authority to appoint, remove, and fix the compensation of, within budgetary provisions and in accordance with civil service and

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merit system laws of Paulding County which may now be in force or subsequently adopted, all employees and officials of the county, except the following:
(1) Boards or positions created by general law; (2) Elected officers and employees under such an officer's supervision and control; and (3) The county attorney, the executive assistant to the board of commissioners, the comptroller, and heads or chief executive officers, by whatever names designated, of the various departments of the county. (b) Subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the commission, the chairperson shall appoint, from a list of recommendations made by the county manager, the heads or chief executive officers, by whatever names designated, of the various departments of the county, except the departments of the elected county officers of the county. Should a majority of the commission fail to confirm any such nomination, the chairperson shall submit another nominee from the list of recommendations made by the county manager, and such process shall continue until a nomination is approved by a majority of the commission. (c) Subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the commission, the chairperson shall appoint the county attorney, the executive assistant to the board of commissioners, and the comptroller. Should a majority of the commission fail to confirm any such nomination, the chairperson shall submit another nominee, and such process shall continue until a nomination is approved by a majority of the commission. (d) The head or chief executive officer of any department, the county manager, the county attorney, the executive assistant to the board of commissioners, and the comptroller shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and may be removed from office at any time by a majority vote of the commission. (e) Any person appointed comptroller of the county shall have the qualifications specified in Section 17 of this Act. (f) The compensation of all department heads or other chief executive officers, the county attorney, the executive assistant to the board of commissioners, and the comptroller appointed as provided in this section and of the county manager shall be fixed by a majority vote of the commission. (g) The elected county officers of said county shall have the sole authority to appoint and remove the personnel within their respective offices unless such personnel are subject to the county civil service system in which case appointment and removal shall be in accordance with rules applicable to such civil service system. The compensation of such personnel shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the commission."
SECTION 6. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 16 as follows:
"(a) The internal organization of the county government hereby established subordinate to and as administrative instrumentalities of the commission shall be divided into the following departments:
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(3) Transportation; (4) Marshal; (5) Fire; (6) Parks and recreation; (7) Community development; (8) Elections; (9) Human resources; (10) Fleet maintenance; (11) Building maintenance; (12) Information technology; and (13) E-911."
SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 17 as follows:
"(b) The department of finance shall, pursuant to the resolutions adopted by the commission, perform the following functions:
(1) Keep and maintain accurate records reflecting the financial affairs of the county; (2) Compile the annual budget covering all funds; (3) Make quarterly allotments of moneys appropriated and budgeted to each department, office, or agency of the county entitled to receive same; (4) Maintain current accounts over the collection and deposit of moneys due the county from taxes and other sources; (5) Examine all claims against the county and make recommendations as to payment; (6) Maintain budgetary control accounts showing encumbrances for obligations entered into, liquidation of such encumbrances, unencumbered balances of allotments, unexpended balances of allotments, and all unallotted balances of appropriations; (7) Maintain proprietary accounts of the current assets and of the liabilities of all county funds; (8) Prepare and issue semiannually financial reports of the operations of all county funds; (9) Maintain property control records of all county property, including equipment and stores, and supervise stores; (10) Plan and prepare for meeting the financial needs of the county, project financial requirements, recommend a means of financing those requirements, and advise the commission on financial matters; (11) Establish rules and regulations for purchasing services for all county departments, offices, and agencies, subject to the approval of the commission; (12) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the commission; and (13) Respect an open door policy between county employees and the chairperson and commissioners."
SECTION 8. Said Act is further amended by revising Sections 19 and 20 as follows:

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"SECTION 19. Budget and Appropriations.

The county manager shall submit annually to the commission, not later than June 1, a proposed budget governing expenditures of all county funds, including capital outlay and public works projects, for the following year. The commission shall thereafter hold a public hearing on the budget, giving notice thereof at least ten days in advance by publication of such notice and of the proposed budget in the official organ of Paulding County and by posting same at the courthouse door. The budget shall then be reviewed and adopted or amended by the commission at the first regular meeting in August of the year to which it applies, which budget, when so adopted or amended by the commission, shall constitute the commission's appropriation of all funds for such year. The budget so adopted may be revised during the year only by formal action of the commission in a regular meeting and no increase shall be made therein without provision also being made for financing same. The proposed budget submitted by the county manager shall be accompanied by a report containing information and data relating to the financial affairs of the county pertinent to arriving at and establishing the annual budget. A copy of the budget and of each revision or amendment to same shall be transmitted by the county manager to the grand jury of the Superior Court of Paulding County within ten days from the time such budget or amendment thereof is adopted by the commission.

SECTION 20. Expenditures by allotments.

No expenditures of county funds shall be made except in accordance with the county budget as adopted and amended by the commission. The county manager shall enforce compliance with this provision by all departments of county government, including those for elected officers, and to this end shall, through the comptroller and the department of finance, institute a system of annual allotments of all moneys appropriated and budgeted."

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the agreement to the Senate substitutes, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach

Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow
Marin Y Martin

Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser
Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the agreement to the Senate substitutes, the ayes were 152, nays 5.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 218. By Senators Walker III of the 20th, Dugan of the 30th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Miller of the 49th, Kennedy of the 18th and others:

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.

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Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House adhere to its position in insisting on its substitute to SB 218 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 Efstration of the 104th, Gaines of the 117th and Gullett of the 19th.
HB 1381. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding; 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 1381 (LC 47 1628) by inserting after "funding;" on line 5 the following: to authorize waiver of training requirement;
By removing the close quote mark on line 21.
By inserting the following after line 21: (c) The training requirement in this Code section may be waived at the discretion of the commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs."
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1381.
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:

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SB 445. By Senators Burns of the 23rd, Payne of the 54th, Hickman of the 4th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-143 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil and criminal penalty for violation of Section 610 of National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and regulations and final orders issued thereunder, so as to revise civil penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E 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.
SB 610. By Senators Harrell of the 40th, Burke of the 11th, Dugan of the 30th, Butler of the 55th, Watson of the 1st 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 require the Department of Community Health to conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; to provide for input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders; to provide for proposed rate models and estimated fiscal impact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to require the Department of Community Health to conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the waiver programs; to provide for input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders; to provide for proposed rate models and estimated fiscal impact; to direct the Department of Community Health to submit a waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement for certain treatments; to provide for implementation upon approval; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"49-4-142.4. (a) Beginning Fiscal Year 2024, and at least every four years thereafter, the department shall conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the New Options Waiver (NOW) program, the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP), the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP), and the Elderly and Disabled

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Waiver Program (EDWP). Such review shall be conducted on all waiver services and shall include input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders. (b) Based on the comprehensive review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall develop proposed rate models, related documentation, and associated policy changes to the policies and procedures of each waiver program. In addition, the department shall provide the projected fiscal impact of implementing such proposed rate models. Such proposed rate models, related documentation, associated policy changes, and the projected fiscal impact shall be submitted to the board, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and the General Assembly.

49-4-142.5. )a( No later than December 31, 2022, the department shall submit a waiver request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to authorize private institutions for mental disease (IMDs) to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. (b) Upon approval of such waiver, the department shall take all necessary steps to provide for payment of such care at private IMDs with Medicaid funds."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B

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Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E 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.

SB 333. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to remove bonding requirements for authorized institutions; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation 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 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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to

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provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to require financial assessments for each institution applying for an initial or renewed authorization to operate; to revise bonding requirements; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation requirements; to eliminate the cap on such fund; to remove bankruptcy of a participating postsecondary educational institution as grounds for reimbursements from such fund; to provide for expanded opportunities for reimbursements from such fund; to provide for the suspension of authorization for a postsecondary educational institution to operate when it does not meet its obligations regarding such fund; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; 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. Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, is amended in Code Section 20-3-250.2, relating to definitions, by repealing and reserving paragraph (2) and by revising paragraph (17) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(17) 'Postsecondary activity' means awarding a postsecondary degree or certificate or conducting or offering study, experience, or testing for an individual, or certifying prior successful completion by an individual of study, experience, or testing under the representation that the individual successfully completing the study, experience, or testing will be awarded therefor, at least in part, a postsecondary degree or certificate related to a field or profession associated with public health, public welfare, or public safety, as determined by the commission in its sole discretion."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.3, relating to educational institutions exempted from application of part, by revising paragraphs (2), (3), and (9) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Education sponsored by a bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organization, so recognized by the commission in its sole discretion, not for granting degrees and solely for that organization's membership or offered on a no-fee basis, not granting degrees or developed and licensed by an industry recognized certification provider, so recognized by the commission in its sole discretion, not for granting degrees; (3) Education solely avocational or recreational in nature, or short courses, as determined by the commission in its sole discretion, and institutions, not granting degrees, offering such education not for granting degrees exclusively;"

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"(9) A school where the sole purpose of the instructional program is review or preparation for a specific occupational examination recognized by a government agency or bona fide trade, business, or fraternal organization and where the student's occupational training received from another school or through employment experience already makes the student eligible to sit for the examination;"
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.5, relating to administration and general powers and duties, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b) The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To establish and promulgate standards, rules, regulations, and policies for carrying out the provisions of this part and for the orderly operation of the commission. To effectuate the purposes of this part, the commission may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state, and such agency shall provide such information as will enable the commission to exercise properly its powers and perform its duties under this part; (2) To establish minimum criteria in conformity with Code Section 20-3-250.6, including quality of education, ethical and business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility which applicants for authorization to operate or for an agent's permit shall meet before such authorization or permit may be issued, and to continue such authorization or permit in effect. The criteria to be developed under this paragraph shall be such as will effectuate the purposes of this part but will not unreasonably hinder legitimate educational innovation; (3) To negotiate and enter into interstate reciprocity agreements with similar agencies in other states and with the United States Department of Education if, in the judgment of the commission, such agreements are or will be helpful in effectuating the purposes of this part; but nothing contained in any such reciprocity agreement shall be construed as limiting the commission's or the executive director's powers, duties, and responsibilities with respect to investigating independently or acting upon any application for authorization to operate or for renewal of such authorization to operate a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution, or upon an application for issuance or renewal of any agent's permit, or with respect to the enforcement of any provision of this part, or of any of the rules or regulations promulgated under this part; (4) To promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures necessary or appropriate for the conduct of its work and the implementation of this part, and to hold such hearings as it may deem advisable or as required by law in developing such rules, regulations, and procedures, or in aid of any investigation or inquiry; (5) To delegate to the executive director such administrative powers and duties, in addition to those powers and duties of the executive director otherwise specified in this part, as may be reasonably necessary to carry out effectively this part and to establish such administrative organization and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this part;

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(6) To exercise other powers and duties implied but not enumerated in this subsection but in conformity with this part which, in the judgment of the commission, are necessary in order to carry out this part; (7) To submit annually to the House Higher Education Committee, to the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, and to the Senate Higher Education Committee an annual written report summarizing the activities of the commission in regard to its responsibilities, activities, and administration of this part; (8) To receive and hold title to property, equipment, money, and materials; (9) To contract with other state, federal, or local public or private schools and other entities, individuals, or other legal entities for the provision of services or activities the commission deems necessary; and (10) To establish and promulgate regulations for qualified proprietary institutions whose students receive tuition equalization grants in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411. (c) The executive director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission shall be appointed by the Governor. The executive director shall administer the provisions of this part as provided in this subsection and as provided by rules, regulations, and policies of the commission. The executive director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this part and in connection therewith to develop job descriptions for such personnel; (2) To receive, investigate as he or she may deem necessary, and act upon applications for authorization to operate nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions and upon applications for agents' permits; (3) To maintain separate lists of degree-granting nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, and nondegree-granting postsecondary educational institutions, and agents authorized to operate in this state under this part. Such lists shall be available for the information of the public; (4) To receive and cause to be maintained as a permanent file copies of academic records in conformity with Code Section 20-3-250.17; (5) To investigate as he or she may deem necessary on his or her own initiative or in response to any complaint lodged with him or her any person, group, or entity subject to, or reasonably believed by him or her to be subject to, the jurisdiction of this part; and, in connection therewith, to subpoena any persons, books, records, or documents pertaining to such investigation, which subpoenas shall be enforceable by any court of this state; to require answers in writing under oath to questions propounded by him or her; and to administer an oath or affirmation to any person in connection with any investigation; and (6) To administer compliance with this part in accordance with standards, rules, regulations, and policies of the commission."

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SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.6, relating to minimum standards for educational institutions, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) In establishing the criteria required by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5, the commission shall observe and shall require compliance with the following minimum standards:
(1) A that a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution must be maintained and operated, or, in the case of a new institution, it must demonstrate that it can be maintained and operated in compliance with the following minimum standards: (A)(1) That the quality and content of each course or program of instruction, training, or study are such as may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objective for which the course or program is offered; (B)(2) That the institution has adequate space, equipment, library and physical facilities, instructional materials, and personnel to provide education of good quality; (C)(3) That the education and experience qualifications of directors, administrators, supervisors, and instructors are such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study and that each director and instructor shall satisfactorily meet educational qualifications and other requirements established by the commission; (D)(4) That the institution provides students and other interested persons with a catalog or other written description containing information describing the programs offered; program objectives; length of program; schedule of tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of the course of study; cancellation and refund policies consistent with standards adopted by the commission; prior year's enrollment, graduation, and job placement rates; and such other material facts concerning the institution and the program or course of instruction as are reasonably likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein, together with any other disclosures specified by the executive director or defined in the rules and regulations of the commission; and that such information is provided to prospective students prior to enrollment; (E)(5) That upon satisfactory completion of training, the student is given appropriate educational credentials by such institution indicating that such course or courses of instruction or study have been satisfactorily completed by said student; (F)(6) That adequate records are maintained by the institution to show attendance, progress, or grades and that satisfactory standards are enforced relating to attendance, progress, and performance; (G)(7) That the institution is maintained and operated in compliance with all pertinent ordinances and laws, including rules and regulations, relative to the safety and health of all persons upon the premises; (H)(8) That the institution is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students; (I)(9) That neither the institution nor its agents does not engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit, or other practices of any type which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair;

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(J)(10) That the chief executive officer, trustees, directors, owners, administrators, supervisors, agents, staff, and instructors are of good reputation and character and that each institution has an education director who meets the requirements established by the commission for such position which requirements shall be substantially related to the predominant course offerings at that institution; (K)(11) That the student housing owned, maintained, or approved by the institution, if any, is appropriate, safe, and adequate and meets all local fire, safety, and health codes; (L)(12) That the institution has and maintains a reasonable and proper policy, consistent with standards adopted by the commission, for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, housing or dormitory fees, and any other charges in the event a student enrolled by the institution fails to begin a course or withdraws or is discontinued therefrom prior to completion, which policy shall take into account those costs to the institution that are not diminished by the failure of the student to enter or complete the course of instruction; (M)(13) That the institution maintains a policy of allowing any student a minimum of 72 hours from the date of the contract or agreement to cancel any contract or rescind any agreement to become a student at the institution and that in the event of any such cancellation or rescission, the student shall receive a refund of the total tuition and fees, if any, paid to the institution at the time of or in connection with the execution of the contract or agreement and that such policy shall be a clearly stated part of any written contract or agreement required of students attending the institution; and (N)(14) That the institution posts continuously in a conspicuous place a notice, in such form as required by the commission, which sets forth the procedures for filing a complaint with the commission for any alleged violation of this part. (2) An applicant for an agent's permit shall be an individual of good reputation and character and shall represent only a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or institutions which meet the minimum standards established in this Code section and the criteria established under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5." "(c) Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraphs (7), (10), (11), and (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to meet the standards of financial soundness and being capable of fulfilling commitments to students as provided in subparagraph (a)(1)(H) paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of this Code section, and, because of such requirement, each such institution shall provide the commission with audited financial statements as performed by an independent certified public accountant and at such times as the commission shall require. The commission may impose a fee to be paid by such institutions to offset the cost of receiving and reviewing such audited financial statements. Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to submit annual financial reports to the commission when applying for annual renewal of exemption or authorization using the reporting format provided by the commission. In addition thereto, institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be subject to the requirements of Code Sections 20-3-250.8, 20-3-250.10, and 20-3-250.27. The reports

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to the Governor and to the General Assembly required by subsection (h) of Code Section 20-3-250.27 shall include a summary of the commission's findings from its review of audited financial statements required by this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.7, relating to prohibited activities of persons, agents, groups, or entities, by revising subsections (a), (b), (e), and (f) as follows:
"(a) No person, agent, group, or entity of whatever kind, alone or in concert with others, shall:
(1) Operate in this state a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or conduct postsecondary activities in this state unless issued a current certificate of valid authorization by the executive director; (2) Offer postsecondary instruction leading to a postsecondary degree or certificate to Georgia residents from a location outside this state by correspondence or any telecommunications or electronic media technology unless issued a current certificate of valid authorization; (3) Solicit prospective students without being authorized by the executive director to do so and without being bonded if required to do so by Code Section 20-3-250.10; (4) Offer, as or through an agent, enrollment or instruction in, or the granting of educational credentials from, a postsecondary educational institution not exempted from this part, whether such institution is within or outside this state, unless such agent is a natural person and has a currently valid agent's permit issued pursuant to this part; or accept contracts or enrollment applications from an agent who does not have a current permit as required by this part; but the commission may promulgate rules and regulations to permit the rendering of legitimate public information services without such permit; (5)(4) Make or cause to be made any statement or representation, oral, written, or visual, in connection with the offering or publicizing of a course, if such person knows or reasonably should have known the statement or representation to be false, deceptive, substantially inaccurate, or misleading; (6)(5) Instruct or educate, or offer to instruct or educate, including advertising or soliciting for such purpose, enroll or offer to enroll, contract or offer to contract with any person for such purpose, or award any educational credential, or contract with any institution or party to perform any such act, in this state, whether such person, agent, group, or entity is located within or outside this state, unless such person, agent, group, or entity observes and is in compliance with the minimum standards set forth in Code Section 20-3-250.6, the criteria established by the commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5, and the rules and regulations adopted by the commission; (7)(6) Promise or guarantee employment utilizing information, training, or skill purported to be provided or otherwise enhanced by a course, unless the promisor or guarantor offers the student or prospective student a bona fide contract of employment

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agreeing to employ said student or prospective student for a specified period of time in a business or other enterprise regularly conducted by him or her where such information, training, or skill is a normal condition of employment; (8)(7) Do any act constituting part of the conduct or administration of a course or the obtaining of students thereof, if such person knows or reasonably should know that any phase or incident of the conduct or administration of the course is being carried on by the use of fraud, deception, other misrepresentation, or by any person soliciting students without a permit; or (9)(8) Grant, or offer to grant, postsecondary degrees, diplomas, certificates, or honorary or unearned degrees without authorization to do so from the commission. (b) No person, agent, group, or entity of whatever kind shall use the term 'college' or 'university' without authorization to do so from the commission unless it was doing so prior to July 1, 1985, or is otherwise authorized to do so under this part. Nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions operating in this state which are otherwise exempted from this part pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be subject to the provision of this subsection." "(e) Any contract entered into with any person for any course of instruction by or on behalf of any owner, employee, agent, or other representative of a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution subject to this part to which a certificate of authorization has not been issued shall be unenforceable in any action brought thereon. (f) Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee thereof who willfully violates this Code section, Code Section 20-3-250.8, or willfully fails or refuses to deposit with the executive director the records required by Code Section 20-3-250.17 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day's failure to comply with such Code sections shall be a separate violation. Such criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the Attorney General or a district attorney pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.18."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.8, relating to application to operate or conduct postsecondary activities, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) Each nonpublic postsecondary educational institution desiring to operate or conduct postsecondary activities in this state shall make application to the commission, upon forms to be provided by the commission. Such application shall be accompanied by a catalog or other written description published, or proposed to be published, by the institution, containing the information specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(D) paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.6, including information required by rules and regulations of the commission. Such application shall also be accompanied by evidence of a surety bond if required by Code Section 20-3-250.10 and subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.27 and shall be accompanied by payment of the fees specified in Code Section 20-3-250.11; provided, however, that when making application to the commission for authorization to operate, those institutions exempt from certain provisions of this part pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of

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Code Section 20-3-250.3 or subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to submit only those documents pertaining to provisions of this part from which such institutions are not exempt. (b) A nonpublic postsecondary educational institution shall not operate or conduct postsecondary activities in any building in which that institution did not previously operate or conduct postsecondary activities unless the institution obtains authorization to operate or conduct those activities in that building as a branch facility. An application for authorization to operate any branch facility shall be accompanied by catalogs, other written documents, evidence of bond if a bond is required, and payment of fees as required for an initial application pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 20-3-250.9, relating to application by persons to solicit or perform services of agent.
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) of Code Section 203-250.10, relating to surety bonds, filing, amount, release of surety, and suspension upon release of surety, as follows:
"20-3-250.10. (a) As part of the application review process, the commission shall conduct a financial assessment of each institution that applies to the commission for initial or renewed authorization to operate. At the time an initial application or application for a branch facility is made for authorization to operate or in the event of a change of ownership as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-250.8, If a financial assessment includes findings or notes raising concern about such applicant's institutional internal controls or recommends that such applicant should be placed on financial monitoring status, the executive director in his or her sole discretion may require shall require the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution making such application such applicant to file with the executive director commission a good and sufficient surety bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the executive director may require. Such bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the applicant's obligations under this part and the rules, regulations, and policies of the commission. Such obligations shall include, but shall not be limited to, the institution's duties regarding responsibility for negligence, proper management of the institution's accounting, management, and other internal controls, and other requirements of this part. as determined by subsection (b) of this Code section. Such bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state. The Such bond shall also be conditioned to provide indemnification to the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund established in Code Section 20-3-250.27 and to any student or enrollee or that person's parent or guardian or class thereof determined to have suffered loss or damage as a result of any act or practice which is a violation of this part or of rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by such nonpublic postsecondary educational institution

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and that the bonding company shall pay any final, nonappealable judgment rendered by the commission or any court of this state having jurisdiction, upon receipt of written notification thereof. If a bond is in force at the time of an institutional closure, the surety shall be required to remit the full face value of the bond. Regardless of the number of years that such bond is in force, the aggregate liability of the surety thereon shall in no event exceed the penal sum of the bond. The bond may be continuous. Such bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state with at least a B+ bond rating. Such bond shall remain in effect until the institution's authorization to operate terminates or the commission determines that the institution's financial or other issues requiring the bond have been resolved to the satisfaction of the executive director in his or her sole discretion. (b) The minimum amount of the bond required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be based on the gross tuition of the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution during the previous year or on the estimated gross tuition for the current year, whichever is larger, and shall be as follows:

Gross Tuition

...Minimum Bond

$

0.00 -- $ 50,000.00.......................................................... $ 20,000.00

50,001.00 -- 100,000.00.............................................................

30,000.00

100,001.00 -- 200,000.00.............................................................

50,000.00

200,001.00 -- 300,000.00.............................................................

75,000.00

300,001.00 -- 400,000.00.............................................................

100,000.00

400,001.00 -- 500,000.00.............................................................

150,000.00

500,001.00 -- 1,000,000.00..........................................................

200,000.00

1,000,001.00 -- 2,000,000.00..........................................................

300,000.00

2,000,001.00 and over ......................................................................

450,000.00

For situations where a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution is unable to secure a bond amount provided for by this subsection, a bank standby letter of credit secured from a federally insured financial institution shall be accepted pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission. Institutions with $1,000,001.00 or more in the previous year's gross tuition or estimated gross tuition, whichever is larger, that are authorized and bonded prior to July 1, 2021, shall not be subject to the $300,000.00 or the $450,000.00 bonding requirement unless a change of ownership occurs after July 1, 2021. (c)(b) If the bond filed with the initial application to operate remains in effect, it shall be sufficient when an application is made for the renewal of authorization to operate, unless the amount of the bond must be increased because of increased gross tuition to comply with requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section set forth by the commission."

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SECTION 9. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.11, relating to collection of fees established by commission, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Fees shall be collected by the executive director in such amounts as shall be established by the commission. The commission is authorized to establish the following fees and fee schedules:
(1)(A) Separate initial application and renewal fee schedules for degree-granting and nondegree-granting nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions based upon the commission's relative cost of performing its duties and responsibilities with regard to those categories of institutions and, within those categories, based upon actual or projected gross tuition of those institutions; (2) Initial and renewal fees for agents' permits; (3)(B) Special fees for the evaluation of postsecondary educational institutions; (4)(C) Fees authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.27; and (5)(D) Special fees to offset other identified administrative costs. (2) All fees collected pursuant to this part, except fees collected pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.27, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general fund, and no fees collected under this part shall be subject to refund, except as provided in Code Section 20-3-250.27. Except as otherwise indicated in this part, the fees to be collected by the commission under this part shall accompany an application for authorization to operate or an agent's permit."
SECTION 10. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.12, relating to denial of application for agent's permit, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) If the executive director, upon review and consideration of an application for authorization to operate or for an agent's permit or for renewal thereof, shall determine determines that the applicant fails to meet the criteria established as provided in this part, the executive director shall so notify the applicant, setting forth the reasons therefor in writing, and shall deny the application." "(c) In the event the executive director denies an application for an agent's permit or for renewal thereof, he shall notify the institution or institutions which such agent represented or proposed to represent, according to the records of the commission, including the reasons therefor."
SECTION 11. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-250.13, relating to revocation of agent's permit, conditional permits, and hearing, as follows:
"20-3-250.13. (a) An authorization to operate or an agent's permit may be revoked or made conditional after its issuance if the executive director has reasonable cause to believe that the holder of such authorization or permit has violated or is violating this part or any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Prior to such revocation or imposition of

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condition, the executive director shall notify the holder of the authorization or permit in writing of the impending action, setting forth the grounds for the action contemplated to be taken and advising the holder of a permit that if a hearing is requested, in writing, within ten days of receipt of such notice, the executive director shall set a time and place for a hearing at which the holder of the authorization or permit may be heard in response to the allegation of noncompliance with this part or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part. (b) If a hearing is requested as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, such hearing shall be conducted as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 20-3-250.15, and the holder of the authorization or permit shall have the rights set forth in that Code section. The decision of the commission shall be made as provided in subsection (e) of Code Section 20-3-250.15 and shall be deemed final, subject to the right of judicial review provided for by Code Section 20-3-250.16. In the event an agent's permit is revoked or a condition is imposed thereon, the executive director shall notify the institution or institutions which such agent was permitted to represent, as shown in the records of the commission, in addition to the notice required to be given to the agent and any other parties to the hearing."
SECTION 12. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.14, relating filing complaint against institution or agent by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, which is a violation of this part or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto may file with the executive director a complaint against such institution or against its agent, or both. A complaint shall be filed with the executive director within a reasonable period of time, as determined by regulations of the commission, after the event giving rise to the complaint. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain such other information as may be required by the commission. A complaint may also be filed with the executive director by the commission's representatives or by the Attorney General. A complainant may also file with the executive director as a representative of a class of complainants." "(c) If, based upon all the evidence at a hearing or other procedure, the executive director shall find finds that a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, have has engaged in or are is engaging in any act or practice which violates this part or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the executive director shall issue and cause to be served upon such institution or agent, or both, an order requiring such institution or agent, or both, to cease and desist from such act or practice. Additionally, if the executive director shall find finds that the complainant or class of complainants has suffered loss or damage as a result of such act or practice, the executive director may, at his or her discretion, award the complainant or class of complainants full or partial restitution for such damage or loss and may impose the penalties provided for in Code Section 20-3-250.21. The executive director may also, as appropriate, based on his or her own investigation or the evidence adduced at such hearing or on the basis of

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such investigation and evidence, commence an action to revoke an institution's authorization to operate or revoke an agent's permit."
SECTION 13. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.15, relating to hearing and review by commission of denial of permit, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the executive director respecting denial of an authorization to operate or of an agent's permit or the placing of conditions thereon, whether on initial application or on application for renewal, or by a decision of the executive director revoking an institution's authorization to operate or an agent's permit and any person aggrieved by the imposition of a penalty by the executive director under Code Section 20-3-250.21 shall have the right to a hearing and review of such decision by the commission as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 14. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-250.18, relating to initiation of court proceedings by executive director, as follows:
"20-3-250.18. (a) The Attorney General of this state or the district attorney of any judicial circuit in which a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or an agent thereof is found, at the request of the executive director or on his or her own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this part. (b) Whenever it shall appear to the executive director that any person, agent, group, or entity is about to violate or has been violating any of the provisions of this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the executive director, the executive director may, on his or her own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against such person, group, or entity for the purpose of enjoining such violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant thereto. It shall not be necessary that the executive director allege or prove that he or she has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the executive director has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law, but the executive director shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group, or entity affected. The existence of an action of the executive director with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 15. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-250.21, relating to fines for violations, as follows:

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"20-3-250.21. Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee thereof who shall willfully violate Code Section 20-3-250.7 or 20-3-250.8 or who shall fail or refuse to deposit with the executive director the records required by Code Section 20-3-250.17 shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation. Each day's failure to comply with such Code sections shall be a separate violation. Such fine may be imposed by the executive director in an administrative proceeding or by any court of competent jurisdiction. The commission shall adopt a schedule of regularly imposed fines for violations of this part and shall have such schedule published by the executive director."
SECTION 16. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.27, relating to Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund, by revising subsections (c), (d), and (g) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c)(1) All postsecondary educational institutions operating in this state, except those which are exempt from the provisions of this Code section pursuant to Code Section 203-250.3, shall participate in the tuition guaranty fund. Those postsecondary educational institutions specified in paragraphs (10) and (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 203-250.3 and in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall participate in the tuition guaranty fund. (2) Postsecondary educational institutions which were authorized to operate in this state prior to July 1, 1990, and which have maintained continuous authorization in this state since July 1, 1990, and institutions which have been continuously licensed since July 1, 1990, pursuant to the provisions of Title 43 and were authorized by the commission prior to July 1, 1992 2022, shall participate in the fund and shall not be required to provide surety bonds as provided in Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that any surety bond provided by an institution before July 1, 1992 2021, shall remain in effect for one full year after the effective date of such surety bond. (3) Postsecondary educational institutions which are currently authorized to operate in this state and which were first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1990, shall participate in the fund for five seven years of continuous authorized operation; provided, however, that no postsecondary educational institution first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1990, which fully participated in the fund for five years on or before January 1, 2022, shall be required to participate in the fund for seven years as otherwise provided in this paragraph and shall provide the surety bonds required in Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that such surety bonds shall no longer be required of any such institutions which have maintained five full years of continuous authorized operation to the present. Any institution which fails to maintain continuous authorization in this state, and which subsequently applies for reinstatement of its certificate of authorization, must provide a surety bond for five full years following reinstatement of authorization.

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(4) Following a change of ownership, as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-250.8, a postsecondary educational institution may be required to participate in the fund for a period of up to seven years as determined by the executive director in his or her sole discretion. (d)(1) In addition to any other fees required by this part, the commission shall by regulation establish fees to be paid annually by postsecondary educational institutions for participation in the tuition guaranty fund. The fees shall be based on gross tuition collected during a year by each postsecondary educational institution. If an institution has not operated for a full year, its participation fee shall be based initially on its projected gross tuition for the first full year of operation. At the conclusion of the first year, the fee for that year shall be adjusted to reflect actual gross tuition. The annual fee established by the commission shall be sufficient, when added to the earnings of the fund, to create a balance in the fund of at least $500,000.00 $10 million by July 1, 1997 2040. The board of trustees shall notify the commission when the fund balance exceeds $500,000.00 $10 million, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon receiving such notification, the commission shall cease collection of participation fees from postsecondary educational institutions which have contributed to the fund for at least five years. The commission, upon notification from the board of trustees, shall reestablish collection of participation fees from such participating postsecondary educational institutions at any time the fund balance is less than $475,000.00 $4 million. At such time, fees shall be collected from such participating institutions according to a schedule adopted by the commission based on gross tuition in amounts sufficient to raise the fund balance to $500,000.00 $10 million. (2) Each postsecondary educational institution which is first authorized to operate in this state after July 1, 1992, and is required to participate in the fund for five seven years of continuous authorized operation under the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be required to pay participation fees for such period of time notwithstanding the amount in the tuition guaranty fund. If the balance in the fund exceeds $500,000.00 $10 million, participation fees shall be collected from each such institution according to the fee schedule adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. No postsecondary educational institution first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1992, which fully participated in the fund for five years on or before January 1, 2022, shall be required to participate in the fund for seven years as otherwise provided in this paragraph. (3) If earnings from investments, participation fees required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, and claims experience ever cause the balance in the fund to exceed $7.75 million, the commission, upon being notified by the board of trustees, shall make refunds to postsecondary educational institutions which have participated in the fund for at least five years, so that the fund balance is reduced to $7.5 million. Any such refund shall be determined by the commission in proportion to the total participation fees paid by a postsecondary educational institution until the time of the refund; provided, however, that no reimbursement shall be made to any postsecondary educational institution whose students have been reimbursed from the fund or from

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bond forfeiture as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. The commission shall establish by regulation the time and other procedures and requirements for making any such refund, but refunds shall be issued no more than once during a fiscal year." "(g)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in In the event a postsecondary educational institution participating in the fund goes into bankruptcy or ceases operations without fulfilling its educational obligations to its students or without reimbursing its students, the board of trustees may reimburse from the fund valid and documented claims of students for tuition and fees paid to that institution as well as costs incurred as a result of such cessation of operations in accordance with guidelines and procedures adopted by the commission. regulations of the board. If a student who attended the defaulting postsecondary educational institution received financial aid under either a state or federal student loan program, the board shall direct payment to the financial institution or other entity who made the loan to the student, rather than directly to the student. If the fund reimburses a student or a financial institution or other entity which made a loan to a student, the fund, to the extent of the amount reimbursed and without the necessity of any further act by any party, shall have an independent claim for recovery against the defaulting postsecondary educational institution and any surety issuing a bond pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that if the reimbursement from the fund is insufficient fully to cover the amount due the student or the entity making the loan to the student, then such student or entity shall retain the right of recovery against the defaulting institution and the surety for the unreimbursed amount. Payments from the fund shall be made by warrant of the state treasurer on the order of the board of trustees. (2) Until surety bonds are no longer required of a participating postsecondary educational institution under the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the reimbursement of tuition to students or to financial institutions or other entities on behalf of students, in the event of the default of the postsecondary educational institution, shall be accomplished by bond forfeiture proceedings and not from the tuition guaranty fund unless the full amount of the bond is paid in reimbursements and such amount is insufficient to cover all reimbursements; provided, however, that if a student, financial institution, or other lending entity is entitled to reimbursement of tuition paid for a term which concluded before the expiration of the surety bond, the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund may make reimbursements to the students or to the financial institutions or other entities on behalf of the students prior to initiating bond forfeiture proceedings. (3) If the board of trustees pays a claim to or on behalf of a student of a defaulting postsecondary educational institution or if such a claim is paid as a result of a bond forfeiture, the authorization to operate of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution shall be automatically revoked as of the date of such payment, if the authorization to operate has not been previously revoked by the commission pursuant to other provisions of this part. If a defaulting postsecondary educational institution reimburses the fund for any claims paid on behalf of its students, the commission shall be authorized to issue a new authorization to operate to such postsecondary educational

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institution if the commission finds that the institution is then qualified to operate as a postsecondary educational institution. Such an institution shall provide the surety bond required in Code Section 20-3-250.10 for two years and shall pay participation fees to the tuition guaranty fund for five years as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section. (4)(2) If at any time the money available in the tuition guaranty fund is insufficient to satisfy tuition reimbursement claims then pending against the fund, the board of trustees may require each participating postsecondary educational institution to pay a special assessment to the fund. The special assessment shall be in addition to the participation fee provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section but the total amount which may be collected in such special assessments in any one fiscal year shall not exceed either the total amount paid during the immediately preceding fiscal year in participation fees or $100,000.00, whichever is greater. The maximum amount that may be paid from the fund in claims on behalf of the students of any single defaulting postsecondary educational institution is $250,000.00, shall be determined by the commission, but shall not exceed 10 percent of the total fund, regardless of the fact that total claims may exceed that amount, unless a higher percentage is authorized by a twothirds' majority vote of the commission in the event of a significant precipitous closure. (5)(3) As an alternative to paying claims to or on behalf of students of a defaulting postsecondary educational institution, the board of trustees may arrange for another postsecondary educational institution to complete the educational obligations to the students of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution, provided that the program offered by the other institution is substantially equivalent to the program for which the students had paid tuition; and provided, further, that attendance at the other institution does not cause unreasonable hardship or inconvenience to the students. The commission shall have the authority to adopt rules or regulations which shall govern the board of trustees in the administration of the provisions of this paragraph. As a part of any such program, the board of trustees may reimburse the other postsecondary educational institution from the fund for expenses incurred by the institution in providing educational services for the students of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution. The Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund shall have an independent claim for recovery against the defaulting postsecondary educational institution and any surety issuing a bond pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.10 to the extent that the fund has reimbursed a postsecondary educational institution from the fund for expenses pursuant to this paragraph and without the necessity of any further act by any party. (6)(4) It shall not be necessary to claim a loss or damage pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-250.14 in order for the board of trustees to pay claims to or on behalf of students pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. Procedures and requirements for filing claims under this Code section shall be as provided by rules or regulations adopted for that purpose by the commission. (7)(5) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board of trustees to pay or deny a claim pursuant to the provisions of this Code section may appeal to the commission. A decision of the board of trustees shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified mail

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or statutory overnight delivery to the claimant and to the owner of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution. If the whereabouts of the owner of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution is not known and cannot reasonably be ascertained by the board of trustees, a notice of the decision shall be published in the legal organ of the county where the student claimant attended the defaulting postsecondary educational institution or a facility of such institution. The appeal to the commission shall be commenced by filing a written notice of such appeal to the commission within 30 days after receiving the written decision of the board of trustees. Within 30 days after receiving a notice of appeal, the commission shall affirm the decision of the board of trustees, modify and affirm the decision of the board of trustees, or overrule the decision of the board of trustees. Any person aggrieved by the action of the commission shall have the right to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-250.16. The commission shall adopt rules or regulations providing procedures for the conduct of appeals from the board of trustees, but such rules or regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of this paragraph." "(j) Authorization for a postsecondary educational institution to operate shall be suspended upon written notice by the executive director when such institution fails to participate in the fund as required under this Code section."
SECTION 17. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2022.
SECTION 18. 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 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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to require financial assessments for each institution applying for an initial or renewed authorization to operate; to revise bonding requirements; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation requirements; to eliminate the cap on such fund; to remove bankruptcy of a participating postsecondary educational institution as grounds for reimbursements from such fund; to provide for expanded opportunities for reimbursements from such fund; to provide for the suspension of authorization for a postsecondary educational institution to operate when it does not

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meet its obligations regarding such fund; to revise a definition; to provide for conforming changes; 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. Part 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, is amended in Code Section 20-3-250.2, relating to definitions, by repealing and reserving paragraph (2) and by revising paragraph (17) as follows:
"(17) 'Postsecondary activity' means: (A) Awarding awarding a postsecondary degree or certificate; or (B) Conducting conducting or offering study, experience, or testing for an individual, or certifying prior successful completion by an individual of study, experience, or testing under the representation that the individual successfully completing the study, experience, or testing will be awarded therefor, at least in part, a postsecondary degree or certificate related to a field or profession associated with public health, public welfare, or public safety, as determined by the commission in its sole discretion."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.3, relating to educational institutions exempted from application of part, by revising paragraphs (2), (3), and (9) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Education sponsored by a bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organization, so recognized by the commission in its sole discretion, not for granting degrees and solely for that organization's membership or offered on a no-fee basis, not granting degrees or developed and licensed by an industry recognized certification provider, so recognized by the commission in its sole discretion, not for granting degrees; (3) Education solely avocational or recreational in nature, or short courses, as determined by the commission in its sole discretion, and institutions, not granting degrees, offering such education not for granting degrees exclusively;" "(9) A school where the sole purpose of the instructional program is review or preparation for a specific occupational examination recognized by a government agency or bona fide trade, business, or fraternal organization and where the student's occupational training received from another school or through employment experience already makes the student eligible to sit for the examination;"
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.5, relating to administration and general powers and duties, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
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(1) To establish and promulgate standards, rules, regulations, and policies for carrying out the provisions of this part and for the orderly operation of the commission. To effectuate the purposes of this part, the commission may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state, and such agency shall provide such information as will enable the commission to exercise properly its powers and perform its duties under this part; (2) To establish minimum criteria in conformity with Code Section 20-3-250.6, including quality of education, ethical and business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility which applicants for authorization to operate or for an agent's permit shall meet before such authorization or permit may be issued, and to continue such authorization or permit in effect. The criteria to be developed under this paragraph shall be such as will effectuate the purposes of this part but will not unreasonably hinder legitimate educational innovation; (3) To negotiate and enter into interstate reciprocity agreements with similar agencies in other states and with the United States Department of Education if, in the judgment of the commission, such agreements are or will be helpful in effectuating the purposes of this part; but nothing contained in any such reciprocity agreement shall be construed as limiting the commission's or the executive director's powers, duties, and responsibilities with respect to investigating independently or acting upon any application for authorization to operate or for renewal of such authorization to operate a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution, or upon an application for issuance or renewal of any agent's permit, or with respect to the enforcement of any provision of this part, or of any of the rules or regulations promulgated under this part; (4) To promulgate rules, regulations, and procedures necessary or appropriate for the conduct of its work and the implementation of this part, and to hold such hearings as it may deem advisable or as required by law in developing such rules, regulations, and procedures, or in aid of any investigation or inquiry; (5) To delegate to the executive director such administrative powers and duties, in addition to those powers and duties of the executive director otherwise specified in this part, as may be reasonably necessary to carry out effectively this part and to establish such administrative organization and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this part; (6) To exercise other powers and duties implied but not enumerated in this subsection but in conformity with this part which, in the judgment of the commission, are necessary in order to carry out this part; (7) To submit annually to the House Higher Education Committee, to the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, and to the Senate Higher Education Committee an annual written report summarizing the activities of the commission in regard to its responsibilities, activities, and administration of this part; (8) To receive and hold title to property, equipment, money, and materials;

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(9) To contract with other state, federal, or local public or private schools and other entities, individuals, or other legal entities for the provision of services or activities the commission deems necessary; and (10) To establish and promulgate regulations for qualified proprietary institutions whose students receive tuition equalization grants in accordance with the criteria set forth in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 20-3-411. (c) The executive director of the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission shall be appointed by the Governor. The executive director shall administer the provisions of this part as provided in this subsection and as provided by rules, regulations, and policies of the commission. The executive director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this part and in connection therewith to develop job descriptions for such personnel; (2) To receive, investigate as he or she may deem necessary, and act upon applications for authorization to operate nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions and upon applications for agents' permits; (3) To maintain separate lists of degree-granting nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, and nondegree-granting postsecondary educational institutions, and agents authorized to operate in this state under this part. Such lists shall be available for the information of the public; (4) To receive and cause to be maintained as a permanent file copies of academic records in conformity with Code Section 20-3-250.17; (5) To investigate as he or she may deem necessary on his or her own initiative or in response to any complaint lodged with him or her any person, group, or entity subject to, or reasonably believed by him or her to be subject to, the jurisdiction of this part; and, in connection therewith, to subpoena any persons, books, records, or documents pertaining to such investigation, which subpoenas shall be enforceable by any court of this state; to require answers in writing under oath to questions propounded by him or her; and to administer an oath or affirmation to any person in connection with any investigation; and (6) To administer compliance with this part in accordance with standards, rules, regulations, and policies of the commission."
SECTION 4. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.6, relating to minimum standards for educational institutions, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) In establishing the criteria required by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5, the commission shall observe and shall require compliance with the following minimum standards:
(1) A that a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution must be maintained and operated, or, in the case of a new institution, it must demonstrate that it can be maintained and operated in compliance with the following minimum standards:

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(A)(1) That the quality and content of each course or program of instruction, training, or study are such as may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objective for which the course or program is offered; (B)(2) That the institution has adequate space, equipment, library and physical facilities, instructional materials, and personnel to provide education of good quality; (C)(3) That the education and experience qualifications of directors, administrators, supervisors, and instructors are such as may reasonably ensure that the students will receive education consistent with the objectives of the course or program of study and that each director and instructor shall satisfactorily meet educational qualifications and other requirements established by the commission; (D)(4) That the institution provides students and other interested persons with a catalog or other written description containing information describing the programs offered; program objectives; length of program; schedule of tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for completion of the course of study; cancellation and refund policies consistent with standards adopted by the commission; prior year's enrollment, graduation, and job placement rates; and such other material facts concerning the institution and the program or course of instruction as are reasonably likely to affect the decision of the student to enroll therein, together with any other disclosures specified by the executive director or defined in the rules and regulations of the commission; and that such information is provided to prospective students prior to enrollment; (E)(5) That upon satisfactory completion of training, the student is given appropriate educational credentials by such institution indicating that such course or courses of instruction or study have been satisfactorily completed by said student; (F)(6) That adequate records are maintained by the institution to show attendance, progress, or grades and that satisfactory standards are enforced relating to attendance, progress, and performance; (G)(7) That the institution is maintained and operated in compliance with all pertinent ordinances and laws, including rules and regulations, relative to the safety and health of all persons upon the premises; (H)(8) That the institution is financially sound and capable of fulfilling its commitments to students; (I)(9) That neither the institution nor its agents does not engage in advertising, sales, collection, credit, or other practices of any type which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair; (J)(10) That the chief executive officer, trustees, directors, owners, administrators, supervisors, agents, staff, and instructors are of good reputation and character and that each institution has an education director who meets the requirements established by the commission for such position which requirements shall be substantially related to the predominant course offerings at that institution; (K)(11) That the student housing owned, maintained, or approved by the institution, if any, is appropriate, safe, and adequate and meets all local fire, safety, and health codes; (L)(12) That the institution has and maintains a reasonable and proper policy, consistent with standards adopted by the commission, for the refund of the unused

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portion of tuition, fees, housing or dormitory fees, and any other charges in the event a student enrolled by the institution fails to begin a course or withdraws or is discontinued therefrom prior to completion, which policy shall take into account those costs to the institution that are not diminished by the failure of the student to enter or complete the course of instruction; (M)(13) That the institution maintains a policy of allowing any student a minimum of 72 hours from the date of the contract or agreement to cancel any contract or rescind any agreement to become a student at the institution and that in the event of any such cancellation or rescission, the student shall receive a refund of the total tuition and fees, if any, paid to the institution at the time of or in connection with the execution of the contract or agreement and that such policy shall be a clearly stated part of any written contract or agreement required of students attending the institution; and (N)(14) That the institution posts continuously in a conspicuous place a notice, in such form as required by the commission, which sets forth the procedures for filing a complaint with the commission for any alleged violation of this part. (2) An applicant for an agent's permit shall be an individual of good reputation and character and shall represent only a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or institutions which meet the minimum standards established in this Code section and the criteria established under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5." "(c) Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraphs (7), (10), (11), and (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to meet the standards of financial soundness and being capable of fulfilling commitments to students as provided in subparagraph (a)(1)(H) paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of this Code section, and, because of such requirement, each such institution shall provide the commission with audited financial statements as performed by an independent certified public accountant and at such times as the commission shall require. The commission may impose a fee to be paid by such institutions to offset the cost of receiving and reviewing such audited financial statements. Institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to submit annual financial reports to the commission when applying for annual renewal of exemption or authorization using the reporting format provided by the commission. In addition thereto, institutions otherwise exempt from certain provisions of this part under paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be subject to the requirements of Code Sections 20-3-250.8, 20-3-250.10, and 20-3-250.27. The reports to the Governor and to the General Assembly required by subsection (h) of Code Section 20-3-250.27 shall include a summary of the commission's findings from its review of audited financial statements required by this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.7, relating to prohibited activities of persons, agents, groups, or entities, by revising subsections (a), (b), (e), and (f) as follows:

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"(a) No person, agent, group, or entity of whatever kind, alone or in concert with others, shall:
(1) Operate in this state a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or conduct postsecondary activities in this state unless issued a current certificate of valid authorization by the executive director; (2) Offer postsecondary instruction leading to a postsecondary degree or certificate to Georgia residents from a location outside this state by correspondence or any telecommunications or electronic media technology unless issued a current certificate of valid authorization; (3) Solicit prospective students without being authorized by the executive director to do so and without being bonded if required to do so by Code Section 20-3-250.10; (4) Offer, as or through an agent, enrollment or instruction in, or the granting of educational credentials from, a postsecondary educational institution not exempted from this part, whether such institution is within or outside this state, unless such agent is a natural person and has a currently valid agent's permit issued pursuant to this part; or accept contracts or enrollment applications from an agent who does not have a current permit as required by this part; but the commission may promulgate rules and regulations to permit the rendering of legitimate public information services without such permit; (5)(4) Make or cause to be made any statement or representation, oral, written, or visual, in connection with the offering or publicizing of a course, if such person knows or reasonably should have known the statement or representation to be false, deceptive, substantially inaccurate, or misleading; (6)(5) Instruct or educate, or offer to instruct or educate, including advertising or soliciting for such purpose, enroll or offer to enroll, contract or offer to contract with any person for such purpose, or award any educational credential, or contract with any institution or party to perform any such act, in this state, whether such person, agent, group, or entity is located within or outside this state, unless such person, agent, group, or entity observes and is in compliance with the minimum standards set forth in Code Section 20-3-250.6, the criteria established by the commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-250.5, and the rules and regulations adopted by the commission; (7)(6) Promise or guarantee employment utilizing information, training, or skill purported to be provided or otherwise enhanced by a course, unless the promisor or guarantor offers the student or prospective student a bona fide contract of employment agreeing to employ said student or prospective student for a specified period of time in a business or other enterprise regularly conducted by him or her where such information, training, or skill is a normal condition of employment; (8)(7) Do any act constituting part of the conduct or administration of a course or the obtaining of students thereof, if such person knows or reasonably should know that any phase or incident of the conduct or administration of the course is being carried on by the use of fraud, deception, other misrepresentation, or by any person soliciting students without a permit; or

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(9)(8) Grant, or offer to grant, postsecondary degrees, diplomas, certificates, or honorary or unearned degrees without authorization to do so from the commission. (b) No person, agent, group, or entity of whatever kind shall use the term 'college' or 'university' without authorization to do so from the commission unless it was doing so prior to July 1, 1985, or is otherwise authorized to do so under this part. Nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions operating in this state which are otherwise exempted from this part pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be subject to the provision of this subsection." "(e) Any contract entered into with any person for any course of instruction by or on behalf of any owner, employee, agent, or other representative of a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution subject to this part to which a certificate of authorization has not been issued shall be unenforceable in any action brought thereon. (f) Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee thereof who willfully violates this Code section, Code Section 20-3-250.8, or willfully fails or refuses to deposit with the executive director the records required by Code Section 20-3-250.17 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day's failure to comply with such Code sections shall be a separate violation. Such criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the Attorney General or a district attorney pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.18."
SECTION 6. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.8, relating to application to operate or conduct postsecondary activities, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) Each nonpublic postsecondary educational institution desiring to operate or conduct postsecondary activities in this state shall make application to the commission, upon forms to be provided by the commission. Such application shall be accompanied by a catalog or other written description published, or proposed to be published, by the institution, containing the information specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(D) paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.6, including information required by rules and regulations of the commission. Such application shall also be accompanied by evidence of a surety bond if required by Code Section 20-3-250.10 and subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.27 and shall be accompanied by payment of the fees specified in Code Section 20-3-250.11; provided, however, that when making application to the commission for authorization to operate, those institutions exempt from certain provisions of this part pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 or subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall be required to submit only those documents pertaining to provisions of this part from which such institutions are not exempt. (b) A nonpublic postsecondary educational institution shall not operate or conduct postsecondary activities in any building in which that institution did not previously operate or conduct postsecondary activities unless the institution obtains authorization to operate or conduct those activities in that building as a branch facility. An application for authorization to operate any branch facility shall be accompanied by catalogs, other

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written documents, evidence of bond if a bond is required, and payment of fees as required for an initial application pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 7. Said part is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 20-3-250.9, relating to application by persons to solicit or perform services of agent.
SECTION 8. Said part is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) of Code Section 203-250.10, relating to surety bonds, filing, amount, release of surety, and suspension upon release of surety, as follows:
"20-3-250.10. (a) As part of the application review process, the commission shall conduct a financial assessment of each institution that applies to the commission for initial or renewed authorization to operate. At the time an initial application or application for a branch facility is made for authorization to operate or in the event of a change of ownership as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-250.8, If a financial assessment includes findings or notes raising concern about such applicant's institutional internal controls or recommends that such applicant should be placed on financial monitoring status, the executive director in his or her sole discretion may require shall require the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution making such application such applicant to file with the executive director commission a good and sufficient surety bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the executive director may require. Such bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the applicant's obligations under this part and the rules, regulations, and policies of the commission. Such obligations shall include, but shall not be limited to, the institution's duties regarding responsibility for negligence, proper management of the institution's accounting, management, and other internal controls, and other requirements of this part. as determined by subsection (b) of this Code section. Such bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state. The Such bond shall also be conditioned to provide indemnification to the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund established in Code Section 20-3-250.27 and to any student or enrollee or that person's parent or guardian or class thereof determined to have suffered loss or damage as a result of any act or practice which is a violation of this part or of rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto by such nonpublic postsecondary educational institution and that the bonding company shall pay any final, nonappealable judgment rendered by the commission or any court of this state having jurisdiction, upon receipt of written notification thereof. If a bond is in force at the time of an institutional closure, the surety shall be required to remit the full face value of the bond. Regardless of the number of years that such bond is in force, the aggregate liability of the surety thereon shall in no event exceed the penal sum of the bond. The bond may be continuous. Such bond shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company qualified and authorized to do business in this state with at least a B+ bond rating. Such bond shall

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remain in effect until the institution's authorization to operate terminates or the commission determines that the institution's financial or other issues requiring the bond have been resolved to the satisfaction of the executive director in his or her sole discretion. (b) The minimum amount of the bond required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be based on the gross tuition of the nonpublic postsecondary educational institution during the previous year or on the estimated gross tuition for the current year, whichever is larger, and shall be as follows:

Gross Tuition

...Minimum Bond

$

0.00 -- $ 50,000.00.......................................................... $ 20,000.00

50,001.00 -- 100,000.00.............................................................

30,000.00

100,001.00 -- 200,000.00.............................................................

50,000.00

200,001.00 -- 300,000.00.............................................................

75,000.00

300,001.00 -- 400,000.00.............................................................

100,000.00

400,001.00 -- 500,000.00.............................................................

150,000.00

500,001.00 -- 1,000,000.00..........................................................

200,000.00

1,000,001.00 -- 2,000,000.00..........................................................

300,000.00

2,000,001.00 and over ......................................................................

450,000.00

For situations where a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution is unable to secure a bond amount provided for by this subsection, a bank standby letter of credit secured from a federally insured financial institution shall be accepted pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission. Institutions with $1,000,001.00 or more in the previous year's gross tuition or estimated gross tuition, whichever is larger, that are authorized and bonded prior to July 1, 2021, shall not be subject to the $300,000.00 or the $450,000.00 bonding requirement unless a change of ownership occurs after July 1, 2021. (c)(b) If the bond filed with the initial application to operate remains in effect, it shall be sufficient when an application is made for the renewal of authorization to operate, unless the amount of the bond must be increased because of increased gross tuition to comply with requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section set forth by the commission."

SECTION 9. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.11, relating to collection of fees established by commission, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Fees shall be collected by the executive director in such amounts as shall be established by the commission. The commission is authorized to establish the following fees and fee schedules:

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(1)(A) Separate initial application and renewal fee schedules for degree-granting and nondegree-granting nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions based upon the commission's relative cost of performing its duties and responsibilities with regard to those categories of institutions and, within those categories, based upon actual or projected gross tuition of those institutions; (2) Initial and renewal fees for agents' permits; (3)(B) Special fees for the evaluation of postsecondary educational institutions; (4)(C) Fees authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.27; and (5)(D) Special fees to offset other identified administrative costs. (2) All fees collected pursuant to this part, except fees collected pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.27, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general fund, and no fees collected under this part shall be subject to refund, except as provided in Code Section 20-3-250.27. Except as otherwise indicated in this part, the fees to be collected by the commission under this part shall accompany an application for authorization to operate or an agent's permit."
SECTION 10. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.12, relating to denial of application for agent's permit, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) If the executive director, upon review and consideration of an application for authorization to operate or for an agent's permit or for renewal thereof, shall determine determines that the applicant fails to meet the criteria established as provided in this part, the executive director shall so notify the applicant, setting forth the reasons therefor in writing, and shall deny the application." "(c) In the event the executive director denies an application for an agent's permit or for renewal thereof, he shall notify the institution or institutions which such agent represented or proposed to represent, according to the records of the commission, including the reasons therefor."
SECTION 11. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-250.13, relating to revocation of agent's permit, conditional permits, and hearing, as follows:
"20-3-250.13. (a) An authorization to operate or an agent's permit may be revoked or made conditional after its issuance if the executive director has reasonable cause to believe that the holder of such authorization or permit has violated or is violating this part or any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Prior to such revocation or imposition of condition, the executive director shall notify the holder of the authorization or permit in writing of the impending action, setting forth the grounds for the action contemplated to be taken and advising the holder of a permit that if a hearing is requested, in writing, within ten days of receipt of such notice, the executive director shall set a time and place for a hearing at which the holder of the authorization or permit may be heard in response

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to the allegation of noncompliance with this part or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part. (b) If a hearing is requested as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, such hearing shall be conducted as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 20-3-250.15, and the holder of the authorization or permit shall have the rights set forth in that Code section. The decision of the commission shall be made as provided in subsection (e) of Code Section 20-3-250.15 and shall be deemed final, subject to the right of judicial review provided for by Code Section 20-3-250.16. In the event an agent's permit is revoked or a condition is imposed thereon, the executive director shall notify the institution or institutions which such agent was permitted to represent, as shown in the records of the commission, in addition to the notice required to be given to the agent and any other parties to the hearing."
SECTION 12. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.14, relating filing complaint against institution or agent by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, which is a violation of this part or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto may file with the executive director a complaint against such institution or against its agent, or both. A complaint shall be filed with the executive director within a reasonable period of time, as determined by regulations of the commission, after the event giving rise to the complaint. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain such other information as may be required by the commission. A complaint may also be filed with the executive director by the commission's representatives or by the Attorney General. A complainant may also file with the executive director as a representative of a class of complainants." "(c) If, based upon all the evidence at a hearing or other procedure, the executive director shall find finds that a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or its agent, or both, have has engaged in or are is engaging in any act or practice which violates this part or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the executive director shall issue and cause to be served upon such institution or agent, or both, an order requiring such institution or agent, or both, to cease and desist from such act or practice. Additionally, if the executive director shall find finds that the complainant or class of complainants has suffered loss or damage as a result of such act or practice, the executive director may, at his or her discretion, award the complainant or class of complainants full or partial restitution for such damage or loss and may impose the penalties provided for in Code Section 20-3-250.21. The executive director may also, as appropriate, based on his or her own investigation or the evidence adduced at such hearing or on the basis of such investigation and evidence, commence an action to revoke an institution's authorization to operate or revoke an agent's permit."

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SECTION 13. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.15, relating to hearing and review by commission of denial of permit, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the executive director respecting denial of an authorization to operate or of an agent's permit or the placing of conditions thereon, whether on initial application or on application for renewal, or by a decision of the executive director revoking an institution's authorization to operate or an agent's permit and any person aggrieved by the imposition of a penalty by the executive director under Code Section 20-3-250.21 shall have the right to a hearing and review of such decision by the commission as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 14. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-250.18, relating to initiation of court proceedings by executive director, as follows:
"20-3-250.18. (a) The Attorney General of this state or the district attorney of any judicial circuit in which a nonpublic postsecondary educational institution or an agent thereof is found, at the request of the executive director or on his or her own motion, may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this part. (b) Whenever it shall appear to the executive director that any person, agent, group, or entity is about to violate or has been violating any of the provisions of this part or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the executive director, the executive director may, on his or her own motion or on the written complaint of any person, file a petition for injunction in the name of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state against such person, group, or entity for the purpose of enjoining such violation or for an order directing compliance with this part and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant thereto. It shall not be necessary that the executive director allege or prove that he or she has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the executive director has and shall be in addition to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law, but the executive director shall not obtain a temporary restraining order without notice to the person, group, or entity affected. The existence of an action of the executive director with respect to alleged violations of this part shall not operate as a bar to an action for injunctive relief pursuant to this Code section."
SECTION 15. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-250.21, relating to fines for violations, as follows:
"20-3-250.21. Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee thereof who shall willfully violate Code Section 20-3-250.7 or 20-3-250.8 or who shall fail or refuse to deposit with the executive director the records required by Code Section 20-3-250.17

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shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation. Each day's failure to comply with such Code sections shall be a separate violation. Such fine may be imposed by the executive director in an administrative proceeding or by any court of competent jurisdiction. The commission shall adopt a schedule of regularly imposed fines for violations of this part and shall have such schedule published by the executive director."
SECTION 16. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-250.27, relating to Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund, by revising subsections (c), (d), and (g) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c)(1) All postsecondary educational institutions operating in this state, except those which are exempt from the provisions of this Code section pursuant to Code Section 203-250.3, shall participate in the tuition guaranty fund. Those postsecondary educational institutions specified in paragraphs (10) and (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 203-250.3 and in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-250.3 shall participate in the tuition guaranty fund. (2) Postsecondary educational institutions which were authorized to operate in this state prior to July 1, 1990, and which have maintained continuous authorization in this state since July 1, 1990, and institutions which have been continuously licensed since July 1, 1990, pursuant to the provisions of Title 43 and were authorized by the commission prior to July 1, 1992 2022, shall participate in the fund and shall not be required to provide surety bonds as provided in Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that any surety bond provided by an institution before July 1, 1992 2021, shall remain in effect for one full year after the effective date of such surety bond. (3) Postsecondary educational institutions which are currently authorized to operate in this state and which were first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1990, shall participate in the fund for five seven years of continuous authorized operation; provided, however, that no postsecondary educational institution first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1990, which fully participated in the fund for five years on or before January 1, 2022, shall be required to participate in the fund for seven years as otherwise provided in this paragraph and shall provide the surety bonds required in Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that such surety bonds shall no longer be required of any such institutions which have maintained five full years of continuous authorized operation to the present. Any institution which fails to maintain continuous authorization in this state, and which subsequently applies for reinstatement of its certificate of authorization, must provide a surety bond for five full years following reinstatement of authorization. (4) Following a change of ownership, as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 20-3-250.8, a postsecondary educational institution may be required to participate in the fund for a period of up to seven years as determined by the executive director in his or her sole discretion.

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(d)(1) In addition to any other fees required by this part, the commission shall by regulation establish fees to be paid annually by postsecondary educational institutions for participation in the tuition guaranty fund. The fees shall be based on gross tuition collected during a year by each postsecondary educational institution. If an institution has not operated for a full year, its participation fee shall be based initially on its projected gross tuition for the first full year of operation. At the conclusion of the first year, the fee for that year shall be adjusted to reflect actual gross tuition. The annual fee established by the commission shall be sufficient, when added to the earnings of the fund, to create a balance in the fund of at least $500,000.00 $10 million by July 1, 1997 2040. The board of trustees shall notify the commission when the fund balance exceeds $500,000.00 $10 million, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon receiving such notification, the commission shall cease collection of participation fees from postsecondary educational institutions which have contributed to the fund for at least five years. The commission, upon notification from the board of trustees, shall reestablish collection of participation fees from such participating postsecondary educational institutions at any time the fund balance is less than $475,000.00 $4 million. At such time, fees shall be collected from such participating institutions according to a schedule adopted by the commission based on gross tuition in amounts sufficient to raise the fund balance to $500,000.00 $10 million. (2) Each postsecondary educational institution which is first authorized to operate in this state after July 1, 1992, and is required to participate in the fund for five seven years of continuous authorized operation under the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be required to pay participation fees for such period of time notwithstanding the amount in the tuition guaranty fund. If the balance in the fund exceeds $500,000.00 $10 million, participation fees shall be collected from each such institution according to the fee schedule adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. No postsecondary educational institution first authorized to operate in this state on or after July 1, 1992, which fully participated in the fund for five years on or before January 1, 2022, shall be required to participate in the fund for seven years as otherwise provided in this paragraph. (3) If earnings from investments, participation fees required under paragraph (2) of this subsection, and claims experience ever cause the balance in the fund to exceed $7.75 million, the commission, upon being notified by the board of trustees, shall make refunds to postsecondary educational institutions which have participated in the fund for at least five years, so that the fund balance is reduced to $7.5 million. Any such refund shall be determined by the commission in proportion to the total participation fees paid by a postsecondary educational institution until the time of the refund; provided, however, that no reimbursement shall be made to any postsecondary educational institution whose students have been reimbursed from the fund or from bond forfeiture as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. The commission shall establish by regulation the time and other procedures and requirements for making any such refund, but refunds shall be issued no more than once during a fiscal year."

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"(g)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in In the event a postsecondary educational institution participating in the fund goes into bankruptcy or ceases operations without fulfilling its educational obligations to its students or without reimbursing its students, the board of trustees may reimburse from the fund valid and documented claims of students for tuition and fees paid to that institution as well as costs incurred as a result of such cessation of operations in accordance with guidelines and procedures adopted by the commission. regulations of the board. If a student who attended the defaulting postsecondary educational institution received financial aid under either a state or federal student loan program, the board shall direct payment to the financial institution or other entity who made the loan to the student, rather than directly to the student. If the fund reimburses a student or a financial institution or other entity which made a loan to a student, the fund, to the extent of the amount reimbursed and without the necessity of any further act by any party, shall have an independent claim for recovery against the defaulting postsecondary educational institution and any surety issuing a bond pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.10; provided, however, that if the reimbursement from the fund is insufficient fully to cover the amount due the student or the entity making the loan to the student, then such student or entity shall retain the right of recovery against the defaulting institution and the surety for the unreimbursed amount. Payments from the fund shall be made by warrant of the state treasurer on the order of the board of trustees. (2) Until surety bonds are no longer required of a participating postsecondary educational institution under the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the reimbursement of tuition to students or to financial institutions or other entities on behalf of students, in the event of the default of the postsecondary educational institution, shall be accomplished by bond forfeiture proceedings and not from the tuition guaranty fund unless the full amount of the bond is paid in reimbursements and such amount is insufficient to cover all reimbursements; provided, however, that if a student, financial institution, or other lending entity is entitled to reimbursement of tuition paid for a term which concluded before the expiration of the surety bond, the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund may make reimbursements to the students or to the financial institutions or other entities on behalf of the students prior to initiating bond forfeiture proceedings. (3) If the board of trustees pays a claim to or on behalf of a student of a defaulting postsecondary educational institution or if such a claim is paid as a result of a bond forfeiture, the authorization to operate of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution shall be automatically revoked as of the date of such payment, if the authorization to operate has not been previously revoked by the commission pursuant to other provisions of this part. If a defaulting postsecondary educational institution reimburses the fund for any claims paid on behalf of its students, the commission shall be authorized to issue a new authorization to operate to such postsecondary educational institution if the commission finds that the institution is then qualified to operate as a postsecondary educational institution. Such an institution shall provide the surety bond required in Code Section 20-3-250.10 for two years and shall pay participation fees to

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the tuition guaranty fund for five years as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section. (4)(2) If at any time the money available in the tuition guaranty fund is insufficient to satisfy tuition reimbursement claims then pending against the fund, the board of trustees may require each participating postsecondary educational institution to pay a special assessment to the fund. The special assessment shall be in addition to the participation fee provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section but the total amount which may be collected in such special assessments in any one fiscal year shall not exceed either the total amount paid during the immediately preceding fiscal year in participation fees or $100,000.00, whichever is greater. The maximum amount that may be paid from the fund in claims on behalf of the students of any single defaulting postsecondary educational institution is $250,000.00, shall be determined by the commission, but shall not exceed 10 percent of the total fund, regardless of the fact that total claims may exceed that amount, unless a higher percentage is authorized by a twothirds' majority vote of the commission in the event of a significant precipitous closure. (5)(3) As an alternative to paying claims to or on behalf of students of a defaulting postsecondary educational institution, the board of trustees may arrange for another postsecondary educational institution to complete the educational obligations to the students of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution, provided that the program offered by the other institution is substantially equivalent to the program for which the students had paid tuition; and provided, further, that attendance at the other institution does not cause unreasonable hardship or inconvenience to the students. The commission shall have the authority to adopt rules or regulations which shall govern the board of trustees in the administration of the provisions of this paragraph. As a part of any such program, the board of trustees may reimburse the other postsecondary educational institution from the fund for expenses incurred by the institution in providing educational services for the students of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution. The Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund shall have an independent claim for recovery against the defaulting postsecondary educational institution and any surety issuing a bond pursuant to Code Section 20-3-250.10 to the extent that the fund has reimbursed a postsecondary educational institution from the fund for expenses pursuant to this paragraph and without the necessity of any further act by any party. (6)(4) It shall not be necessary to claim a loss or damage pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-250.14 in order for the board of trustees to pay claims to or on behalf of students pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. Procedures and requirements for filing claims under this Code section shall be as provided by rules or regulations adopted for that purpose by the commission. (7)(5) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board of trustees to pay or deny a claim pursuant to the provisions of this Code section may appeal to the commission. A decision of the board of trustees shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the claimant and to the owner of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution. If the whereabouts of the owner of the defaulting postsecondary educational institution is not known and cannot reasonably be

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ascertained by the board of trustees, a notice of the decision shall be published in the legal organ of the county where the student claimant attended the defaulting postsecondary educational institution or a facility of such institution. The appeal to the commission shall be commenced by filing a written notice of such appeal to the commission within 30 days after receiving the written decision of the board of trustees. Within 30 days after receiving a notice of appeal, the commission shall affirm the decision of the board of trustees, modify and affirm the decision of the board of trustees, or overrule the decision of the board of trustees. Any person aggrieved by the action of the commission shall have the right to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-250.16. The commission shall adopt rules or regulations providing procedures for the conduct of appeals from the board of trustees, but such rules or regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of this paragraph." "(j) Authorization for a postsecondary educational institution to operate shall be suspended upon written notice by the executive director when such institution fails to participate in the fund as required under this Code section."

SECTION 17. This Act shall become effective July 1, 2022.

SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B
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Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D
Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Paris Park
Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 10.

By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for an offense of promoting illegal drag racing and laying drags; to provide for an offense of knowingly attending an illegal drag race or laying drags exhibition; to provide for punishment; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for classification and registration of highperformance vehicles; to provide for the issuance of special license plates for high-performance vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of impersonating an officer of the court; to provide for limitations regarding the use of electronic monitoring devices; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for the waiver of restoration fees in the reinstatement of driver's licenses by order of the court;

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to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for judicial discretion in suspension of a driver's license upon failure to appear for certain traffic 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. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-10-23, relating to impersonating a public officer or employee, as follows:
"16-10-23. A person who falsely holds himself or herself out as a peace officer, officer of the court, or other public officer or employee with intent to mislead another into believing that he or she is actually such officer commits the offense of impersonating an officer and, upon conviction thereof, 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."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new paragraph and by revising paragraphs (6) and (7) of Code Section 16-11-62, relating to eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication which invades privacy of another and divulging private message, as follows:
"(6) Any person to sell, give, or distribute, without legal authority, to any person or entity any photograph, videotape, or record, or copies thereof, of the activities of another which occur in any private place and out of public view without the consent of all persons observed; or (7) Any person to intentionally and in a clandestine manner place, or direct someone else to place, a global positioning system monitoring device, or any other electronic monitoring device, on a motor vehicle owned or leased by another person without the consent of such person when such person has a protective order pursuant to Code Section 17-17-16, 19-13-4, or 19-13A-4, or a protective order from another jurisdiction, against the person who places, or directs another to place, the global positioning system monitoring device or other electronic device. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit electronic monitoring as provided in Code Sections 31-7-12, 31-712.1, and 31-6-2; or (8) Any person to commit any other acts of a nature similar to those set out in paragraphs (1) through (6) (7) of this Code section which invade the privacy of another."
SECTION 3. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in Code Section 17-6-11, relating to display of driver's license for violation of

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certain traffic related laws, notice of failure to appear, suspension of license, arrest, and seizure of license, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) When a uniform traffic citation is issued and if the accused fails to appear for court or otherwise dispose of his or her charges before his or her scheduled court appearance as stated on the uniform traffic citation, prior to the court issuing a bench warrant, the clerk of court shall notify the accused by first-class mail or by postcard at the address listed on the uniform traffic citation of his or her failure to appear. Such notice shall be dated and allow the accused 30 days from such date to dispose of his or her charges or waive arraignment and plead not guilty. If after the expiration of such 30 day period the accused fails to dispose of his or her charges or waive arraignment and plead not guilty, the clerk of court in which the charges are lodged shall, within five days of such date, forward to the Department of Driver Services the accused's driver's license number unless otherwise ordered by the court. The commissioner of driver services shall, upon receipt of such driver's license number, suspend such accused's driver's license and driving privilege until notified by the clerk of court that the charge against the accused has been finally adjudicated or the court has ordered such accused driver's license to be reinstated. Such accused's driver's license shall be reinstated when he or she submits the Department of Driver Services receives proof of the final adjudication and or order of reinstatement by the court and the accused individual pays to the Department of Driver Services a restoration fee of $50.00 or $25.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail the applicable restoration fee as set forth in Code Section 40-5-56, unless such fee is waived by the court or otherwise as provided by law. (2) This subsection shall not apply to any violation of Title 40:
(A) For which a driver's license may be suspended for a first offense by the commissioner of driver services; (B) Covered under Code Section 40-5-54; or (C) Covered under Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40."
SECTION 4. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-5-56, relating to suspension of license or driving privilege for failure to respond to citation and reinstatement of license, as follows:
"40-5-56. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or any other law to the contrary and unless otherwise ordered by the court, the department shall suspend the driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state of any person who has failed to respond to a citation to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction in this state or in any other state for a traffic violation other than a parking violation. The department shall include language in the uniform traffic citation stating that failure to appear and respond to such citation shall may result in the suspension of the violator's driver's license or nonresident driving privilege. The language reflected on a uniform traffic citation issued in this state shall be sufficient notice of said suspension to support a conviction

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for a violation of Code Section 40-5-121 if such person drives subsequent to the imposition of such a suspension following his or her failure to appear; provided, however, that the department shall send notice of any suspension imposed pursuant to this Code section via certified mail or certificate of mailing to the address reflected on its records as the person's mailing address. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'certificate of mailing' means a delivery method utilized by the United States Postal Service which provides evidence that an item has been sent and the date such item was accepted. (b) The suspension provided for in this Code section shall be for an indefinite period until such person shall respond and pay any fines and penalties imposed or the court orders such person's driver's license be reinstated. Such person's license shall be reinstated if the person submits proof of payment of the fine from the court of jurisdiction and pays a when the department receives proof of payment of any fines and penalties or order of reinstatement by the court and the person pays the applicable restoration fee of $100.00 or $90.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail to the department, unless such fee is waived by the court or otherwise as provided by law. Such suspension shall be in addition to any other suspension or revocation provided for in this chapter."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon E Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce E Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R E Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 96.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th and Rahman of the 5th:

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.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin

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Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1225. By Representative Mallow of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dorothy Mae Lawyer Johnson; and for other purposes.

HR 1226. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack B. Edmunds Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 1227. By Representatives McLaurin of the 51st, Nguyen of the 89th, Boddie of the 62nd, Efstration of the 104th, Shannon of the 84th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Marissa McCall; and for other purposes.

HR 1228. By Representative Mallow of the 163rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2-8, 2022, as Week of the Young Child at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1229. By Representative Mallow of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilhelmenia Atkinson-Dean; and for other purposes.
HR 1230. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Thomas of the 65th, Mallow of the 163rd, Jackson of the 128th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2, 2022, as LaShun Pace Remembrance Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1231. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Beverly of the 143rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Lim of the 99th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chloe Elizabeth-Ann Walker for the 2021-2022 school year at Midtown High School in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1232. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Thomas of the 65th and Jackson of the 128th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin E. Mays High School, its student body, faculty, and staff in Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1233. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd and Seabaugh of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Chairman Jason M. Shepherd on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1234. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Hugley of the 136th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for its 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference; and for other purposes.
HR 1235. By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Burns of the 159th and Belton of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John P. Tarlano; and for other purposes.

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HR 1236. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Greene of the 151st, Parrish of the 158th, Watson of the 172nd, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 4, 2022, as "Community Health Centers Day" and commending the Georgia Primary Care Association; and for other purposes.
HR 1237. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2022 Georgia Farm Working Families at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1238. By Representative Mallow of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Akintunde Warnock; and for other purposes.
The House stood as ease until 4:15 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker Pro Tem 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 bills of the House:
HB 469. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Newton of the 123rd and Buckner of the 137th:
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 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 automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal Section 2 of Ga. L. 2015, p. 1340, approved May 12, 2015; and for other purposes.

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HB 1175. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Camp of the 131st, Campbell of the 171st, Jenkins of the 132nd and Carpenter of the 4th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products and animals producing them; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to milk and milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; 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 1324. By Representatives Camp of the 131st, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 123rd, Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 and Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services and insurance, respectively, so as to clarify that the prudent layperson standard is not affected by the diagnoses given; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1385. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Taylor of the 173rd, Rich of the 97th, Gaines of the 117th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise annexation reporting requirements to require the provision of reports to the Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office of the General Assembly; to require the submission of a digital shapefile with such reports; to provide for regional commissions to assist certain municipalities in the production of such digital files; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House stood at ease until 4:30 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 1381. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 733. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gambill of the 15th and Williams of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to revise the definition of a guaranteed asset protection waiver; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1009. By Representative Jones of the 25th:
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 authorize the use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo within this state; to provide for and change certain definitions; to provide requirements for the operation of personal delivery devices; to exempt personal delivery devices from requirements imposed on motor vehicles and other self-propelled vehicles; to require personal delivery device operators to obtain insurance; to provide for limitations on adoption of certain rules, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1044. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th, Corbett of the 174th and others:
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 definition; 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 1042. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Barton of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "OneGeorgia Authority Act," so as to provide for a grant program to establish primary care medical facilities in health professional shortage areas; to provide for lease-purchase agreements; to provide for definitions; to provide for criteria for such program; to provide for application and approval thereof; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1056. By Representatives Hill of the 3rd, Gravley of the 67th, Lumsden of the 12th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd and others:

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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 repeal certain restrictions and requirements concerning the authority to make alternative investments for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to increase the percentage of alternative investments allowable for the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1335. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 133rd and McLeod of the 105th:
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 for Public Safety Week; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1240. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Ralston of the 7th, Smyre of the 135th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ike Reece; and for other purposes.
HR 1241. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Werkheiser of the 157th, DeLoach of the 167th and Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Len Hauss; and for other purposes.
HR 1242. By Representative Meeks of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bobbie Hasty Summers; and for other purposes.
HR 1243. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th and Barton of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ronnie Shaw Mixon, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1244. By Representatives Collins of the 68th and Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Acquaotta; and for other purposes.
HR 1245. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ryan Williams, Buchanan Primary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1246. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kristi Gilley, Buchanan Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1247. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tabitha Washington, Haralson County High School's 2022 PAGE STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1248. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Robin Campbell, Bremen School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1249. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Thomas, Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1250. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jessica Allen, Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1251. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Garrett Hudder, Bremen High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1252. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Hitchens of the 161st and Gravley of the 67th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Kevin Carroll on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1253. By Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Dickey of the 140th and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnny F. Jones; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 586. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Houston of the 170th, Blackmon of the 146th, Rich of the 97th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxes, so as to extend the sunset date for the exemption for projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to extend the automatic repeal of a sales tax exemption for sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to certain fine arts performances or exhibitions; to revise the period for applications for the tax credit for qualified donations of real property; to provide for an aggregate cap; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation is amended by revising paragraph (100) of Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, is amended by revising paragraph (100) as follows:
"(100)(A) Sales of tickets, fees, or charges for admission to a fine arts performance or exhibition conducted within a facility in this state that is owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a museum of cultural significance, if such organization's or

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museum's mission is to advance the arts in this state and to provide arts, educational, and culturally significant programming and exhibits for the benefit and enrichment of the citizens of this state. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'fine arts' means music performed by a symphony orchestra, poetry, photography, ballet, dance, opera, theater, dramatic arts, painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, watercolor, graphics, printmaking, and architecture. (C) This paragraph shall stand repealed and reserved on December 31, 2022 2027;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of Code Section 48-7-29.12, relating to tax credits for qualified donation of real property, as follows:
"(3)(A) Beginning on January 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2021, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $30 million per calendar year. For the period beginning on June 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2026, the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section shall not exceed $4 million per calendar year. The Department of Natural Resources shall accept no new applications for the tax credits allowed under this Code section after December 31, 2021 2026. (B) Prior to any renewal of the exemption for donations of real property beyond the date authorized by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the Department of Natural Resources shall provide a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee on the activity of the program occurring during the preceding years. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) The number of applications and the total number of acres donated; (ii) The value of the qualified donations accepted into the program and which two of the five conservation purposes contained in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section were the basis for the qualification of the property; (iii) The aggregate amount of income tax credits granted pursuant to this Code section; and (iv) A listing of the direct and indirect benefits to the state due to the donation of land for conservation purposes."
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 Watson of the 172nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 586.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton
Bennett Bentley Y Benton Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins
Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor E Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell E Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 141, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 342. By Representatives Washburn of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Kelley of the 16th and Momtahan of the 17th:

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,

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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.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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 subsection (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:
"(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 and unless the work is performed by a licensed plumber."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Washburn of the 141st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 342.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton E Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 343. By Representatives Rhodes of the 120th, LaRiccia of the 169th, Corbett of the 174th, LaHood of the 175th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permission to hunt on lands of another, written permission, enforcement, and immunity of landowner from civil liability, so as to provide for a rebuttable presumption of violation of said Code section by individuals in possession of hunting paraphernalia while on others' lands; 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 Code Section 27-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permission to hunt on lands of another, written permission, enforcement, and immunity of landowner from civil liability, so as to revise 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. Code Section 27-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of permission to hunt on lands of another, written permission, enforcement, and immunity of landowner from civil liability, is amended by revising said Code section as follows:
"27-3-1. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt upon the lands of another or enter upon the lands of another in pursuit of wildlife, with or without a license, without first obtaining permission from the landowner or lessee of such land or the lessee of the game rights of such land. Such permission shall not be required, however, if the person hunting or a member of the person's family is the owner of the land, the lessee of the land, or the lessee of the game rights of the land. For the purposes of this Code section only, 'family' means mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, son-in-law, daughter-inlaw, niece, nephew, grandson, granddaughter, grandmother, grandfather, or spouse. (b) If the land is posted and if the owner of the land, lessee of the land, or lessee of the game rights of the land has informed a law enforcement agency that permission to hunt upon the land must be in writing, then the permission required by subsection (a) of this Code section must be in writing and must be carried on the hunter's person.
(c)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 $975.00. (2) Any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section for the second time within a two-year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 $2,000.00; and the department shall revoke the right of such person to a hunting license for a period of one year for each such second conviction within a two-year period. (3) Any person who violates subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section for a third or subsequent time within a three-year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $2,000.00 $3,000.00; and the department shall revoke the right of such person to a hunting license for a period of three years for each such third or subsequent conviction within a threeyear period.

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(4) The minimum fines and revocation periods specified in this subsection shall not apply, however, to an offender who is 17 years of age or younger. (d) It shall be the duty of any peace officer whose duty it is to preserve the peace or make arrests or enforce the law to enforce this Code section. (e) Any owner of land, lessee of land, or lessee of the game or fishing rights to land who gives permission to another person to hunt, fish, or take wildlife upon the land with or without charge shall be entitled to the same protection from civil liability provided by Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 for landowners who allow the public to use their land for recreational purposes without charge."

SECTION 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 343.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton E Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 246. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Corbett of the 174th, Ridley of the 6th, Mathis of the 144th and Momtahan of the 17th:

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 increase the fee for issuance of replacement licenses and permits; to increase the fee for the issuance and renewal of limited driving permits; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to increase the fee for issuance of replacement licenses and permits; to increase the fee for the issuance and renewal of limited driving permits; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended in Code Section 40-5-31, relating to replacement permits or licenses, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) In the event that an instruction permit or a driver's license issued under this chapter is lost or destroyed, the person to whom the same was issued may upon payment of the required fee and upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department that such permit has been lost or destroyed:
(1) Obtain a new permit or license; or (2) Obtain a replacement permit or license. A new permit obtained under this Code section shall be obtained in the same manner and under the same conditions and limitations as provided in Code Section 40-5-24. A new license obtained under this Code section shall be obtained in the same manner and under the same conditions and limitations as provided in Code Section 40-5-32, relating to

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renewals of licenses. A replacement permit or license obtained under this Code section shall be issued only for the remaining period for which the original permit or license was issued for a fee of $5.00 $10.00, and no examination or eyesight test shall be required to obtain such replacement permit."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 40-5-64, relating to limited driving permits for certain offenders, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) Fees, duration, renewal, and replacement of limited driving permit. (1) A limited driving permit issued pursuant to this Code section shall be $25.00 $32.00 and shall become invalid upon: (A) The expiration of one year following issuance thereof in the case of a suspension: (i) For an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54; (ii) Under Code Section 40-5-57; (iii) Under Code Section 40-5-57.2; or (iv) In accordance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-63 for a violation of Code Section 40-6-391; (B) The expiration of 30 days in the case of an administrative license suspension in accordance with paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-67.2; or (C) Any earlier reinstatement of the driver's license. (2) A person may apply to the department for a limited driving permit immediately following such conviction if he or she has surrendered his or her driver's license to the court in which the conviction was adjudged or to the department if the department has processed the administrative driver's license suspension form or conviction. Upon the applicant's execution of an affidavit attesting to such facts and to the fact that the court had not imposed a suspension or revocation of his or her driver's license or driving privileges inconsistent with the driving privileges to be conferred by the limited driving permit applied for, the department may issue such person a limited driving permit. (3) Limited driving permits issued pursuant to this Code section are renewable upon payment of a renewal fee of $5.00 $10.00. Such permits may be renewed one time after the person is eligible to reinstate his or her driver's license for the violation that was the basis of the issuance of the permit. (4) Upon payment of a fee in an amount the same as that provided by Code Section 405-25 for issuance of a Class C driver's license, a person may be issued a replacement for a lost or destroyed limited driving permit issued to him or her."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Watson of the 172nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 246.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner
Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 125, nays 27.

The motion prevailed.

HB 620. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Efstration of the 104th, Wilson of the 80th and Scoggins of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 4 of Title 51, and Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, wrongful death, and bond, respectively, so as to clarify and revise procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving claims of minors; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise when the natural guardian or next friend of a minor may receive the personal property of a minor for certain purposes; to revise certain bond

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requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 29, Chapter 4 of Title 51, and Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, wrongful death, and bond, respectively, so as to clarify and revise procedures and requirements for the payment of certain settlements involving claims of minors; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise when the natural guardian or next friend of a minor may receive the personal property of a minor for certain purposes; to revise certain bond requirements; 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 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended by revising Code Section 29-3-1, relating to "personal property" defined, natural guardian must qualify as conservator, and exception, as follows:
"29-3-1. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'personal property' does not include the value of property that is held for the minor's benefit in trust or by a custodian under Article 5 of Chapter 5 of Title 44, 'The Georgia Transfers to Minors Act.' (b) The natural guardian or next friend of a minor may not receive the personal property of the minor until the natural guardian or next friend becomes the legally qualified conservator of the minor; provided, however, that when the total value of all personal property of the minor is $15,000.00 $25,000.00 or less, the natural guardian may receive and shall thereafter hold and use all or part of the personal property for the benefit of the minor and shall be accountable for the personal property but shall not be required to become the legally qualified conservator as to that personal property. (c) Upon receiving an affidavit:
(1) That the value of all the personal property of a minor will not exceed $15,000.00 $25,000.00 in value; (2) That no conservator has been appointed for the minor's estate; and (3) That the affiant is the natural guardian of the minor, any person indebted to or holding personal property of the minor shall be authorized to pay the amount of the indebtedness or to deliver the personal property to the affiant. In the same manner and upon like proof, any person having the responsibility for the issuance or transfer of stocks, bonds, or other personal property shall be authorized to

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issue or transfer the stocks, bonds, or personal property to or in the name of the affiant. Upon such payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance pursuant to the affidavit, the person shall be released to the same extent as if the payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance had been made to the legally qualified conservator of the minor and shall not be required to see to the application or disposition of the personal property. (d) This Code section shall not authorize a temporary, testamentary, or permanent guardian to receive personal property of the minor unless the guardian becomes the legally qualified conservator of the minor."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 29-3-2, relating to release of debtor when collection doubtful, as follows:
"29-3-2. The natural guardian of a minor who has no conservator may release the debtor and compromise a debt when the collection of the debt is doubtful without becoming the conservator of the minor and without such action being approved by the court if the amount of the debt is not more than $25,000.00 $15,000.00 or less."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 29-3-3, relating to "gross settlement" defined, compromise of claim, and finality of settlement, as follows:
"29-3-3. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'gross settlement':
(1) 'Gross settlement' means the present value of all amounts paid or to be paid in settlement of the a minor's claim, including cash, medical expenses, expenses of litigation, attorney's fees, and any amounts paid to purchase an annuity allocated to a structured settlement or other similar financial arrangement. Such term shall include the total amount paid or to be paid on behalf of all settling parties. (2) 'Net settlement' means the gross settlement reduced by:
(A) Attorney's fees, expenses of litigation, and legally enforceable liens against the settlement that are to be paid from the settlement proceeds; (B) The present value of amounts to be received by the minor after reaching the age of majority; and (C) The present value of amounts to be placed into a trust that the probate court or court in which the action is pending approves or creates for the benefit of the minor. (b) If the minor has a conservator, the only person who can compromise a minor's claim is the conservator. (c)(1) Whether or not legal action has been initiated, if the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is $15,000.00 or less, the natural guardian of the minor may compromise the claim without becoming the conservator of the minor and without court approval. The natural guardian must qualify as the conservator of the minor in order to receive payment of the settlement if necessary to comply with Code Section 29-3-1. If the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is $25,000.00 or less, the natural

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guardian of the minor, without becoming the conservator of the minor and without any court approval:
(A) May compromise the claim; or (B) May receive payment of and shall thereafter hold and use the settlement for the benefit of the minor and shall be accountable for the same as provided in Code Section 29-3-1. (2) If the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is more than $25,000.00, and the net settlement is $25,000.00 or less: (A) The settlement shall be submitted for approval to:
(i) The probate court if no legal action has been initiated, or (ii) The court in which the legal action is pending if legal action has been initiated, and such court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to approve the settlement, except as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section; (B) No conservator shall be required to compromise the claim; and (C) No conservator shall be required to receive payment of the settlement; provided, however, that the natural guardian receiving payment of the settlement shall thereafter hold and use the settlement for the benefit of the minor and shall be accountable for the same as provided in Code Section 29-3-1. (3) If the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is more than $25,000.00, and the net settlement is more than $25,000.00: (A) A conservator shall be required to compromise the claim; (B) A conservator shall be required to receive payment of the settlement and shall thereafter hold and use the settlement for the benefit of the minor and shall be accountable for the same as provided in Code Section 29-3-1; and (C) Such conservator shall submit the settlement for approval to: (i) The probate court if no legal action has been initiated, or (ii) The court in which the legal action is pending if legal action has been initiated, and such court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to approve the settlement, except as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (d) If no legal action has been initiated and the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is more than $15,000.00, the settlement must be submitted for approval to the court. (e) If legal action has been initiated and the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is more than $15,000.00, the settlement must be submitted for approval to the court in which the action is pending. The natural guardian or conservator shall not be permitted to dismiss the action and present the settlement to the court for approval without the approval of the court in which the action is pending. (f) If the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is more than $15,000.00, but the gross settlement reduced by: (1) Attorney's fees, expenses of litigation, and medical expenses which shall be paid from the settlement proceeds; and (2) The present value of amounts to be received by the minor after reaching the age of majority

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is $15,000.00 or less, the natural guardian may seek approval of the proposed settlement from the appropriate court without becoming the conservator of the minor. The natural guardian must qualify as the conservator of the minor in order to receive payment of the settlement if necessary to comply with Code Section 29-3-1. (g) If the proposed gross settlement of a minor's claim is more than $15,000.00, but such gross settlement reduced by:
(1) Attorney's fees, expenses of litigation, and medical expenses which shall be paid from the settlement proceeds; and (2) The present value of amounts to be received by the minor after reaching the age of majority is more than $15,000.00, the natural guardian may not seek approval of the proposed settlement from the appropriate court without becoming the conservator of the minor. (h)(d)(1) If an order of approval is obtained from the probate court, or a court in which the legal action is pending, based upon the best interest of the minor, the natural guardian, next friend, or conservator shall be authorized, subject to Code Section 29-322, to compromise any contested or doubtful claim in favor of the minor without receiving consideration for such compromise as a lump sum. (2) Without limiting the foregoing, the compromise may be:
(A) Involve a structured settlement or creation of a trust on terms that the probate court or court in which the action is pending approves or creates, including, but not limited to, funding; and (B) Be in exchange for an:
(i) The resolution of the action; or (ii) An arrangement that defers receipt:
(I) Receipt of part, not to exceed a total distribution of $15,000.00 $25,000.00 prior to a minor reaching the age of majority, or all; or (II) All of the consideration for the compromise until after the minor reaches the age of majority and may involve a structured settlement or creation of a trust on terms which the court approves. (i)(e) Any settlement entered consistent with the provisions of this Code section shall be final and binding upon all parties, including the minor. (f) It shall be within the discretion of the court in which the action is pending to hold a hearing on compliance with the requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that a hearing shall not be required if compliance with such requirements is evident from the record. (g)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code section to the contrary, where a settlement has been submitted to a court for approval, an action shall not be voluntarily dismissed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-41, or otherwise dismissed upon motion, except upon order of the court in which the action is pending and upon the terms and conditions as that court deems proper. (2) If specifically indicated in the dismissal order, or if a settlement is reached while the case is pending in the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, the trial court shall retain exclusive jurisdiction to approve any settlement.

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(3) If legal action has been initiated but is no longer pending, and the trial court has not specifically retained jurisdiction pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, then any settlement approved by the court in which the legal action is pending as required by subsection (c) of this Code section, shall instead be submitted for approval to the probate court."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraphs (4), (12), and (13) of subsection (a) and paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 29-3-22, relating to power of conservator and cooperation with guardian of minor, as follows:
"(4) Receive, collect, and hold the minor's property, additions to the minor's property, and all related records, subject to subsection (d) of Code Section 29-3-41;" "(12) Compromise any contested or doubtful claim for or against the minor if the proposed gross settlement as defined in Code Section 29-3-3 is in the an amount of $15,000.00 or less not greater than $25,000.00; and (13) Release the debtor and compromise all debts in the an amount of $15,000.00 or less not greater than $25,000.00 when the collection of the debt is doubtful." "(5) Pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 29-3-3, to compromise a contested or doubtful claim for or against the minor if the proposed gross settlement as defined in Code Section 29-3-3 is more than the in an amount of $15,000.00 greater than $25,000.00; (6) To release the debtor and compromise a debt which that is in the an amount of more greater than $15,000.00 $25,000.00 when the collection of the debt is doubtful;"
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 29-3-41, relating to requirements of bond, term and value of bond, and substantial compliance sufficient, as follows:
"29-3-41. (a) The bond of a conservator shall be:
(1) Secured by an individual who is a domiciliary of this state or by a licensed commercial surety authorized to transact business in this state; (2) Payable to the court for the benefit of the minor; (3) Conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the conservator's duty, as is required by law; and (4) Attested by the judge or clerk of the court. (b) The court may order a conservator who is required to give bond to post bond for a period of time greater than one year, as may be appropriate in the circumstances. A surety on a bond posted pursuant to this subsection shall not be relieved of liability merely because of the expiration of the term of the bond but shall be subject to the provisions of law for the discharge of a surety applicable to other bonds. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, the The bond shall be in a value equal to double the estimated value of the minor's estate; provided, however, that the bond shall be in an amount equal to the estimated value of the estate if secured by a

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licensed commercial surety authorized to transact business in this state. The value of the estate for purposes of the bond shall be determined without regard to the value of any real property or improvements thereon but, upon conversion of the real property into personal property, a bond shall be given based upon the value of the estate, including the value of the personal property into which the real property was converted. (d) When the assets of the estate consist of only one or more choses in action of indeterminate value, no bond shall be required until the value of any such chose in action is able to be determined by settlement or judgment, whereupon bond shall be set in an amount to be determined in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section; provided, however, that a conservator appointed without bond pursuant to this subsection shall have no authority to receive assets of the minor's estate other than a chose or choses in action until such conservator has posted bond in accordance with this Code section. As used in this subsection, the term 'chose in action' shall have the same meaning as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 44. (e) Substantial compliance with these requirements for the bond shall be deemed sufficient; and no bond shall be declared invalid by reason of any variation from these requirements as to payee, amount, or condition, where the manifest intention was to give bond as conservator and a breach of the fiduciary's duty as such has been proved."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraphs (13) and (14) of subsection (a) and paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 29-5-23, relating to authority of conservator and cooperation with guardian or other interested parties, as follows:
"(13) Compromise any contested or doubtful claim for or against the ward if the proposed gross settlement as defined in Code Section 29-3-3 is in the amount of $15,000.00 $25,000.00 or less; and (14) Release the debtor and compromise all debts in the amount of $15,000.00 $25,000.00 or less when the collection of the debt is doubtful." "(5) To compromise a contested or doubtful claim for or against the ward if the proposed gross settlement as defined in Code Section 29-3-3 is more than $15,000.00 $25,000.00; (6) To release the debtor and compromise all debts for which the collection is doubtful when the amount of the debt is $15,000.00 $25,000.00 or more;"
SECTION 7. Chapter 4 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wrongful death, is amended by revising Code Section 51-4-2, relating to persons entitled to bring action for wrongful death of spouse or parent, survival of action, release of wrongdoer, disposition of recovery, exemption from liability for decedent's debts, and recovery not barred when child born out of wedlock, as follows:

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"51-4-2. (a) The surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children, either minor or sui juris, may recover for the homicide of the spouse or parent the full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence.
(b)(1) If an action for wrongful death is brought by a surviving spouse under subsection (a) of this Code section and the surviving spouse dies pending the action, the action shall survive to the child or children of the decedent. (2) If an action for wrongful death is brought by a child or children under subsection (a) of this Code section and one of the children dies pending the action, the action shall survive to the surviving child or children. (3) If there is no surviving spouse and an action for wrongful death is brought by a minor child or minor children under subsection (a) of this Code section, the natural guardian, guardian, or next friend of any such minor child shall:
(A) Qualify as a conservator if necessary to receive payment of the settlement and shall thereafter hold and use the settlement for the benefit of the minor and shall be accountable for the same as provided in Code Section 29-3-1, and (B) Obtain court approval of such settlement of such minor child or minor children as provided in Code Section 29-3-3. (c) The surviving spouse may release the alleged wrongdoer without the concurrence of the child or children or any conservator, guardian, next friend, or other authorized representative thereof and without any order of court, provided that such spouse shall hold the consideration for such release subject to subsection (d) of this Code section and shall be accountable for same. (d)(1) Any amount recovered under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be equally divided, share and share alike, among the surviving spouse and the children per capita, and the descendants of children shall take per stirpes, provided that any such recovery to which a minor child is entitled and which equals less than $15,000.00 shall be held by the natural guardian of the child, who shall hold and use such money for the benefit of the child and shall be accountable for same; and any such recovery to which a minor child is entitled and which equals $15,000.00 or more shall be held by a guardian of the property of such child. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the surviving spouse shall receive no less than one-third of such recovery as such spouse's share. If there is no surviving spouse, the amount recovered under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be equally divided, share and share alike, among the children per capita, and the descendants of children shall take per stirpes. (e) No recovery had under subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to any debt or liability of the decedent or of the decedent's estate. (f) In actions for recovery under this Code section, the fact that a child has been born out of wedlock shall be no bar to recovery."

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SECTION 8. Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bond, is amended by revising Code Section 53-6-50, relating to persons required to give, as follows:
"53-6-50. (a) Unless otherwise provided in this Code section, any person who seeks to qualify to serve as the personal representative of an intestate estate or as a temporary administrator shall be required to give bond with good and sufficient security. (b) A national banking association or a bank or trust company organized under the laws of this state that seeks to qualify as a personal representative of an intestate estate or temporary administrator shall not be required to give bond for the faithful performance of its duties unless its combined capital, surplus, and undivided profits are less than $400,000.00 as reflected in its last statement filed with the comptroller of the currency of the United States or the commissioner of banking and finance or unless the instrument under which it seeks to qualify expressly provides that it shall give bond. (c) A person petitioning to qualify as a personal representative of an intestate estate may be relieved from the requirement for giving bond by the unanimous consent of the heirs of the estate. With respect to any heir who is not sui juris, consent may be given by the guardian of the individual. The personal representative of a deceased heir is authorized to consent for that heir. In no case may consent on behalf of an heir who is not sui juris be effective if the person consenting is the person petitioning to serve as personal representative. (d) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to bonds described in Code Section 53-6-41 and Code Section 53-6-53.
(e)(1) When the assets of the estate consist only of one or more choses in action of indeterminate value and the personal representative or temporary administrator is not relieved from the requirement for giving bond by subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section, no bond shall be required under subsection (a) of this Code section until the value of any such chose in action is able to be determined by settlement or judgment, whereupon bond shall be set in an amount to be determined in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 53-6-51. If the value of any additional such chose in action subsequently is determined by settlement or judgment, the amount of the bond shall be increased in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 53-6-51. As used in this subsection, the term 'chose in action' shall have the same meaning as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 44. (2) A personal representative or temporary administrator who qualifies to serve without bond pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall have no authority to receive the settlement or judgment of a chose in action under this subsection until:
(A) Such personal representative or temporary administrator has posted bond in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection; and (B) Upon the initial posting of bond by such personal representative or temporary administrator in the first instance in which the value of a chose in action is determined by settlement or judgment, amended letters have been issued accordingly."

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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.

Representative Leverett of the 33rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 620.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E 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.
HB 752. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Hogan of the 179th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to amend Titles 16, 29, 31, 37, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, guardian and ward, health, mental health, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for interaction and relationship with advance directives for health care; to provide for application; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for conforming references and consistent terminology; 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 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to provide a short title; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the scope, use, and authority of a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for the appointment, powers, duties, and access to information of a mental health care agent; to provide for limitations on serving as a mental health care agent and for an agent's ability to withdraw as agent; to provide for revocation of a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for the use and effectiveness of a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for the responsibilities and duties of physicians and other providers using a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for civil and criminal immunity under certain circumstances; to provide a statutory psychiatric advance directive form; to provide for construction of such form; to amend Titles 10, 16, 19, 29, 31, 37, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, guardian and ward, health, mental health, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for interaction and relationship with advance directives for health care; to provide for application; to provide for statutory construction; to authorize a health care facility to prepare or offer to prepare an advance directive for health care if there is no coercion and the person consents; to provide for conforming references and consistent

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terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 11
37-11-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Psychiatric Advance Directive Act.'
37-11-2. This chapter is enacted in recognition of the fundamental right of an individual to have power over decisions relating to his or her mental health care as a matter of public policy.
37-11-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Capable' means not incapable of making mental health care decisions. (2) 'Competent adult' means a person of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older or is an emancipated minor. (3) 'Declarant' means a person who has executed a psychiatric advance directive authorized by this chapter. (4) 'Facility' means a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, institution, home, residential or nursing facility, treatment facility, and any other facility or service which has a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Chapter 7 of Title 31 or which is licensed, accredited, or approved under the laws of any state, and includes hospitals operated by the United States government or by any state or subdivision thereof and community service boards. (5) 'Incapable of making mental health care decisions' means that, in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined a declarant, or in the opinion of a court, a declarant lacks the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and is unable to give or communicate rational reasons for mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability. (6) 'Mental health care' means any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, treat, or provide for a declarant's mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease.

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(7) 'Mental health care agent' or 'agent' means a person appointed by a declarant to act for and on behalf of such declarant to make decisions related to consent, refusal, or withdrawal of any type of mental health care when such declarant is incapable of making mental health care decisions for himself or herself. Such term shall include any back-up mental health care agent appointed by a declarant. (8) 'Physician' means a person lawfully licensed in this state to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 and, if the declarant is receiving mental health care in another state, a person lawfully licensed in such state. (9) 'Provider' means any person administering mental health care who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to administer mental health care in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession, including, but not limited to, professional counselors, psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric and mental health; a physician; or any person acting for any such authorized person. (10) 'Psychiatric advance directive' or 'directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by a person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9.
37-11-4. (a) A competent adult may execute a psychiatric advance directive containing mental health care preferences, information, or instructions regarding his or her mental health care that authorizes and consents to a provider or facility acting in accordance with such directive. A directive may include consent to or refusal of specified mental health care. (b) A psychiatric advance directive may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) The names and telephone numbers of individuals to contact in the event a declarant has a mental health crisis; (2) Situations that have been known to cause a declarant to experience a mental health crisis; (3) Responses that have been known to de-escalate a declarant's mental health crisis; (4) Responses that may assist a declarant to remain in such declarant's home during a mental health crisis; (5) The types of assistance that may help stabilize a declarant if it becomes necessary to enter a facility; and (6) Medications a declarant is taking or has taken in the past and the effects of such medications. (c) A psychiatric advance directive may include a mental health care agent. (d) If a declarant chooses not to appoint an agent, the instructions and desires of a declarant as set forth in the directive shall be followed to the fullest extent possible by every provider or facility to whom the directive is communicated, subject to the right of the provider or facility to refuse to comply with the directive as set forth in Code Section 37-11-12. (e) A person shall not be required to execute or refrain from executing a directive as a criterion for insurance, as a condition for receiving mental health care or physical health care services, or as a condition of discharge from a facility.

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(f) Unless a declarant indicates otherwise, a psychiatric advance directive shall take precedence over any advance directive for health care executed pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 31; durable power of attorney for health care creating a health care agency under the former Chapter 36 of Title 31, as such chapter existed on and before June 30, 2007; health care proxy; or living will that a declarant executed prior to executing a psychiatric advance directive to the extent that such other documents relate to mental health care and are inconsistent with the psychiatric advance directive. (g) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to bar use by a declarant of an advance directive for health care under Chapter 32 of Title 31.
37-11-5. (a) A declarant may designate a competent adult to act as his or her agent to make decisions about his or her mental health care. An alternative agent may also be designated. (b) An agent shall have no authority to make mental health care decisions when a declarant is capable. (c) The authority of an agent shall continue in effect so long as the directive appointing such agent is in effect or until such agent has withdrawn. (d) An agent appointed by a declarant:
(1) Shall be authorized to make any and all mental health care decisions on behalf of such declarant which such declarant could make if such declarant were capable; (2) Shall exercise granted powers in a manner consistent with the intent and desires of such declarant. If such declarant's intentions and desires are not expressed or are unclear, the agent shall act in such declarant's best interests, considering the benefits, burdens, and risks of such declarant's circumstances and mental health care options; (3) Shall not be under any duty to exercise granted powers or to assume control of or responsibility for such declarant's mental health care; but, when granted powers are exercised, the agent shall be required to use due care to act for the benefit of such declarant in accordance with the terms of the psychiatric advance directive; (4) Shall not make a mental health care decision different from or contrary to such declarant's instruction if such declarant is capable at the time of the request for consent or refusal of mental health care;
(5)(A) May make a mental health care decision different from or contrary to such declarant's instruction in such declarant's psychiatric advance directive if:
(i) Such declarant's provider or facility determines in good faith at the time of consent or refusal of mental health care that the mental health care requested or refused in the directive's instructions is:
(I) Unavailable; (II) Medically contraindicated in a manner that would result in substantial harm to such declarant if administered; or (III) In the opinion of the provider or facility, inconsistent with reasonable medical standards to benefit such declarant or has proven ineffective in treating such declarant's mental health condition; and

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(ii) The mental health care requested or refused in the directive's instructions is unlikely to be delivered by another provider or facility in the community under the circumstances. (B) In the event the agent exercises authority under one of the circumstances set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the agent shall exercise the authority in a manner consistent with the intent and desires of such declarant. If such declarant's intentions and desires are not expressed or are unclear, the agent shall act in such declarant's best interests, considering the benefits, burdens, and risks of such declarant's circumstances and mental health care options; (6) Shall not delegate authority to make mental health care decisions; and (7) Has the following general powers, unless expressly limited in the psychiatric advance directive: (A) To sign and deliver all instruments, negotiate and enter into all agreements, and do all other acts reasonably necessary to exercise the powers granted to the agent; (B) To consent to, authorize, refuse, or withdraw consent to any providers and any type of mental health care of such declarant, including any medication program; (C) To request and consent to admission or discharge from any facility; and (D) To contract for mental health care and facilities in the name of and on behalf of such declarant, and the agent shall not be personally financially liable for any services or mental health care contracted for on behalf of such declarant. (e) A court may remove a mental health care agent if it finds that an agent is not acting in accordance with the declarant's treatment instructions as expressed in his or her directive.
37-11-6. (a) Except to the extent that a right is limited by a directive or by any state or federal law or regulation, an agent shall have the same right as a declarant to receive information regarding the proposed mental health care and to receive, review, and consent to disclosure of medical records, including records relating to the treatment of a substance use disorder, relating to that mental health care. All of a declarant's mental health information and medical records shall remain otherwise protected under state and federal privilege, and this right of access shall not waive any evidentiary privilege. (b) At the declarant's expense and subject to reasonable rules of a provider or facility to prevent disruption of the declarant's mental health care, an agent shall have the same right the declarant has to examine, copy, and consent to disclosure of all the declarant's medical records that the agent deems relevant to the exercise of the agent's powers, whether the records relate to mental health or any other medical condition and whether they are in the possession of or maintained by any physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, facility, or other health care provider, despite contrary provisions of any other statute or rule of law. (c) The authority given an agent by this Code section shall include all rights that a declarant has under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of

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1996, P.L. 104-191, and its implementing regulations regarding the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health information and other medical records.
37-11-7. The following persons shall not serve as a declarant's agent:
(1) Such declarant's provider or an employee of that provider unless such employee is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in such declarant's mental health care; or (2) An employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority unless such employee is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in such declarant's mental health care.
37-11-8. An agent may withdraw by giving written notice to a declarant. If such declarant is incapable of making mental health care decisions, such agent may withdraw by giving written notice to the provider or facility that is providing mental health care to the declarant at the time of the agent's withdrawal. Any provider or facility that receives an agent's withdrawal shall document the withdrawal as part of such declarant's medical record.
37-11-9. (a) A psychiatric advance directive shall be effective only if it is signed by the declarant and witnessed by two competent adults, but such witnesses shall not be required to be together or present when such declarant signs the directive. The witnesses shall attest that the declarant is known to them, appears to be of sound mind, is not under duress, fraud, or undue influence, and signed his or her directive in the witness's presence or acknowledges signing his or her directive. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'of sound mind' means having a decided and rational desire to create a psychiatric advance directive. (b) A validly executed psychiatric advance directive shall become effective upon its proper execution and shall remain in effect until revoked by the declarant. (c) The following persons shall not serve as witnesses to the signing of a directive:
(1) A provider who is providing mental health care to the declarant at the time such directive is being executed or an employee of such provider unless such employee is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in the declarant's mental health care; (2) An employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority unless such person is a family member, friend, or associate of such declarant and is not directly involved in the declarant's mental health care; or

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(3) A person selected to serve as the declarant's mental health care agent. (d) A person who witnesses a psychiatric advance directive in good faith and in accordance with this chapter shall not be civilly liable or criminally prosecuted for actions taken by an agent. (e) A copy of a directive executed in accordance with this Code section shall be valid and have the same meaning and effect as the original document.
37-11-10. (a) A directive may be revoked in whole or in part at any time by the declarant, so long as such declarant is capable, by any of the following methods:
(1) By completing a new directive that has provisions which are inconsistent with the provisions of a previously executed directive; an advance directive for health care executed pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 31; a durable power of attorney for health care creating a health care agency under the former Chapter 36 of Title 31, as such chapter existed on and before June 30, 2007; a health care proxy; or a living will; provided, however, that such revocation shall extend only so far as the inconsistency exists between the documents and any part of a prior document that is not inconsistent with a subsequent document shall remain unrevoked; (2) By being obliterated, burned, torn, or otherwise destroyed by the declarant or by some person in the declarant's presence and at the declarant's direction indicating an intention to revoke; (3) By a written revocation clearly expressing the intent of the declarant to revoke the directive signed and dated by the declarant or by a person acting at the declarant's direction. If the declarant is receiving mental health care in a facility, revocation of a directive will become effective only upon communication to the attending provider by the declarant or by a person acting at the declarant's direction. The attending provider shall record in the declarant's medical record the time and date when the attending provider received notification of the written revocation; or (4) By an oral or any other clear expression of the intent to revoke the directive in the presence of a witness 18 years of age or older who, within 30 days of the expression of such intent, signs and dates a writing confirming that such expression of intent was made. If the declarant is receiving mental health care in a facility, revocation of a directive will become effective only upon communication to the attending provider by the declarant or by a person acting at the declarant's direction. The attending provider shall record in the declarant's medical record the time, date, and place of the revocation and the time, date, and place, if different, when the attending provider received notification of the revocation. Any person, other than the mental health care agent, to whom an oral or other nonwritten revocation of a directive is communicated or delivered shall make all reasonable efforts to inform the mental health care agent of that fact as promptly as possible. (b) Unless a directive expressly provides otherwise, if after executing a directive, the declarant marries, such marriage shall revoke the designation of a person other than the declarant's spouse as the declarant's mental health care agent, and if, after executing a

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directive, the declarant's marriage is dissolved or annulled, such dissolution or annulment shall revoke the designation of the declarant's former spouse as the declarant's mental health care agent. (c) A directive which survives disability, incapacity, or incompetency shall not be revoked solely by the appointment of a guardian or receiver for the declarant. Absent an order of the probate court or superior court having jurisdiction directing a guardian of the person to exercise the powers of the declarant under a directive which survives disability, incapacity, or incompetency, the guardian of the person has no power, duty, or liability with respect to any mental health care matters covered by the directive; provided, however, that no order usurping the authority of a mental health care agent known to the proposed guardian shall be entered unless notice is sent by first-class mail to the mental health care agent's last known address and it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the mental health care agent is acting in a manner inconsistent with the directive.
37-11-11. (a) Upon being presented with a psychiatric advance directive, a provider or facility shall make the directive a part of a declarant's medical record. (b) In the absence of specific knowledge of the revocation or invalidity of a directive, a provider or facility providing mental health care to a declarant may presume that a person who executed a psychiatric advance directive in accordance with this chapter was of sound mind and acted voluntarily when executing such directive and may rely upon a psychiatric advance directive or a copy of that directive. (c) A provider or facility shall be authorized to act in accordance with a directive when a declarant is incapable of making mental health care decisions. (d) A provider or facility shall continue to obtain a declarant's consent to all mental health care decisions if he or she is capable of providing consent or refusal.
37-11-12. (a)(1) When acting under the authority of a directive, a provider or facility shall comply with it to the fullest extent possible unless the requested mental health care is: (A) Unavailable; (B) Medically contraindicated in a manner that would result in substantial harm to the declarant if administered; or (C) In the opinion of the provider or facility, inconsistent with reasonable medical standards to benefit the declarant or has proven ineffective in treating such declarant's mental health condition. (2) In the event that a part of a directive is unable to be followed due to any of the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection, all other parts of such directive shall be followed.
(b) If a provider or facility is unwilling at any time for one or more of the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to comply with a declarant's wishes as set forth in the directive or with the decision of such declarant's agent, such provider or facility shall:

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(1) Document the reason for not following the directive in such declarant's medical record; and (2) Promptly notify such declarant and his or her agent, if one is appointed in the directive, or otherwise such declarant's legal guardian, of the refusal to follow the directive or instructions of the agent and document the notification in such declarant's medical record. (c) In the event a provider or facility is unwilling at any time for one or more of the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to comply with a declarant's wishes as set forth in the directive or with the decision of such declarant's agent, if an agent has been appointed, then the declarant's agent, or otherwise such declarant's legal guardian, shall arrange for such declarant's transfer to another provider or facility if the requested care would be delivered by that other provider or facility. (d) A provider or facility unwilling at any time for one or more of the reasons set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section to comply with a declarant's wishes as set forth in the directive or with the decision of a declarant's mental health care agent shall continue to provide reasonably necessary consultation and care in connection with the pending transfer. (e) A psychiatric advance directive shall not limit the involuntary examination, treatment, or hospitalization of patients pursuant to Chapter 3 or Chapter 7 of this title or evaluations or treatment services rendered pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130, 17-7-130.1, or 17-7-131. (f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a provider or facility to provide mental health care for which a declarant or a third-party payor is unable or refuses to ensure payment.
37-11-13. (a) Each provider, facility, or any other person who acts in good faith reliance on any instructions contained in a directive or on any direction or decision by a mental health care agent shall be protected and released to the same extent as though such person had interacted directly with a capable declarant. (b) Without limiting the generality of the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the following specific provisions shall also govern, protect, and validate the acts of a mental health care agent and each such provider, facility, and any other person acting in good faith reliance on such instruction, direction, or decision:
(1) No provider, facility, or person shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct solely for complying with any instructions contained in a directive or with any direction or decision by a mental health care agent, even if death or injury to the declarant ensues; (2) No provider, facility, or person shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct solely for failure to comply with any instructions contained in a directive or with any direction or decision by a mental health care agent, so long as such provider, facility, or person promptly informs such agent of such provider's, facility's, or person's refusal or failure to comply with the directive or with

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any direction or decision by the mental health care agent. The mental health care agent shall then be responsible for arranging the declarant's transfer to another provider. A provider who is unwilling to comply with the mental health care agent's decision or the directive shall continue to provide reasonably necessary consultation and care in connection with the pending transfer; (3) If the actions of a provider, facility, or person who fails to comply with any instruction contained in a directive or with any direction or decision by a mental health care agent are substantially in accord with reasonable medical standards at the time of consent or refusal of mental health care and such provider, facility, or person cooperates in the transfer of the declarant pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 37-11-12, such provider, facility, or person shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for failure to comply with the psychiatric advance directive; (4) No mental health care agent who, in good faith, acts with due care for the benefit of the declarant and in accordance with the terms of a directive, or who fails to act, shall be subject to civil or criminal liability for such action or inaction; (5) If the authority granted by a psychiatric advance directive is revoked under Code Section 37-11-10, a provider, facility, or agent shall not be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for acting in good faith reliance upon such psychiatric advance directive unless such provider, facility, or agent had actual knowledge of the revocation; and (6) In the event a declarant has appointed a health care agent in accordance with Chapter 32 of Title 31, no provider, facility, or person who relies in good faith on the direction of such health care agent shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for complying with any direction or decision of such health care agent in the event the declarant's condition is subsequently determined to be a mental health care condition.
37-11-14. A law enforcement officer who uses a declarant's valid psychiatric advance directive and acts in good faith reliance on the instructions contained in such directive shall not be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for any harm to such declarant that results from a good faith effort to follow such directive's instructions.
37-11-15. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or invalidate a valid psychiatric advance directive executed prior to July 1, 2022. (b) The use of the form set forth in Code Section 37-11-16 or a similar form after July 1, 2022, in the creation of a psychiatric advance directive shall be deemed lawful and, when such form is used and it meets the requirements of this chapter, it shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (c) Any person may use another form for a psychiatric advance directive so long as the form is substantially similar to, otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter,

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and provides notice to a declarant substantially similar to that contained in the form set forth in Code Section 37-11-16. As used in this subsection, the term 'substantially similar' may include forms from other states.

37-11-16. 'GEORGIA PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

By: _____________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________

(Print Name)

(Month/Day/Year)

As used in this psychiatric advance directive, the term: (1) "Facility" means a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, institution, home, residential or nursing facility, treatment facility, and any other facility or service which has a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or which is licensed, accredited, or approved under the laws of any state, and includes hospitals operated by the United States government or by any state or subdivision thereof. (2) "Provider" means any person administering mental health care who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law to administer mental health care in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession, including, but not limited to, professional counselors, psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric and mental health; a physician; or any person acting for any such authorized person.
This psychiatric advance directive has four parts:

PART ONE

STATEMENT OF INTENT AND TREATMENT PREFERENCES. This part allows you to state your intention for this document and state your mental health treatment preferences and consent if you have been determined to be incapable of making informed decisions about your mental health care. PART ONE will become effective only if you have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined you, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and you are unable to give or communicate rational reasons for mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability. Reasonable and appropriate efforts will be made to communicate with you about your mental health treatment preferences before PART ONE becomes effective. You should talk to your family and others close to you about your intentions and mental health treatment preferences.

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PART TWO

MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT. This part allows you to choose someone to make mental health care decisions for you when you cannot make mental health care decisions for yourself. The person you choose is called a mental health care agent. You should talk to your mental health care agent about this important role.

PART THREE

OTHER RELATED ISSUES. This part allows you to give important information to people who may be involved with you during a mental health care crisis.

PART FOUR EFFECTIVENESS AND SIGNATURES. This part requires your signature and the signatures of two witnesses. You must complete PART FOUR if you have filled out any other part of this form.
You may fill out any or all of the first three parts listed above. You must fill out PART FOUR of this form in order for this form to be effective.
You should give a copy of this completed form to people who might need it, such as your mental health care agent, your family, and your physician. Keep a copy of this completed form at home in a place where it can easily be found if it is needed. Review this completed form periodically to make sure it still reflects your preferences. If your preferences change, complete a new psychiatric advance directive.
Using this form of psychiatric advance directive is completely optional. Other forms of psychiatric advance directives may be used in Georgia.
You may revoke this completed form at any time that you are capable of making informed decisions about your mental health care. If you choose to revoke this form, you should communicate your revocation to your providers, your agents, and any other person to whom you have given a copy of this form. This completed form will supersede any advance directive for health care, durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, or living will that you have completed before completing this form to the extent that such other documents relate to mental health care and are inconsistent with the information contained in this form.
PART ONE: STATEMENT OF INTENT AND TREATMENT PREFERENCES
[PART ONE will become effective only if you have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined you, or in the opinion

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of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and you are unable to give or communicate rational reasons for mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability. Reasonable and appropriate efforts will be made to communicate with you about your mental health treatment preferences before PART ONE becomes effective. PART ONE will be effective even if PARTS TWO or THREE are not completed. If you have not selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO, or if your mental health care agent is not available, then PART ONE will communicate your treatment preferences to your providers or a facility providing care to you. If you have selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO, then your mental health care agent will have the authority to make health care decisions for you regarding matters guided by your mental health treatment preferences and other factors described in this PART.]

(1) STATEMENT OF INTENT

I, (your name)

, being of sound mind, willfully and

voluntarily make this psychiatric advance directive as a means of expressing in advance

my informed choices and consent regarding my mental health care in the event I become

incapable of making informed decisions on my own behalf. I understand this document

becomes effective if it is determined by a physician or licensed psychologist who has

personally examined me, or in the opinion of a court, that I lack the capacity to

understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a mental health care treatment

decision under consideration and I am unable to give or communicate rational reasons

for my mental health care treatment decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired

ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability.

If I am deemed incapable of making mental health care decisions, I intend for this document to constitute my advance authorization and consent, based on my past experiences with my illness and knowledge gained from those experiences, for treatment that is medically indicated and consistent with the preferences I have expressed in this document.

I understand this document continues in operation only during my incapacity to make mental health care decisions. I understand I may revoke this document only during periods when I am mentally capable.

I intend for this psychiatric advance directive to take precedence over any advance directive for health care executed pursuant to Chapter 32 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, durable power of attorney for health care creating a health care agency under the former Chapter 36 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as such chapter existed on and before June 30, 2007, health care proxy, or living will that I have executed prior to executing this form to the extent that such other

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documents relate to mental health care and are inconsistent with this executed document.
In the event that a decision maker is appointed by a court to make mental health care decisions for me, I intend this document to take precedence over all other means of determining my intent while I was competent.
It is my intent that a person or facility involved in my care shall not be civilly liable or criminally prosecuted for honoring my wishes as expressed in this document or for following the directions of my agent.
(2) INFORMATION REGARDING MY SYMPTOMS The following are symptoms or behaviors I typically exhibit when escalating toward a mental health crisis. If I exhibit any of these symptoms or behaviors, an evaluation may be needed regarding whether I am incapable of making mental health care decisions:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ The following may cause me to experience a mental health crisis or to make my symptoms worse: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ The following techniques may be helpful in de-escalating my crisis: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When I exhibit the following behaviors, I would like to be evaluated to determine whether I have regained the capacity to make my mental health care decisions: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
(3) PREFERRED CLINICIANS The names of my doctors, therapists, pharmacists, and other mental health care professionals and their telephone numbers are:
Name and telephone numbers: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

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I prefer and consent to treatment from the following clinicians: Names: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
I refuse to be treated by the following clinicians: Names: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

(4) TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS Medications I am currently using and consent to continue to use the following medications (include all medications, whether for mental health care treatment or general health care treatment):
_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ If additional medications become necessary, I prefer and consent to take the following medications: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ I cannot tolerate the following medications because: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ I am allergic to the following medications: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

If my preferred medications cannot be given and I have not appointed an agent in PART

TWO to make an alternative decision for me, I want my treating physician to choose

an alternative medication that would best meet my mental health needs, subject to any

limitations I have expressed in my treating instructions above. (Check "yes" if you

agree with this statement and "no" if you disagree with this statement.) Yes _____

No______

In the event I need to have medication administered, I would prefer and consent to the

following methods (Check "yes" or "no" and list a reason for your request if you have

one.):

Medication in pill form:

Yes __________ No _____________

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Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Liquid medication:

Yes __________ No _____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Medication by injection:

Yes __________ No ____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Covert medication

(without my knowledge in drink or food): Yes _________ No _____________

Reason: ____________________________________________________________

Hospitalization is Not My First Choice It is my intention, if possible, to stay at home or in the community with the following supports:
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ If I need outpatient therapy, I prefer and consent to it being provided by: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Additional instructions that may help me avoid a hospitalization: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Treatment Facilities If it becomes necessary for me to be hospitalized, I would prefer and consent to being treated at the following facilities: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I refuse to be treated at the following facilities: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Reason(s) for wishing to avoid the above facilities: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ I generally react to being hospitalized as follows: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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Staff at a facility can help me by doing the following: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
I give permission for the following people to visit me: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Additional Interventions (Please place your initials in the blanks)

I prefer the following interventions as indicated by my initials and consent to any

intervention where I have initialed next to "yes."

Seclusion:

Yes ___________ No _____________

Reason:

_______________________________________________________________

Physical restraints:

Yes ___________ No _____________

Reason:

_______________________________________________________________

Experimental treatment:

Yes ___________ No _____________

Reason:

_______________________________________________________________

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT):

Yes ___________ No _____________

Reason:

_______________________________________________________________

Any limitations on consent to the administration of electroconvulsive therapy:

___________________________________________________________________

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Other instructions as to my preferred interventions:

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(5) ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS [This section is optional. This PART will be effective even if this section is left blank. This section allows you to state additional mental health treatment preferences, to provide additional guidance to your mental health care agent (if you have selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO), or to provide information about your personal and religious values about your mental health care and treatment. Understanding that you cannot foresee everything that could happen to you, you may want to provide guidance to your mental health care agent (if you have selected a mental health care agent in PART TWO) about following your mental health treatment preferences.]

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_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
PART TWO: MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT
[PART ONE will be effective even if PART TWO is not completed. If you do not wish to appoint an agent, do not complete PART TWO. A provider who is directly involved in your health care or any employee of that provider may not serve as your mental health care agent unless such employee is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your health care. An employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority may not serve as your mental health care agent unless such person is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your health care. If you are married, a future divorce or annulment of your marriage will revoke the selection of your current spouse as your mental health care agent unless you indicate otherwise in Section (10) of this PART. If you are not married, a future marriage will revoke the selection of your mental health care agent unless the person you selected as your mental health care agent is your new spouse.]
(6) MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT I select the following person as my mental health care agent to make mental health care decisions for me:
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers: __________________________________________________
(Home, Work, and Mobile)
Agent's Acceptance: I have read this form, and I certify that I do not, have not, and will not provide mental health care and treatment for: (your name) ______________ I accept the designation as agent for: (your name) ___________________________ (Agent's signature and date) ____________________________________________
(7) BACK-UP MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT [This section is optional. PART TWO will be effective even if this section is left blank.] If my mental health care agent cannot be contacted in a reasonable time period and cannot be located with reasonable efforts or for any reason my mental health care agent is unavailable or unable or unwilling to act as my mental health care agent, then I select the following, each to act successively in the order named, as my back-up mental health care agent(s):
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Telephone Numbers: __________________________________________________ (Home, Work, and Mobile)
Back-up Agent's Acceptance: I have read this form, and I certify that I do not, have not, and will not provide mental health care and treatment for: (your name) ______________________ I accept the designation as agent for: (your name) ___________________________ (Back-up agent's signature and date) _____________________________________
Name:______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers: __________________________________________________
(Home, Work, and Mobile)
Back-up Agent's Acceptance: I have read this form, and I certify that I do not, have not, and will not provide mental health care and treatment for: (your name) _____________________ I accept the designation as agent for: (your name) ___________________________ (Back-up agent's signature and date)______________________________________
(8) GENERAL POWERS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT My mental health care agent will make mental health care decisions for me when I have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined me, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care treatment decision under consideration and I am unable to give or communicate rational reasons for my mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability.
My mental health care agent will have the same authority to make any mental health care decision that I could make. My mental health care agent's authority includes, for example, the power to:
Request and consent to admission or discharge from any facility; Request, consent to, authorize, or withdraw consent to any type of provider or mental health care that is consistent with my instructions in PART ONE of this form and subject to the limitations set forth in Section (4) of PART ONE; and Contract for any health care facility or service for me, and to obligate me to pay for these services (and my mental health care agent will not be financially liable for any services or care contracted for me or on my behalf).
My mental health care agent will be my personal representative for all purposes of federal or state law related to privacy of medical records (including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and will have the same access to

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my medical records that I have and can disclose the contents of my medical records to others for my ongoing mental health care.
My mental health care agent may accompany me in an ambulance or air ambulance if in the opinion of the ambulance personnel protocol permits a passenger, and my mental health care agent may visit or consult with me in person while I am in a facility if its protocol permits visitation.
My mental health care agent may present a copy of this psychiatric advance directive in lieu of the original, and the copy will have the same meaning and effect as the original.
I understand that under Georgia law: My mental health care agent may refuse to act as my mental health care agent; and A court can take away the powers of my mental health care agent if it finds that my mental health care agent is not acting in accordance with this directive.
(9) GUIDANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT In the event my directive is being used, my agent should first look at my instructions as expressed in PART ONE. If a situation occurs for which I have not expressed a preference, or in the event my preference is not available, my mental health care agent should think about what action would be consistent with past conversations we have had, my treatment preferences as expressed in PART ONE, my religious and other beliefs and values, and how I have handled medical and other important issues in the past. If what I would decide is still unclear, then my mental health care agent should make decisions for me that my mental health care agent believes are in my best interests, considering the benefits, burdens, and risks of my current circumstances and treatment options.
I impose the following limitations on my agent's authority to act on my behalf: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
(10) WHEN SPOUSE IS MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGENT AND THERE HAS BEEN A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT OF OUR MARRIAGE [Initial if you agree with this statement; leave blank if you do not.] __________ I desire the person I have named as my agent, who is now my spouse, to remain as my agent even if we become divorced or our marriage is annulled. PART THREE: OTHER RELATED ISSUES
[PART THREE is optional. This psychiatric advance directive will be effective even if PART THREE is left blank.]

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(11) GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT I typically react to law enforcement in the following ways:
___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ The following person(s) may be helpful in the event of law enforcement involvement: Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Relationship: ___________________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Relationship: ________________________________________________________
(12) HELP FROM OTHERS The following people are part of my support system (child care, pet care, getting my mail, paying my bills, etc.) and should be contacted in the event of a crisis:
Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Responsibility: _______________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Responsibility: _______________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________Telephone Number: _________________ Responsibility: _______________________________________________________ PART FOUR: EFFECTIVENESS AND SIGNATURES
This psychiatric advance directive will become effective only if I have been determined in the opinion of a physician or licensed psychologist who has personally examined me, or in the opinion of a court, to lack the capacity to understand the risks and benefits of, and the alternatives to, a mental health care decision under consideration and I am unable to give or communicate rational reasons for my mental health care decisions because of impaired thinking, impaired ability to receive and evaluate information, or other cognitive disability.
This form revokes any psychiatric advance directive that I have executed before this date. To the extent this form is in conflict or is inconsistent with any advance directive for health care, durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, or living will executed by me at any time, this form shall control with respect to my mental health care.
Unless I have initialed below and have provided alternative future dates or events, this psychiatric advance directive will become effective at the time I sign it and will remain effective until my death.
__________ (Initials) This psychiatric advance directive will become effective on or upon (date) ________________ and will terminate on or upon (date) _____________.

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[You must sign and date or acknowledge signing and dating this form in the presence of two witnesses. Both witnesses must be of sound mind and must be at least 18 years of age, but the witnesses do not have to be together or present with you when you sign this form. A witness:
Cannot be a person who was selected to be your mental health care agent or backup mental health care agent in PART TWO; Cannot be a provider who is providing mental health care to you at the time you execute this directive or an employee of such provider unless the witness is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your mental health care; and Cannot be an employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or of a local public mental health agency or of any organization that contracts with a local public mental health authority unless the witness is your family member, friend, or associate and is not directly involved in your mental health care.]

By signing below, I state that I am of sound mind and capable of making this psychiatric advance directive and that I understand its purpose and effect.

_____________________________________ (Signature of Declarant)

________________________ (Date)

The declarant signed this form in my presence or acknowledged signing this form to me. Based upon my personal observation, the declarant appeared to be of sound mind and mentally capable of making this psychiatric advance directive and signed this form willingly and voluntarily.

_____________________________________ (Signature of First Witness)

________________________ (Date)

Print Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ (Signature of Second Witness)

________________________ (Date)

Print Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________

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[This form does not need to be notarized.]'"
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended by revising Code Section 10-6B-3, relating to applicability of the 'Georgia Power of Attorney Act,' 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, including but limited to, mental 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; (6) A power that grants 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; (9) Powers of attorney provided for under Titles 19 and 33; and (10) As set forth in Code Section 10-6B-81."
SECTION 2-2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-5-5, relating to assisted suicide and notification of licensing board regarding violation, by revising paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (c) as follows:
"(3) Any person prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications or medical procedures pursuant to, without limitation, a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-114, or a consent pursuant to Code Section 29-4-18 or 31-9-2 when such actions are calculated or intended to relieve or prevent a patient's pain or discomfort but are not

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calculated or intended to cause such patient's death, even if the medication or medical procedure may have the effect of hastening or increasing the risk of death; (4) Any person discontinuing, withholding, or withdrawing medications, medical procedures, nourishment, or hydration pursuant to, without limitation, a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-1-14, a consent pursuant to Code Section 29-4-18 or 319-2, or a written order not to resuscitate; or"
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-5-101, relating to neglect to a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to a physician nor any person acting under a physician's direction nor to a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility, nor any agent or employee thereof who is in good faith acting within the scope of his or her employment or agency or who is acting in good faith in accordance with a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-1-14, an order not to resuscitate, or the instructions of the patient or the patient's lawful surrogate decision maker, nor shall the provisions of this Code section require any physician, any institution licensed in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 31, or any employee or agent thereof to provide essential services or shelter to any person in the absence of another legal obligation to do so."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-5-102.1, relating to trafficking of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) This Code section shall not apply to a physician nor any person acting under a physician's direction nor to a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility, nor any agent or employee thereof who is in good faith acting within the scope of his or her employment or agency or who is acting in good faith in accordance with a living will, a durable power of attorney for health care, an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to Code Section 31-1-14, an order not to resuscitate, or the instructions of the patient or the patient's lawful surrogate decision maker."
SECTION 2-5. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended in Code Section 19-8-23, relating to where records of adoption are kept, examination by parties and attorneys, and use of information by agency and department, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) as follows:
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of medical services to such a party, child, legal guardian, or health care agent, or mental health care agent when certain information would assist in the provision of medical care, a medical emergency, or medical diagnosis or treatment, the department or childplacing agency shall access its own records on finalized adoptions for the purpose of adding subsequently obtained medical information or releasing nonidentifying medical and health history information contained in its records pertaining to an adopted individual or the biological parents or relatives of the biological parents of the adopted individual. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'health care agent' shall have the meaning provided by Code Section 31-32-2 and the term 'mental health care agent' shall have the meaning provided by Code Section 37-11-3."
SECTION 2-6. Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended in Code Section 29-4-10, relating to petition for appointment of guardian and requirements for petition, by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(6) Whether, to the petitioner's knowledge, there exists any living will, durable power of attorney for health care, advance directive for health care, psychiatric advance directive, order relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or other instrument that deals with the management of the person of the proposed ward in the event of incapacity and the name and address of any fiduciary or agent named in the instrument;"
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 29-4-21, relating to rights and privileges removed from ward upon appointment of guardian, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The mere appointment of a guardian does not revoke the powers of an agent who was previously appointed by the ward to act as an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under an advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive."
SECTION 2-8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 29-5-21, relating to rights and powers removed from ward upon appointment of conservator, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The mere appointment of a conservator does not revoke the powers of an agent who was previously appointed by the ward to act as the ward's agent under a durable power of attorney for health care, or health care agent under an advance directive for health care, or mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive."
SECTION 2-9. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in Code Section 31-8-55, relating to entry and investigative authority, cooperation of government agencies, and communication with residents, by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall have the authority to enter any long-term care facility and shall use his or her best efforts to enter such facility during normal visiting hours. Upon entering the long-term care facility, the ombudsman shall notify the administrator or, in the absence of the administrator, the person in charge of the facility, before speaking to any residents. After notifying the administrator or the person in charge of the facility, the ombudsman may communicate privately and confidentially with residents of the facility, individually or in groups. The ombudsman shall have access to the medical and social records of any resident if:
(1) The ombudsman has the permission of the resident or the legal representative or guardian of the resident; (2) The resident is unable to consent to the review and has no legal representative or guardian; or (3) There is a guardian of the person of the resident and that guardian refuses to permit access to the records necessary to investigate a complaint, and:
(A) There is reasonable cause to believe that the guardian is not acting in the best interests of the resident; and (B) A community ombudsman obtains the approval of the state ombudsman. As used in this Code section, the term 'legal representative' means an agent under a valid power of attorney, provided that the agent is acting within the scope of his or her agency; an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care or health care agent under an advance directive for health care; a mental health care agent under a psychiatric advance directive; or an executor, executrix, administrator, or administratrix of the estate of a deceased resident. The ombudsman shall have the authority to inspect the physical plant and have access to the administrative records, policies, and documents of the facility to which the residents have or the general public has access. Entry and investigation provided by this Code section shall be conducted in a manner which will not significantly disrupt the provision of nursing or other care to residents."
SECTION 2-10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-9-2, relating to persons authorized to consent to surgical or medical treatment, by revising paragraphs (1) and (1.1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) Any adult, for himself or herself, whether by living will, advance directive for health care, psychiatric advance directive under Chapter 11 of Title 37, or otherwise; (1.1) Any person authorized to give such consent for the adult under an advance directive for health care or durable power of attorney for health care under Chapter 32 of this title or psychiatric advance directive under Chapter 11 of Title 37;"
SECTION 2-11. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act," by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
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(10.2) 'Mental health care agent' means an agent appointed under a psychiatric advance directive in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 37." "(12.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by an individual in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-4, relating to the advance directive for health care form, by revising paragraph (3) of PART ONE of the form as follows:
"(3) GENERAL POWERS OF HEALTH CARE AGENT My health care agent will make health care decisions for me when I am unable to communicate my health care decisions or I choose to have my health care agent communicate my health care decisions.
My health care agent will have the same authority to make any health care decision that I could make. My health care agent's authority includes, for example, the power to:
Admit me to or discharge me Request and consent to admission or discharge from any hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or other health care facility or service; Request, consent to, withhold, or withdraw any type of health care; and Contract for any health care facility or service for me, and to obligate me to pay for these services (and my health care agent will not be financially liable for any services or care contracted for me or on my behalf).
My health care agent will be my personal representative for all purposes of federal or state law related to privacy of medical records (including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and will have the same access to my medical records that I have and can disclose the contents of my medical records to others for my ongoing health care.
My health care agent may accompany me in an ambulance or air ambulance if in the opinion of the ambulance personnel protocol permits a passenger, and my health care agent may visit or consult with me in person while I am in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, or other health care facility or service if its protocol permits visitation.
My health care agent may present a copy of this advance directive for health care in lieu of the original, and the copy will have the same meaning and effect as the original.
I understand that under Georgia law: My health care agent may refuse to act as my health care agent; A court can take away the powers of my health care agent if it finds that my health care agent is not acting properly; and My health care agent does not have the power to make health care decisions for me regarding psychosurgery, sterilization, or treatment or involuntary hospitalization, or

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involuntary treatment for mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease. My health care agent does not have the power to make health care decisions that are otherwise covered under a psychiatric advance directive that I have executed pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, including decisions related to treatment or hospitalization for mental or emotional illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease."
SECTION 2-13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-7, relating to duties and responsibilities of health care agents, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(1) The health care agent is authorized to consent to and authorize or refuse, or to withhold or withdraw consent to, any and all types of medical care, treatment, or procedures relating to the physical or mental health of the declarant, including any medication program, surgical procedures, life-sustaining procedures, or provision of nourishment or hydration for the declarant, but not including psychosurgery, sterilization, or involuntary hospitalization or involuntary treatment covered by Title 37;" "(g) With respect to mental health care, the duties and responsibilities of a health care agent under this chapter shall be subordinate to the duties and responsibilities of a mental health care agent under Chapter 11 of Title 37 and subject to the terms of a psychiatric advance directive executed by the declarant before, simultaneously with, or after the advance directive for health care under which the health care agent is acting."
SECTION 2-14. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-10, relating to immunity from liability or disciplinary action, by revising subsection (a) by deleting "and" at the end of paragraph (4), by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of paragraph (5), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(6) In the event a declarant has appointed a mental health care agent, no health care provider, health care facility, or person who relies in good faith on the direction of such mental health care agent shall be subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for complying with any direction or decision of such mental health care agent in the event the declarant's condition is subsequently determined to be a non-mental health care related condition."
SECTION 2-15. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-12, relating to restriction on requiring and preparing advance directives for health care, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
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offer is not coercive in nature and such person consents to such offer. For purposes of this subsection, the Department of Corrections shall not be deemed to be a health care facility."
SECTION 2-16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-32-14, relating to effect of chapter on other legal rights and duties, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) With respect to mental health care, nothing in this chapter shall supersede the duties and responsibilities of a mental health care agent under Chapter 11 of Title 37 or the terms of a psychiatric advance directive executed by the declarant before, simultaneously with, or after the advance directive for health care under which the health care agent is acting."
SECTION 2-17. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-33-2, relating to furnishing copy of records to patient, provider, or other authorized person, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Upon written request from the patient or a person authorized to have access to the patient's record under an advance directive for health care, a psychiatric advance directive, or a durable power of attorney for health care for such patient, the provider having custody and control of the patient's record shall furnish a complete and current copy of that record, in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. If the patient is deceased, such request may be made by the following persons:
(A) The executor, administrator, or temporary administrator for the decedent's estate if such person has been appointed; (B) If an executor, administrator, or temporary administrator for the decedent's estate has not been appointed, by the surviving spouse; (C) If there is no surviving spouse, by any surviving child; and (D) If there is no surviving child, by any parent."
SECTION 2-18. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-36A-3, relating to definitions relative to the "Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act," by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(1.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by an individual in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-19. Said title is further amended in Code Section 31-36A-6, relating to persons authorized to consent, expiration of authorization, limitations on authority to consent, effect on other laws, and immunity from liability or disciplinary action, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:

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"(2) Any person authorized to give such consent for the adult under an advance directive for health care, psychiatric advance directive, or durable power of attorney for health care under Chapter 32 of this title;"
SECTION 2-20. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended in Code Section 37-1-1, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(11.1) 'Mental health care agent' means an agent appointed under a psychiatric advance directive in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 37." "(16.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by an individual in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-21. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-1-20, relating to obligations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, by revising paragraph (18) as follows:
"(18) Classify host homes for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the department. As used in this Code section, the term 'host home' means a private residence in a residential area in which the occupant owner or lessee provides housing and provides or arranges for the provision of food, one or more personal services, supports, care, or treatment exclusively for one or two persons who are not related to the occupant owner or lessee by blood or marriage. A host home shall be occupied by the owner or lessee, who shall not be an employee of the same community provider which that provides the host home services by contract with the department. The department shall approve and enter into agreements with community providers which, in turn, shall contract with host homes. The occupant owner or lessee shall not be the guardian of any person served, the conservator of the property of such person, or of their property nor the health care agent in such person's advance directive for health care, or the mental health care agent in such person's psychiatric advance directive. The placement determination for each person placed in a host home shall be made according to such person's choice as well as the individual needs of such person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-3-162, 37-4-122, or 37-7-162, as applicable to such person;"
SECTION 2-22. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-2-30, relating to definitions relative to the Office of Disability Services Ombudsman, by revising paragraph (7) and by adding a new paragraph, to read as follows:
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"(9.1) 'Psychiatric advance directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by a patient in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-11-9."
SECTION 2-23. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-3-20, relating to admission of voluntary patients, consent of parent or guardian to treatment, and giving notice of rights to patient at time of admission, as follows:
"37-3-20. (a) The chief medical officer of any facility may receive for observation and diagnosis any patient 12 years of age or older making application therefor, any patient under 18 years of age for whom such application is made by his or her parent or guardian, any patient who has a psychiatric advance directive and for whom such application is made by his or her mental health care agent, and any patient who has been declared legally incompetent and for whom such application is made by his or her guardian. If found to show evidence of mental illness and to be suitable for treatment, such person may be given care and treatment at such facility; and such person may be detained by such facility until discharged pursuant to Code Section 37-3-21 or 37-3-22. The parents or guardian of a minor child must give written consent to such treatment. An individualized service plan shall be developed for such person as soon as possible. (b) Any individual voluntarily admitted to a facility under this Code section shall be given notice of his or her rights under this chapter at the time of his admission."
SECTION 2-24. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-3-147, relating to representatives and guardians ad litem, notification provisions, and duration and scope of guardianship ad litem, as follows:
"37-3-147. (a) At the time a person who has mental illness is admitted to any facility under this chapter or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible given the person's condition or mental state at the time of admission, such facility shall use diligent efforts to secure the names and addresses of at least two representatives, which names and addresses shall be entered in the person's clinical record. (b) The patient may designate one representative; the second representative or, in the absence of designation of one representative by the patient, both representatives shall be selected by the facility. If the facility is to select both representatives, it must make one selection from among the following persons in the order of listing: the patient's mental health care agent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, attorney, adult next of kin, or adult friend, provided that, in the case of a patient whose representative or representatives have been appointed by the court under Code Section 37-3-62, the facility shall not select a different representative. The second representative shall also be selected from the above list but without regard to the order of listing, provided that the second representative shall not be the person who filed the petition to have the patient admitted to the facility.

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(c) If the facility is unable to secure at least two representatives after diligent search or if the department is the guardian of the patient, that fact shall be entered in the patient's clinical record and the facility shall apply to the court in the county of the patient's residence for the appointment of a guardian ad litem, which guardian ad litem shall not be the department. On application of any person or on its own motion, the court may also appoint a guardian ad litem for a patient for whom two representatives have been named whenever the appointment of a guardian ad litem is deemed necessary for protection of the patient's rights. Such guardian ad litem shall also act as representative of the patient and shall have the powers granted to representatives by this chapter. (d) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient's representatives, such notice shall be served on the representatives designated under this Code section. The patient's guardian ad litem, if any, shall likewise be served. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be served in person or by first-class mail. When notice is served by mail, a record shall be made of the date of mailing and shall be placed in the patient's clinical record. Service shall be completed upon mailing. (e) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient, the date on which notice is given shall be entered on the patient's clinical record. If the patient is unable to comprehend the written notice, a reasonable effort shall be made to explain the notice to him or her. (f) At the time a court enters an order pursuant to this chapter, such order and notice of the date of entry of the order shall be served on the patient and his or her representatives as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (g) Notice of an involuntary patient's admission to a facility shall be given to his or her representatives in writing. If such involuntary admission is to an emergency receiving facility, notice shall also be given by that facility to the patient's representatives by telephone or in person as soon as possible. (h) In every instance in which a court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for any person pursuant to the terms of this chapter, such guardianship shall be for the limited purpose stated in the order of the court and shall expire automatically after 90 days or after a lesser time stated in the order. The responsibility of the guardian ad litem shall not extend beyond the specific purpose of the appointment."
SECTION 2-25. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-3-148, relating to right of patients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by this chapter, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) At any time and without notice, a person detained by a facility or a mental health care agent, legal guardian, relative, or friend on behalf of such person may petition, as provided by law, for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of detention and to request any court of competent jurisdiction on its own initiative to issue a writ for release, provided that, in the case of any such petition for the release of a person detained in a facility pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130 or 17-7-131, a copy of the petition along with proper certificate of service shall also be served upon

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the presiding judge of the court ordering such detention and the prosecuting attorney for such court, which service may be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested."
SECTION 2-26. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-4-107, relating to appointment of client representatives and guardians ad litem, notification provisions, and duration and scope of guardianship ad litem, as follows:
"37-4-107. (a) At the time a client is admitted to any facility under this chapter, that facility shall make diligent efforts to secure the names and addresses of at least two representatives, which names and addresses shall be entered in the client's clinical record. (b) The client may designate one representative; the second representative or, in the absence of designation of one representative by the client, both representatives shall be selected by the facility. If the facility is to select both representatives, it must make one selection from among the following persons in the order of listing: the client's mental health care agent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, attorney, adult next of kin, or adult friend. The second representative shall also be selected from the above list but without regard to the order of listing, provided that the second representative shall not be the person who filed the petition seeking an order for the client to receive services from the department. (c) If the facility is unable to secure at least two representatives after diligent search or if the department is the guardian of the client, that fact shall be entered in the client's clinical record and the facility shall apply to the court in the county of the client's residence for the appointment of a guardian ad litem, which guardian ad litem shall not be the department. On application of any person or on its own motion, the court may also appoint a guardian ad litem for a client for whom two representatives have been named whenever the appointment of a guardian ad litem is deemed necessary for protection of the client's rights. Such guardian ad litem shall act as representative of the client on whom notice is to be served under this chapter and shall have the powers granted to representatives by this chapter. (d) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the client's representatives, such notice shall be served on the representatives designated under this Code section. The client's guardian ad litem, if any, shall likewise be served. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be served in person or by first-class mail. When notice is served by mail, a record shall be made of the date of mailing and shall be placed in the client's clinical record. Service shall be completed upon mailing. (e) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the client, the date on which notice is given shall be entered on the client's clinical record. If the client is unable to comprehend a written notice, a reasonable effort shall be made to explain the notice to him or her.

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(f) At the time a court enters an order pursuant to this chapter, such order and notice of the date of entry of the order shall be served on the client and his or her representatives as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (g) Notice of a client's admission to a facility shall be given to his or her representatives in writing. (h) In every instance in which a court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for any person pursuant to the terms of this chapter, such guardianship shall be for the limited purpose stated in the order of the court and shall expire automatically after 90 days or after a lesser time stated in the order. The responsibility of the guardian ad litem shall not extend beyond the specific purpose of the appointment."
SECTION 2-27. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-4-108, relating to right of clients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by chapter, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) At any time and without notice, a person detained by a facility or a mental health care agent, legal guardian, relative, or friend on behalf of such person may petition as provided by law for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of detention and to request any court of competent jurisdiction on its own initiative to issue a writ for release, provided that in the case of any such petition for the release of a person detained in a facility pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130 or 17-7-131, a copy of the petition, along with proper certificate of service, shall also be served upon the presiding judge of the court ordering such detention and the prosecuting attorney for such court, which service may be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested."
SECTION 2-28. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-7-147, relating to appointment of patient representatives and guardians ad litem, notice provisions, and duration and scope of guardianship ad litem, as follows:
"37-7-147. (a) At the time a patient is admitted to any facility under this chapter, that facility shall use diligent efforts to secure the names and addresses of at least two representatives, which names and addresses shall be entered in the patient's clinical record. (b) The patient may designate one representative; the second representative or, in the absence of designation of one representative by the patient, both representatives shall be selected by the facility. If the facility is to select both representatives, it must make one selection from among the following persons in the order of listing: the patient's mental health care agent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, attorney, adult next of kin, or adult friend, provided that, in the case of a patient whose representative or representatives have been appointed by the court under Code Section 37-7-62, the facility shall not select a different representative. The second representative shall also be selected from the above list but without regard to the order of listing, provided that the second

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representative shall not be the person who filed the petition to have the patient admitted to the facility. (c) If the facility is unable to secure at least two representatives after diligent search or if the department is the guardian of the patient, that fact shall be entered in the patient's clinical record and the facility shall apply to the court in the county of the patient's residence for the appointment of a guardian ad litem, which guardian ad litem shall not be the department. On application of any person or on its own motion, the court may also appoint a guardian ad litem for a patient for whom two representatives have been named whenever the appointment of a guardian ad litem is deemed necessary for protection of the patient's rights. Such guardian ad litem shall also act as representative of the patient and shall have the powers granted to representatives by this chapter. (d) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient's representatives, such notice shall be served on the representatives designated under this Code section. The patient's guardian ad litem, if any, shall likewise be served. Unless otherwise provided, notice may be served in person or by first class first-class mail. When notice is served by mail, a record shall be made of the date of mailing and shall be placed in the patient's clinical record. Service shall be completed upon mailing. (e) At any time notice is required by this chapter to be given to the patient, the date on which notice is given shall be entered on the patient's clinical record. If the patient is unable to comprehend the written notice, a reasonable effort shall be made to explain the notice to him or her. (f) At the time a court enters an order pursuant to this chapter, such order and notice of the date of entry of the order shall be served on the patient and his or her representatives as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (g) Notice of an involuntary patient's admission to a facility shall be given to his or her representatives in writing. If such involuntary admission is to an emergency receiving facility, notice shall also be given by that facility to the patient's representatives by telephone or in person as soon as possible. (h) In every instance in which a court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for any person pursuant to the terms of this chapter, such guardianship shall be for the limited purpose stated in the order of the court and shall expire automatically after 90 days or after a lesser time stated in the order. The responsibility of the guardian ad litem shall not extend beyond the specific purpose of the appointment."
SECTION 2-29. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-7-148, relating to rights of patients or representatives to petition for writ of habeas corpus and for judicial protection of rights and privileges granted by this chapter, as follows:
"37-7-148. (a) At any time and without notice, a person detained by a facility, a mental health care agent named in such person's psychiatric advance directive, a legal guardian of such person, or a relative or friend on behalf of such person may petition, as provided by law, for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of detention and to request

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any court of competent jurisdiction on its own initiative to issue a writ for release, provided that, in the case of any such petition for the release of a person detained in a facility pursuant to a court order under Code Section 17-7-130 or 17-7-131, a copy of the petition along with proper certificate of service shall also be served upon the presiding judge of the court ordering such detention and the prosecuting attorney for such court, which service may be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. (b) A patient or his or her representatives may file a petition in the appropriate court alleging that the patient is being unjustly denied a right or privilege granted by this chapter or that a procedure authorized by this chapter is being abused. Upon the filing of such a petition, the court shall have the authority to conduct a judicial inquiry and to issue appropriate orders to correct any abuse under this chapter."
SECTION 2-30. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in Code Section 49-6-72, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act," by revising paragraph (9) as follows:
"(9) 'Primary caregiver' means the one identified relative or other person in a relationship of responsibility, such as an agent under a valid durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under a valid advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a valid psychiatric advance directive, who has assumed the primary responsibility for the provision of care needed to maintain the physical or mental health of a functionally dependent older adult or other adult suffering from dementia, who lives in the same residence with such individual, and who does not receive financial compensation for the care provided. A substantiated case of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, as defined in Chapter 5 of Title 30, the 'Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act,' or pursuant to any other civil or criminal statute regarding an older adult, shall prohibit a primary caregiver from receiving benefits under this article unless authorized by the department to prevent further abuse."
SECTION 2-31. Said title is further amended in Code Section 49-6-82, relating to definitions relative to licensure of adult day centers, by revising paragraph (7) as follows:
"(7) 'Primary caregiver' means the one identified relative or other person in a relationship of responsibility, such as an agent under a valid durable power of attorney for health care, a or health care agent under a valid advance directive for health care, or a mental health care agent under a valid psychiatric advance directive, who has assumed the primary responsibility for the provision of care needed to maintain the physical or mental health of an aging adult, who lives in the same residence with such individual, and who does not receive financial compensation for the care provided."

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PART III SECTION 3-1.

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 752.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 1291. By Representatives Smith of the 133rd, Williams of the 148th, Wiedower of the 119th, Williamson of the 115th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to revise the spending threshold and extend the sunset date for a sales tax exemption for the sale or lease of computer equipment to be incorporated into facilities of high-technology companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1350. By Representatives Wade of the 9th, Scoggins of the 14th, Gunter of the 8th, Gravley of the 67th, Efstration of the 104th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate of wills, trusts, and administration of estates, generally, so as to require executors to send notices to beneficiaries regarding the filing of petitions to probate wills; to render unlawful the provision by executors of false information; to require judges of probate courts to verify such notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
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 revise the rates of taxation on income; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 644. By Representatives Schofield of the 60th, Hutchinson of the 107th, Sharper of the 177th, Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 53rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2022 as Bone Health and Osteoporosis Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 884. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bonner of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 81st and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to change certain provisions relating to expedited license by endorsement for military spouses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 884 (LC 36 5222S) by:

On line 34, change 30 to 90

Representative Belton of the 112th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 884.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz
Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 934. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd, Williams of the 168th, Dickey of the 140th, Holly of the 111th, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and municipality; 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 Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for the maximum amount and time frame for the collection of such tax when an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into between a county and municipality; to limit the days on which a referendum may be held to approve the imposition of such taxes; 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. Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district mass transportation sales and use tax, is amended in Code Section 48-8-262, relating to notice, agreement memorializing levy and rate of tax, rate, and resolution required, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(2) The resolution authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall describe: (A) The specific transportation purposes to be funded; (B) The approximate cost of such transportation purposes, which shall also be the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised by the tax; provided, however, that, if an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised shall correspond to the period of time the tax shall be imposed as set forth in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; and (C) The maximum period of time, to be stated in calendar years, for which the tax may be imposed and the rate thereof. The maximum period of time for the imposition of the tax shall not exceed five years."

SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 48-8-263, relating to ballot question, expenses of election, resubmission of question, and general obligation debt, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) The ballot submitting the question of the imposition of the tax to the voters within the special district shall have written or printed thereon the following:

'( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall a special ___ percent sales and use tax be imposed in the special district consisting of _______County for a period of time not to exceed _______ and for the raising of not more than an estimated amount of $_______ for transportation purposes?'"

SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 48-8-264, relating to timing of tax, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The tax shall cease to be imposed on the earliest of the following dates: (1) If the resolution calling for the imposition of the tax provided for the issuance of general obligation debt and such debt is the subject of validation proceedings, as of the end of the first calendar quarter ending more than 80 days after the date on which a court of competent jurisdiction enters a final order denying validation of such debt; (2) On the final day of the maximum period of time specified for the imposition of the tax; or (3) As of the end of the calendar quarter during which the commissioner determines that the tax will have raised revenues sufficient to provide to the special district net proceeds equal to or greater than the amount specified as the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised by the tax; provided, however, that, if an intergovernmental

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agreement has been entered into pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-262, the tax shall cease to be imposed on the final day of the maximum period of time specified for the imposition of the tax in the resolution."

SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-8-264.1. On and after July 1, 2022, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no referendum to impose a tax authorized by this part shall be held at any time other than:
(1) In odd-numbered years, on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; or (2) In even-numbered years:
(A) On the date of and in conjunction with the presidential preference primary if one is held that year; (B) On the date of the general primary; or (C) On the Tuesday after the first Monday in November."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply with respect to taxes imposed or to be imposed under resolutions or ordinances adopted on or after that date.

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Leverett of the 33rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 934.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer E Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D
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Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich E Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 N Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 5.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1303. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Pirkle of the 155th, Erwin of the 28th, Bentley of the 139th 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 transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an ongoing program; to require schools to employ an agricultural education teacher; 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 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, so as to transition a pilot program for elementary agricultural education to an optional ongoing program; to require participating schools to employ an agricultural education teacher; 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 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-154.3, relating to a pilot program for agricultural education in elementary schools and evaluation of program, as follows:
"20-2-154.3. (a) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program, shall be authorized to establish a pilot program, beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, to provide for agricultural education in elementary schools in this state. The purpose of the pilot program shall be to determine whether and how to implement an elementary agricultural education program state wide. (b)(a) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees described in Code Section 20-2-154.2, is authorized to select a minimum of six public administer an agricultural education program that local school systems may offer in elementary schools for participation in the pilot program, with one elementary school in each of the six existing regions established by the agricultural education program of the Department of Education. The If a local board of education elects to offer an elementary agricultural education program in an elementary school, the local board of education for each elementary school selected to be in the pilot program shall agree to implement and fully fund an elementary agricultural education such program in such school in accordance with this Code section and to continue to provide such elementary the practices or standards established by the agricultural education program for a period no shorter than three years of the Department of Education. The local school system may shall employ an agricultural education teacher to provide such program for the elementary school. (c)(b) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program employees described in Code Section 20-2-154.2, and local school systems shall collaborate to establish the curriculum for each elementary agricultural education program. Such curriculum shall be grade-appropriate and include instruction in an organized classroom; collaborative learning experiences through investigation and inquiry, including laboratory and site-based learning activities; and personal and leadership development opportunities. (d)(c) The Department of Education, through its agricultural education program, shall provide for a program evaluation regarding the success and impact of the pilot program upon completion of in place in the third year of the pilot program 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years and shall report in writing the results of such evaluation to the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee, by December 31, 2022."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Dickey of the 140th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1303.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell
Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby
Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton E Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

SB 164. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Orrock of the 36th and Butler of the 55th:

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 O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to

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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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Cooper of the 43rd moved that the House recede from its position in substituting SB 164.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger E Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield E Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E 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 was prevailed.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

HB 409. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Reeves of the 34th, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counsel for public officials and agencies, so as to provide for a process for state-funded representation of certain judges in legal actions resulting from performance or nonperformance of their official duties; to provide for a definition; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission; to provide for appointments and duties; to provide for requirements; 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 HB 409

The Committee of Conference on HB 409 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 409 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Bo Hatchett Senator, 50th District

/s/ Stan Gunter Representative, 8th District

/s/ Brain Strickland Senator, 17th District

/s/ Barry A. Fleming Representative, 121st District

/s/ John F. Kennedy Senator, 18th District

/s/ Chuck Efstration Representative, 104th District

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, so as to revise appointment of substitute for absent or disqualified district attorneys; to revise provisions regarding disqualification of solicitors-general pro tempore; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counsel for public officials and agencies, so as to provide for a process for state-funded representation of certain judges in legal actions resulting from performance or nonperformance of their official duties; to provide for a definition; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission; to provide for appointments and duties; to provide for 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. Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, is amended by revising Code Section 15-18-5, relating to appointment of substitute for absent or disqualified district attorney, as follows:
"15-18-5. (a) When a district attorney's office is disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in a prosecution, the district attorney shall notify the Attorney General executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of the disqualification. Upon receipt of such notification, the Attorney General executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall:
(1) Request the services of and thereafter appoint a district attorney, a solicitor-general, or a retired prosecuting attorney as provided in Code Section 15-18-30, or an attorney employed by the Department of Law; (2) Designate an attorney from the Department of Law Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia; or (3) Appoint a competent attorney to act as district attorney pro tempore in place of the district attorney. (b) A private attorney acting as district attorney pro tempore pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section is subject to all laws and regulations established pursuant to Code Section 15-18-19 governing district attorneys. Such private attorney shall receive the same compensation from state funds appropriated for the operations of the district attorneys at the same rate as the district attorney during the term of such appointment and shall incur the same penalties in the discharge of the duties of said office. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall affect Code Section 45-15-30. (d) The appointment of the district attorney pro tempore shall specify in writing the court or courts to which the appointment applies, the county or counties where located, the time period covered, and the name of the case or cases to which such appointment shall apply. A copy of the appointment shall be filed with the clerk of court and copies shall be provided to the presiding judge and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of

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Georgia and opposing counsel in any action affected by such order. An order appointing a private attorney pursuant to this Code section shall also specify whether such attorney will serve on a full-time or part-time basis and any restrictions which may apply to such attorney's private practice of law during the term of such appointment. Private attorneys who serve on a part-time basis shall be compensated at an hourly rate determined by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia based on the annual salary of district attorneys paid from state funds. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall establish such procedures or guidelines as may be necessary to ensure proper accountability of any funds paid to a private attorney pursuant to this Code section. (e) A district attorney or solicitor-general who is designated as a district attorney pro tempore, or any assistant designated by such district attorney pro tempore to prosecute such case or cases, or an employee of the Department of Law Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall not receive any additional compensation for such services. The actual expenses incurred by the district attorney pro tempore or members of the district attorney pro tempore's staff shall be reimbursed in the same manner and by the same funding source as is provided by law for such personnel when they are performing official duties, provided that, in the case of nonstate paid personnel, the actual expenses incurred shall be reimbursed by the county in which the said district attorney pro tempore is acting at the same rate as provided in Code Section 15-18-12 for district attorneys. Any court costs, filing costs, witness fees, costs of reporting and preparing transcripts of records, and any other expenses incurred for such services shall be paid as provided by law. (f) If a disqualified district attorney fails or refuses to notify the Attorney General executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, the presiding judge may notify the Attorney General executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia. (g) Any order entered by a court disqualifying a district attorney's office from engaging in the prosecution shall specify the legal basis for such order. The district attorney may, on behalf of the state and prior to the defendant in a criminal case being put in jeopardy, apply for a certificate of immediate review as provided in Code Section 5-7-2, and such order shall be subject to appellate review as provided in Chapter 7 of Title 5."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-18-65, relating to disqualification of solicitor-general pro tempore, as follows:
"15-18-65. (a) When a solicitor-general's office is disqualified from interest or relationship to engage in the prosecution of a particular case or cases, such solicitor-general shall notify the Attorney General executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia of the disqualification. Upon receipt of such notification, the Attorney General executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall request the services of and thereafter appoint a solicitor-general, a district attorney, a

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retired prosecuting attorney as provided in Code Section 15-18-30, or other competent attorney to act in place of the solicitor-general, or may designate an attorney from the Department of Law or the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia to act in place of the solicitor-general. The appointment of the solicitor-general pro tempore shall specify in writing the name of the case or cases to which such appointment shall apply. (b) A private attorney acting as solicitor-general pro tempore pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be duly sworn and subject to all laws governing prosecuting attorneys. Such solicitor-general pro tempore shall be compensated in the same manner as appointed counsel in the county. (c) A solicitor-general of another county or a district attorney who is designated as a solicitor-general pro tempore, any assistant designated by such solicitor-general pro tempore to prosecute such case or cases, or any employee of the Department of Law or the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia shall not receive any additional compensation for such services; provided, however, that the actual expenses incurred by the solicitor-general pro tempore or members of the solicitor-general pro tempore's staff shall be reimbursed by the county in which said solicitor-general or district attorney is acting as solicitor-general pro tempore at the same rate as provided in Code Section 1518-12 for district attorneys. (d) Any order entered by a court disqualifying a solicitor-general's office from engaging in the prosecution shall specify the legal basis of such order. The solicitor-general may, on behalf of the state and prior to the defendant in a criminal case being put in jeopardy, apply for a certificate of immediate review as provided in Code Section 5-7-2, and such order shall be subject to appellate review as provided by Chapter 7 of Title 5."
SECTION 3. Article 4 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counsel for public officials and agencies, is amended by revising Code Section 45-15-70, relating to Governor authorized to provide counsel for public officials and agencies and fees and costs to be paid by state, as follows:
"45-15-70. (a) Except as provided for in Code Section 45-15-71:
(1) When any action or proceeding is filed in any court of this state, in any federal court, or with any professional licensing board, disciplinary board or commission, or other similar body, which action or proceeding is against a public officer, public official, a state board or bureau, or against any member of such board or bureau and which action or proceeding seeks relief against such officer, official, board, or bureau in the administration of his, her, or its duties, and when the state compensates or appropriates or allocates moneys to such officer, official, board, or bureau which is used in the administration of his, her, or its duties, and this shall include county registrars, and when no regular counsel is provided within a reasonable time for such officer, official, board, bureau, or county registrar by the Attorney General, then the Governor may direct the Attorney General to provide such counsel. In the event the Attorney

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General refuses to provide such counsel within a reasonable time after having been directed by the Governor to do so, the Governor is authorized to designate legal counsel in such case for such officer, official, board, or bureau, or any member of such board or bureau, or county registrar.; and (b)(2) Whenever the Governor designates counsel in any action specified in subsection (a) paragraph (1) of this Code section, any fees or expenses paid to or on account of such counsel and any court costs may be paid by the state."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"45-15-71. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'defendant judge' means a Justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the Georgia State-wide Business Court, or judge of the superior court against whom an action or proceeding has been filed.
(b)(1) There is created a fund to be known as the 'Judicial Legal Defense Fund' to provide state-funded legal representation, including, but not limited to, legal costs and attorney's fees, for defendant judges in actions or proceedings in which such legal representation is authorized under this Code section by the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission and the Governor. (2) The Judicial Legal Defense Fund shall be administered by the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and shall be funded by disbursements made through the Governor's Emergency Fund as approved by the Governor. (c)(1) There is created a body to be known as the 'Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission.' (2) The commission shall be governed by five members who shall be appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows:
(A) One member, who shall be a member of the judiciary, shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; (B) One member shall be appointed by the Governor; (C) One member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; (D) One member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (E) One member, who shall be a member of the judiciary, shall be appointed by The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia. (3) Members appointed to the commission shall serve a two-year term from the date of their appointment and may serve consecutive terms. (4) All successors to appointed members shall be appointed in the same manner as initial appointments. Vacancies in office of appointed members shall be filled in the same manner as initial appointments. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for a new term of appointment. (5) The commission shall elect a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a secretary, and other officers as it deems necessary. The members shall not be compensated for their services but they shall be reimbursed in an amount equal to the per diem received by the General

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Assembly for each day or portion thereof spent in serving as members of the commission. They shall be paid their necessary traveling expenses while engaged in the business of the commission. Reimbursements or expenses made to members shall be from appropriations made to the Governor's Emergency Fund. (6) The vote of at least a majority of the members present at any meeting is necessary for any action to be taken by the commission. No vacancy in the membership of the commission shall impair the commission's ability to perform its duties. (7) Meetings of the members of the commission shall be held at the call of the chairperson, or whenever any two members so request. (8) The executive director of The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia shall serve as staff to the commission. (d) It shall be the purpose of the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission to: (1) Evaluate requests from defendant judges for representation through the fund in an action or proceeding. The commission shall endorse such request and representation if:
(A) The Attorney General has declined to represent the defendant judge in such action or proceeding; (B) The financial liability for such representation is not covered by any insurance policy maintained by the Department of Administrative Services; and (C) The commission determines that such action or proceeding is seeking relief against such defendant judge for actions taken pursuant to, or the nonperformance of actions required by, such defendant judge's official duties and that such representation is consistent with the purposes of the fund; and (2) With the assistance of the State Bar of Georgia maintain a list of attorneys who are members in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and who have agreed to provide legal representation for judges through the fund; provided, however, that no attorney shall be included on such list of attorneys without the approval of the Governor and each attorney on such list shall be maintained on such list only at the pleasure of the Governor. (e) After receiving the service of a summons and complaint upon himself or herself for any action or proceeding filed in any court of this state, a defendant judge having a reasonable belief that such summons and complaint is seeking relief against such defendant judge for actions taken pursuant to, or for the nonperformance of actions required by, such defendant judge's official duties shall have 15 days after service of such summons and complaint to file notice with the court of such belief. The court shall accept such notice and, unless the judge presiding over the case has a reasonable basis for believing that such summons and complaint is not seeking relief against the defendant judge for actions taken pursuant to, or for the nonperformance of actions required by, such defendant judge's official duties, such defendant judge shall file his or her answer within 45 days after the filing of such notice. (f) After receiving the service of a summons and complaint upon himself or herself for any action or proceeding filed in any court of this state or in any federal court, a defendant judge who has a reasonable belief that such summons and complaint is seeking relief

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against such defendant judge for actions taken pursuant to, or for the nonperformance of actions required by, such defendant judge's official duties and who desires state-funded representation shall:
(1) Within three days after service of such summons and complaint, file a written request for representation for such action or proceeding with the Attorney General with a copy of such written request sent to the Department of Administrative Services. The Attorney General may render such representation, or the Department of Administrative Services may provide for such representation, if the Attorney General determines such representation to be in the public interest and that such representation would not violate any legal principles, including, but not limited to, a legal conflict or if the Department of Administrative Services determines that such representation may be provided for under an insurance policy maintained by the department, respectively. The Attorney General and the Department of Administrative Services shall make such determination within ten days of receiving such written request; and
(2)(A) If the Attorney General determines that he or she will not provide representation for such defendant judge and if the Department of Administrative Services determines such representation is not covered by an insurance policy maintained by the department, such defendant judge shall file a request with the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission for the appointment of representation through the fund. Such request shall be in writing and shall include:
(i) A copy of the complaint seeking relief against such defendant judge for actions taken pursuant to, or for the nonperformance of actions required by, such defendant judge's official duties; and (ii) A statement showing why such defendant judge is entitled to representation provided for by the Judicial Legal Defense Fund. (B) Within five days of receiving such request, the commission shall evaluate the request pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section and determine whether such request shall receive its endorsement. If the commission determines that such request shall receive its endorsement by a majority or tied vote of the commission, the defendant judge shall select an attorney from the list maintained pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section and the commission shall secure such attorney's agreement to provide any approved representation of such defendant judge through the fund and such attorney's estimated budget for such representation as calculated pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section. The commission shall then forward the defendant judge's request, the commission's endorsement, the name of the selected attorney, and such attorney's estimated budget to the Governor. (C) Within five days of receiving such information from the commission, the Governor shall evaluate the endorsement of the commission and related information. If the Governor concurs with such endorsement, the selected attorney, and such attorney's estimated budget, the Governor shall authorize disbursements to the fund for such representation. (g)(1) An attorney selected by a defendant judge pursuant to subparagraph (f)(2)(B) of this Code section shall submit an estimated budget for the representation of the

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defendant judge to the commission within three days of such attorney's selection. Such estimated budget shall be based on the general rate of pay established by the Department of Administrative Services for attorneys retained when the Attorney General has a conflict of interest and the time that such attorney reasonably believes will be required to provide such representation. (2) In the event that the expense of representation of such defendant judge exceeds the estimated budget provided, such attorney shall submit to the commission an amended estimated budget. Such amended estimated budget shall provide a list of services and expenses to date and the estimated cost of continued representation. Within five days of receipt of such amended estimated budget, if the commission concurs with the amended estimated budget, the commission shall forward the amended estimated budget to the Governor. If the Governor concurs with such budget, the Governor shall authorize additional disbursements to the fund for such continued representation. (3) Upon the final disposition of the underlying action or proceeding against such defendant judge, such attorney shall submit a final accounting of the cost of representation. Any funds received by such attorney in excess of the final expense shall be returned to the fund with notice to the commission. (4) In the event that an attorney providing representation to a defendant judge pursuant to this Code section is no longer able to provide such representation prior to the final disposition of the underlying action or proceeding against such defendant judge, such attorney shall notify the commission and provide a final accounting of the cost of representation. Any unused funds received by such attorney shall be returned to the fund with notice to the commission. Such defendant judge shall then select a substitute attorney from the list maintained pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section and such attorney shall prepare and submit for concurrence an estimated budget as provided for under this subsection. (h) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent any defendant judge from selecting his or her own attorney at his or her own expense. (i) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as providing insurance coverage or constituting a waiver of sovereign, qualified, or official immunity."

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Gunter of the 8th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 409.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon E Sharper

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Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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
Cooper

Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield E Scoggins

E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 10.

The motion prevailed.

The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

Representative Benton of the 31st.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1254. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Collins of the 68th, Smith of the 70th and Nix of the 69th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge Alton P. Johnson; and for other purposes.

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HR 1255. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Samantha Dixon, Haralson County Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1256. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Missy Busby, Bowdon Middle School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1257. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Norton, Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1258. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jenna Daniel, Bowdon High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1259. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dylan Roulaine, Mt. Zion High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1260. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Vanessa Cataldo, Carrollton Jr. High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1261. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Laura Rader, Carrollton High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1262. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Debra Phillips, Bowdon Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1263. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mariel Pock, Haralson County High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1264. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shannon Rainwater, Mt. Zion High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1265. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Joshua Smith, Central High School's 2022 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1266. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Robby Blakemore, Carrollton High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1267. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Chandel Lanier, Tallapoosa Primary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1268. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lee Burson, Central High School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1269. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Johnathan David "Jackson" Burns II, Central High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1270. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Andrew Herndon, Carrollton High School's 2022 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 1271. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shelley Amandolia, Carrollton Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1272. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kaley Blankinship, Carrollton Upper Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1273. By Representative Smith of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending Meagan Richardson, West Haralson Elementary School's 2022 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Werkheiser of the 157th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1425 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 Werkheiser of the 157th, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st.
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 918. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Cooper of the 43rd, Newton of the 123rd and Stephens of the 164th:
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 establishment of the Georgia Rare Disease Advisory Council; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for membership; to provide for the duties and powers of the advisory council; to provide for an annual report; 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 203. By Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, DeLoach of the 167th, Sainz of the 180th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting 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 to benefit the Tybee Island Historical Society; to provide for related matters; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1055. By Representatives Ridley of the 6th, Corbett of the 174th, Barton of the 5th and Anderson of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise the definition of "all-terrain vehicle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1194. By Representative Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation

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of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1304. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Jackson of the 128th, Cooper of the 43rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Gaines of the 117th 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 create the "Georgia Caregivers Act"; to provide for definitions; to require hospitals to provide patients with the opportunity to identify lay caregivers; to provide that named lay caregivers are not obligated to provide aftercare; to provide that no new private right of action is created; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Creative Arts & Entertainment:
SB 157. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Mullis of the 53rd, Lucas of the 26th, Butler of the 55th, Harbison of the 15th 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 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.
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, APRIL 01, 2022
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.

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Modified Open Rule

HR 998 SR 596

General Assembly; biomarker testing as a necessary part of precision medicine; recognize benefits (H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Isaiah "Coach" Berry Memorial Intersection; Barrow County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Prince-127th) Ginn-47th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 3483S)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 183 SB 256 SB 276 SB 382
SB 605

Office of Sheriff; qualification requirements; revise (Substitute) (PS&HS-Collins-68th) Robertson-29th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 39 3482S) County Boards of Health; comprehensive reorganization; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Burke-11th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 33 9166S) County Law Libraries; authorize the charging and collection of law library fees in county recorders' courts and magistrate courts; allow county governing authorities (Substitute)(Judy-Clark-147th) Kennedy-18th Child Molestation; misdemeanor convictions for the offense of aggravated child molestation by raising the minimum age of victims from 13 to 14; revise provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Sainz-180th) Robertson-29th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 48 0632S) Employment Security; certain nonprofit organizations have the option of making installment payments to finance unemployment benefits paid to its employees for certain time periods during the COVID-19 public health emergency; provide (I&L-Gambill-15th) Burke-11th

Structured Rule

SB 511

County Boards of Equalization; handling of appeals of property tax assessments; revise certain deadlines (Substitute)(W&M-Martin-49th) Anderson-24th (Rules Committee Substitute LC 43 2444S)

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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HR 998. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Lott of the 122nd, Hutchinson of the 107th, Houston of the 170th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the benefits of biomarker testing as a necessary part of precision medicine; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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
Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons
Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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SB 276. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county law libraries, so as to allow county governing authorities to authorize the charging and collection of law library fees in county recorders' courts and magistrate courts; 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 2022."
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 (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

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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, 2022, 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, 2022, 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 June 30, 2022, shall be allowed to file such actions, which had lapsed or technically expired under the law in effect on June 30, 2022. 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:
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(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 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M
Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S
Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal Y Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade

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Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward
Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parsons Y Petrea E Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R E 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 605. By Senator Burke of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributions and payments in lieu of contributions relative to employment security, so as to provide for certain nonprofit organizations to have the option of making installment payments to finance unemployment benefits paid to its employees for certain time periods during the COVID-19 public health emergency; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens

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Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes
Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky
Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The House stood in recess for 10 minutes.

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 agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 612. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 797. By Representatives Gaines of the 117th and Wiedower of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant to residents of Clarke County and the Clarke County School District, upon their homesteads, an exemption of $10,000.00 from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and levied by, for, or on behalf of the Clarke County School District, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6241), as amended, so as to increase the existing general and senior homestead exemptions and create a low-income base year assessed value homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes levied by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County for unified government purposes; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1603. By Representative Yearta of the 152nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Sylvester Public Facilities Authority, approved May 3, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 3786), so as to revise the definition of "project"; to provide for reversion of assets upon dissolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1606. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Blackmon of the 146th, Dickey of the 140th, Williams of the 148th and Mathis of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Houston 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 following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1381. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th, Watson of the 172nd, Jasperse of the 11th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to require water and sewer authority board members to complete yearly continuing training courses; to make such courses a prerequisite for Georgia Environmental Finance Authority funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 1381 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 Stephens of the 164th, Jasperse of the 11th and Watson of the 172nd.
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 183. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Brass of the 28th and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; 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 withdrawn:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying

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as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise penalties for failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded images; to provide for notice; to provide for liability; to provide for consequences upon failure to pay such penalty; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for use of funds collected by a governing body; to provide for construction; to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; 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 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, is amended in Code Section 15-16-1, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, by revising subparagraph (c)(1)(J) as follows:
"(J) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, Is a registered peace officer as provided in Code Section 35-8-10 or is a certified peace officer as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35 and is in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Upon request of the person seeking to qualify as a candidate for the office of sheriff, the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall create and provide for an affidavit attesting to such person's compliance with this subparagraph. Such affidavit shall be signed by the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, or his or her designee, and the person seeking to qualify as a candidate for the office of sheriff and shall be presented to elections officials prior to the end of the established period of qualification in order to qualify as a candidate. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council' means having never had his or her peace officer certification revoked by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; within the preceding five years, has not had his or her certification suspended by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and, upon the opening date of the established period of qualification, shall not be under any sanction imposed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily the requirements for certification as a peace officer as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 35 within six months after such person takes office; provided, however, that an extension of the time to complete such requirements may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training

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Council upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete the basic training course and certification requirements due to illness, injury, military service, or other reasons deemed sufficient by such council. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall make every effort to ensure that space is available for newly elected sheriffs who are not certified or registered peace officers to attend the course as soon as possible after such persons take office. Such council shall notify the appropriate judge of the probate court whenever a newly elected sheriff who is not certified fails to become certified as a peace officer pursuant to the requirements of this subparagraph."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-6-163, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, by revising the introductory language of subparagraph (d)(3)(B), by revising paragraphs (7) through (10) of subsection (d), and by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(B) The law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the provisions of this Code section shall send by first class mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle not later than ten days after obtaining the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the Department of Revenue or the official motor vehicle registration entity of another state:" "(7) If a violation has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, the agent or governing body shall send to the person who is the registered owner of the motor vehicle a final notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty authorized by this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The notice shall inform the registered owner that the agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue if the assessed penalty and any late fee is not paid within 30 days after the final notice was mailed and that such referral shall result in the nonrenewal of the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such motor vehicle within this state of the consequences for failure to pay such penalty and any late fee. (8) The agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue not sooner than 30 days after the final notice required under paragraph (7) of this subsection was mailed if a violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted under this article Code section has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The referral to the Department of Revenue shall include the following: (A) Any information known or available to the agent or governing body concerning the license plate number, year of registration, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle;

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(B) The date on which the violation occurred; (C) The citation number issued for the violation; and (C)(D) The date when the notice required under this Code section was mailed; and (D) The seal, logo, emblem, or electronic seal of the governing body. (9)(8.1)(A) If the Department of Revenue receives a referral under paragraph (8) of this subsection, such referral shall be entered into the motor vehicle data base within five days of receipt and the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such vehicle within this state unless and until the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is paid to the governing body. The Department of Revenue shall mail a notice to the registered owner of such motor vehicle that informs such owner:
(A)(i) That the registration of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be renewed; (B) That the title of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be transferred in this state; (C)(ii) That the aforementioned penalties are penalty is being imposed due to the failure to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee for an ordinance violation adopted under the authority of this Code section; and (D)(iii) Of the procedure that the person may follow to remove the penalties penalty. (10)(B) The Department of Revenue shall remove the penalties penalty on a vehicle if any person presents the Department of Revenue with adequate proof that the penalty and any late fee, if applicable, has been paid. (C) The provisions of this paragraph shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023. (9)(A) On and after July 1, 2023, within ten business days of receipt of a referral under paragraph (8) of this subsection, the Department of Revenue shall send a notice to the owner of the motor vehicle stating that the department has been informed of the fact that a civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is owed for a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section and providing an explanation of the penalties provided for by law. (B) The Department of Revenue shall send such notice to the address of the owner of the motor vehicle shown in the records of the department. (C) The mailing of such notice by the Department of Revenue shall be deemed notice of such owner's duty to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee and the possible penalties and consequences for failing to do so and shall be deemed to satisfy all notice requirements of law. (10) On and after July 1, 2023, it shall be the duty of the owner of such motor vehicle to pay any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees within 30 days of the date of such notice. If an agent or governing body does not receive payment of any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees owed within such time, the agent or governing body shall inform the Department of Revenue of such and the registration of such motor vehicle shall be suspended immediately by operation of law by the Department of Revenue. Such suspension shall terminate upon submission by the agent

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or governing body to the department of proof of payment of the civil monetary penalties and fees owed, which proof shall be submitted within 24 hours of such payment in an electronic method provided for by the department, and payment by the owner of a $60.00 restoration fee. If any restoration fee provided for in this paragraph is paid to the county tax commissioner, the county shall retain $10.00 thereof as a collection fee."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-14-9, relating to certain evidence inadmissible and use of device on hill, as follows:
"40-14-9. Evidence obtained by county or municipal law enforcement officers in using speed detection devices, other than automated traffic enforcement safety devices, within 300 feet of a reduction of a speed limit inside an incorporated municipality or within 600 feet of a reduction of a speed limit outside an incorporated municipality or consolidated citycounty government shall be inadmissible in the prosecution of a violation of any municipal ordinance, county ordinance, or state law regulating speed; nor shall such evidence be admissible in the prosecution of a violation as aforesaid when such violation has occurred within 30 days following a reduction of the speed limit in the area where the violation took place, except that this 30 day limitation shall not apply to a speeding violation within a highway work zone, as defined in Code Section 40-6-188, or in an area with variable speed limits, as defined in Code Section 40-6-182. No speed detection device shall be employed by county, municipal, or campus law enforcement officers on any portion of any highway which has a grade in excess of 7 percent."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-14-18, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and vehicle registration and transfer of title restrictions for failure to pay penalty, as follows:
"40-14-18. (a)(1) The speed limit within any school zone as provided for in Code Section 40-148 and marked pursuant to Code Section 40-14-6 may be enforced by using photographically recorded images for violations which occurred only on a school day during the time in which instructional classes are taking place and one hour before such classes are scheduled to begin and for one hour after such classes have concluded when such violations are in excess of ten miles per hour over the speed limit one hour before, during, and one hour after the normal hours of school operation or programs for care and supervision of students before school, after school, or during vacation periods as provided for under Code Section 20-2-65. (2) Prior to the placement of a device within a school zone, each school within whose school zone such the governing body of the county or municipality whose law enforcement agency shall be authorized to enforce the speed limit where an automated traffic enforcement safety device is to be placed shall first apply for and secure a permit from the Department of Transportation for the use of such automated traffic

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enforcement safety device. Such permit shall be awarded based upon need. The Department of Transportation shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this paragraph. (b) For the purpose of enforcement pursuant to this Code section: (1) The owner of a motor vehicle shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty to the governing body of the law enforcement agency provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by photographically recorded images, to have been operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit within any school zone and such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law. The amount of such civil monetary penalty shall be $75.00 for a first violation and $125.00 for a second or any subsequent violation, in addition to fees associated with the electronic processing of such civil monetary penalty which shall not exceed $25.00; provided, however, that for a period of 30 days after the first automated traffic enforcement safety device is introduced by a law enforcement agency within a school zone, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for a civil monetary penalty but shall be issued a civil warning for disregard or disobedience of the speed limit within the school zone; (2) A law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the speed limit of a school zone, or an agent working on behalf of a law enforcement agency or governing body, shall send by first class mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle within 30 days after obtaining the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the Department of Revenue or the official motor vehicle registration entity of another state but no later than 60 days after the date of the alleged violation:
(A) A citation for the alleged violation, which shall include the date and time of the violation, the location of the infraction, the maximum speed at which such motor vehicle was traveling in photographically recorded images, the maximum speed applicable within such school zone, the civil warning or the amount of the civil monetary penalty imposed, and the date by which a civil monetary penalty shall be paid; (B) An image taken from the photographically recorded images showing the vehicle involved in the infraction; (C) A website address where photographically recorded images showing the vehicle involved in the infraction and a duplicate of the information provided for in this paragraph may be viewed; (D) A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the speed limit of the school zone and stating that, based upon inspection of photographically recorded images, the owner's motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit in the marked school zone and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law; (E) A statement of the inference provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection and of the means specified therein by which such inference may be rebutted;

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(F) Information advising the owner of the motor vehicle of the manner in which liability as alleged in the citation may be contested through an administrative hearing; and (G) A warning that failure to pay the civil monetary penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section shall waive any right to contest liability; (3) Proof that a motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit of the marked school zone shall be evidenced by photographically recorded images. A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency and stating that, based upon inspection of photographically recorded images, a motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit in the marked school zone and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts contained therein; and (4) Liability under this Code section shall be determined based upon a preponderance of the evidence. Prima-facie evidence that the vehicle described in the citation issued pursuant to this Code section was operated in violation of the speed limit of the school zone, together with proof that the defendant was, at the time of such violation, the registered owner of the vehicle, shall permit the trier of fact in its discretion to infer that such owner of the vehicle was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. Such an inference may be rebutted if the owner of the vehicle: (A) Testifies under oath in open court or submits to the court a sworn notarized statement that he or she was not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation; (B) Presents to the court a certified copy of a police report showing that the vehicle had been reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the alleged violation; or (B) Testifies in open court or submits to the court a sworn notarized statement including the name, address, date of birth, and, if known, the driver's license number of the person who leased, rented, or otherwise had care, custody, or control of the motor vehicle at the time of the alleged violation. (c) A violation for which a civil warning or a civil monetary penalty is imposed pursuant to this Code section shall not be considered a moving traffic violation for the purpose of points assessment under Code Section 40-5-57. Such violation shall be deemed noncriminal, and imposition of a civil warning or civil monetary penalty pursuant to this Code section shall not be deemed a conviction and shall not be made a part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for any insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage. (d) If a person issued and mailed a citation pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section fails to pay the civil monetary penalty for the violation or has not filed a police report or notarized statement pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section in no less than 30 nor more than 60 days after such mailing as determined and noticed by the law enforcement agency, the agent or law enforcement agency shall send to such person by first class mail a second notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty, except in cases

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where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The second notice shall include all information required in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section and shall include a new date of return which shall be no less than 30 days after such mailing as determined and noticed by the law enforcement agency. If such person notified by second notice again fails to pay the civil monetary penalty or file a police report or notarized statement pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section by the new date of return, such person shall have waived the right to contest the violation and shall be liable for the civil monetary penalty provided for under this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. (e) Notices mailed by first class mail pursuant to this Code section shall be adequate notification of the fees and penalties imposed by this Code section. No other notice shall be required for the purposes of this Code section. (f) Any court having jurisdiction over violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall have jurisdiction over cases arising under this subsection and shall be authorized to impose the civil monetary penalty provided by this subsection. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the provisions of law governing jurisdiction, procedure, defenses, adjudication, appeal, and payment and distribution of penalties otherwise applicable to violations of subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to enforcement under this Code section except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that any appeal from superior or state court shall be by application in the same manner as that provided by Code Section 5-6-35. (g) If a violation has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, the agent or governing body shall send to the person who is the registered owner of the motor vehicle a final notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty authorized by this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The notice shall inform the registered owner that the agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue if the assessed penalty is not paid within 30 days after the final notice was mailed and such that such referral shall result in the nonrenewal of the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such motor vehicle within this state of the consequences for failure to pay such penalty and any late fee. (h) The agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue not sooner than 30 days after the final notice required under subsection (g) was mailed if a violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted under this article Code section has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The referral to the Department of Revenue shall include the following:

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(1) Any information known or available to the agent or governing body concerning the license plate number, year of registration, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle; (2) The date on which the violation occurred; (3) The citation number issued for the violation; and (3)(4) The date when the notice required under this Code section was mailed; and (4) The seal, logo, emblem, or electronic seal of the governing body. (i)(h.1)(1) If the Department of Revenue receives a referral under subsection (h) of this Code section, such referral shall be entered into the motor vehicle database within five days of receipt and the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew the registration of the motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such vehicle within this state unless and until the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is paid to the governing body. The Department of Revenue shall mail a notice to the registered owner:
(1)(A) That the registration of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be renewed; (2) That the title of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be transferred in this state; (3)(B) That the aforementioned penalties are penalty is being imposed due to the failure to pay the civil monetary penalty and any late fee for an ordinance violation adopted under the authority of this Code section; and (4)(C) Of the procedure that the person may follow to remove the penalties penalty. (j)(2) The Department of Revenue shall remove the penalties penalty on a vehicle if any person presents the Department of Revenue with adequate proof that the penalty and any late fee, if applicable, has been paid. (3) The provisions of this subsection shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023. (i)(1) On and after July 1, 2023, within ten business days of receipt of a referral under subsection (h) of this Code section, the Department of Revenue shall send a notice to the owner of the motor vehicle stating that the department has been informed of the fact that a civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is owed for a violation of this Code section and providing an explanation of the penalties provided for by law. (2) The Department of Revenue shall send such notice to the address of the owner of the motor vehicle shown in the records of the department. (3) The mailing of such notice by the Department of Revenue shall be deemed notice of such owner's duty to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee and the possible penalties and consequences for failing to do so and shall be deemed to satisfy all notice requirements of law. (j) On and after July 1, 2023, it shall be the duty of the owner of such motor vehicle to pay any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees within 30 days of the date of such notice. If an agent or governing body does not receive payment of any civil monetary penalties and applicable late fees owed within such time, the agent or governing body shall inform the Department of Revenue of such and the registration of such motor vehicle shall be suspended immediately by operation of law by the Department of Revenue. Such suspension shall terminate upon submission by the agent or governing

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body to the department of proof of payment of the civil monetary penalties and fees owed, which proof shall be submitted within 24 hours of such payment in an electronic method provided for by the department, and payment by the owner of a $60.00 restoration fee. If any restoration fee provided for in this Code section is paid to the county tax commissioner, the county shall retain $10.00 thereof as a collection fee. (k) Recorded images made for purposes of this Code section shall not be a public record for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (l) A civil warning or civil monetary penalty under this Code section on the owner of a motor vehicle shall not be imposed if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or issued a citation and notice to appear by a certified peace officer for the same violation. (m) The money moneys collected and remitted to the governing body pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall only be used by such governing body to fund local law enforcement or training and equipment directly related to public safety initiatives; provided, however, that $5.00 of each civil monetary penalty paid shall be remitted by the governing body to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund toward such governing body's responsibilities thereto. This subsection shall not preclude the appropriation of a greater amount than collected and remitted under this subsection. (n) Nothing in this Code section shall limit the county magistrate courts or the probate courts and municipal courts of the incorporated towns and cities of this state, acting by and through the judges, presiding officers, district attorneys, or solicitors-general of the state court of the county, to conduct trials, dismiss citations, or decrease civil monetary penalties as set forth in this Code section."
SECTION 5. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in Code Section 15-9-155, relating to prosecuting attorney's duties and authority in probate courts in counties in which there are no state courts, by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) as follows:
"(A) In the prosecution of any violation of the laws or ordinances of such county which is within the jurisdiction of such probate court and punishable by confinement or a fine or both or by a civil penalty authorized by Code Section 40-6-163 or 40-1418;"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-6, relating to duties of district attorney, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 406-163 or 40-14-18 and to prosecute or defend any other civil action in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested, unless otherwise specially provided for;"
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-66, relating to duties and authority of solicitors-general of state courts, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:

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"(4) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 406-163 or 40-14-18 and when authorized by law to prosecute or defend any civil action in the state court in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested, unless otherwise specially provided for;"
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-96, relating to authority of prosecuting attorney of municipal courts, by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) as follows:
"(A) In the prosecution of any violation of the laws or ordinances of such municipality which is within the jurisdiction of such municipal court and punishable by confinement or a fine or both or by a civil penalty authorized by Code Section 406-163 or 40-14-18; and"
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 Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide an additional salary to sheriffs serving multiple courts; to provide for crossreferences; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise penalties for failure to pay a civil monetary penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone captured by recorded images; to provide for application for operation of automated traffic enforcement safety devices for issuance of a civil monetary penalty for speeding in school zones; 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 in Code Section 15-9-155, relating to prosecuting attorney's duties and authority in probate courts in counties in which there are no state courts, by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) as follows:

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"(A) In the prosecution of any violation of the laws or ordinances of such county which is within the jurisdiction of such probate court and punishable by confinement or a fine or both or by a civil penalty authorized by Code Section 40-6-163 or 40-1418;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-16-1, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, by revising subparagraph (c)(1)(J) as follows:
"(J) At the time of qualifying as a candidate for the office of sheriff, Is a registered peace officer as provided in Code Section 35-8-10 or is a certified peace officer as defined in Chapter 8 of Title 35 and is in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Upon request of the person seeking to qualify as a candidate for the office of sheriff, the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall create and provide for an affidavit attesting to such person's compliance with this subparagraph. Such affidavit shall be signed by the executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, or his or her designee, and the person seeking to qualify as a candidate for the office of sheriff and shall be presented to elections officials prior to the end of the established period of qualification in order to qualify as a candidate. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council' means having never had his or her peace officer certification revoked by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; within the preceding five years, has not had his or her certification suspended by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and, upon the opening date of the established period of qualification, shall not be under any sanction imposed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Any person who is not a registered or certified peace officer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorily the requirements for certification as a peace officer as provided in Chapter 8 of Title 35 within six months after such person takes office; provided, however, that an extension of the time to complete such requirements may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he or she was unable to complete the basic training course and certification requirements due to illness, injury, military service, or other reasons deemed sufficient by such council. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council shall make every effort to ensure that space is available for newly elected sheriffs who are not certified or registered peace officers to attend the course as soon as possible after such persons take office. Such council shall notify the appropriate judge of the probate court whenever a newly elected sheriff who is not certified fails to become certified as a peace officer pursuant to the requirements of this subparagraph."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 15-16-20.1, relating to additional salary, as follows:
"15-16-20.1. In addition to the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-16-20, the sheriff of any county who performs the duties of a sheriff for a state court, probate court, magistrate court, juvenile court, or county recorder's court under any applicable general or local law of this state shall receive for his or her services in such court or courts a salary of not less than $385.90 per month, to be paid from the funds of the county. A sheriff who serves in more than one such court shall receive only one two such salary salaries."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-6, relating to duties of district attorney, by revising paragraph (5) as follows:
"(5) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 406-163 or 40-14-18 and to prosecute or defend any other civil action in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested, unless otherwise specially provided for;"
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-66, relating to duties and authority of solicitors-general of state courts, by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(4) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 406-163 or 40-14-18 and when authorized by law to prosecute or defend any civil action in the state court in the prosecution or defense of which the state is interested, unless otherwise specially provided for;"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-96, relating to authority of prosecuting attorney of municipal courts, by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) as follows:
"(A) In the prosecution of any violation of the laws or ordinances of such municipality which is within the jurisdiction of such municipal court and punishable by confinement or a fine or both or by a civil penalty authorized by Code Section 406-163 or 40-14-18; and"
SECTION 7. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in Code Section 40-6-163, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, by revising the introductory language of subparagraph (d)(3)(B), by revising paragraphs (7) through (15) of subsection (d), and by adding new paragraphs to read as follows:
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later than ten days after obtaining the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the Department of Revenue or the official motor vehicle registration entity of another state:" "(7) If a violation has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, the agent or governing body shall send to the person who is the registered owner of the motor vehicle a final notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty authorized by this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The notice shall inform the registered owner that the agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue if the assessed penalty and any late fee is not paid within 30 days after the final notice was mailed and that such referral shall result in the nonrenewal of the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such motor vehicle within this state. (8) The agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue not sooner than 30 days after the final notice required under paragraph (7) of this subsection was mailed if a violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted under this article has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid. The referral to the Department of Revenue shall include the following: (A) Any information known or available to the agent or governing body concerning the license plate number, year of registration, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle; (B) The date on which the violation occurred; (C) The date when the notice required under this Code section was mailed; and (D) The seal, logo, emblem, or electronic seal of the governing body. (9) If the Department of Revenue receives a referral under paragraph (8) of this subsection, such referral shall be entered into the motor vehicle data base within five days of receipt and the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such vehicle within this state unless and until the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is paid to the governing body. The Department of Revenue shall mail a notice to the registered owner of such motor vehicle that informs such owner: (A) That the registration of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be renewed; (B) That the title of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be transferred in this state; (C) That the aforementioned penalties are being imposed due to the failure to pay the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee for an ordinance violation adopted under the authority of this Code section; and (D) Of the procedure that the person may follow to remove the penalties. (10) The Department of Revenue shall remove the penalties on a vehicle if any person presents the Department of Revenue with adequate proof that the penalty and any late fee, if applicable, has been paid.

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(11)(7) Recorded images made for purposes of this subsection shall not be a public record for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (12)(8) A governing authority shall not impose a civil penalty under this subsection on the owner of a motor vehicle if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or issued a citation and notice to appear by a certified peace officer for the same violation. (13)(9) A local school system may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a local governing authority to offset expenses regarding the implementation and ongoing operation of video recording devices serving the purpose of capturing recorded images of motor vehicles unlawfully passing a school bus. (14)(10) Any school bus driver operating a vehicle equipped with an activated video recording device shall be exempt from the recording provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section. (15)(11) The money collected and remitted to the governing body pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of this subsection shall only be used by such governing body to fund local law enforcement or public safety initiatives. This paragraph shall not preclude the appropriation of a greater amount than collected and remitted under this subsection."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-14-9, relating to certain evidence inadmissible and use of device on hill, as follows:
"40-14-9. Evidence obtained by county or municipal law enforcement officers in using speed detection devices, other than automated traffic enforcement safety devices, within 300 feet of a reduction of a speed limit inside an incorporated municipality or within 600 feet of a reduction of a speed limit outside an incorporated municipality or consolidated citycounty government shall be inadmissible in the prosecution of a violation of any municipal ordinance, county ordinance, or state law regulating speed; nor shall such evidence be admissible in the prosecution of a violation as aforesaid when such violation has occurred within 30 days following a reduction of the speed limit in the area where the violation took place, except that this 30 day limitation shall not apply to a speeding violation within a highway work zone, as defined in Code Section 40-6-188, or in an area with variable speed limits, as defined in Code Section 40-6-182. No speed detection device shall be employed by county, municipal, or campus law enforcement officers on any portion of any highway which has a grade in excess of 7 percent."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 40-14-18, relating to enforcement of speed limit in school zones with recorded images, civil monetary penalty, and vehicle registration and transfer of title restrictions for failure to pay penalty, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a), paragraph (2) of subsection (b), and subsections (g) through (m) as follows:
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enforcement agency shall be authorized to enforce the speed limit where an automated traffic enforcement safety device is to be placed shall first apply for and secure a permit from the Department of Transportation for the use of such automated traffic enforcement safety device. Such permit shall be awarded based upon need. The Department of Transportation shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this paragraph." "(2) A law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the speed limit of a school zone, or an agent working on behalf of a law enforcement agency or governing body, shall send by first class mail addressed to the owner of the motor vehicle within 30 days after obtaining the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the Department of Revenue but no later than 60 days after the date of the alleged violation:
(A) A citation for the alleged violation, which shall include the date and time of the violation, the location of the infraction, the maximum speed at which such motor vehicle was traveling in photographically recorded images, the maximum speed applicable within such school zone, the civil warning or the amount of the civil monetary penalty imposed, and the date by which a civil monetary penalty shall be paid; (B) An image taken from the photographically recorded images showing the vehicle involved in the infraction; (C) A website address where photographically recorded images showing the vehicle involved in the infraction and a duplicate of the information provided for in this paragraph may be viewed; (D) A copy of a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a certified peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency authorized to enforce the speed limit of the school zone and stating that, based upon inspection of photographically recorded images, the owner's motor vehicle was operated in disregard or disobedience of the speed limit in the marked school zone and that such disregard or disobedience was not otherwise authorized by law; (E) A statement of the inference provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection and of the means specified therein by which such inference may be rebutted; (F) Information advising the owner of the motor vehicle of the manner in which liability as alleged in the citation may be contested through an administrative hearing; and (G) A warning that failure to pay the civil monetary penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section shall waive any right to contest liability;" "(g) If a violation has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid, the agent or governing body shall send to the person who is the registered owner of the motor vehicle a final notice of any unpaid civil monetary penalty authorized by this Code section, except in cases where there is an adjudication that no violation occurred or there is otherwise a lawful determination that no civil monetary penalty shall be imposed. The notice shall inform the registered owner that the agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue if the assessed penalty is not paid within 30 days

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after the final notice was mailed and such that such referral shall result in the nonrenewal of the registration of such motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such motor vehicle within this state. (h) The agent or governing body shall send a referral to the Department of Revenue not sooner than 30 days after the final notice required under subsection (g) was mailed if a violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted under this article has not been contested and the assessed penalty has not been paid. The referral to the Department of Revenue shall include the following:
(1) Any information known or available to the agent or governing body concerning the license plate number, year of registration, and the name of the owner of the motor vehicle; (2) The date on which the violation occurred; (3) The date when the notice required under this Code section was mailed; and (4) The seal, logo, emblem, or electronic seal of the governing body. (i) If the Department of Revenue receives a referral under subsection (h) of this Code section, such referral shall be entered into the motor vehicle database within five days of receipt and the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew the registration of the motor vehicle and shall prohibit the title transfer of such vehicle within this state unless and until the civil monetary penalty plus any late fee is paid to the governing body. The Department of Revenue shall mail a notice to the registered owner: (1) That the registration of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be renewed; (2) That the title of the vehicle involved in the violation will not be permitted to be transferred in this state; (3) That the aforementioned penalties are being imposed due to the failure to pay the civil monetary penalty and any late fee for an ordinance violation adopted under the authority of this Code section; and (4) Of the procedure that the person may follow to remove the penalties. (j) The Department of Revenue shall remove the penalties on a vehicle if any person presents the Department of Revenue with adequate proof that the penalty and any late fee, if applicable, has been paid. (k)(g) Recorded images made for purposes of this Code section shall not be a public record for purposes of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (l)(h) A civil warning or civil monetary penalty under this Code section on the owner of a motor vehicle shall not be imposed if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or issued a citation and notice to appear by a certified peace officer for the same violation. (m)(i) The money collected and remitted to the governing body pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall only be used by such governing body to fund local law enforcement or public safety initiatives. This subsection shall not preclude the appropriation of a greater amount than collected and remitted under this subsection."
SECTION 10. 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, 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 Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger N Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

N Corbett Y Crowe N Davis N DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik E Dukes N Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton N Gravley E Greene N Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins E Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight N LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin E Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain N McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod N Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R N Momtahan N Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt N Rhodes Y Rich N Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux N Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott E Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon E Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 83, nays 55.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Collins of the 68th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 183.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins E Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin E Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon E Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 48.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Collins of the 68th moved that SB 183 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson N Houston N Howard

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon E Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L N Smith, M

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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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming E Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins E Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow E Marin E Martin

N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish N Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 89, nays 52.

The motion prevailed.

SB 382. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Walker III of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to revise provisions for misdemeanor convictions for the offense of aggravated child molestation by raising the minimum age of victims from 13 to 14; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

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To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a definition; to provide that punishment for certain sexual offenses may be life imprisonment or imprisonment followed by probation for life and may 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 an exception to certain sentencing and punishment provisions; to revise provisions relating to improper sexual contact by a foster parent; to provide for the removal of an electronic monitoring device; to provide for determination of unit of prosecution with regard to visual media; 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, and Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to increase the time frame for defendant review by the board; 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 provide for termination of certain probated sentences; to provide for procedures; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Dangerous Sexual Predator Prevention Act."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
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;"
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Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, as follows:
"(j)(1) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault with intent to rape against a child under the age of 14 years shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 25 nor more than 50 years.
(2)(A) Any person convicted under this subsection paragraph shall, in addition, be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Section 17-10-6.2. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (C) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of aggravated assault with the intent to rape may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-5-40, relating to kidnapping, as follows:
"(d) A person convicted of the offense of kidnapping shall be punished by: (1) Imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years if the kidnapping involved a victim who was 14 years of age or older; (2) Imprisonment for life or by a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment for not less than 25 years and not exceeding life imprisonment, followed by probation for life, if the kidnapping involved a victim who is less than 14 years of age; (2.1)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (B) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense kidnapping which involves a victim who is less than 14 years of age, except by a parent, may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35; (3) Life imprisonment or death if the kidnapping was for ransom; or (4) Life imprisonment or death if the person kidnapped received bodily injury."
SECTION 3-3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 16-5-46, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, as follows:
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guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years and a fine not to exceed $100,000.00. (2) Any person who commits the offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude against an individual who is under 18 years of age or if the offense is committed against an individual who has a developmental disability, the person shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 25 nor more than 50 years or life imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $100,000.00.
(3)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (B) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-4. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-1, relating to rape, to read as follows:
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of rape may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-5. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-2, relating to sodomy, aggravated sodomy, and medical expenses, to read as follows:
"(e)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of aggravated sodomy may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-6. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-3, relating to statutory rape, to read as follows:

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"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of statutory rape when the individual convicted was 21 years of age or older, may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-4, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, to read as follows:
"(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person convicted of a first offense of child molestation shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years and shall be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Sections 17-10-6.2 and 17-10-7. Upon a defendant being incarcerated on a conviction for a first offense, the Department of Corrections shall provide counseling to such defendant. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon a second or subsequent conviction of an offense of child molestation, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten years nor more than 30 years or by imprisonment for life and shall be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Sections 17-10-6.2 and 17-10-7; provided, however, that prior to trial, a defendant shall be given notice, in writing, that the state intends to seek a punishment of life imprisonment. (2) If the victim is at least 14 13 but less than 16 years of age and the person convicted of child molestation is 18 years of age or younger and is no more than four years 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 17-10-6.2." "(f)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of child molestation or aggravated child molestation may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-8. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-5, relating to enticing a child for indecent purposes, to read as follows:

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"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-9. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b.1) and (c.1) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent, consent not a defense, and penalty, to read as follows:
"(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 a foster child in his or her care." "(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 a foster child in his or her care."
"(h)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (g) of this Code section, any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent in the first degree, may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-10. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-22, relating to incest, to read as follows:
"(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of incest may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."

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SECTION 3-11. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-22.2, relating to aggravated sexual battery and consent, to read as follows:
"(e)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of aggravated sexual battery may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-12. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-6-26. As used in this Code section, the term 'sexual felony' shall mean a felony conviction of:
(1) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (2) 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; (3) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-546; (4) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (5) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (6) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (7) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (8) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (9) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (10) 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; (11) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (12) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; or (13) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100."
SECTION 3-13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-7-29, relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, "electronic monitoring device" defined, and penalty, 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;

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(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."
SECTION 3-14. Said title is further amended by adding two new subsections to Code Section 16-12-100, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, to read as follows:
"(g)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of sexual exploitation of children may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35. (h) For any violation of this Code section involving multiple visual mediums, mediums, or materials, each visual medium, medium, or material connected to such violation shall constitute a separate offense."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
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 revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-10-6.2, relating to punishment for sexual offenders, as follows:
"(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."
PART V SECTION 5-1.
Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(15)(A) Upon request, provide to the board an analysis of criminal history record information to assist the board in determining a sexual offender's risk assessment classification in accordance with the board's duties as specified in Code Section 421-14. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term:
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(ii) 'Criminal history record information' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (iii) 'Risk assessment classification' means the level into which a sexual offender is placed based on the board's assessment. (iv) 'Sexual offender' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12; and"
PART VI SECTION 6-1.
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) and paragraphs (1) and (9) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(5) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board." "(1) Inform the sexual offender of the obligation to register, the amount of the registration fee associated fees, and how to maintain registration;" "(9) If required by a court or by Code Section 42-1-14, place any required electronic monitoring system on the sexually dangerous predator sexual offender and explain its operation and cost."
SECTION 6-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-1-13, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, composition, appointment, administration and duties, and immunity from liability, as follows:
"(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."

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SECTION 6-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 42-8-34, relating to sentencing hearings and determinations, presentence investigations, payment of fees, fines, and costs, postconviction, presentence bond, continuing jurisdiction, and transferal of probation supervision, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Prior to the sentencing hearing, the court may refer the case to an officer of the circuit in which the court is located for investigation and recommendation, provided that the court shall refer such case when a life sentence may be imposed because of a previous conviction of a sexual felony, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-6-26. The court, upon such reference, shall direct an officer to make an investigation and to report to the court, in writing at a specified time, upon the circumstances of the offense and the criminal record, social history, and present condition of the defendant, together with the officer's recommendation; and it, and when such reference is because of a previous conviction of a sexual felony, the court shall direct the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board to determine the classification level of the defendant in writing and report the board's recommendation to the court. It shall be the duty of such officer to carry out the directive of the court. The officer's and the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board's written findings shall be provided to the prosecuting attorney and defendant no later than ten days prior to the sentencing hearing, or as otherwise ordered by the court."
SECTION 6-4. 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 for a sexual felony as defined in Code Section 16-6-26, 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; (C) Not been arrested for anything other than a nonserious traffic offense as defined in Code Section 35-3-37; and (D) Not been classified as a sexually dangerous predator by the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. Within 30 days before issuing an order terminating the offender's probation, the court or its clerk must provide written notice to the district attorney and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding the court's intention to terminate such offender's term of probation. The prosecuting attorney shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matter during the 30 days before the termination order is issued by the court. (2) When the court is presented with such petition, it shall take whatever action it determines to be in 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. Such petition shall request an updated classification from the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. Such

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classification shall be requested six months before the petition for removal is filed, and the board shall render such reclassification within five months of the petitioner's request. (3) This subsection is intended to be retroactive and applied to any probationer under the supervision of DCS. (4) If such petition is not granted, a petition shall be filed every five years thereafter until the probationer meets the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection."
SECTION 6-5. 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:
"(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, and to the sexual offender as set forth in Code Section 42-1-14, 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 VII SECTION 7-1.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and the punishment provisions of this Act shall apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1, 2022.
SECTION 7-2. 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 Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a definition; to provide that punishment for certain sexual offenses may be life imprisonment or imprisonment followed by probation for life and may 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 an exception to certain sentencing and punishment provisions; to revise provisions relating to improper sexual contact by a foster parent; to provide for the removal of an electronic

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monitoring device; to provide for determination of unit of prosecution with regard to visual media; 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, and Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, so as to revise the name of the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; to increase the time frame for defendant review by the board; 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 provide for termination of certain probated sentences; to provide for procedures; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Dangerous Sexual Predator Prevention Act."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
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;"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, as follows:
"(j)(1) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault with intent to rape against a child under the age of 14 years shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 25 nor more than 50 years.
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(B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (C) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of aggravated assault with the intent to rape may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 16-5-46, relating to trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, as follows:
"(f)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person who commits the offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years and a fine not to exceed $100,000.00. (2) Any person who commits the offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude against an individual who is under 18 years of age or if the offense is committed against an individual who has a developmental disability, the person shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 25 nor more than 50 years or life imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $100,000.00.
(3)(A) As used in this paragraph, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (B) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-3. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-3, relating to statutory rape, to read as follows:
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of statutory rape when the individual convicted was 21 years of age or older, may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."

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SECTION 3-4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 16-6-4, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, as follows:
"(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person convicted of a first offense of child molestation shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years and shall be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Sections 17-10-6.2 and 17-10-7. Upon a defendant being incarcerated on a conviction for a first offense, the Department of Corrections shall provide counseling to such defendant. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, upon a second or subsequent conviction of an offense of child molestation, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten years nor more than 30 years or by imprisonment for life and shall be subject to the sentencing and punishment provisions of Code Sections 17-10-6.2 and 17-10-7; provided, however, that prior to trial, a defendant shall be given notice, in writing, that the state intends to seek a punishment of life imprisonment. (2) If the victim is at least 14 13 but less than 16 years of age and the person convicted of child molestation is 18 years of age or younger and is no more than four years 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 17-10-6.2."
SECTION 3-5. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-5, relating to enticing a child for indecent purposes, to read as follows:
"(d)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-6. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b.1) and (c.1) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-5.1, relating to improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent, consent not a defense, and penalty, to read as follows:
"(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 a foster child in his or her care." "(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 a foster child in his or her care."

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"(h)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (g) of this Code section, any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of improper sexual contact by employee, agent, or foster parent in the first degree, may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-7. Said title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-6-22, relating to incest, to read as follows:
"(c)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the offense of incest may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35."
SECTION 3-8. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-6-26. As used in this Code section, the term 'sexual felony' shall mean a felony conviction of:
(1) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-5-21; (2) 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; (3) Trafficking an individual for sexual servitude in violation of Code Section 16-546; (4) Rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-1; (5) Aggravated sodomy in violation of Code Section 16-6-2; (6) Statutory rape in violation of Code Section 16-6-3, if the individual convicted of the offense is 21 years of age or older; (7) Child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (8) Aggravated child molestation in violation of Code Section 16-6-4; (9) Enticing a child for indecent purposes in violation of Code Section 16-6-5; (10) 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; (11) Incest in violation of Code Section 16-6-22; (12) Aggravated sexual battery in violation of Code Section 16-6-22.2; or (13) Sexual exploitation of children in violation of Code Section 16-12-100."

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SECTION 3-9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-7-29, relating to interference with electronic monitoring devices, "electronic monitoring device" defined, and penalty, 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."
SECTION 3-10. Said title is further amended by adding two new subsections to Code Section 16-12-100, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, to read as follows:
"(g)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'sexual felony' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-6-26. (2) Any person having been previously convicted of a sexual felony who is convicted of the felony offense of sexual exploitation of children may be punished by imprisonment for life or a split sentence that is a term of imprisonment followed by probation for life. As a condition of probation, the court may impose the requirement of electronic monitoring as set forth in paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-35. (h) For any violation of this Code section involving multiple visual mediums, mediums, or materials, each visual medium, medium, or material connected to such violation shall constitute a separate offense."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
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 revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-10-6.2, relating to punishment for sexual offenders, as follows:
"(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."
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Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of bureau generally, is amended by revising paragraph (15) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(15)(A) Upon request, provide to the board an analysis of criminal history record information to assist the board in determining a sexual offender's risk assessment classification in accordance with the board's duties as specified in Code Section 421-14. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board. (ii) 'Criminal history record information' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-3-30. (iii) 'Risk assessment classification' means the level into which a sexual offender is placed based on the board's assessment. (iv) 'Sexual offender' has the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 42-1-12; and"
PART VI SECTION 6-1.
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) and paragraphs (1) and (9) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(5) 'Board' means the Sexual Offender Registration Risk Review Board." "(1) Inform the sexual offender of the obligation to register, the amount of the registration fee associated fees, and how to maintain registration;" "(9) If required by a court or by Code Section 42-1-14, place any required electronic monitoring system on the sexually dangerous predator sexual offender and explain its operation and cost."
SECTION 6-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-1-13, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, composition, appointment, administration and duties, and immunity from liability, as follows: "(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

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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."
SECTION 6-3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 42-8-34, relating to sentencing hearings and determinations, presentence investigations, payment of fees, fines, and costs, postconviction, presentence bond, continuing jurisdiction, and transferal of probation supervision, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Prior to the sentencing hearing, the court may refer the case to an officer of the circuit in which the court is located for investigation and recommendation, provided that the court shall refer such case when a life sentence may be imposed because of a previous conviction of a sexual felony, as such term is defined in Code Section 16-6-26. The court, upon such reference, shall direct an officer to make an investigation and to report to the court, in writing at a specified time, upon the circumstances of the offense and the criminal record, social history, and present condition of the defendant, together with the officer's recommendation; and it, and when such reference is because of a previous conviction of a sexual felony, the court shall direct the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board to determine the classification level of the defendant in writing and report the board's recommendation to the court. It shall be the duty of such officer to carry out the directive of the court. The officer's and the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board's written findings shall be provided to the prosecuting attorney and defendant no later than ten days prior to the sentencing hearing, or as otherwise ordered by the court."
SECTION 6-4. 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 for a sexual felony as defined in Code Section 16-6-26, 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; (C) Not been arrested for anything other than a nonserious traffic offense as defined in Code Section 35-3-37; and (D) Not been classified as a sexually dangerous predator by the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. Within 30 days before issuing an order terminating the offender's probation, the court or its clerk must provide written notice to the district attorney and the State Board of

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Pardons and Paroles regarding the court's intention to terminate such offender's term of probation. The prosecuting attorney shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matter during the 30 days before the termination order is issued by the court. (2) When the court is presented with such petition, it shall take whatever action it determines to be in 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. Such petition shall request an updated classification from the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board. Such classification shall be requested six months before the petition for removal is filed, and the board shall render such reclassification within five months of the petitioner's request. (3) This subsection is intended to be retroactive and applied to any probationer under the supervision of DCS. (4) If such petition is not granted, a petition shall be filed every five years thereafter until the probationer meets the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection."
SECTION 6-5. 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:
"(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, and to the sexual offender as set forth in Code Section 42-1-14, 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 VII SECTION 7-1.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and the punishment provisions of this Act shall apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1, 2022.
SECTION 7-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Gravley of the 67th was excused from voting on SB 382.
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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

E Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey
Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S E Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton
Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland
Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins E Jones, J Y Jones, S E Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R
Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 136, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SB 511. By Senators Anderson of the 24th, Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Walker III of the 20th 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 revise certain

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deadlines for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements; to revise provisions for certain automatic judgements; 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 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 revise certain deadlines and procedures for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements and procedures; to revise provisions for certain automatic judgements; 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 in subsection (e), relating to appeals, by revising subparagraph (e)(2)(B) and paragraphs (3) and (6) as follows:
"(B) If no changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision, the county board of tax assessors shall send written notice thereof to the taxpayer, to and any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer to whom the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent., and The chief appraiser, or his or her designee, shall also send notice to the county board of equalization which notice shall also constitute the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of equalization without the necessity of the taxpayer's filing any additional notice of appeal to the county board of tax assessors or to the county board of equalization. The county board of tax assessors shall also send or deliver all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. If, however, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed agreement as to valuation, the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement." "(3)(A) In each year, the county board of tax assessors shall review the appeal and notify the taxpayer:
(i) if If there are no changes or corrections in the valuation or decision,; or (ii) of Of any corrections or changes within 180 90 days after receipt of the taxpayer's notice of appeal. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond to the taxpayer within such 180 90 day period, the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under

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appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (B) In any county in which the number of appeals exceeds a number equal to or greater than 3 percent of the total number of parcels in the county or the sum of the current assessed value of the parcels under appeal is equal to or greater than 3 percent of the gross tax digest of the county, the county board of tax assessors may be granted an additional 180 day period to make its determination and notify the taxpayer. However, as a condition to receiving such an extension, the county board of tax assessors shall, at least 30 days before the expiration of the 180 90 day period provided under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, notify each affected taxpayer of the additional 180 day review period provided in this subparagraph by mail or electronic communication, including posting notice on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. Such additional period shall commence immediately following the last day of the 180 90 days provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. If the county board of tax assessors fails to review the appeal and notify the taxpayer of either no changes or of any corrections or changes not later than the last day of such additional 180 day period, then the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal unless a time extension is granted under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (C) Upon a sufficient showing of good cause by reason of unforeseen circumstances proven to the commissioner at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the additional 180 day period provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the commissioner shall be authorized, in the commissioner's sole discretion, to provide for a time extension beyond the end of such additional 180 day period. The duration of any such time extension shall be specified in writing by the commissioner and, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the extension provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, shall be sent to each affected taxpayer and shall also be posted on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its review and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney not later than 30 days before the last day of such time extension, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. In addition, the commissioner shall be authorized to require additional training or require such other remediation as the commissioner may deem appropriate for failure to meet the deadline imposed by the commissioner under this subparagraph." "(6)(A) Within 15 90 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the county board of equalization shall set a date for a hearing on the questions presented and shall so notify

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the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors in writing. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail or email, if an email address is provided by the appellant, to the taxpayer and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer to whom the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. Such notice shall be transmitted by email to the county board of tax assessors if such board has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, and, if it has not, then such notice shall be sent to such board by first-class mail or intergovernmental mail. Such written notice shall advise each party that he or she may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party. Such request must shall be made not less than ten days prior to the hearing date, and such information shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witness, documents, or other written evidence. A taxpayer may appear before the board of equalization concerning any appeal in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The appeal administrator, in his or her discretion and with the consent of all parties, may alternatively conduct the hearing by audio or video teleconference or any other remote communication medium. The taxpayer shall specify in writing to the board of equalization the name of any such agent or representative prior to any appearance by the agent or representative before the board. (B) Within 30 days of the date of notification to the taxpayer of the hearing required in this paragraph but not earlier than 20 days from the date of such notification to the taxpayer, the county board of equalization shall hold such hearing to determine the questions presented If there is no hearing scheduled by the appeal administrator within 180 days from the date of appeal and a time extension has not been granted pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, then the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal. If the taxpayer receives their indicated value due to the provisions of this subparagraph, such value shall not be used as a comparison in other tax appeals. (C) If more than one property of a taxpayer is under appeal, the board of equalization shall, upon request of the taxpayer, consolidate all such appeals in one hearing and announce separate decisions as to each parcel or item of property. Any appeal from such a consolidated board of equalization hearing to the superior court as provided in this subsection shall constitute a single civil action, and, unless the taxpayer specifically so indicates in his or her notice of appeal, shall apply to all such parcels or items of property.
(D)(i) The board of equalization shall announce its decision on each appeal at the conclusion of the hearing held in accordance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph before proceeding with another hearing. The decision of the county board of equalization shall:
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(III) Specifically shall specifically decide each question presented by the appeal,; (IV) Specify shall specify the reason or reasons for each such decision as to the specific issues of taxability, uniformity of assessment, value, or denial of homestead exemptions depending upon the specific issue or issues raised by the taxpayer in the course of such taxpayer's appeal,; (V) State shall state that with respect to the appeal no member of the board is disqualified from acting by virtue of subsection (j) of this Code section,; and (VI) Certify shall certify the date on which notice of the decision is given to the parties. Notice of the decision shall be delivered by hand to each party, with written receipt, or given to each party by sending a copy of the decision by electronic means with receipt confirmation, registered or certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery to the appellant and by filing the original copy of the decision with the county board of tax assessors. Each of the three members of the county board of equalization must shall be present and must shall participate in the deliberations on any appeal. A majority vote shall be required in any matter. All three members of the board shall sign the decision indicating their vote. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (g)(4)(B) of this Code section, the county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question and shall indicate such valuation as the previous year's value on the property tax notice of assessment of such taxpayer for the immediately following year rather than substituting the valuation which was changed by the county board of equalization. (iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before an appeal has been finally determined, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue is homestead property and has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of tax assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that a nonhomestead owner of a single property valued at $2 million or more may elect to pay the temporary tax bill which specifies 85 percent of the current year's valuation; or, such owner may elect to pay the amount of the difference between the 85 percent tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property in conjunction with the amount of the tax bill based on valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, to the tax commissioner's office. Only the amount which represents the difference between the tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due will be held in an escrow account by the tax commissioner's

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office. Once the appeal is concluded, the escrowed funds shall be released by the tax commissioner's office to the prevailing party. The taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no substantial property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that, upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended in subsection (e.1), relating to appeals to hearing officer, by revising paragraphs (5) and (6) as follows:
"(5) The county board of tax assessors may for no more than 90 60 days review the taxpayer's written appeal, and if changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail or email, if an email address has been provided by the taxpayer. Within 30 15 days of the county board of tax assessors' mailing or emailing of such notice, the taxpayer may notify the county board of tax assessors in writing that the changes or corrections made by the county board of tax assessors are not acceptable, in which case, the county board of tax assessors shall, within 30 15 days of the date of mailing or emailing of such taxpayer's notification, send or deliver all necessary documentation to the appeal administrator, in paper or electronic format as agreed upon by the county board of tax assessors and appeal administrator, and mail a copy to the taxpayer or, alternatively, forward the appeal to the board of equalization if so elected by the taxpayer and such election is included in the taxpayer's notification that the changes are not acceptable. If, after review, the county board of tax assessors determines that no changes or corrections are warranted, the county board of tax assessors shall notify the taxpayer of such decision. The taxpayer may elect to forward the appeal to the board of equalization by notifying the county board of tax assessors within 30 days of the mailing of the county board of tax assessor's notice of no changes or corrections. Upon the expiration of 30 days following the mailing of the county board of tax assessors' notice of no changes or corrections, the county board of tax assessors shall certify the notice of appeal and send or deliver all necessary documentation to the appeal administrator, in paper or electronic format as agreed upon

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by the county board of tax assessors and appeal administrator, for the appeal to the hearing officer, or board of equalization if elected by the taxpayer, and mail a copy to the taxpayer. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond in writing, either with changes or no changes, to the taxpayer within 180 90 days after receiving the taxpayer's notice of appeal, the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal shall be forwarded to the appeal administrator.
(6)(A) The appeal administrator shall randomly select from such list a hearing officer who shall have experience or expertise in hearing or appraising the type of property that is the subject of appeal to hear the appeal, unless the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors mutually agree upon a hearing officer from such list. The appeal administrator shall notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney in compliance with subsection (o) of this Code section of the name of the hearing officer and transmit a copy of the hearing officer's disqualification questionnaire and resume provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection. If no hearing officer is appointed or if no hearing is scheduled within 180 days after the county board of tax assessors receives the taxpayer's notice of appeal, the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal, and subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply. The hearing officer appeal administrator, in conjunction with all parties to the appeal and the hearing officer, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The hearing shall take place in the county where the property is located, or such other place as mutually agreed to by the parties and the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall provide electronic or written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that he or she may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party. Such request must shall be made not less than ten days prior to the hearing date, and such information shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witnesses, documents, or other written evidence. (B) If the appeal administrator, after a diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the appeal administrator shall transfer the certification of the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney in compliance with subsection (o) of this Code section and the county board of tax assessors of the transmittal of such appeal."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to appeals first made on or after January 1, 2023.

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SECTION 4. 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 33-1-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act," so as to provide for a second round of funding and period for applications; to increase an application fee and provide for an annual maintenance fee; to change certain reporting requirements; to revise and provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise certain deadlines and procedures for the handling of appeals of property tax assessments; to revise certain notice requirements and procedures; to revise provisions for certain automatic judgments; to revise the language required to be included in the notices of current assessment; to add hearing officer review for tax assessment of certain business personal property; to provide for related matters; 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.
Code Section 33-1-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Agribusiness and Rural Jobs Act," is amended in subsection (b) by revising paragraphs (3) and (6) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(.1) '2022 allocation' means the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of subsection (e) of this Code section." "(3) 'Capital investment' means any equity investment in a rural fund by a rural investor that:
(A) Is acquired after July 1, 2017, at its original issuance solely in exchange for cash; (B) Has 100 percent of its cash purchase price used by the rural fund to make qualified investments in eligible businesses located in this state by the second anniversary of the initial credit allowance date; and (C) Is designated by the rural fund as a capital investment under this Code section and is certified by the department pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section. This term shall include any capital investment that does not meet the provisions of subsection (e)(1)(A) subparagraph (e)(1.3)(A) of this Code section if such investment was a capital investment in the hands of a prior holder."

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"(6) 'Eligible business' means a business that, at the time of the initial qualified investment in the company, has less than 250 employees and its principal business operations are located in one or more rural areas or qualified areas in this state, provided that such business:
(A) Has less than 250 employees; and (B)(i) Has its principal business operations in one or more rural areas in this state; and
(ii)(A) Produces or provides any goods or services produced in Georgia normally used by farmers, ranchers, or producers and harvesters of aquatic products in their business operations, or to improve the welfare or livelihood of such persons;, or is (B) Is involved in the processing and marketing of agricultural products, farm supplies, and input suppliers;, or is (C) Is engaged in agribusiness as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture;, or is (D) Is engaged in manufacturing, health care, technology, transportation, or related services;, or (E) Is determined by the department to be an if not engaged in such industries, the department determines that such investment that will be beneficial to the rural area and the economic growth of the state. Any business which is classified as an eligible business at the time of the initial investment in said business by a rural fund shall remain classified as an eligible business and may receive follow-on investments from any rural fund, and such follow-on investments shall be qualified investments even though such business may not meet the definition of an eligible business at the time of such follow-on investments."
SECTION 1-2. Said Code section is further amended by revising subsections (e) and (k) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(e)(1) A rural fund that seeks to have an equity investment certified as a capital investment and eligible for credits under this Code section shall apply to the department. (1.1) For the first round of funding provided for in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the The department shall begin accepting applications within 90 days of July 1, 2017, and shall cease accepting applications on June 30, 2022. (1.2) For the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, the department shall begin accepting applications on August 1, 2022, and shall cease accepting applications after such second round of funding is exhausted. (1.3) The rural fund shall include the following in its application:
(A) The amount of capital investment requested; (B) A copy of the applicant's or an affiliate of the applicant's license as a rural business investment company under 7 U.S.C. Section 2009cc or as a small business investment company under 15 U.S.C. Section 681 and a certificate executed by an

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executive officer of the applicant attesting that such license remains in effect and has not been revoked; (C) Evidence that, as of the date the application is submitted, the applicant or affiliates of the applicant have invested at least $100 million in nonpublic companies located in rural areas within the United States; (D) An estimate of the number of jobs that will be created or retained in this state as a result of the applicant's qualified investments; (E) A business plan that includes a revenue impact assessment projecting state and local tax revenue to be generated by the applicant's proposed qualified investments prepared by a nationally recognized, third-party, independent economic forecasting firm using a dynamic economic forecasting model that analyzes the applicant's business plan over the ten years following the date the application is submitted to the department; and (F) A nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.00 for the first round of funding provided for in paragraph (6) of this subsection and $25,000.00 for the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, payable to the department. (2) Within 30 days after receipt of a completed application, the department shall grant or deny the application in full or in part. The department shall deny the application if: (A) The applicant does not satisfy all of the criteria described in paragraph (1) (1.3) of this subsection; (B) The revenue impact assessment submitted with the application does not demonstrate that the applicant's business plan will result in a positive economic impact on this state over a ten-year period that exceeds the cumulative amount of tax credits that would be issued to the applicant if the application were approved; or (C) The department has already approved the maximum amount of capital investment authority under paragraph (6) or paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, whichever paragraph is applicable. If the department denies any part of the application, it shall inform the applicant of the grounds for the denial. If the applicant provides any additional information required by the department or otherwise completes its application within 15 days of the notice of denial, the application shall be considered completed as of the original date of submission. If the applicant fails to provide the information or fails to complete its application within the 15 day period, the application remains denied and must shall be resubmitted in full with a new submission date. (3) If the application is complete, the department shall certify the proposed equity investment as a capital investment that is eligible for credits under this Code section, subject to the limitations contained in paragraph (6) or paragraph (6.1) of this subsection, whichever paragraph is applicable. The department shall provide written notice of the certification to the rural fund. (4) The department shall certify capital investments in the order that the applications were received by the department. Applications received on the same day shall be deemed to have been received simultaneously.

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(5) For applications that are complete and received on the same day, the department shall certify applications in proportionate percentages based upon the ratio of the amount of capital investments requested in an application to the total amount of capital investments requested in all applications. (6) For the first round of funding, the The department shall certify $100 million in capital investments pursuant to this Code section until the earlier of the date that such funds are exhausted, or June 30, 2022. (6.1) For the second round of funding, beginning on August 1, 2022, the department shall certify $100 million in capital investments pursuant to this Code section until such funds are exhausted. (7) Within 60 days of the applicant receiving notice of certification, the rural fund shall issue the capital investment to and receive cash in the amount of the certified amount from a rural investor. At least 50 percent of the rural investor's capital investment shall be composed of capital raised by the rural investor from sources, including directors, members, employees, officers, and affiliates of the rural investor, other than the amount of capital invested by the allocatee claiming the tax credits in exchange for such allocation of tax credits. The rural fund shall provide the department with evidence of the receipt of the cash investment within 65 days of the applicant receiving notice of certification. If the rural fund does not receive the cash investment and issue the capital investment within such time period following receipt of the certification notice, the certification shall lapse and the rural fund shall not issue the capital investment without reapplying to the department for certification. Lapsed certifications revert to the authority and shall be reissued pro rata to applicants whose capital investment allocations were reduced pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection and then in accordance with the application process." "(k)(1) Rural funds shall submit a report to the department within the first 15 business days after the second anniversary of the initial credit allowance date each capital investment that provides documentation of: as to the investment of 100 percent of the purchase price of such capital investment in qualified investments. Such report shall include:
(A) The location of each eligible business receiving a qualified investment; (B) Bank statements of such rural fund evidencing each qualified investment; (C) A copy of the written opinion of the department set forth in subsection (j) of this Code section or evidence that such business was an eligible business at the time of such qualified investment, as applicable; (D) The number of employment positions created and retained as a result of qualified investments; (E) The average annual salary of positions described in subparagraph (D) of this paragraph; and (F) Such other information required by the department. (2) Thereafter, rural funds shall submit an annual report to the department within 45 days of the beginning of the calendar year during the compliance period. The report shall include but is not limited to the following:

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(A) The number of employment positions created and retained as a result of qualified investments; and (B) The average annual salary of positions described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and (C) The rural fund's total eligible capital investments as a percentage of its total capital investments. (l) With respect to the second round of funding provided for in paragraph (6.1) of subsection (e) of this Code section, each rural fund shall pay an annual maintenance fee of $7,500.00 to the department, beginning one year after the date of the initial credit allowance and annually thereafter for five years."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, is amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, contents, posting notice, and new assessment description, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(2)(A) In addition to the items required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the notice shall contain a statement of the taxpayer's right to an appeal and an estimate of the current year's taxes for all levying authorities which shall be in substantially the following form: 'The amount of your ad valorem tax bill for this year will be based on the appraised and assessed values specified in this notice. You have the right to appeal these values to the county board of tax assessors. At the time of filing your appeal, you must select one of the following options:
(i) An appeal to the county board of equalization with appeal to the superior court; (ii) To arbitration without an appeal to the superior court; or (iii) To a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court for any:
(I) Parcel For a parcel of nonhomestead property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section;, or for one (II) One or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of Code Section 48-5-311 with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section, to a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court; or (III) One or more account numbers of any taxable tangible personal property other than wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of Code Section 485-311 with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $200,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under this Code section. If you wish to file an appeal, you must do so in writing no later than 45 days after the date of this notice. If you do not file an appeal by this date, your right to file an appeal

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will be lost. For further information on the proper method for filing an appeal, you may contact the county board of tax assessors which is located at: (insert address) and which may be contacted by telephone at: (insert telephone number).' (B) The notice shall also contain the following statements in bold print:
'The estimate of your ad valorem tax bill for the current year is based on the previous or most applicable year's millage rate and the fair market value contained in this notice. The actual tax bill you receive may be more or less than this estimate. This estimate may not include all eligible exemptions.'"
SECTION 2-2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-5-311, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, by revising subparagraph (e)(1)(A) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(1)(A) Any taxpayer or property owner as of the last date for filing an appeal may elect to file an appeal from an assessment by the county board of tax assessors to:
(i) The county board of equalization as to matters of taxability, uniformity of assessment, and value, and, for residents, as to denials of homestead exemptions pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection; (ii) An arbitrator as to matters of value pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section; (iii) A hearing officer as to matters of value and uniformity of assessment for a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, and any contiguous nonhomestead real property owned by the same taxpayer, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section; or (iv) A hearing officer as to matters of values or uniformity of assessment of one or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of this Code section with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section; or (v) A hearing officer as to matters of values or uniformity of assessment of one or more account numbers of any taxable tangible personal property other than wireless property as defined in subparagraph (e.1)(1)(B) of this Code section with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $200,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section."
SECTION 2-3. Said Code section is further amended in said subsection (e), relating to appeals, by revising subparagraph (e)(2)(B) and paragraphs (3) and (6) as follows:
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that such notice be sent., and The chief appraiser, or his or her designee, shall also send notice to the county board of equalization which notice shall also constitute the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of equalization without the necessity of the taxpayer's filing any additional notice of appeal to the county board of tax assessors or to the county board of equalization. The county board of tax assessors shall also send or deliver all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. If, however, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed agreement as to valuation, the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement." "(3)(A) In each year, the county board of tax assessors shall review the appeal and notify the taxpayer:
(i) if If there are no changes or corrections in the valuation or decision,; or (ii) of Of any corrections or changes within 180 90 days after receipt of the taxpayer's notice of appeal. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond to the taxpayer within such 180 90 day period, the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (B) In any county in which the number of appeals exceeds a number equal to or greater than 3 percent of the total number of parcels in the county or the sum of the current assessed value of the parcels under appeal is equal to or greater than 3 percent of the gross tax digest of the county, the county board of tax assessors may be granted an additional 180 day period to make its determination and notify the taxpayer. However, as a condition to receiving such an extension, the county board of tax assessors shall, at least 30 days before the expiration of the 180 90 day period provided under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, notify each affected taxpayer of the additional 180 day review period provided in this subparagraph by mail or electronic communication, including posting notice on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. Such additional period shall commence immediately following the last day of the 180 90 days provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. If the county board of tax assessors fails to review the appeal and notify the taxpayer of either no changes or of any corrections or changes not later than the last day of such additional 180 day period, then the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal unless a time extension is granted under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (C) Upon a sufficient showing of good cause by reason of unforeseen circumstances proven to the commissioner at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the additional 180 day period provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the commissioner shall be authorized, in the commissioner's sole discretion, to provide for a time extension beyond the end of such additional 180 day period. The duration

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of any such time extension shall be specified in writing by the commissioner and, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the extension provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, shall be sent to each affected taxpayer and shall also be posted on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its review and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney not later than 30 days before the last day of such time extension, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. In addition, the commissioner shall be authorized to require additional training or require such other remediation as the commissioner may deem appropriate for failure to meet the deadline imposed by the commissioner under this subparagraph." "(6)(A) Within 15 90 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the county board of equalization shall set a date for a hearing on the questions presented and shall so notify the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors in writing. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail or email, if an email address is provided by the appellant, to the taxpayer and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer to whom the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. Such notice shall be transmitted by email to the county board of tax assessors if such board has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, and, if it has not, then such notice shall be sent to such board by first-class mail or intergovernmental mail. Such written notice shall advise each party that he or she may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party. Such request must shall be made not less than ten days prior to the hearing date, and such information shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witness, documents, or other written evidence. A taxpayer may appear before the board of equalization concerning any appeal in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The appeal administrator, in his or her discretion and with the consent of all parties, may alternatively conduct the hearing by audio or video teleconference or any other remote communication medium. The taxpayer shall specify in writing to the board of equalization the name of any such agent or representative prior to any appearance by the agent or representative before the board.
(B)(i) Within 30 days of the date of notification to the taxpayer of the hearing required in this paragraph but not earlier than 20 days from the date of such notification to the taxpayer, the county board of equalization shall hold such hearing to determine the questions presented. (ii) If there is no hearing scheduled by the appeal administrator within 180 days from the date of appeal and a time extension has not been granted pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, then the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer

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on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal. If the taxpayer receives their indicated value due to the provisions of this subparagraph, such value shall not be used as a comparison in other tax appeals. (C) If more than one property of a taxpayer is under appeal, the board of equalization shall, upon request of the taxpayer, consolidate all such appeals in one hearing and announce separate decisions as to each parcel or item of property. Any appeal from such a consolidated board of equalization hearing to the superior court as provided in this subsection shall constitute a single civil action, and, unless the taxpayer specifically so indicates in his or her notice of appeal, shall apply to all such parcels or items of property. (D)(i) The board of equalization shall announce its decision on each appeal at the conclusion of the hearing held in accordance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph before proceeding with another hearing. The decision of the county board of equalization shall:
(I) Be be in writing,; (II) Be shall be signed by each member of the board,; (III) Specifically shall specifically decide each question presented by the appeal,; (IV) Specify shall specify the reason or reasons for each such decision as to the specific issues of taxability, uniformity of assessment, value, or denial of homestead exemptions depending upon the specific issue or issues raised by the taxpayer in the course of such taxpayer's appeal,; (V) State shall state that with respect to the appeal no member of the board is disqualified from acting by virtue of subsection (j) of this Code section,; and (VI) Certify shall certify the date on which notice of the decision is given to the parties. Notice of the decision shall be delivered by hand to each party, with written receipt, or given to each party by sending a copy of the decision by electronic means with receipt confirmation if agreed to by the appellant, registered or certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery to the appellant and by filing the original copy of the decision with the county board of tax assessors. Each of the three members of the county board of equalization must shall be present and must shall participate in the deliberations on any appeal. A majority vote shall be required in any matter. All three members of the board shall sign the decision indicating their vote. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (g)(4)(B) of this Code section, the county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question and shall indicate such valuation as the previous year's value on the property tax notice of assessment of such taxpayer for the immediately following year rather than substituting the valuation which was changed by the county board of equalization. (iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before an appeal has been finally determined, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the last year for which taxes were

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finally determined to be due on the property or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue is homestead property and has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of tax assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that a nonhomestead owner of a single property valued at $2 million or more may elect to pay the temporary tax bill which specifies 85 percent of the current year's valuation; or, such owner may elect to pay the amount of the difference between the 85 percent tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property in conjunction with the amount of the tax bill based on valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, to the tax commissioner's office. Only the amount which represents the difference between the tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due will be held in an escrow account by the tax commissioner's office. Once the appeal is concluded, the escrowed funds shall be released by the tax commissioner's office to the prevailing party. The taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no substantial property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that, upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section."
SECTION 2-4. Said Code section is further amended in subsection (e.1), relating to appeals to hearing officer, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1)(A) For any dispute involving the value or uniformity of a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 485-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer

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in accordance with this subsection. If such taxpayer owns nonhomestead real property contiguous to such qualified nonhomestead real property, at the option of the taxpayer, such contiguous property may be consolidated with the qualified property for purposes of the hearing under this subsection.
(B)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term 'wireless property' means tangible personal property or equipment used directly for the provision of wireless services by a provider of wireless services which is attached to or is located underneath a wireless cell tower or at a network data center location but which is not permanently affixed to such tower or data center so as to constitute a fixture. (ii) For any dispute involving the values or uniformity of one or more account numbers of wireless property as defined in this subparagraph with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $500,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection. (C) For any dispute involving the values or uniformity of one or more account numbers of any taxable tangible personal property other than wireless property as defined in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $200,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection."
SECTION 2-5. Said Code section is further amended in said subsection (e.1), relating to appeals to hearing officer, by revising paragraphs (5) and (6) as follows:
"(5) The county board of tax assessors may for no more than 90 60 days review the taxpayer's written appeal, and if changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail or email, if an email address has been provided by the taxpayer. Within 30 15 days of the county board of tax assessors' mailing or emailing of such notice, the taxpayer may notify the county board of tax assessors in writing that the changes or corrections made by the county board of tax assessors are not acceptable, in which case, the county board of tax assessors shall, within 30 15 days of the date of mailing or emailing of such taxpayer's notification, send or deliver all necessary documentation to the appeal administrator, in paper or electronic format as agreed upon by the county board of tax assessors and appeal administrator, and mail a copy to the taxpayer or, alternatively, forward the appeal to the board of equalization if so elected by the taxpayer and such election is included in the taxpayer's notification that the changes are not acceptable. If, after review, the county board of tax assessors determines that no changes or corrections are warranted, the county board of tax assessors shall notify the taxpayer of such decision. The taxpayer may elect to forward the appeal to the board of equalization by notifying the county board of tax assessors within 30 days of the mailing of the county board of tax assessor's notice of no changes or corrections. Upon the expiration of 30 days following the mailing of the county

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board of tax assessors' notice of no changes or corrections, the county board of tax assessors shall certify the notice of appeal and send or deliver all necessary documentation to the appeal administrator, in paper or electronic format as agreed upon by the county board of tax assessors and appeal administrator, for the appeal to the hearing officer, or board of equalization if elected by the taxpayer, and mail a copy to the taxpayer. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond in writing, either with changes or no changes, to the taxpayer within 180 90 days after receiving the taxpayer's notice of appeal, the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal shall be forwarded to the appeal administrator.
(6)(A) The appeal administrator shall randomly select from such list a hearing officer who shall have experience or expertise in hearing or appraising the type of property that is the subject of appeal to hear the appeal, unless the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors mutually agree upon a hearing officer from such list. The appeal administrator shall notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney in compliance with subsection (o) of this Code section of the name of the hearing officer and transmit a copy of the hearing officer's disqualification questionnaire and resume provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection. If no hearing officer is appointed or if no hearing is scheduled within 180 days after the county board of tax assessors receives the taxpayer's notice of appeal, the property valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or the taxpayer's notice of appeal shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal, and subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply. The hearing officer appeal administrator, in conjunction with all parties to the appeal and the hearing officer, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The hearing shall take place in the county where the property is located, or such other place as mutually agreed to by the parties and the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall provide electronic or written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that he or she may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party. Such request must shall be made not less than ten days prior to the hearing date, and such information shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witnesses, documents, or other written evidence. (B) If the appeal administrator, after a diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the appeal administrator shall transfer the certification of the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney in compliance with subsection (o) of this Code section and the county board of tax assessors of the transmittal of such appeal."

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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 II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2023, and shall be applicable to appeals first made on or after January 1, 2023.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Wade of the 9th was excused from voting on SB 511.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell N Carpenter Y Carson N Carter

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S E Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard N Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B
Neal E Nelson E Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich

N Scott Y Seabaugh E Setzler N Shannon E Sharper E Singleton E Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B N Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson E Williams, A N Williams, MF

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Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Ridley E Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 92, nays 48.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

SR 596. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Isaiah Berry and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn:

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 with the passing of Mr. Isaiah Berry on December 9, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Berry attended Savannah State College on a football scholarship, where his studies focused on math and electronics; and

WHEREAS, he began his coaching career in 1970 in Eastman and Soperton, Georgia, before becoming a proud Bulldogg at Winder-Barrow High School, where the math teacher coached football and track and field; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Berry was recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including Georgia Athletic Coach of the Year for girls track in 1975 and 1980, Hall of Fame Track/Cross Country Coach of Georgia in 2000, Father of the Year 2001 by Men for a Better Barrow County, the Beacon of Light Award by the Division of Family and Children Services in 2003, the NAACP Appreciation Award in 1995, and Citizen of the Year 2011 and 2021 Shining Star Award by the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Berry and his wife, Margie Nobles, opened their home and their hearts to numerous children in the foster care system for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, he was highly regarded by the citizens of his community as a person of unquestioned integrity, and his dedication to inspiring young athletes set the standard for excellence; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART II WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Sergeant Barry Henderson on March 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Henderson 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, he served with honor and distinction with the Polk County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Henderson exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and
WHEREAS, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART III WHEREAS, Dr. Benny Tate has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tate was called by the Lord over 30 years ago to lead the congregation of Rock Springs Church in Milner, Georgia, as the church's senior pastor; and

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WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Rock Springs Church grow in size from 80 to 8,000 members, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship with seven campuses; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tate has established numerous programs and workshops which have improved the spiritual and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community, including Rock Springs Medical Clinic, Rock Springs Christian Academy, the Potters House for Women, and Impact Street Ministry; and
WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Dr. Tate serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tate has authored four books: One More Night with Frogs; Happy Wife, Happy Life; When You Follow a Star and Find a Stable; and Bennyisms; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART IV WHEREAS, Sheriff Ernest "Dobie" Conner is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Conner began serving Charlton County in 1967 as a deputy sheriff and was first elected sheriff of Charlton County in 1980; and
WHEREAS, he served with honor and distinction as Charlton County Sheriff until his retirement in 2021; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as sheriff, he placed a heavy emphasis on drug education, spending a significant amount of time in local schools with students, and piloted the Junior Sheriff's program in Charlton County, a summer camp for students with an interest in law enforcement which provides first-hand experience in the field; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Conner led an exceptional career during his 40 years of service, always putting public safety and the citizens of Charlton County first, and his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
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and 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, Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I was born in 1882 in Ridgeway, South Carolina, and moved to Carrollton, Georgia, in 1918; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from medical school, Dr. Thomas completed his postgraduate work at St. Andrews Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thomas was highly regarded by the citizens of his community as a person of unquestioned integrity, and his dedication to the medical profession set the standard for excellence; and
WHEREAS, a trailblazer who paved the way for others, Dr. Thomas was the first African American physician at Tanner Memorial Hospital in 1918, where he dedicated his time, talents, and energy until his retirement in 1954; and
WHEREAS, in 1962, the Carrollton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners recognized his influence by naming the West Carrollton Housing Development "Thomas Homes"; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Dr. Thomas was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART VI WHEREAS, Representative Bill Hembree 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, born in Villa Rica, Georgia, and a product of the Douglas County Public School System, Representative Hembree earned a bachelor's degree from Johnson and Wales 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 as a member of the Georgia General Assembly for 14 years; and

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WHEREAS, from 1999 to 2013, Representative Hembree served with honor and distinction with the Georgia House of Representatives, and his vision and unyielding commitment to representing the residents of his district set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART VII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and law enforcement officers with the passing of Officer Carol Leigh Ledford; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ledford's life was tragically cut short on April 19, 1999, when she was hit head-on by a drunk driver; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ledford was highly regarded by the citizens of her 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, the youngest graduate in her class at Northeast Georgia Police Academy and the first female police officer in White County, Officer Ledford was the embodiment of courage, compassion, and strength; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ledford was passionate about ensuring that Georgia's children were upstanding citizens, speaking with students about the importance of following the law and about the role a police officer plays in the community, as well as hosting numerous camps that taught about the negative consequences of drug and alcohol use; and
WHEREAS, she was promoted to public relations officer and earned the nickname "Cleveland's Young Gun" for her dedication to serving as a role model to children; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her memory.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Representative Carlton H. Colwell 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

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dramatically by his superlative service as a member of the Georgia General Assembly, representing the citizens of Union County for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure with the General Assembly, Representative Colwell championed prison reform and alternatives to incarceration, with his commitment recognized in 1994 with the naming of a probation detention center in his honor by the Georgia Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS, Representative Colwell served with honor and distinction with the Georgia General Assembly, and his vision and unyielding commitment to representing the residents of his district set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Union County High School, this dedicated public servant was instrumental in numerous projects benefitting Union County visitors and residents; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART IX WHEREAS, Mr. Mike Berg has long been recognized for the vital role that he plays in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, Mr. Berg earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and retired from the position of manager from the Georgia Power Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berg is the principal for Mike Berg and Associates, Inc., a government and business strategic planning company, and serves as the chief financial officer for Marketing Incentives, which sells promotional marketing incentives; and
WHEREAS, he is an active member of Rotary International, including the South Gwinnett Club, Snellville Club, and Gwinnett Sunrise Club, where he has served as president, a major donor, a GSRP Will Watt fellow, benefactor, Paul Harris Society member, RLI graduate, and area four assistant governor; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including Lake Lanier Association, Coosa North Georgia State Water Planning Commission, and Drawdown Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Berg has served as president of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, county commissioner for Gwinnett County District 3, board member for the Institute of Georgia Environmental Leadership, chairman of the Georgia State Public Defender Council, board member for the State Parent Teacher Association, and founder and chairman of Gwinnett United in Drug Education; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his honor.
PART X WHEREAS, Mrs. Edna Jo Mize was born in Rainsville, Alabama, and has long been recognized for her commitment to uplifting the lives of others and her bright smile; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mize dedicated 27 years to the Eastman Kodak Company in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she has made of her life, she has made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Mize is a faithful member of United Bethel Methodist Church, where she takes pride in meeting and welcoming new members of the church; and
WHEREAS, for years she dedicated her time, talents, and energy to working in the church's nursery and teaching young attendants about the Word of God and power of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, she has worked as a bailiff at the Dawson County Courthouse for 25 years, demonstrating her commitment to the justice system and law and order; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her honor.
PART XI WHEREAS, Forsyth County is home to roughly 8,000 residents who work in the technology field; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alpharetta has more than 700 technology companies and helps support Tech Alpharetta, a nonprofit that mentors young tech startups and fosters tech business growth; and

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WHEREAS, numerous technology companies are located along the Georgia 400 Highway, including Scientific Games, Forte Data Systems, New Cyber Source, and Siemens; and
WHEREAS, leaders from the City of Alpharetta and Forsyth County are committed to promoting technology companies and promoting the area as the technology destination of the Southeast; and
WHEREAS, dedication of this route as a highway of progress will promote economic development and attract more technology based businesses.
PART XII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Mrs. Doris Greene Mullis; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mullis was born in LaFayette, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Reverend Gordon Lee and Eunice Graham Greene; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Walker County, Mrs. Mullis worked at Crystal Springs mill and inspired future leaders as a teacher at Osburn Elementary and substitute teacher for Chickamauga City Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mullis devoted her time, talent, and energy for over 30 years to serving those with developmental disabilities as a case manager with Lookout Mountain Community Services; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Mullis was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Chickamauga; and
WHEREAS, her leadership and guidance were invaluable to numerous organizations, including the Cherokee Library Board, Chickamauga Public Schools Parent Teacher Association, and Chickamauga American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she 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 an intersection in her memory.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Congressman Gordon Lee 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 the United States; and

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WHEREAS, Congressman Gordon Lee was born on May 29, 1859, near Ringgold, Georgia, and graduated from Emory College in 1880; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Lee was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1894 and served as a member of the Georgia Senate from 1902 to 1904; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed to the State memorial board by Governor William Atkinson and served as a member of the National Forest Reservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Lee served in the United States House of Representatives from 1905 to 1927; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, the McLemore Resort Community is located on a 1,000 acre tract atop Lookout Mountain "above the clouds" in beautiful historic Walker and Dade counties, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the McLemore Resort Community has an 18-hole spectacular highlands golf course, which has been recognized nationally and internationally as having the "best finishing hole in America since the year 2000" by Golf Digest and the "top 10 finishing hole in the world" by Links Magazine; and
WHEREAS, the McLemore Resort Community includes a fine dining restaurant, corporate event facilities, and a destination wedding site; and
WHEREAS, the resort features the Cloudland Lodge, scheduled to open in late 2023, a luxury hotel as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, which will include a 30,000 squarefoot conference center, a 245 room luxury hotel, a spa and wellness center, two restaurants, and multiple outdoor event spaces and will employ more than 400 hospitality staff, most of whom will be residents of Walker or Dade County; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Duane Horton, the McLemore Resort Community will soon be known as one of the most desirable and luxurious tourist and golf destinations in the Southeast, which will provide a tremendous stimulus to the economy of Northwest Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this excellent corporate citizen be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in its honor.

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PART XV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Commissioner Allan Bradford on March 23, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Bradford was born in Tacoma, Washington, in 1948, and lived a life of service and honor; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army 11th Calvary, valiantly and courageously protecting America during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, his service was recognized with a Purple Heart, the Army Award of Valor, and two Bronze Star medals; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Dade County Commissioner of District 4 Lookout Mountain in 2000, where he was known throughout the community for his love, encouragement, and service to others; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Commissioner Bradford was an active member of New Salem Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were invaluable to numerous organizations, including the Dade County American Legion 106; 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 XVI WHEREAS, Beatrice W. Rumley, was born in Rising Fawn, Georgia, on January 8, 1932, the beloved daughter of Charles W. and Ruth Hester Williams; and
WHEREAS, Ralph H. Rumley was born in Pulaski County, Virginia, on November 21, 1928, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, spending most of his military service in Adak, Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rumley was employed with the Combustion Engineering Company for 28 years, and the couple owned and operated the Georgia Game Park just north of Rising Fawn; and
WHEREAS, a couple with deep and abiding faith, Mr. Rumley was an active member of Rising Fawn United Methodist Church, and Mrs. Rumley faithfully attended Rising Fawn Baptist Church; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Rumley served on the board of education, was very active with school activities and sports, belonged to several organizations, and was a Mason and Shriner; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rumley was past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Dade County Chapter #476 and a charter member of the Tri-State Cattlemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished couple be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in their memory.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Mayor Ray Crowder is known in Chickamauga, Georgia, for his dedication to public service; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Crowder has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced by his superlative service as a city council member and mayor for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service in city government, Mayor Crowder has demonstrated his commitment to improving the lives of Chickamaugans as the city's fire chief and as a school board member; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting lives during the Korean conflict; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Crowder founded Ray Crowder Service, an appliance and heatingand-air-conditioning service business, and he and his brother owned and operated Crowder Supply Company for 36 years; and
WHEREAS, his vision and unyielding commitment to others and the citizens of Chickamauga has set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his honor.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Judge Dan Peace Winn; and
WHEREAS, Judge Winn was born in Douglasville, Georgia, on September 19, 1921, and he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marine Air Corps; and

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WHEREAS, during World War II he was deployed to the Marianas Islands and flew night fighter missions out of Guam; and
WHEREAS, his bravery and sacrifice were recognized with the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medals, and he was presented the Joe T. LaBoon Award by the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Greater Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, he attended Young Harris College on a tennis scholarship and graduated from Emory Law School before joining the Georgia Attorney General's Office; and
WHEREAS, in 1948, he moved to Cedartown, Georgia, where he served as City Court Solicitor, Solicitor General, Superior Court Judge, and a Senior Judge; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was instrumental to numerous organizations, including the District Attorneys Association, the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, the Board of Governors, American Judges Association, and World Association of Judges Committee on Judicial Processes and Procedures; and
WHEREAS, his work with the legislature writing state laws and as a member of a Georgia Constitution Revision Commission which produced the state's current constitution earned him the nickname "Rep. Winn from the 57th"; and
WHEREAS, Judge Winn 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 justice; 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 XIX WHEREAS, Senator Robert Alvin Rowan 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 the United States; and
WHEREAS, Senator Rowan was born on November 17, 1935, on a farm in Berrien County, Georgia, and he developed and honed his oratorical skills at a young age through his years as a 4-H participant; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962 at the age of 27, where he earned a well-deserved reputation for his ability to use his quick wit and carefully crafted humor to ease tensions and foster compromise; and

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WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Senate, Senator Rowan championed mental health and special education issues, served as secretary of the Rules Committee, and was dedicated to improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for growth in rural Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed to the Board of Human Resources by Governor George Busbee and the Children's Youth Commission by Governor Joe Frank Harris, and was elected to the Public Service Commission in 1985; and
WHEREAS, upon his retirement from public service, Senator Rowan remained active in politics and policy and, as a lobbyist, he worked to build a collaboration between Georgia poultry producers and the Cuban government and consulted with President Jimmy Carter; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., on December 8, 1974; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., was born on February 22, 1927, a beloved son of William Joseph Chastain and Nola Jane Shook Chastain; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Chastain 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, he served with honor and distinction as Towns County Sheriff, and his life was tragically taken in the line of duty while he heroically carried out the difficult responsibilities of his vocation; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Chastain exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and
WHEREAS, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XXI WHEREAS, PFC Charles E. Day was born on July 14, 1924, in Coffee County, Georgia, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during World War II; for his service and sacrifice to this nation, he received a Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Army Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal; and
WHEREAS, PFC Day demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others as a minister to Coffee County and the surrounding communities for 57 years; and
WHEREAS, SFC Jerome Day joined the Georgia National Guard in 1972 and after obtaining the rank of E-4 he joined the United States Army, wherein he valiantly and courageously protected his fellow Americans in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service and sacrifice to this nation, SFC Day was recognized with a National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Expeditionary Medal, South West Asia Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, PFC Day and SFC Day 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 represent 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 by dedicating a bridge in their honor.
PART XXII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its most kind-hearted and promising leaders of the legal profession with the untimely passing of Judge Ramn Alvarado on July 20, 2020, after his inspiring and heart-breaking battle against cancer; and

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WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado grew up in a military family, graduated from Northview High School in Michigan, earned his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University, and attended law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and
WHEREAS, he moved to Georgia in 2005 to work in the Coweta County Public Defender's Office, where his passion for providing people with the best defense regardless of their economic means was evident; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado continued to demonstrate his commitment to ensuring equal justice to all with his own criminal defense firm, which he opened 2008, and where indigent clients made up roughly half of his caseload throughout the ten years he ran his own practice; and
WHEREAS, in January 2019, Judge Alvarado's legal acumen and hard work helped him achieve his life-long dream as he was sworn in as Gwinnett County's first judge of Korean and Hispanic descent; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on his 40th birthday in 2019 and, after achieving eight months of remission and the day after he proudly completed a half-marathon, a routine bone marrow biopsy revealed his cancer had returned; and
WHEREAS, despite a stem cell transplant and transfusion lovingly gifted by his sister, Judge Alvarado passed away from medical complications the day after his 100-day posttransplant milestone; and
WHEREAS, though his time on the bench was much shorter than expected, Judge Alvarado ensured every voice in his courtroom was heard and coordinated with the county animal shelter to display a weekly slide show of adoptable pets in the courtroom; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado will long be remembered for his great love of his wife and dogs, making bad bets, obsessively Swiffering floors, and planning his next meal while in the middle of his current one; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished jurist, husband, brother, uncle, and friend be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXIII WHEREAS, Mr. Edward "Kip" William Klein III 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

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WHEREAS, an attorney from Marietta, Georgia, Mr. Klein served in the General Assembly from 1991 to 1997 and ran for the Republican nomination for Georgia Attorney General in 1998; and
WHEREAS, he worked closely with United States Senator Johnny Isakson to promote research using select embryonic stem cells in the fight to find a cure for Parkinson's disease; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Klein served as a member of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Feed the Hungry Foundation, and as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Atlanta; 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 intersection in his memory.
PART XXIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Long County's Deputy Sheldon Gordon Whiteman on January 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Whiteman began his service with the Long County Sheriff's Department in 2019; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, the quick thinking and good judgment of Deputy Whiteman was instrumental in bringing multiple offenders to justice and keeping harm from others; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Whiteman's life was tragically cut short after a vehicle crash during a high speed chase of a fleeing suspect; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Whiteman 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, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XXV WHEREAS, Judge Emily Pate Powell was born on September 30, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia, the beloved daughter of William Arnold Pate, a Presbyterian minister, and Martha Powell Pate, a nurse; and
WHEREAS, Judge Powell graduated from Davidson College in 1977 with the first class of the school that included female students, earning her spot in the "Wild Women of Davidson"; and
WHEREAS, she earned her law degree from Mercer University and was appointed to serve as a magistrate judge in Gwinnett County shortly thereafter; and
WHEREAS, during her over 20 year career on the bench, Judge Powell earned a reputation as a clear thinker and hard worker, as a judge 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, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Judge Powell was an active member of Christ Community Church Montreat in North Carolina and frequently attended 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a creative artist, Judge Powell made everything she touched more beautiful and her talents as a painter, quilter, needlework artist, musician, writer and editor, educator, party planner, interior decorator, and gift giver were greatly admired by her friends and family; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her memory.
PART XXVI WHEREAS, Representative Carl Rogers 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 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 Georgia General Assembly for 22 years; and

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WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure with the General Assembly, Representative Rogers served as the chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education and vice chairman of the House Committee on Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, Representative Rogers served with honor and distinction with the Georgia General Assembly, and his vision and unyielding commitment to representing the residents of his district set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including Most Influential Legislator by James Magazine, Insurance Man of the Year in 1993, Liberty Bell Award in 1999, and Champion of Georgia Cities Award in 2006; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XXVII WHEREAS, Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Rogers was known throughout the Young Harris valley community as a community pastor who uplifted lives through faith and as a man of great integrity and character; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Rogers was a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, one of his proudest accomplishments was the part he played in organizing the first Towns County High School football team; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXVIII WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stands as one of the most prominent Georgians of the 20th Century; and
WHEREAS, Reverend King attended public school in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of 15, and received his bachelor's degree in 1948 from Morehouse College; and

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WHEREAS, after three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, where he was elected president of the senior class, he was awarded a divinity degree in 1951, and, with a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving his doctoral degree in 1955; and
WHEREAS, in 1957, Reverend King was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and, in the 11 years between 1957 and 1968, he traveled over six million miles and spoke over 2,500 times in support of civil rights and wrote five books as well as numerous articles; and
WHEREAS, he led a massive protest in Birmingham, Alabama, that caught the attention of the entire world, providing what he called a coalition of conscience and inspiring his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," a manifesto of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Reverend King also planned and participated in numerous protests and demonstrations for the cause of civil rights including the peaceful march on Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people to whom he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" address at the Lincoln Memorial; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded five honorary degrees; was named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1963; and, at the age of 35, was the youngest man to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; and
WHEREAS, through his tireless work on behalf of civil rights for all people, he became not only the symbolic leader of African Americans in the United States but also a world figure in the fight for justice for all; 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 XXIX WHEREAS, Sheriff Tyson Stephens 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, a native of Emanuel County, Georgia, Sheriff Stephens 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; and

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WHEREAS, he continued his service as Sheriff of Emanuel County, where he served with honor and distinction for 36 years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Stephens led an exceptional career during his more than three decades of public of service, always putting public safety and the citizens of Emanuel County first, and his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Stephens exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of 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 XXX WHEREAS, Mr. Gregory "Greg" Stalls, Sr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of Bennie J. Kennedy and Alice Esther Stalls; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Stalls was an active member of New Fellowship Praise Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, his advocacy for Atlanta's youth was evidenced dramatically by his career with the city's Youth Services Division, membership with Economic Opportunity Atlanta, and directorship of the Southern Area Youth Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stalls gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXI WHEREAS, Mr. N.C. Low, Jr., was born in Talking Rock, Georgia, and his pride of being a life-long resident of the little town was evident every day of his 84 year life; and
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World War II and continued his service to this country in the Air Force Reserves during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, following his military service, Mr. Low ran a local general store, led a successful pulpwood company, and succeeded in numerous commercial land acquisitions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Low was well known through the community for his sound advice, loyal friendship, and passion for Georgia politics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Low's leadership and guidance were instrumental to numerous organizations, including as chairman of the local democratic party, director of the Jasper Banking Company, board member for Pickens Tech (now Chattahoochee Technical College), and deacon at First Baptist Church of Talking Rock; and
WHEREAS, as both the official and unofficial mayor of Talking Rock, Mr. Low was a tireless friend to the people of his community 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 bridge in his memory.
PART XXXII WHEREAS, Ms. Jovita Moore began her long and impressive career in the news industry with an internship at The New York Times and later worked on the air at WMC-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, and KFSM in Fayetteville and Fort Smith, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, a staple of WSB-TV's main anchor desk since 2012, Ms. Moore was cherished immensely by her friends and colleagues for her wonderful heart and charming spirit; and
WHEREAS, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Moore mentored students, sat on several boards of directors, and donated innumerable hours of her time and energy to civic associations and nonprofit organizations across metro Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, she earned numerous awards and accolades in recognition of her many accomplishments, including several Emmy Awards and an induction into the Silver Circle, one of the most prestigious career awards conferred by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her family and friends were admired by others; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in her memory.
PART XXXIII WHEREAS, Representative Thomas Allen McCall is a rare and treasured soul who has led a life of devoted public service to his local community and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative McCall was born on February 14, 1956, to Dillard and Katherine McCall and grew up on a farm in Elbert County, where he learned very early the value of hard work and the inestimable value of common sense; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Elbert County High School, Representative McCall continued his studies at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, receiving an agriculture degree, and then graduated from the University of Georgia, receiving a bachelor's degree in agronomy with a focus on animal science; and
WHEREAS, his record of service to his community began with the Georgia Farm Bureau in 1982, where he served until 1996, and he served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1994 until 2020, representing the citizens of Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Lincoln counties, as well as portions of Madison, Wilkes, and Columbia counties; and
WHEREAS, Representative McCall distinguished himself in the Georgia House of Representatives through the force and clarity of his intellect and profound common sense and his strong leadership capabilities in the role of chairman of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives, Representative McCall received numerous recognitions for his dedication to agriculture and natural resources, including the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, the 4-H Green Jacket Award, the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Poultry Federation, the Legislator of the Year Award from many organizations throughout Georgia, and the National Honorary American Future Farmers of America Degree; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XXXIV WHEREAS, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame is a joint initiative by the Black American Music Association (BAM) and Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC); and
WHEREAS, with both a national and international appeal, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black culture and community; and

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WHEREAS, the inaugural inductees to the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame include: Donald Lawrence, Snoop Dogg, Tyler Perry, New Edition, Mary J Blige, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Lauryn Hill, Lionel Richie, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Quincy D. Jones, Otis Redding, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Usher Raymond IV, Missy Elliot, Outkast, Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Beyonc, and Sean Love Combs; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this groundbreaking initiative be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in its honor.
PART XXXV WHEREAS, Mr. Huie Lawrence Bray was a person of magnanimous strengths, strived to live his life by Jesus's example of kindness toward others, and was known throughout his community in Fayetteville, Georgia, for his knowledge, generosity, honesty, and work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bray served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy during World War II; and
WHEREAS, after returning home to civilian life, Mr. Bray grew his own successful business spanning more than 74 years; and
WHEREAS, he was dedicated to growing the Fayette County community, serving on numerous local boards and committees, and he lovingly mentored, encouraged, and supported countless people no matter the endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was instrumental to the creation of the Fayette County Fire/EMS Service, and his leadership and guidance were recognized with awards such as the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award and with his appointment as Volunteer Chief of Fayette County Fire/EMS; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XXXVI WHEREAS, Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Jason Bennett 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 and lifelong resident of Waycross, Georgia, Mr. Bennett was an honor graduate of Ware County High School and a recipient of the 2005 Ware County Educators Scholarship; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Bennett's leadership and guidance were instrumental to the Future Farmers of America organization while he served as vice president for the Ware County affiliate, and he was honored by the organization with the prestigious Blue and Gold Award; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Bennett was a devoted member of Haywood Baptist Church; 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 intersection in his memory.
PART XXXVII WHEREAS, Colonel Frank Norton was born in Waycross, Georgia, on May 20, 1943, the beloved son of Frank Norton, Sr., and Margaret Crawley Norton; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Emory at Oxford College and Emory University, Colonel Norton earned a master's degree in business from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in congressional studies from The Catholic University; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Norton served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty as a United States Army Ranger instructor before his assignment to Vietnam as a Ranger reconnaissance platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade; and
WHEREAS, a Master Parachutist, Colonel Norton was recognized with more than nine military decorations during his 26 years of service to this nation, including a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars for Valor; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Norton served as Principle Deputy to the Secretary of the Army for United States Senate Liaison, the only Army officer to serve in that position for both the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and served as a staff member to the United States Senate Armed Services Committee and Senator Sam Nunn's liaison to Georgia military bases and committees during the Base Realignment and Closure process; and
WHEREAS, he was a partner in the firm of Hurt, Norton & Associates, an 11 member Washington based company that he co-founded in 1997 and helped develop into a major corporate consulting, lobbying, and marketing firm with more than 45 clients nationwide; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XXXVIII WHEREAS, the mayors of Acworth, Georgia, have long demonstrated superior values based on community and infrastructure, growth, and vitality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Acworth has worked with the Georgia Department of Transportation for nearly 20 years on the improvements to Highway 92, a road which serves as a critical transportation artery for moving traffic between Northwest Cobb County along with rapidly growing Bartow and Paulding counties; and
WHEREAS, construction of the new bridge on Highway 92 over Lake Allatoona allows for the City of Acworth to transition the old roadbed into a multi-use pathway that will connect neighborhoods to the city's historic downtown and parks; and
WHEREAS, sidewalks along the project will assist in the implementation of the city-wide trail master plan by connecting existing and future trail networks; and
WHEREAS, the new bridge allows for the old roadbed to be utilized by recreators to access both Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and cycling; and
WHEREAS, the road project and bridge will provide more effective and efficient traffic flow to reduce congestion, increase mobility, and encourage nonmotorized forms of transportation; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their honor.
PART XXXIX NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 81 and Tom Miller Road in Barrow County is dedicated as the Isaiah "Coach" Berry Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at SR 6/US 278 and SR 101/6BU in Polk County is dedicated as the Sergeant Barry Henderson Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 36 from the Butts/Lamar County line to Jones Road in Lamar County is dedicated as the Dr. Benny Tate Parkway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 94 from State Route 121 to the Georgia/Florida state line in Charlton County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Sheriff Ernest "Dobie" Conner Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 27 and Alabama Street in Carroll County is dedicated as the Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166 over Dog River Reservoir in Douglas County is dedicated as the Bill Hembree Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at State Route 75 Connector/Appalachian Parkway and NOK Drive in White County is dedicated as the Officer Carol Leigh Ledford Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 19 and Cleveland Street/Glenn Gooch Parkway in Union County is dedicated as the Carlton Colwell Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 400 and Dawson Forest Road in Dawson County is dedicated as the Mike Berg Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 400 and Harmony Church Road/Lumpkin Campground Road in Dawson County is dedicated as the Edna Jo Mize Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 400 from Mansell Road in Fulton County to State Route 20 in Forsyth County is dedicated as The Technology Corridor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 27 and Pearl Drive in Walker County is dedicated as the Doris Greene Mullis Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 341 and Gordon Street/10th Street in Walker County is dedicated as the Congressman Gordon Lee Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 157 and State Route 136 in Walker County is dedicated as the McLemore Resort Community Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 136 and State Route 189 in Dade County is dedicated as the Commissioner Allan Bradford Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 59 at Deer Head Cove Road in Dade County is dedicated as the Ralph and Beatrice Rumley Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 341 and Euclid Avenue in Walker County is dedicated as The Honorable Mayor Ray Crowder Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at State Route 6 and State Route 100 in Polk County is dedicated as the Judge Dan Winn Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 82 within the city limits of Enigma in Berrien County is dedicated as the Bobby Rowan - Enigma Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at U.S. 76 and State Route 288 south of the Hiwassee River in Towns County is dedicated as the Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 268 over Broxton Creek in Coffee County is dedicated as the PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 20 over the CSX Rail Line south of Reid Street in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Judge Ramn Alvarado Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 92 and Sandy Plains Road in Cobb County is dedicated as the Kip Klein Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 57 within the boundaries of Long County is dedicated as the Deputy Sheldon Whiteman Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 20 and East Crogan Street in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Judge Emily Pate Powell Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 284 over Lake Lanier in Hall County is dedicated as the Carl Rogers Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 66 over Brasstown Creek in Towns County is dedicated as the Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. 27 within the city limits of Hamilton in Harris County is dedicated as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. 80 from the city limits of Swainsboro to the city limits of Twin City in Emanuel County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Sheriff Tyson Stephens Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166/Langford Parkway over the I-75/I-85/Downtown Connector in Fulton County is dedicated as the Gregory Stalls, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 136 over Talking Rock Creek in Pickens County is dedicated as the N.C. Low, Jr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 13 from Interstate 75/Interstate 85 to Peachtree Road in Fulton County, Georgia is dedicated as the Jovita Moore Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 17 from the southern Elberton city limits (mile marker 9) to the Broad River (mile marker 0) in Elbert County is dedicated as the Representative Thomas Allen McCall Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 3 from Ivan Allen, Jr., Boulevard to Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive in Fulton County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED the portion of State Route 85 Connector from State Route 16 to State Route 85 in Fayette County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Huie Bray Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 1/U.S. 23/State Route 4 and South Augusta Avenue in Ware County is dedicated as the Ken Bennett Memorial Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S.1/Scapa Dryer Road and Fulford Road in Ware County is dedicated as the Colonel Frank Norton Crossing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 92 over Lake Allatoona in Cobb County is dedicated as the Mayor's Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 20 from Northside Drive to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard is dedicated as the HBCU Presidents' HERO Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the fifteenth undesignated paragraph of Part XVI of Senate Resolution 39, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 897), is hereby repealed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation; to Dr. Benny Tate, Sheriff Ernest "Dobie" Conner, Representative Bill Hembree, Mr. Mike Berg, Mrs. Edna Jo Mize, the McLemore Resort Community, The Honorable Mayor Ray Crowder; Representative Carl Rogers, Representative Thomas Allen McCall, and the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame; and to the families of Mr. Isaiah Berry, Sergeant Barry Henderson, Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I, Officer Carol Leigh Ledford, Representative Carlton H. Colwell, Mrs. Doris Greene Mullis, Congressman Gordon Lee, Commissioner Allan Bradford, Ralph and Beatrice Rumley, Judge Dan Peace Winn, Senator Robert Alvin Rowan, Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day, Judge Ramn Alvarado, Mr. Edward "Kip" William Klein III, Deputy Sheldon Gordon Whiteman, Judge Emily Pate Powell, Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sheriff Tyson Stephens, Mr. Gregory "Greg" Stalls, Sr., Mr. N.C. Low, Jr., Ms. Jovita Moore, Mr. Huie Lawrence Bray, Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Jason Bennett, and Colonel Frank Norton.
PART XL This resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART XLI 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
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 with the passing of Mr. Isaiah Berry on December 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berry attended Savannah State College on a football scholarship, where his studies focused on math and electronics; and
WHEREAS, he began his coaching career in 1970 in Eastman and Soperton, Georgia, before becoming a proud Bulldogg at Winder-Barrow High School, where the math teacher coached football and track and field; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berry was recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including Georgia Athletic Coach of the Year for girls track in 1975 and 1980, Hall of Fame Track/Cross Country Coach of Georgia in 2000, Father of the Year 2001 by Men for a Better Barrow County, the Beacon of Light Award by the Division of Family and Children Services in 2003, the NAACP Appreciation Award in 1995, and Citizen of the Year 2011 and 2021 Shining Star Award by the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berry and his wife, Margie Nobles, opened their home and their hearts to numerous children in the foster care system for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, he was highly regarded by the citizens of his community as a person of unquestioned integrity, and his dedication to inspiring young athletes set the standard for excellence; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART II WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Sergeant Barry Henderson on March 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Henderson 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

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WHEREAS, he served with honor and distinction with the Polk County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Henderson exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and
WHEREAS, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART III WHEREAS, Dr. Benny Tate has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tate was called by the Lord over 30 years ago to lead the congregation of Rock Springs Church in Milner, Georgia, as the church's senior pastor; and
WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Rock Springs Church grow in size from 80 to 8,000 members, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship with seven campuses; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tate has established numerous programs and workshops which have improved the spiritual and educational growth of the church and the surrounding community, including Rock Springs Medical Clinic, Rock Springs Christian Academy, the Potters House for Women, and Impact Street Ministry; and
WHEREAS, whether the task is preparing a sermon, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, baptizing a new believer, or acting as a theologian, educator, administrator, or humanitarian, Dr. Tate serves as a shining example of God's righteous path; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tate has authored four books: One More Night with Frogs; Happy Wife, Happy Life; When You Follow a Star and Find a Stable; and Bennyisms; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in his honor.

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PART IV WHEREAS, Sheriff Ernest "Dobie" Conner is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Conner began serving Charlton County in 1967 as a deputy sheriff and was first elected sheriff of Charlton County in 1980; and
WHEREAS, he served with honor and distinction as Charlton County Sheriff until his retirement in 2021; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as sheriff, he placed a heavy emphasis on drug education, spending a significant amount of time in local schools with students, and piloted the Junior Sheriff's program in Charlton County, a summer camp for students with an interest in law enforcement which provides first-hand experience in the field; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Conner led an exceptional career during his 40 years of service, always putting public safety and the citizens of Charlton County first, and his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Conner exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties and 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, Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I was born in 1882 in Ridgeway, South Carolina, and moved to Carrollton, Georgia, in 1918; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from medical school, Dr. Thomas completed his postgraduate work at St. Andrews Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Thomas was highly regarded by the citizens of his community as a person of unquestioned integrity, and his dedication to the medical profession set the standard for excellence; and
WHEREAS, a trailblazer who paved the way for others, Dr. Thomas was the first African American physician at Tanner Memorial Hospital in 1918, where he dedicated his time, talents, and energy until his retirement in 1954; and

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WHEREAS, in 1962, the Carrollton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners recognized his influence by naming the West Carrollton Housing Development "Thomas Homes"; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Dr. Thomas was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART VI WHEREAS, Representative Bill Hembree 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, born in Villa Rica, Georgia, and a product of the Douglas County Public School System, Representative Hembree earned a bachelor's degree from Johnson and Wales 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 as a member of the Georgia General Assembly for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, from 1999 to 2013, Representative Hembree served with honor and distinction with the Georgia House of Representatives, and his vision and unyielding commitment to representing the residents of his district set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART VII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and law enforcement officers with the passing of Officer Carol Leigh Ledford; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ledford's life was tragically cut short on April 19, 1999, when she was hit head-on by a drunk driver; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ledford was highly regarded by the citizens of her community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and

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WHEREAS, the youngest graduate in her class at Northeast Georgia Police Academy and the first female police officer in White County, Officer Ledford was the embodiment of courage, compassion, and strength; and
WHEREAS, Officer Ledford was passionate about ensuring that Georgia's children were upstanding citizens, speaking with students about the importance of following the law and about the role a police officer plays in the community, as well as hosting numerous camps that taught about the negative consequences of drug and alcohol use; and
WHEREAS, she was promoted to public relations officer and earned the nickname "Cleveland's Young Gun" for her dedication to serving as a role model to children; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her memory.
PART VIII WHEREAS, Representative Carlton H. Colwell 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 superlative service as a member of the Georgia General Assembly, representing the citizens of Union County for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure with the General Assembly, Representative Colwell championed prison reform and alternatives to incarceration, with his commitment recognized in 1994 with the naming of a probation detention center in his honor by the Georgia Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS, Representative Colwell served with honor and distinction with the Georgia General Assembly, and his vision and unyielding commitment to representing the residents of his district set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Union County High School, this dedicated public servant was instrumental in numerous projects benefitting Union County visitors and residents; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.

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PART IX WHEREAS, Mr. Mike Berg has long been recognized for the vital role that he plays in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School, Mr. Berg earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and retired from the position of manager from the Georgia Power Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berg is the principal for Mike Berg and Associates, Inc., a government and business strategic planning company, and serves as the chief financial officer for Marketing Incentives, which sells promotional marketing incentives; and
WHEREAS, he is an active member of Rotary International, including the South Gwinnett Club, Snellville Club, and Gwinnett Sunrise Club, where he has served as president, a major donor, a GSRP Will Watt fellow, benefactor, Paul Harris Society member, RLI graduate, and area four assistant governor; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including Lake Lanier Association, Coosa North Georgia State Water Planning Commission, and Drawdown Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Berg has served as president of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Dawson County, county commissioner for Gwinnett County District 3, board member for the Institute of Georgia Environmental Leadership, chairman of the Georgia State Public Defender Council, board member for the State Parent Teacher Association, and founder and chairman of Gwinnett United in Drug Education; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his honor.
PART X WHEREAS, Mrs. Edna Jo Mize was born in Rainsville, Alabama, and has long been recognized for her commitment to uplifting the lives of others and her bright smile; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mize dedicated 27 years to the Eastman Kodak Company in Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she has made of her life, she has made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Mize is a faithful member of United Bethel Methodist Church, where she takes pride in meeting and welcoming new members of the church; and
WHEREAS, for years she dedicated her time, talents, and energy to working in the church's nursery and teaching young attendants about the Word of God and power of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, she has worked as a bailiff at the Dawson County Courthouse for 25 years, demonstrating her commitment to the justice system and law and order; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her honor.
PART XI WHEREAS, Forsyth County is home to roughly 8,000 residents who work in the technology field; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alpharetta has more than 700 technology companies and helps support Tech Alpharetta, a nonprofit that mentors young tech startups and fosters tech business growth; and
WHEREAS, numerous technology companies are located along the Georgia 400 Highway, including Scientific Games, Forte Data Systems, New Cyber Source, and Siemens; and
WHEREAS, leaders from the City of Alpharetta and Forsyth County are committed to promoting technology companies and promoting the area as the technology destination of the Southeast; and
WHEREAS, dedication of this route as a highway of progress will promote economic development and attract more technology based businesses.
PART XII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Mrs. Doris Greene Mullis; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mullis was born in LaFayette, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Reverend Gordon Lee and Eunice Graham Greene; and

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WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Walker County, Mrs. Mullis worked at Crystal Springs mill and inspired future leaders as a teacher at Osburn Elementary and substitute teacher for Chickamauga City Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mullis devoted her time, talent, and energy for over 30 years to serving those with developmental disabilities as a case manager with Lookout Mountain Community Services; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Mullis was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Chickamauga; and
WHEREAS, her leadership and guidance were invaluable to numerous organizations, including the Cherokee Library Board, Chickamauga Public Schools Parent Teacher Association, and Chickamauga American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, she was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example she made of her life, she 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 an intersection in her memory.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Congressman Gordon Lee 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 the United States; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Gordon Lee was born on May 29, 1859, near Ringgold, Georgia, and graduated from Emory College in 1880; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Lee was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1894 and served as a member of the Georgia Senate from 1902 to 1904; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed to the State memorial board by Governor William Atkinson and served as a member of the National Forest Reservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, Congressman Lee served in the United States House of Representatives from 1905 to 1927; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.

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PART XIV WHEREAS, the McLemore Resort Community is located on a 1,000 acre tract atop Lookout Mountain "above the clouds" in beautiful historic Walker and Dade counties, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the McLemore Resort Community has an 18-hole spectacular highlands golf course, which has been recognized nationally and internationally as having the "best finishing hole in America since the year 2000" by Golf Digest and the "top 10 finishing hole in the world" by Links Magazine; and
WHEREAS, the McLemore Resort Community includes a fine dining restaurant, corporate event facilities, and a destination wedding site; and
WHEREAS, the resort features the Cloudland Lodge, scheduled to open in late 2023, a luxury hotel as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, which will include a 30,000 squarefoot conference center, a 245 room luxury hotel, a spa and wellness center, two restaurants, and multiple outdoor event spaces and will employ more than 400 hospitality staff, most of whom will be residents of Walker or Dade County; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Duane Horton, the McLemore Resort Community will soon be known as one of the most desirable and luxurious tourist and golf destinations in the Southeast, which will provide a tremendous stimulus to the economy of Northwest Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this excellent corporate citizen be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in its honor.
PART XV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Commissioner Allan Bradford on March 23, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Bradford was born in Tacoma, Washington, in 1948, and lived a life of service and honor; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army 11th Calvary, valiantly and courageously protecting America during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, his service was recognized with a Purple Heart, the Army Award of Valor, and two Bronze Star medals; and

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WHEREAS, he was elected Dade County Commissioner of District 4 Lookout Mountain in 2000, where he was known throughout the community for his love, encouragement, and service to others; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Commissioner Bradford was an active member of New Salem Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were invaluable to numerous organizations, including the Dade County American Legion 106; 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 XVI WHEREAS, Beatrice W. Rumley, was born in Rising Fawn, Georgia, on January 8, 1932, the beloved daughter of Charles W. and Ruth Hester Williams; and
WHEREAS, Ralph H. Rumley was born in Pulaski County, Virginia, on November 21, 1928, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, spending most of his military service in Adak, Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rumley was employed with the Combustion Engineering Company for 28 years, and the couple owned and operated the Georgia Game Park just north of Rising Fawn; and
WHEREAS, a couple with deep and abiding faith, Mr. Rumley was an active member of Rising Fawn United Methodist Church, and Mrs. Rumley faithfully attended Rising Fawn Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rumley served on the board of education, was very active with school activities and sports, belonged to several organizations, and was a Mason and Shriner; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rumley was past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Dade County Chapter #476 and a charter member of the Tri-State Cattlemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished couple be recognized appropriately by dedicating an interchange in their memory.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Mayor Ray Crowder is known in Chickamauga, Georgia, for his dedication to public service; and

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WHEREAS, Mayor Crowder has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced by his superlative service as a city council member and mayor for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service in city government, Mayor Crowder has demonstrated his commitment to improving the lives of Chickamaugans as the city's fire chief and as a school board member; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting lives during the Korean conflict; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Crowder founded Ray Crowder Service, an appliance and heatingand-air-conditioning service business, and he and his brother owned and operated Crowder Supply Company for 36 years; and
WHEREAS, his vision and unyielding commitment to others and the citizens of Chickamauga has set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his honor.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Judge Dan Peace Winn; and
WHEREAS, Judge Winn was born in Douglasville, Georgia, on September 19, 1921, and he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marine Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, during World War II he was deployed to the Marianas Islands and flew night fighter missions out of Guam; and
WHEREAS, his bravery and sacrifice were recognized with the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medals, and he was presented the Joe T. LaBoon Award by the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Greater Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, he attended Young Harris College on a tennis scholarship and graduated from Emory Law School before joining the Georgia Attorney General's Office; and
WHEREAS, in 1948, he moved to Cedartown, Georgia, where he served as City Court Solicitor, Solicitor General, Superior Court Judge, and a Senior Judge; and

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WHEREAS, his leadership was instrumental to numerous organizations, including the District Attorneys Association, the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, the Board of Governors, American Judges Association, and World Association of Judges Committee on Judicial Processes and Procedures; and
WHEREAS, his work with the legislature writing state laws and as a member of a Georgia Constitution Revision Commission which produced the state's current constitution earned him the nickname "Rep. Winn from the 57th"; and
WHEREAS, Judge Winn 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 justice; 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 XIX WHEREAS, Senator Robert Alvin Rowan 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 the United States; and
WHEREAS, Senator Rowan was born on November 17, 1935, on a farm in Berrien County, Georgia, and he developed and honed his oratorical skills at a young age through his years as a 4-H participant; and
WHEREAS, he was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1962 at the age of 27, where he earned a well-deserved reputation for his ability to use his quick wit and carefully crafted humor to ease tensions and foster compromise; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Senate, Senator Rowan championed mental health and special education issues, served as secretary of the Rules Committee, and was dedicated to improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for growth in rural Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was appointed to the Board of Human Resources by Governor George Busbee and the Children's Youth Commission by Governor Joe Frank Harris, and was elected to the Public Service Commission in 1985; and
WHEREAS, upon his retirement from public service, Senator Rowan remained active in politics and policy and, as a lobbyist, he worked to build a collaboration between Georgia poultry producers and the Cuban government and consulted with President Jimmy Carter; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the untimely passing of Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., on December 8, 1974; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., was born on February 22, 1927, a beloved son of William Joseph Chastain and Nola Jane Shook Chastain; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Chastain 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, he served with honor and distinction as Towns County Sheriff, and his life was tragically taken in the line of duty while he heroically carried out the difficult responsibilities of his vocation; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Chastain exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of his duties; and
WHEREAS, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; 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 XXI WHEREAS, PFC Charles E. Day was born on July 14, 1924, in Coffee County, Georgia, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during World War II; for his service and sacrifice to this nation, he received a Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Army Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal; and
WHEREAS, PFC Day demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others as a minister to Coffee County and the surrounding communities for 57 years; and

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WHEREAS, SFC Jerome Day joined the Georgia National Guard in 1972 and after obtaining the rank of E-4 he joined the United States Army, wherein he valiantly and courageously protected his fellow Americans in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service and sacrifice to this nation, SFC Day was recognized with a National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Expeditionary Medal, South West Asia Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, PFC Day and SFC Day 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 represent 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 by dedicating a bridge in their honor.
PART XXII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its most kind-hearted and promising leaders of the legal profession with the untimely passing of Judge Ramn Alvarado on July 20, 2020, after his inspiring and heart-breaking battle against cancer; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado grew up in a military family, graduated from Northview High School in Michigan, earned his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University, and attended law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and
WHEREAS, he moved to Georgia in 2005 to work in the Coweta County Public Defender's Office, where his passion for providing people with the best defense regardless of their economic means was evident; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado continued to demonstrate his commitment to ensuring equal justice to all with his own criminal defense firm, which he opened 2008, and where indigent clients made up roughly half of his caseload throughout the ten years he ran his own practice; and
WHEREAS, in January 2019, Judge Alvarado's legal acumen and hard work helped him achieve his life-long dream as he was sworn in as Gwinnett County's first judge of Korean and Hispanic descent; and

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WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on his 40th birthday in 2019 and, after achieving eight months of remission and the day after he proudly completed a half-marathon, a routine bone marrow biopsy revealed his cancer had returned; and
WHEREAS, despite a stem cell transplant and transfusion lovingly gifted by his sister, Judge Alvarado passed away from medical complications the day after his 100-day posttransplant milestone; and
WHEREAS, though his time on the bench was much shorter than expected, Judge Alvarado ensured every voice in his courtroom was heard and coordinated with the county animal shelter to display a weekly slide show of adoptable pets in the courtroom; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alvarado will long be remembered for his great love of his wife and dogs, making bad bets, obsessively Swiffering floors, and planning his next meal while in the middle of his current one; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished jurist, husband, brother, uncle, and friend be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXIII WHEREAS, Mr. Edward "Kip" William Klein III 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, an attorney from Marietta, Georgia, Mr. Klein served in the General Assembly from 1991 to 1997 and ran for the Republican nomination for Georgia Attorney General in 1998; and
WHEREAS, he worked closely with United States Senator Johnny Isakson to promote research using select embryonic stem cells in the fight to find a cure for Parkinson's disease; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Klein served as a member of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Feed the Hungry Foundation, and as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XXIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Long County's Deputy Sheldon Gordon Whiteman on January 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Whiteman began his service with the Long County Sheriff's Department in 2019; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, the quick thinking and good judgment of Deputy Whiteman was instrumental in bringing multiple offenders to justice and keeping harm from others; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Whiteman's life was tragically cut short after a vehicle crash during a high speed chase of a fleeing suspect; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Whiteman 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, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XXV WHEREAS, Judge Emily Pate Powell was born on September 30, 1955, in Richmond, Virginia, the beloved daughter of William Arnold Pate, a Presbyterian minister, and Martha Powell Pate, a nurse; and
WHEREAS, Judge Powell graduated from Davidson College in 1977 with the first class of the school that included female students, earning her spot in the "Wild Women of Davidson"; and
WHEREAS, she earned her law degree from Mercer University and was appointed to serve as a magistrate judge in Gwinnett County shortly thereafter; and
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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, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Judge Powell was an active member of Christ Community Church Montreat in North Carolina and frequently attended 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a creative artist, Judge Powell made everything she touched more beautiful and her talents as a painter, quilter, needlework artist, musician, writer and editor, educator, party planner, interior decorator, and gift giver were greatly admired by her friends and family; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her memory.
PART XXVI WHEREAS, Representative Carl Rogers 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 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 Georgia General Assembly for 22 years; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished tenure with the General Assembly, Representative Rogers served as the chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education and vice chairman of the House Committee on Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, Representative Rogers served with honor and distinction with the Georgia General Assembly, and his vision and unyielding commitment to representing the residents of his district set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was recognized with numerous honors and accolades, including Most Influential Legislator by James Magazine, Insurance Man of the Year in 1993, Liberty Bell Award in 1999, and Champion of Georgia Cities Award in 2006; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.

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PART XXVII WHEREAS, Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Rogers was known throughout the Young Harris valley community as a community pastor who uplifted lives through faith and as a man of great integrity and character; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Rogers was a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, one of his proudest accomplishments was the part he played in organizing the first Towns County High School football team; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXVIII WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stands as one of the most prominent Georgians of the 20th Century; and
WHEREAS, Reverend King attended public school in Georgia, graduating from high school at the age of 15, and received his bachelor's degree in 1948 from Morehouse College; and
WHEREAS, after three years of theological study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, where he was elected president of the senior class, he was awarded a divinity degree in 1951, and, with a fellowship won at Crozer, he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence for the doctorate in 1953 and receiving his doctoral degree in 1955; and
WHEREAS, in 1957, Reverend King was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and, in the 11 years between 1957 and 1968, he traveled over six million miles and spoke over 2,500 times in support of civil rights and wrote five books as well as numerous articles; and
WHEREAS, he led a massive protest in Birmingham, Alabama, that caught the attention of the entire world, providing what he called a coalition of conscience and inspiring his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," a manifesto of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States; and

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WHEREAS, Reverend King also planned and participated in numerous protests and demonstrations for the cause of civil rights including the peaceful march on Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people to whom he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" address at the Lincoln Memorial; and
WHEREAS, he was awarded five honorary degrees; was named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1963; and, at the age of 35, was the youngest man to have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; and
WHEREAS, through his tireless work on behalf of civil rights for all people, he became not only the symbolic leader of African Americans in the United States but also a world figure in the fight for justice for all; 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 XXIX WHEREAS, Sheriff Tyson Stephens 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, a native of Emanuel County, Georgia, Sheriff Stephens 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; and
WHEREAS, he continued his service as Sheriff of Emanuel County, where he served with honor and distinction for 36 years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Stephens led an exceptional career during his more than three decades of public of service, always putting public safety and the citizens of Emanuel County first, and his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Stephens exhibited extraordinary devotion to public service, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all of 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 XXX WHEREAS, Mr. Gregory "Greg" Stalls, Sr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved son of Bennie J. Kennedy and Alice Esther Stalls; and

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WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Stalls was an active member of New Fellowship Praise Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, his advocacy for Atlanta's youth was evidenced dramatically by his career with the city's Youth Services Division, membership with Economic Opportunity Atlanta, and directorship of the Southern Area Youth Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stalls gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXI WHEREAS, Mr. N.C. Low, Jr., was born in Talking Rock, Georgia, and his pride of being a life-long resident of the little town was evident every day of his 84 year life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Low attended North Georgia College and chose to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marines Corps in the Pacific during World War II and continued his service to this country in the Air Force Reserves during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, following his military service, Mr. Low ran a local general store, led a successful pulpwood company, and succeeded in numerous commercial land acquisitions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Low was well known through the community for his sound advice, loyal friendship, and passion for Georgia politics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Low's leadership and guidance were instrumental to numerous organizations, including as chairman of the local democratic party, director of the Jasper Banking Company, board member for Pickens Tech (now Chattahoochee Technical College), and deacon at First Baptist Church of Talking Rock; and
WHEREAS, as both the official and unofficial mayor of Talking Rock, Mr. Low was a tireless friend to the people of his community 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, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXII WHEREAS, Ms. Jovita Moore began her long and impressive career in the news industry with an internship at The New York Times and later worked on the air at WMC-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, and KFSM in Fayetteville and Fort Smith, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, a staple of WSB-TV's main anchor desk since 2012, Ms. Moore was cherished immensely by her friends and colleagues for her wonderful heart and charming spirit; and
WHEREAS, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Moore mentored students, sat on several boards of directors, and donated innumerable hours of her time and energy to civic associations and nonprofit organizations across metro Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, she earned numerous awards and accolades in recognition of her many accomplishments, including several Emmy Awards and an induction into the Silver Circle, one of the most prestigious career awards conferred by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; and
WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding she demonstrated to her 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 a road in her memory.
PART XXXIII WHEREAS, Representative Thomas Allen McCall is a rare and treasured soul who has led a life of devoted public service to his local community and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Representative McCall was born on February 14, 1956, to Dillard and Katherine McCall and grew up on a farm in Elbert County, where he learned very early the value of hard work and the inestimable value of common sense; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Elbert County High School, Representative McCall continued his studies at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, receiving an agriculture degree, and then graduated from the University of Georgia, receiving a bachelor's degree in agronomy with a focus on animal science; and
WHEREAS, his record of service to his community began with the Georgia Farm Bureau in 1982, where he served until 1996, and he served in the Georgia House of Representatives

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from 1994 until 2020, representing the citizens of Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Lincoln counties, as well as portions of Madison, Wilkes, and Columbia counties; and
WHEREAS, Representative McCall distinguished himself in the Georgia House of Representatives through the force and clarity of his intellect and profound common sense and his strong leadership capabilities in the role of chairman of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives, Representative McCall received numerous recognitions for his dedication to agriculture and natural resources, including the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, the 4-H Green Jacket Award, the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Poultry Federation, the Legislator of the Year Award from many organizations throughout Georgia, and the National Honorary American Future Farmers of America Degree; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XXXIV WHEREAS, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame is a joint initiative by the Black American Music Association (BAM) and Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC); and
WHEREAS, with both a national and international appeal, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame honors iconic individuals and organizations that have impacted Black culture and community; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural inductees to the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame include: Donald Lawrence, Snoop Dogg, Tyler Perry, New Edition, Mary J Blige, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Lauryn Hill, Lionel Richie, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy, Quincy D. Jones, Otis Redding, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Usher Raymond IV, Missy Elliot, Outkast, Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Beyonc, and Sean Love Combs; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this groundbreaking initiative be recognized appropriately by dedicating a road in its honor.
PART XXXV WHEREAS, Mr. Huie Lawrence Bray was a person of magnanimous strengths, strived to live his life by Jesus's example of kindness toward others, and was known throughout his community in Fayetteville, Georgia, for his knowledge, generosity, honesty, and work ethic; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Bray served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy during World War II; and
WHEREAS, after returning home to civilian life, Mr. Bray grew his own successful business spanning more than 74 years; and
WHEREAS, he was dedicated to growing the Fayette County community, serving on numerous local boards and committees, and he lovingly mentored, encouraged, and supported countless people no matter the endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bray was instrumental to the creation of the Fayette County Fire/EMS Service, and his leadership and guidance were recognized with awards such as the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award and with his appointment as Volunteer Chief of Fayette County Fire/EMS; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XXXVI WHEREAS, Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Jason Bennett 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 and lifelong resident of Waycross, Georgia, Mr. Bennett was an honor graduate of Ware County High School and a recipient of the 2005 Ware County Educators Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bennett's leadership and guidance were instrumental to the Future Farmers of America organization while he served as vice president for the Ware County affiliate, and he was honored by the organization with the prestigious Blue and Gold Award; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Bennett was a devoted member of Haywood Baptist Church; 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 intersection in his memory.

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PART XXXVII WHEREAS, Colonel Frank Norton was born in Waycross, Georgia, on May 20, 1943, the beloved son of Frank Norton, Sr., and Margaret Crawley Norton; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Emory at Oxford College and Emory University, Colonel Norton earned a master's degree in business from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in congressional studies from The Catholic University; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Norton served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty as a United States Army Ranger instructor before his assignment to Vietnam as a Ranger reconnaissance platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade; and
WHEREAS, a Master Parachutist, Colonel Norton was recognized with more than nine military decorations during his 26 years of service to this nation, including a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars for Valor; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Norton served as Principle Deputy to the Secretary of the Army for United States Senate Liaison, the only Army officer to serve in that position for both the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and served as a staff member to the United States Senate Armed Services Committee and Senator Sam Nunn's liaison to Georgia military bases and committees during the Base Realignment and Closure process; and
WHEREAS, he was a partner in the firm of Hurt, Norton & Associates, an 11 member Washington based company that he co-founded in 1997 and helped develop into a major corporate consulting, lobbying, and marketing firm with more than 45 clients nationwide; 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 XXXVIII WHEREAS, the mayors of Acworth, Georgia, have long demonstrated superior values based on community and infrastructure, growth, and vitality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Acworth has worked with the Georgia Department of Transportation for nearly 20 years on the improvements to Highway 92, a road which serves as a critical transportation artery for moving traffic between Northwest Cobb County along with rapidly growing Bartow and Paulding counties; and
WHEREAS, construction of the new bridge on Highway 92 over Lake Allatoona allows for the City of Acworth to transition the old roadbed into a multi-use pathway that will connect neighborhoods to the city's historic downtown and parks; and

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WHEREAS, sidewalks along the project will assist in the implementation of the city-wide trail master plan by connecting existing and future trail networks; and
WHEREAS, the new bridge allows for the old roadbed to be utilized by recreators to access both Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and cycling; and
WHEREAS, the road project and bridge will provide more effective and efficient traffic flow to reduce congestion, increase mobility, and encourage nonmotorized forms of transportation; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their honor.
PART XXXIX WHEREAS, Mr. Doug Weathers 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, Mr. Weathers served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and valiantly and courageously defended Americans as a heavy equipment operator in Germany during the Berlin Air Lift; and
WHEREAS, he reenlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 during the Korean War, serving with the 2nd Bomb Wing in Okinawa; and
WHEREAS, in 1954, Mr. Weathers began his career in the television industry with Savannah's local station, WTOC, as a film editor and projectionist, where he quickly learned how to run a camera and was promoted to production manager; and
WHEREAS, in 1969, Mr. Weather began his career in front of the camera after filling in last minute for a missing anchor, a position in which he thrived and remained until his retirement from the station as vice president of news in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weathers was inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2022 as the association's 100th inductee; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including the USO, YWCA, Governor's Penal Reform Commission, Tidelands, Salvation Army, Armstrong Alumni, 2002 Club, and Sigma Delta Chi; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an interchange in his honor.

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PART XL WHEREAS, Mr. Lawrence Hutchins, Jr., was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, and is a proud product of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of A.E. Beach High School, where he was a member of the school's band and leader of the clarinet section, Mr. Hutchins earned music education degrees from Savannah State College and the Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hutchins has dedicated his time, talents, and energy to challenging and inspiring future leaders and musicians as a music teacher and band director for 43 years; and
WHEREAS, he is a founder of the Savannah State University Men's Glee Club and has led the marching band for the Savannah United House of Prayer for All People; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including the National Association for Music Education, Georgia Music Educators Association, Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association, Thursday Morning Breakfast Club, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Savannah Basketball and Football Officials Association, Beach High School Athletic Hall of Fame Association, Beach High Alumni Class of 1959, Beach High School Alumni Association, and SSU National Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Hutchins is an active member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, where he is a member of the trustee board, Sons of Allen, Senior Choir, and Committee on Black History; 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 XLI NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 81 and Tom Miller Road in Barrow County is dedicated as the Isaiah "Coach" Berry Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at SR 6/US 278 and SR 101/6BU in Polk County is dedicated as the Sergeant Barry Henderson Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 36 from the Butts/Lamar County line to Jones Road in Lamar County is dedicated as the Dr. Benny Tate Parkway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 94 from State Route 121 to the Georgia/Florida state line in Charlton County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Sheriff Ernest "Dobie" Conner Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 27 and Alabama Street in Carroll County is dedicated as the Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166 over Dog River Reservoir in Douglas County is dedicated as the Bill Hembree Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at State Route 75 Connector/Appalachian Parkway and NOK Drive in White County is dedicated as the Officer Carol Leigh Ledford Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 19 and Cleveland Street/Glenn Gooch Parkway in Union County is dedicated as the Carlton Colwell Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 400 and Dawson Forest Road in Dawson County is dedicated as the Mike Berg Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 400 and Harmony Church Road/Lumpkin Campground Road in Dawson County is dedicated as the Edna Jo Mize Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 400 from Mansell Road in Fulton County to State Route 20 in Forsyth County is dedicated as The Technology Corridor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 27 and Pearl Drive in Walker County is dedicated as the Doris Greene Mullis Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 341 and Gordon Street/10th Street in Walker County is dedicated as the Congressman Gordon Lee Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 157 and State Route 136 in Walker County is dedicated as the McLemore Resort Community Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 136 and State Route 189 in Dade County is dedicated as the Commissioner Allan Bradford Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 59 at Deer Head Cove Road in Dade County is dedicated as the Ralph and Beatrice Rumley Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 341 and Euclid Avenue in Walker County is dedicated as The Honorable Mayor Ray Crowder Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at State Route 6 and State Route 100 in Polk County is dedicated as the Judge Dan Winn Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 82 within the city limits of Enigma in Berrien County is dedicated as the Bobby Rowan - Enigma Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection at U.S. 76 and State Route 288 south of the Hiwassee River in Towns County is dedicated as the Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 268 over Broxton Creek in Coffee County is dedicated as the PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 20 over the CSX Rail Line south of Reid Street in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Judge Ramn Alvarado Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 92 and Sandy Plains Road in Cobb County is dedicated as the Kip Klein Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 57 within the boundaries of Long County is dedicated as the Deputy Sheldon Whiteman Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 20 and East Crogan Street in Gwinnett County is dedicated as the Judge Emily Pate Powell Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 284 over Lake Lanier in Hall County is dedicated as the Carl Rogers Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 66 over Brasstown Creek in Towns County is dedicated as the Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. 27 within the city limits of Hamilton in Harris County is dedicated as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. 80 from the city limits of Swainsboro to the city limits of Twin City in Emanuel County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Sheriff Tyson Stephens Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166/Langford Parkway over the I-75/I-85/Downtown Connector in Fulton County is dedicated as the Gregory Stalls, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 136 over Talking Rock Creek in Pickens County is dedicated as the N.C. Low, Jr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 13 from Interstate 75/Interstate 85 to Peachtree Road in Fulton County, Georgia is dedicated as the Jovita Moore Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 17 from the southern Elberton city limits (mile marker 9) to the Broad River (mile marker 0) in Elbert County is dedicated as the Representative Thomas Allen McCall Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 3 from Ivan Allen, Jr., Boulevard to Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive in Fulton County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED the portion of State Route 85 Connector from State Route 16 to State Route 85 in Fayette County, Georgia, is dedicated as the Huie Bray Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. 1/U.S. 23/State Route 4 and South Augusta Avenue in Ware County is dedicated as the Ken Bennett Memorial Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S.1/Scapa Dryer Road and Fulford Road in Ware County is dedicated as the Colonel Frank Norton Crossing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 92 over Lake Allatoona in Cobb County is dedicated as the Mayor's Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 20 from Northside Drive to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard is dedicated as the HBCU Presidents' HERO Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 516 and U.S. Route 17/Ogeechee Road in Chatham County is dedicated as the Doug Weathers Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on U.S. Route 17 east of Red Gate Farms Road over the CSX Rail Line in Chatham County is dedicated as the Lawrence Hutchins, Jr., Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the fifteenth undesignated paragraph of Part XVI of Senate Resolution 39, approved May 10, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 897), is hereby repealed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road facilities named in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Department of Transportation; to Dr. Benny Tate, Sheriff Ernest "Dobie" Conner, Representative Bill Hembree, Mr. Mike Berg, Mrs. Edna Jo Mize, the McLemore Resort Community, The Honorable Mayor Ray Crowder; Representative Carl Rogers, Representative Thomas Allen McCall, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame; Mr. Doug Weathers, and Mr. Lawrence Hutchins, Jr., and to the families of Mr. Isaiah Berry, Sergeant Barry Henderson, Dr. Samuel D. Thomas I, Officer Carol Leigh Ledford, Representative Carlton H. Colwell, Mrs. Doris Greene Mullis, Congressman Gordon Lee, Commissioner Allan Bradford, Ralph and Beatrice Rumley, Judge Dan Peace Winn, Senator Robert Alvin Rowan, Sheriff Jay Vernon Chastain, Sr., PFC Charles E. Day and SFC Jerome Day, Judge Ramn Alvarado, Mr. Edward "Kip" William Klein III, Deputy Sheldon Gordon Whiteman, Judge Emily Pate Powell, Reverend James "Jimmy" Richard Rogers, Sr., Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sheriff Tyson Stephens, Mr. Gregory "Greg" Stalls, Sr., Mr. N.C. Low, Jr., Ms. Jovita Moore, Mr. Huie Lawrence Bray, Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Jason Bennett, and Colonel Frank Norton.

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PART XLII This resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

PART XLIII 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton E Bazemore 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 E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H E Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming E Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill
Gilliard E Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley E Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes E Hopson Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley E Hutchinson E Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse E Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T E Kausche Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood
LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward E Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow E Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon E Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B Y Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson E Werkheiser E Wiedower E Wilensky Y Wilkerson E Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N E Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 145, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
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 revise the rates of taxation on income; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to revise the rates of taxation on income; to phase in such tax rate reductions over a period of time subject to certain annual determinations; to require the determination and reporting of certain information; to revise personal exemptions; to revise itemized deductions; to provide for a nonrefundable income tax credit based on certain taxpayer income; to amend an Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which reduced the highest personal and corporate income tax rates, so as to repeal certain contingent provisions; to revise certain effective dates and applicability; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; 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.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2022."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-7-20, relating to individual income tax rates, credit for withholding and other payments, and applicability to estates and trusts, 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.
(a.1)(1) On and after January 1, 2024, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be at the rates provided in subsection (a.2) of this Code section for each respective tax year; provided, however, that the actual rates for a given year tax year shall be subject to delays as provided in this subsection. (2) Each prospective change in the tax rates that would otherwise occur as provided in paragraphs (2) through (9) of subsection (a.2) of this Code section shall be delayed by one year for each year that any of the following are true as of December 1:
(A) The Governor's revenue estimate for the succeeding fiscal year is not at least 3 percent above the Governor's revised revenue estimate for the present fiscal year; (B) The prior fiscal year's net revenue collection was not higher than each of the preceding five fiscal years' net tax revenue collection; or (C) The Revenue Shortfall Reserve provided for in Code Section 45-12-93 does not contain a sum that exceeds the amount of the decrease in state revenue projected to occur as a result of the prospective reduction in the tax rates set to occur the following year. (3) The Office of Planning and Budget shall make the determinations necessary to implement the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection and shall report its determinations by December 1 of each year to the department, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Senate Finance Committee. This paragraph shall not be applicable after the final reduction in the rates occurs as provided in paragraph (9) of subsection (a.2) of this Code section. (a.2)(1) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows: (A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly:
(i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $20,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $20,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; (B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $10,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $10,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or

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(C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $13,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $13,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent.
(2) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows:
(A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $35,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $35,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent;
(B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $17,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $17,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or
(C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $23,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $23,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent.
(3) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows:
(A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $55,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $55,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent;
(B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $27,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $27,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or
(C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $37,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $37,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent.
(4) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows:
(A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly:

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(i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $75,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $75,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; (B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $37,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $37,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or (C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $51,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $51,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent. (5) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2028, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows: (A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $99,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $99,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; (B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $49,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $49,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or (C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $67,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $67,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent. (6) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2029, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows: (A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $149,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $149,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; (B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $74,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $74,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or

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(C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $102,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $102,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent.
(7) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2030, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows:
(A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $225,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $225,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent;
(B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $112,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $112,500.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or
(C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $155,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $155,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent.
(8) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2031, the tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed as follows:
(A) For each head of household or married couple filing jointly: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $500,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $500,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent;
(B) For married persons filing separately: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $250,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $250,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent; or
(C) For single persons: (i) All Georgia net taxable income up to and including $350,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent; and (ii) All Georgia net taxable income over $350,000.00 shall be taxed at the rate of 5.70 percent.
(9) For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2032, all Georgia net taxable income shall be taxed at the rate of 4.99 percent. (b)(1) Until the end of the 2023 tax year, the The tax imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall be computed in accordance with the following tables:

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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

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

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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 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 chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-26, relating to personal exemptions from income tax, as follows:

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"(b)(1) An exemption of $7,400.00 shall be allowed as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income of a taxpayer and spouse, but only if a joint return is filed. If a taxpayer and spouse file separate returns, $3,700.00 shall be allowed to each person as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income. (2) An exemption of $2,700.00 shall be allowed as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income for all taxpayers other than taxpayers who qualify for the exemption provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) Commencing with the taxable year beginning January 1, 2003, an exemption of $3,000.00 for each dependent of a taxpayer shall be allowed as a deduction in computing Georgia taxable income of the taxpayer. (b) Each taxpayer shall be allowed as a deduction in computing his or her Georgia taxable income a personal exemption in an amount as follows: (1) For each married couple filing a joint return, $11,400.00; (2) For each married taxpayer filing a separate return, $5,700.00; (3) For each single taxpayer or head of household, $4,700.00; and (4) For each dependent of a taxpayer, $3,000.00."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-27, relating to computation of state taxable net income, as follows: "(6) There shall be added to taxable income any amount of state or local taxes deducted in determining federal taxable income and in excess of $10,000.00 Reserved.
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"48-7-29.24. (a) A taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed by Code Section 48-720 in an amount equal to 10 percent of the federal credit that such taxpayer is allowed under Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code. Such credit shall be allowed only if the individual would have received the federal credit allowed under Section 32 of the Internal Revenue Code after adding any carryforward of a net operating loss that was deducted pursuant to such section in determining eligibility for the federal credit. (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 funds shall not be refunded to the taxpayer or applied to any preceding or succeeding year's tax liability. (c) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section."
PART III SECTION 3-1.

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An Act approved March 2, 2018 (Ga. L. 2018, p. 8), which reduced the highest personal and corporate income tax rates, is amended by repealing and reserving Sections 1-3 and 15 of said Act and by revising Section 3-1 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. (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 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 January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2019; 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, 2020. (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 January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 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, 2020. (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

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to all taxable years beginning on January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2019; 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, 2020. (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 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. (g) Part III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Part III 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 the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon this Act becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2024, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. (b) Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the passage of this Act and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as they existed for such prior taxable years.
SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Blackmon of the 146th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1437.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 256. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Gooch of the 51st, Watson of the 1st, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12, Code Section 16-12-4, Code Section 19-11-9, Chapter 2 of Title 26, Title 31, and Code Section 43-18-75 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, cruelty to animals, location of absent parents by department, standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, health, and inspections, suspension or revocation of license, and other disciplinary actions, respectively, so as to provide for the reorganization of county boards of health; to revise the powers of county boards of health; to authorize the Department of Public Health to select district health directors; to provide for qualifications of district health directors; to authorize the commissioner of public health to select chief medical officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 591. By Senators Hatchett of the 50th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide that it shall be illegal for certain persons to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell or attempt to purchase, possess, obtain, or sell used, detached catalytic converters, used utility wire, or used communications copper; to provide for definitions; to regulate and limit the payment allowed by secondary metals recyclers; to provide that certain catalytic converters, used utility wire, and used communications copper and the vehicles transporting them are contraband; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 1425. By Representatives Werkheiser of the 157th, Newton of the 123rd, Gravley of the 67th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to medical cannabis, so as to authorize the Governor to issue initial Class 1 and Class 2 production licenses for a limited time period; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Watson of the 1st, Burke of the 11th, and Strickland of the 17th.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 594. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stephens of the 164th, England of the 116th, Greene of the 151st, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that county and municipal governing authorities shall be authorized to grant temporary tax relief to properties severely damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster and located within a nationally declared disaster area; 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 bills of the House:
HB 56. By Representatives Cantrell of the 22nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Carson of the 46th and Thomas of the 21st:
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 Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 972. By Representatives Belton of the 112th, Gambill of the 15th, Powell of the 32nd, Collins of the 68th, Jackson of the 128th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing provisions regarding professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for an additional member to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to change the licensing requirement and exceptions; to change the eligibility for licensure requirements; to remove the ability of the board to issue a license without examination; to change the requirement for licensure in professional counseling; to eliminate certain continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1188. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Smith of the 18th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1283. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 148th, Hogan of the 179th, Evans of the 57th 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.
The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1344. By Representatives Clark of the 147th, Hitchens of the 161st, Williams of the 168th, Belton of the 112th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state agencies not to discriminate in employment against servicemen's wives, so as to provide for updated language

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regarding spouses of armed forces service members; 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 937. By Representative Henderson of the 113th:
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 annual mammograms at no cost to the recipient; 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.
HB 1441. By Representatives Collins of the 68th, Gravley of the 67th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gaines of the 117th and Crowe of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operators of private detective businesses and private security businesses, so as to exempt a certified peace officer employed by a licensed private detective business or private security business as an independent contractor from requirements of such chapter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 322. By Representatives Wiedower of the 119th, Gaines of the 117th, Reeves of the 34th, Oliver of the 82nd, Hutchinson of the 107th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 19, and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Juvenile Code, domestic relations, and child abuse records, respectively, so as to revise the definition of "sexual exploitation" within the Juvenile Code and concerning child abuse, the reporting of child abuse, and child abuse records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1216. By Representatives McDonald of the 26th, Collins of the 68th, Powell of the 32nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; to provide for enhanced penalties for fleeing or eluding a police officer during the commission of certain crimes or under certain circumstances; to prohibit the use of a blue light to impersonate a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 820. By Representative England of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James J. Boss and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 409. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Fleming of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Reeves of the 34th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counsel for public officials and agencies, so as to provide for a process for state-funded representation of certain judges in legal actions resulting from performance or nonperformance of their official duties; to provide for a definition; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund; to establish the Judicial Legal Defense Fund Commission; to provide for appointments and duties; to provide for requirements; 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, A.M., Monday, April 4, 2022, 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, April 4, 2022.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, April 4, 2022
Fortieth 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
Room 608-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Good morning Mr. Clerk,
I need to request that the journal be reflected and updated that I was excused on Friday, March 18, 2022. Please let me know if you need anything else from me in regard to this matter.
Thank you,
Rep. Derek Mallow
House of Representatives
Coverdell Legislative Office Building Room 501
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Friday, April 1, 2022
To whom it may concern, my machine was not working for SB 382, my intent was to vote yes.
Regards,

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/s/ Martin A. Momtahan Representative Martin Momtahan Georgia House District 17

The roll was called and the following Representatives answered to their names:

Alexander Allen Anderson Anulewicz Ballinger Barr Barton Bazemore Belton E Bentley Beverly Blackmon Boddie Bonner Bruce Buckner Burchett Burnough Burns Byrd Cameron Camp Campbell Cannon Cantrell Carpenter Carson Carter Cheokas E Clark, D Clark, H Clark, J Collins Cooper

Corbett Crowe Davis DeLoach Dempsey Dickey Douglas Drenner Dreyer Dubnik E Dukes Dunahoo E Efstration Ehrhart England Erwin Evans, B Evans, S Fleming Frazier Frye Gaines Gambill Gilliard Gilligan E Glanton Greene Gullett Gunter Hagan Hatchett Hawkins Henderson Hill

Hitchens Hogan Holcomb Holland Holly Holmes Hopson Houston Howard Hugley Hutchinson Jackson, D Jackson, E Jackson, M Jasperse Jenkins Jones, J E Jones, S Jones, T Kausche Kelley Kendrick Kennard Knight LaHood LaRiccia Leverett Lewis-Ward Lim E Lopez Lott Lumsden Mainor Mallow

Marin Martin Mathiak Mathis McClain McDonald McLaurin McLeod Meeks E Metze Mitchell, B Mitchell, R Momtahan Moore, A Moore, B Neal E Nelson Newton Nguyen Nix Park Parrish Parsons Petrea Pirkle Powell Prince Pruitt Rhodes Rich Ridley Roberts Robichaux Sainz

Schofield Scoggins Scott Seabaugh Setzler Shannon Sharper Smith, L Smith, R Smith, TP Smith, V Smyre Stephens Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, R Thomas, B Thomas, M Wade Washburn Watson Werkheiser Wiedower Wilensky E Wilkerson Williams, A Williams, MF 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, Benton of the 31st, Gravley of the 67th, Kirby of the 114th, Oliver of the 82nd, Paris of the 142nd, Singleton of the 71st, and Tankersley of the 160th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Representative Randy Nix, District 69, LaGrange, 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 and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1615. By Representative Watson of the 172nd:
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 authorize the operation, licensure, inspection, labeling requirements, enforcement, and regulation of home kitchen operations; to provide for definitions; to authorize collection of license fees; to provide for conforming changes; 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 prohibit county and municipality prohibition and regulation of home kitchen operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

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HB 1617. By Representative Fleming of the 121st:

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 repeal Chapter 10, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, and enact a new chapter that reorganizes, modernizes, and clarifies all aspects of the current regulation of the practice of barbering, esthetics, hair design, cosmetology, and nail care through the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

HR 1202. By Representatives Bazemore of the 63rd and Bruce of the 61st:

A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.

HR 1224. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Smith of the 70th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hutchinson of the 107th and Hagan of the 156th:

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners and the Georgia Board of Nursing to disseminate information concerning bone marrow donations to healthcare providers for the purpose of enhancing public awareness of bone marrow donations; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

HR 1239. By Representative Ridley of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Transparency and Accountability for Nonpublic Schools Benefiting from Public Funds; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

HB 1612 HB 1616 HR 1169

HB 1613 HR 1168

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Representative Carpenter of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Creative Arts and Entertainment has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 157 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carpenter of the 4th
Chairman
Representative Gunter of the 8th District, Chairman of the Special Committee on Election Integrity, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Special Committee on Election Integrity 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 89 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Gunter of the 8th
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 338 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local Legislation has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1614 Do Pass SB 321 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 641 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Efstration of the 104th 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 52 SB 200

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Efstration of the 104th
Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, APRIL 04, 2022

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 40th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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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 Open Rule

HR 1082 HR 1103 HR 1147
SR 504

House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries; create (PS&HS-Cheokas-138th) Biden Administration; remove its veto and reapprove Georgia's Medicaid expansion waiver; urge (H&HS-Newton-123rd) President of the United States; consider current geopolitical tensions and support policies and take measures to ensure America's long-term energy affordability, security, leadership, and progress; urge (EU&T-Dunahoo-30th) Native American Tribes; recognize (SP&CA-Hatchett-150th) Mullis-53rd

Modified Structured Rule

SB 84 SB 259 SB 277 SB 364 SB 505

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; provide (Ret-Camp-131st) Albers-56th Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and weapons; revise various laws (Substitute)(PS&HS-Powell-32nd) Mullis-53rd Firearms; extend the exemptions from carry laws for court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse (Substitute)(PS&HS-Crowe-110th) Mullis-53rd Telephone Service; class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Smith-18th) Tillery-19th Communications Officers; 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; require (Substitute)(PS&HS-Gaines-117th) Robertson-29th

Structured Rule

SB 516

Solid Waste Management; Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; require (Substitute)(W&M-Buckner-137th) Robertson-29th

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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
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1614. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, McDonald of the 26th, Gilligan of the 24th, Wade of the 9th and Cantrell of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Forsyth 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 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 321. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Anderson of the 43rd and Harrell of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, so as to increase the salary of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, so as to revise the compensation of certain judges, judicial officers, and county officers; 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. An Act providing for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of DeKalb County, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3986), as amended, is amended by revising Sections 2 and 2.1 and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"SECTION 1.1A In addition to any compensation provided for in an Act providing a supplement to the compensation, expenses, and allowances of the judges of the superior court of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 391), as amended, beginning July 1, 2022, the salary supplement provided by DeKalb County to the superior court judges of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be increased in the amount of $21,489.00.
SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the annual salary of each of the officials of DeKalb County listed below shall be the following percentages of the gross salary as defined in Section 1:
(1) Judge of the Probate Court.................................................................................90% (2) Clerk of the Superior Court................................................................................75% (3) Tax Commissioner.............................................................................................75% (4) Judge of the Juvenile Court................................................................................90%
SECTION 2.1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the annual salary of each of the officials of DeKalb County listed below shall be the following percentages of the gross salary as defined in Section 1:
(1) Chief Executive Officer....................................................................................100% (2) Members of the Board of Commissioners...............................31.984326641319%"
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 3. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the annual salary of each of the officials of DeKalb County listed below shall be the following percentages of the gross salary as defined in Section 1:
(1) State Court Judge, Jury and Traffic Division.....................................................90% (2) State Court Solicitor...........................................................................................90% (3) Chief Magistrate..................................................................................................90% (4) Associate Magistrate.......................................................................................67.5% (5) District Attorney.............................................................................................100%"

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022.
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.
SB 641. By Senator Brass of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Chattahoochee Hills Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for the appointment, terms, and removal of authority members; to provide for officers of the authority; to provide for an executive director and employees; to provide for meetings, quorums, and majorities; to provide for the powers and duties of the authority; to provide for tax statutes of the authority; to limit liabilities; to provide for budget oversight; to authorize the use of hotel-motel tax proceeds provided by the City of Chattahoochee Hills; to provide that the authority shall not bind the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
SB 612. By Senators Jones of the 10th and Strickland of the 17th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for city council districts; to provide definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuance in office for current members; 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.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend the substitute to SB 612(LC 47 1767S) by replacing lines 16 through 122 with the following:

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"User: S017 Plan Name: Stockbridge-AnnxRev-2022 Plan Type: Local
District ANNEX County Henry GA VTD LIGHTHOUSE
Block 070126: 1018 VTD PATES CREEK Block 070116: 2000 Block 070123: 1017 VTD RED OAK Block 070115: 1002 1003 1005 1006 1009 1010 1012 1014 1015 1016 1017 1019 1022 1023 1024 1030 1031 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014 2018 2019 2020 2033 2035 Block 070124: 2002 2004 2005 VTD STAGECOACH Block 070113: 1017 2000 Block 070125: 2006 2009 2017 2022 2023 Block 070126: 1015 1023 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 VTD STOCKBRIDGE CENTRAL Block 070113: 2001 2002 2003 Block 070115: 2027 2028 2029 2030 Block 070119: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Block 070126: 1035 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070114: 1003 1019 1020 1023 1024 1032 1034 1035 1039 1040 2011 2012 2015 2016 3012 3015 3016 3017 3018 3020 3021 3022 3023 3025 3027 3028 3029 3030

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By replacing lines 176-183 with the following: "(7)(A) The initial councilmember for District 1 as newly described under this subsection shall be LaKeisha Gantt, and on and after the effective date of this subsection such councilmember shall be deemed to be serving from and representing District 1 as described under this subsection. (B) The initial councilmember for District 2 as newly described under this subsection shall be Alphonso Thomas, and on and after the effective date of this subsection such councilmember shall be deemed to be serving from and representing District 2 as described under this subsection."
By replacing lines 220-386 with: "User: S017 Plan Name: StockbridgeCC-Annx-2022 Plan Type: Local
District 001 County Henry GA VTD PATES CREEK
Block 070124: 2021 VTD RED OAK Block 070115: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Block 070124: 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2022 2023 VTD STOCKBRIDGE CENTRAL Block 070115:

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2027 2028 2029 2030 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070124:
1000 1001
District 002 County Henry GA VTD RED OAK
Block 070115: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 VTD STOCKBRIDGE CENTRAL Block 070113: 2003 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2028 2029 2030 2031 Block 070119: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2011 VTD STOCKBRIDGE EAST-WEST Block 070119: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4017
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By unanimous consent, the following roll call vote was made applicable to the previously read Bills.

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate amendment to the House substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner
Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell N Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H
Clark, J Y Collins E Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene
Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly Y Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett E Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis
McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich
Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate amendment to the House substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 2.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, and the House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House substitute.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Bonner of the 72nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 145th, Drenner of the 85th, Jasperse of the 11th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Benton of the 31st, and Williams of the 37th.
Representative Collins of the 68th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be taken from the table:
SB 183. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Brass of the 28th and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Collins of the 68th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 183. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Brass of the 28th and Anderson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sheriffs, so as to revise qualification requirements for the office of sheriff; to require certification as a peace officer at the time of qualifying as a candidate for sheriff; to require such candidate to be in good standing with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a confirming affidavit; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 84. 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 provide that certain communications officers shall be eligible for membership in such fund; 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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell Y Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins N Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B
Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin
Martin

Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 505. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Albers of the 56th, Miller of the 49th and Kirkpatrick of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-23, 38-3-181, and 46-5-138.2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to basic training course for communications officers, definitions relative to emergency communications authority, and "director" defined and training and instruction, respectively, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for the establishment of continuing education units for communications officers; to provide for a definition; to require certain training for directors of public safety answering points; 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 Sections 35-8-23, 38-3-181, and 46-5-138.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to basic training course for communications officers, definitions relative to emergency communications authority, and "director" defined and training and instruction, respectively, so as to require that 9-1-1 communications officers receive training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide training requirements; to provide for compliance reviews; to provide for the establishment of continuing education units for communications officers; to provide for a definition; to require certain training for directors of public safety answering points; 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 35-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to basic training course for communications officers, is amended by adding new subsections to read as follows:
"(e)(1) On and after January 1, 2024, communications officers shall be required to successfully complete training in the delivery of high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) in addition to the basic training otherwise required by this Code section, and on or after that date no person shall be certified by the council under this Code section unless such person has satisfactorily completed such training; provided, however, that the requirements of this subsection shall be satisfied by any communications officer who is certified in emergency medical dispatch, as such term is defined in Code Section 38-3-181. Such training shall follow the most current evidence based nationally recognized guidelines for high-quality telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation which incorporate recognition protocols for out-ofhospital cardiac arrest, compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and continuing education. (2) The council shall conduct administrative compliance reviews with respect to the requirements of this subsection, including adherence by communications officers and local government agencies, and may adjust state assistance grants issued pursuant to Code Section 46-5-134.2 based on failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection. (f) By January 1, 2024, the council, in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, shall establish an amount of continuing education units to be annually completed by communications officers. On or after January 1, 2025, no person shall be certified by the council under this Code section unless such person has satisfactorily completed such training."
SECTION 2. Code Section 38-3-181 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to emergency communications authority, is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Emergency medical dispatch' means the management of requests for emergency medical assistance by utilizing a system of:
(A) A tiered response or priority dispatching of emergency medical resources based on the level of medical assistance appropriate for the victim; and (B) Prearrival first aid or other medical instructions given by trained telecommunicators responsible for receiving 9-1-1 calls and dispatching public safety agencies."
SECTION 3. Code Section 46-5-138.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to "director" defined and training and instruction, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) In addition to any training required under federal or state law, any persons serving as becoming a director may on or after January 1, 2024, shall enroll in, attend, and complete satisfactorily a course of training and instruction on the management of public safety answering points and the establishment and operation of 9-1-1 systems. Such course of instruction for directors shall be developed and made available by the center subject to the availability and receipt of funding."

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper E Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R E Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
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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.
SB 277. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ginn of the 47th:
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 extend the exemptions from weapons carry laws for certain court officials to include carrying inside of a courthouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for conditions applicable to professional bonding companies that have operated continuously for 18 months or longer in a particular county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(E) of Code Section 17-6-15, relating to necessity for commitment where bail tendered and accepted, opportunity for bail, receipt of bail after commitment and imprisonment, imprisonment of person who offers bond for amount of bail set, and effect upon common-law authority of court, as follows:
"(E) Establishment of a cash escrow account or other form of collateral as follows: (i) For any professional bonding company that is new to the county or that has operated continuously in the county for less than 18 months, in an amount and upon terms and conditions as determined and approved by the sheriff; (ii) Once a professional bonding company has operated continuously for 18 months or longer in the county, then any such cash escrow account or other form of collateral shall not exceed 10 5 percent of the current outstanding bail bond liability of the professional bonding company and such cash escrow account shall not be required to have on deposit an amount in excess of $1 million; and

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(iii) No professional bonding company shall purchase an insurance policy in lieu of establishing a cash escrow account or posting other collateral; provided, however, that any professional bonding company which was using an insurance policy as collateral as of December 31, 2013, may continue to do so at the discretion of the sheriff."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
By unanimous consent, further consideration of SB 277 was suspended until later in the legislative day.
SB 516. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Anderson of the 24th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd 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 of solid waste management, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; to specify the manner in which funds appropriated to the Solid Waste Trust Fund shall be used; 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 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to dedicate the proceeds of certain hazardous waste fees to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund as authorized and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia; to add a representative of the tire industry to the list of Governor's appointees to the Recycling Market Development Council; to revise the imposition, collection, and remittance of a fee on the sale of new replacement tires; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.

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Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, is amended in Code Section 12-8-95, relating to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, as amended by Section 7 of an Act approved May 21, 2021 (Ga. L. 2021, p. 761), and effective July 1, 2022, by revising subsection (a.1) to read as follows:
"(a.1) Under the authority granted and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia, for the period beginning on July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2032, all of the money collected pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 12-8-39 and all of the money collected pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 12-8-95.1 shall be annually appropriated to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund established by subsection (a) of this Code section and such funds shall not lapse as otherwise required by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(c) of the Constitution of Georgia. Each annual appropriation shall be made through the General Appropriations Act and shall include all of the money collected from such source during the most recently completed fiscal year."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 12-8-95.1, relating to hazardous waste management fees and hazardous substance reporting fees, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) All hazardous waste and hazardous substance fees required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be paid to the division for transfer into the state treasury to the credit of the general fund for appropriation to the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund in accordance with subsection (a.1) of Code Section 12-8-95. The division shall collect such fees until the unencumbered principal balance of the hazardous waste such trust fund equals or exceeds $25 million, at which time no hazardous waste or hazardous substance fees shall be levied until the balance in that fund is less than or equal to an unencumbered balance of $12.5 million, in which case the levy and collection of hazardous waste fees shall resume at the beginning of the next calendar year following the year in which such unencumbered balance occurs. The director shall provide written notice to all large quantity generators and hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities and all persons who are required to report pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 at such time as the director receives notice that the unencumbered principal balance of the fund equals or exceeds $25 million or is equal to or less than $12.5 million."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 12-8-33, relating to the Recycling Market Development Council, as follows:
"(a) Effective July 1, 1990, there is created a 15 member Recycling Market Development Council to be appointed as follows:

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(1) Seven members appointed by the Governor representing the paper, glass, aluminum, plastic, tire, and ferrous and nonferrous metals industries and trade associations which are active in recycling; (2) One member who is an elected or appointed municipal official to be appointed by the Governor; (3) One member who is an elected or appointed member of a county governing authority to be appointed by the Governor; (4) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (5) One member appointed by the President of the Senate; and (6) One representative each from the Department of Administrative Services; the Department of Economic Development; the Department of Community Affairs; and the Department of Natural Resources."
SECTION 2-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (h) of Code Section 12-8-40.1, relating to tire disposal restrictions and fees, as follows:
"(h)(1)(A) In addition to any other tax or fee, a A fee is imposed upon the retail sale of all new replacement tires in this state at a rate of $1.00 per tire sold, provided that such retail sale is subject to the state sales and use tax imposed under Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48. The fee shall be collected by the seller from the purchaser at the time of the retail sale and then remitted by the seller to the Department of Revenue at the time and in the manner prescribed by the state revenue commissioner. Except as provided otherwise in this subsection, the imposition, collection, and remittance of such fees shall be subject to the same conditions and penalties established for the state sales and use tax imposed under Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48. 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 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. (B) 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 45-12-92."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
In accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite twothirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and the amount of the funds dedicated by this Act does not equal or exceed 1 percent of the previous fiscal year's state revenues subject to appropriations.

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SECTION 3-2. Except as provided for in Section 3-1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2022; provided, however, that Part II of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2023.

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 Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim Y Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF 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 169, nays 0.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 1103. By Representatives Newton of the 123rd, Jones of the 47th, Lott of the 122nd, Burns of the 159th, Cooper of the 43rd and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the Biden Administration to remove its veto and reapprove Georgia's Medicaid expansion waiver; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson 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, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 97, nays 73.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Smith of the 134th moved that the following Resolution of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SR 504. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th and Gooch of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the significant role that Native American tribes have played in Georgia and dedicating a tree on the state capitol grounds in their honor; and for other purposes.

On the motion the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp 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 Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan Y Holcomb N Holland N Holly Y Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J E Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim N Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell
Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M
Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
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On the motion, the ayes were 100, nays 67.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Smith of the 134th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 364. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Brass of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Hatchett of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to telephone service, so as to provide for class action suits and for damages against certain persons for violating provisions relating to telephone solicitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for actions and damages against persons and entities on whose behalf such provisions were violated; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
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 revise the rates of taxation on income; 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 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:

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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 revise the rates of taxation on income; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the House insisted on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1437 and a Committee of Conference was appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate, pursuant to authority granted to the Speaker.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Williamson of the 115th and Martin of the 49th.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Smyre of the 135th.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes as amended by the Senate to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 330. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Robertson of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd 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 prohibit insurers from cancelling, modifying coverage, refusing to issue, or refusing to renew life insurance policies solely because the applicant or insured donated a liver or kidney; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income taxes, so as to revise an income tax deduction based on a taxpayer's living donation of all or part of his or her liver, pancreas, kidney, intestine, lung, or bone marrow; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 558. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Dixon of the 45th, Watson of the 1st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to amend notice provisions relative to meetings for the election of board members; to provide for negotiations in request for proposals relative to publicprivate partnerships (P3s); to provide for procurement procedures relative to alternative contracting; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required by a state agency, so as to exempt certain records from public disclosure requirements; 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 116. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Payne of the 54th, Thompson of the 14th and others:

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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 additional 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.
SB 333. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Hatchett of the 50th, Robertson of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
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 remove provisions related to agents and agent's permits; to repeal definitions of such terms; to provide for new exemptions from applicability of the part relating to certain programs for industry-specific certifications and certain short courses; to provide for expanded exemption from applicability of the part for certain programs where students obtain occupational training through employment experience; to remove bonding requirements for authorized institutions; to revise Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund participation requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 345. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Anderson of the 24th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Dixon of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state and local governments from mandating vaccine passports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 534. By Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 596. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Dugan of the 30th, Cowsert of the 46th, Miller of the 49th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Isaiah Berry and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 911. 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, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; 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.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 374. By Senators Tillery of the 19th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th and Kennedy of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Data Analytic Center, so as to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Data Analytic Center as an agent of all executive state agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Burchett of the 176th 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 441 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burchett of the 176th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1278. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Hugley of the 136th, Mitchell of the 88th and Taylor of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Marie Fuller Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 1279. By Representatives Thomas of the 39th, Cannon of the 58th and Paris of the 142nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Matthew (Matt) Oliver; and for other purposes.
HR 1280. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roy Nunnally Roberts, Sr., long-term Chairman of the Walton County Republican Party; and for other purposes.
HR 1281. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Shedrick Smith on his outstanding public service as a suppression volunteer firefighter; and for other purposes.
HR 1282. By Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and Kendrick of the 93rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, April 29, 2022 as the Boyce L. Ansley School Day at the Georgia state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1283. By Representatives McLeod of the 105th, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 60th and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheryl Mazzeo; and for other purposes.
HR 1284. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James T. Sapp on the wonderful occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1285. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edgar "Ola" Lewis; and for other purposes.
HR 1286. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rose "Tokyo" Campbell; and for other purposes.
HR 1287. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lions Club of Savannah; and for other purposes.
HR 1288. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Wiedower of the 119th, Prince of the 127th, Carpenter of the 4th and Ballinger of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Operation Lifesaver on its 50th anniversary and commending all Georgia freight and passenger railroad stakeholders; and for other purposes.
HR 1289. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Hugley of the 136th and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Joyce Barlow; and for other purposes.
HR 1290. By Representative Mallow of the 163rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Evander Holyfield as an ambassador of good will; and for other purposes.

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HR 1291. By Representative Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending Rachel Banks on achieving United States citizenship; and for other purposes.
HR 1292. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th, Wilson of the 80th, Boddie of the 62nd, Moore of the 95th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the need for responsible stewardship and prudent management of natural resources in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1293. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th, Drenner of the 85th, Wilson of the 80th, Shannon of the 84th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 5, 2022 as HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1294. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th, Marin of the 96th, Boddie of the 62nd, Wilson of the 80th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kim Baik Kyu for his dedication and commitment to public service; and for other purposes.
HR 1295. By Representatives Park of the 101st, Nguyen of the 89th, Marin of the 96th, Shannon of the 84th, Boddie of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring May 2022 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1296. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Lim of the 99th, Lopez of the 86th and Park of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and supporting the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the great State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1297. By Representatives Mainor of the 56th, Roberts of the 52nd, Evans of the 57th, Thomas of the 65th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Benjamin E. Mays High School Raiders football team that has brought special recognition to its school for winning 2nd place in the 2021 Georgia High School Association Region 6-

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AAAA Football Championship under the direction of principal Dr. Mulanta Clark-Wilkins; and for other purposes.

HR 1298. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Park of the 101st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Korean American Chamber of Commerce Georgia-Atlanta; 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 1082. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State and Local Law Enforcement Salaries; 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 E Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns E Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson

Y Corbett Crowe
Y Davis Y DeLoach
Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Dunahoo Y Efstration Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines E Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins
Jones, J E Jones, S E Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim

Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan
Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler
Shannon Y Sharper
Singleton Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser
Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A

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Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gunter Y Hagan
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin E Martin

Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 143, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The House stood at ease for 10 minutes.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 92. By Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Mathis of the 144th, Gullett of the 19th, Barton of the 5th and Scoggins of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-10-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of information contained in vital records and transfer of records to State Archives, so as to revise provisions regarding the transfer of vital records to State Archives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1039. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Jasperse of the 11th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Corbett of the 174th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for Class III railroads and reporting, so as to extend the income tax credit for expenditures on the maintenance of railroad track owned or leased by Class III railroads; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1384. By Representatives Jenkins of the 132nd, Camp of the 131st, Greene of the 151st, Jasperse of the 11th and Knight of the 130th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amendment and revision of codes generally, so as to require the department to amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1405. By Representatives Roberts of the 52nd, Washburn of the 141st, Crowe of the 110th, Dreyer of the 59th, Paris of the 142nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local governments, so as to revise "The Zoning Procedures Law"; to revise provisions related to judicial review of zoning decisions; to revise definitions; to provide for requirements for zoning decisions by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to require review procedures for decisions made by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to provide for judicial review of zoning decisions; to require certain designations relating to appeals of quasi-judicial decisions; 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 204. By Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Petrea of the 166th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Willie J. Lovett, Jr., and dedicating a building in his memory; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 516. By Senators Robertson of the 29th, Mullis of the 53rd, Anderson of the 24th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Jackson of the 2nd 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 of solid waste management, so as to require the Environmental Protection Division to contract with the Department of Revenue to collect certain fees; to specify the manner in which funds appropriated to the Solid Waste Trust Fund shall be used; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

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HB 1437. By Representatives Blackmon of the 146th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, England of the 116th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
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 revise the rates of taxation on income; 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: Dugan of the 30th, Gooch of the 51st, and Hufstetler of the 52nd.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 916. By Representatives Leverett of the 33rd and Wilensky of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal and error, so as to provide for a unified procedure for appealing decisions of a lower judicatory to a superior or state court; to repeal and reserve Chapter 4 of said title, relating to certiorari to superior court; to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes; to correct cross-references and remove obsolete or improper references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 969. By Representatives Smith of the 18th, Williams of the 148th, Erwin of the 28th, Gaines of the 117th and Gambill of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to update the regulation of insurance company holding systems per direction from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; to provide for definitions; to provide guidelines for group capital calculation in insurance company holding systems; to provide guidelines for liquidity stress test framework in insurance company holding systems; to provide standards governing transactions within an insurance holding company system when an insurer is deemed to be in a hazardous financial condition; to provide protections for an affiliate in an insurance holding company system when a domestic insurer is subject to certain proceedings; to provide clarifications on confidentiality and to extend confidentiality protections to third-party consultants designated by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1331. By Representatives Meeks of the 178th, Burns of the 159th, Dickey of the 140th, England of the 116th, Bentley of the 139th and others:

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 relating to the State Employment Service and the Employment Security Administration Fund; to provide for a definition; 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 389. By Representatives Jones of the 25th, Burchett of the 176th, Holly of the 111th, Gilligan of the 24th, Park of the 101st 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.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 1.

By Representatives Bonner of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Jones of the 25th, Williams of the 145th, Gullett of the 19th 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 provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1275. By Representatives Rich of the 97th, Leverett of the 33rd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 32 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal courts generally, so as to revise provisions related to appointment and removal of municipal court judges; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
SB 220. By Senators Payne of the 54th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Mullis of the 53rd, Summers of the 13th, Dugan of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Civics Education; to provide for membership, filling of vacancies, terms, officers, duties, meetings, and reimbursement of members of the commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend the substitute to SB 220 (LC 49 0551S) by inserting after "grade;" on line 4 "to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Civics Education; to provide for membership, filling of vacancies, terms, officers, duties, meetings, and reimbursement of members of the commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for automatic repeal;"
By inserting between lines 37 and 38 the following: SECTION 2.
Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
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20-14-95. (a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'The Georgia Civics Renewal Act.' (b) There is created the Georgia Commission on Civics Education. (c) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the commission shall promote and enhance the education of students on the importance of civic involvement in a constitutional republic, the study of state and local government among the state's citizenry, the importance of civic engagement and public service, and communication and collaboration among organizations in the state that conduct civics education.
(d)(1) The commission shall consist of 15 members comprising one member from the Senate majority caucus, one member from the Senate minority caucus, one member from the House of Representatives majority caucus, one member from the House of Representatives minority caucus, one Justice of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General, one designee from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, one designee from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the State School Superintendent or his or her designee, one other member as determined by the President of the Senate, one other member as determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one other member as determined by the Governor, two former or current government or civics teachers appointed by the Governor, and one representative from the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement appointed by the Governor. (2) Vacancies in the commission shall be filled the same as the original appointments.
(3)(A) Legislative members of the commission shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. (B) Nonlegislative members of the commission shall serve two-year terms concurrent with those terms of legislative members of the commission. (e) The Governor shall designate the chairperson of the commission. The chairperson shall serve as such concurrent with his or her term as a member of the commission. (f)(1) The commission shall periodically review the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to civics education in Georgia schools, including, but not limited to, career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE) instruction for the government and public administration and the law, public safety, corrections, and security pathways, and shall issue annually a report on the same to the General Assembly, and recommend any action or legislation which the commission deems necessary or appropriate. (2) The commission may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Code section. The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson. The commission shall meet not less than two nor more than four times annually. (3) The legislative members of the commission shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Any citizen members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Any members of the commission who are state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission,

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but they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the commission in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Education for this purpose. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The expenses and allowances authorized by this paragraph shall not be received by members of the commission for more than four days annually. (g) The head of the social studies program of the Department of Education shall report annually to the commission regarding the conditions, needs, issues, and problems of the program. Such report shall include a statement of efforts undertaken by the Department of Education to inform and encourage local school systems to recruit and utilize supplemental resources from appropriate local and community organizations which promote civics and civics education as among their primary purposes. (h) This part shall stand repealed on December 31, 2028." By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 on lines 38 and 41 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Dubnik of the 29th offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Amendment #1 to the substitute to SB 220 (AM 49 0030) by replacing lines 1-72 as follows:
Amend the substitute to SB 220 (LC 49 0551S) by replacing lines 1 through 42 with the following:
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for a mandatory course of instruction in financial literacy for students in eleventh or twelfth grade; to require the State Board of Education to establish content standards for such course; to allow for such course to count toward a mathematics, social studies, or elective unit of credit requirement for graduation; to require the Professional Standards Commission to establish appropriate requirements and procedures to provide for qualifications for teachers of such course; to provide for a financial literacy endorsement by the Professional Standards Commission; to create the Georgia Commission on Civics Education; to provide for membership, filling of vacancies, terms, officers, duties, meetings, and reimbursement of members of the commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for automatic repeal; 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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PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2, relating to competencies and core curriculum under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-149.4. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt content standards for a minimum course of instruction in financial literacy to be completed by students in eleventh or twelfth grade. (b) Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, each local board of education shall require all students, as a condition of graduation, during their eleventh or twelfth grade years to complete at least a half-credit course in financial literacy which implements the minimum course of instruction based on the content standards prescribed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Such course of instruction may be provided within the framework of existing coursework offered by a local school system. Such course of instruction shall be eligible to count toward a mathematics, social studies, or elective unit of credit requirement for graduation."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended in Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 6, relating to certificated professional personnel, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 202-200, relating to regulation of certificated professional personnel by Professional Standards Commission, rules and regulations, and fees, to read as follows:
"(7) No later than January 1, 2023, the Professional Standards Commission shall establish appropriate requirements and procedures to ensure that educators meeting one or more of the following requirements shall be deemed appropriately licensed to teach financial literacy:
(A) Holds a renewable certificate at the secondary level in business, economics, mathematics, family and consumer science, or marketing; (B) Holds a special education certificate with social science content designations; or (C) Obtains a secondary level teaching endorsement in financial literacy, as designated by the Professional Standards Commission."
SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended in said subpart by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-209. (a) No later than December 30, 2023, the Professional Standards Commission shall create a financial literacy endorsement for teachers trained in the content standards for financial literacy adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Code Section 202-149.4.

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(b) The Professional Standards Commission shall establish measures to assess the fidelity of teacher training and implementation for teachers who receive the financial literacy endorsement."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in Article 2 of Chapter 14, relating to education accountability assessment programs, by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 10
20-14-95. (a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the 'The Georgia Civics Renewal Act.' (b) There is created the Georgia Commission on Civics Education. (c) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the commission shall promote and enhance the education of students on the importance of civic involvement in a constitutional republic, the study of state and local government among the state's citizenry, the importance of civic engagement and public service, and communication and collaboration among organizations in the state that conduct civics education.
(d)(1) The commission shall consist of 17 members comprising three members from the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, with at least one member each from the Senate majority caucus and minority caucus; three members from the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with at least one member each from the House of Representatives majority caucus and minority caucus; one Justice of the Supreme Court; the Attorney General or his or her designee; the State School Superintendent or his or her designee; one representative from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; one representative from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; one representative from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia; one representative from the Georgia Municipal Association; and four members appointed by the Governor, with one representative from the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement, two former or current government or civics teachers, and one other individual. (2) Vacancies in the commission shall be filled the same as the original appointments.
(3)(A) Legislative members of the commission shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. (B) Nonlegislative members of the commission shall serve two-year terms concurrent with those terms of legislative members of the commission. (e) The Governor shall designate the chairperson of the commission. The chairperson shall serve as such concurrent with his or her term as a member of the commission. (f)(1) The commission shall periodically review the conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to civics education in Georgia schools, including, but not limited to,

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career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE) instruction for the government and public administration and the law, public safety, corrections, and security pathways, and shall issue annually a report on the same to the General Assembly, and recommend any action or legislation which the commission deems necessary or appropriate. (2) The commission may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Code section. The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson. The commission shall meet not less than two nor more than four times annually. (3) The legislative members of the commission shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8. Any citizen members shall receive a daily expense allowance in the amount specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state employees. Any members of the commission who are state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the commission, but they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the commission in the same manner as they are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Education for this purpose. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The expenses and allowances authorized by this paragraph shall not be received by members of the commission for more than four days annually. (g) The head of the social studies program of the Department of Education shall report annually to the commission regarding the conditions, needs, issues, and problems of the program. Such report shall include a statement of efforts undertaken by the Department of Education to inform and encourage local school systems to recruit and utilize supplemental resources from appropriate local and community organizations which promote civics and civics education as among their primary purposes. (h) This part shall stand repealed on December 31, 2028."
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 Dubnik of the 29th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute, as amended by the House, to SB 220.

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On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V
Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky E Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1461. By Representatives Anderson of the 10th, Jones of the 47th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Thomas of the 21st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to allow school systems to participate in the dispute resolution process; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to

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revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; 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 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, so as to revise provisions relating to dispute resolution; to provide definitions; to revise notice provisions; to revise provisions relating to deadlines; to provide additional grounds to object to an annexation; to revise qualifications for arbitration panel members; to provide for court reporters and hearing officers during arbitrations; to revise provisions relating to sharing the costs of arbitration; to provide for rule making; to authorize virtual and teleconference arbitration meetings; to require arbitration findings to be sent to the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for regular reports on arbitration findings; to revise per diems for arbitration panel members; to extend the period of a zoning freeze following an arbitration; to revise provisions regarding notice municipalities must provide to counties regarding annexation applications; to provide for written notice of public hearings to property owners in proposed areas of annexation, under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation of territory, is amended by revising Article 7, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
36-36-110. The procedures of this article shall apply to all annexations pursuant to this chapter but shall not apply to annexations by local Acts of the General Assembly.
36-36-110.1. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Cost' or 'costs' means expenses incurred by a county, municipality, and property owner or owners whose property is at issue, including, but not limited to, per diems,

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venue rental, teleconference charges, the use of court reporters or hearing officers, and arbitrators' fees and expenses. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (3) 'Impacted school system' means a county or independent school system operating or providing services to the territory to be annexed or which would operate or provide services in a territory to be annexed. (4) 'Notice' or 'notify' means a letter that includes a description of the property to be annexed, a description of the proposed zoning classification and land use of the area to be annexed, and pursuant to Code Section 36-36-4, information on the time and place of the public hearing on zoning of the property to be annexed. (5) 'Verifiable delivery' means hand delivery, electronic mail, certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery, provided that the means of delivery allows for verification of the delivery of such notice.
36-36-111. Upon receipt Within 30 days of a municipal corporation's acceptance of a petition of annexation, a the municipal corporation shall notify the governing authority of the county and any impacted school system in which the territory to be annexed is located by certified mail or by statutory overnight verifiable delivery. Such notice shall include a copy of the annexation petition which shall include the proposed zoning and land use for such area. The municipal corporation shall take no final action on such annexation except as otherwise provided in this article.
36-36-112. If no objection is received as provided in Code Section 36-36-113, the annexation may proceed as otherwise provided by law; provided, however, that as a condition of the annexation, the municipal corporation shall not change the zoning or land use plan relating to the annexed property to a more intense density than that stated in the notice provided for in Code Section 36-36-111 for one year after the effective date of the annexation unless such change is made in the service delivery agreement or comprehensive plan and is adopted by the affected city and county and all required parties.
36-36-113. (a) The county governing authority may by majority vote, as defined by applicable general or local law, object to the annexation because of a material increase in burden upon the county directly related to any one or more of the following:
(1) The proposed change in zoning or land use; (2) Proposed increase in density; and (3) Infrastructure demands related to the proposed change in zoning or land use. (b) Delivery of services may not be a basis for a valid objection but may be used in support of a valid objection if directly related to one or more of the subjects enumerated in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

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(c) The objection provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall document the nature of the objection specifically providing evidence of any financial impact forming the basis of the objection and shall be delivered to the municipal governing authority and the department by certified mail or statutory overnight verifiable delivery to be received not later than the end of the thirtieth forty-fifth calendar day following receipt of the notice provided for in Code Section 36-36-111. (d) In order for an objection pursuant to this Code section to be valid, the proposed change in zoning or land use annexation must:
(1) Result in: (A) A substantial change in the intensity of the allowable use of the property or a change to a significantly different allowable use; or (B) A use which significantly increases the net cost of infrastructure or significantly diminishes the value or useful life of a capital outlay project, as such term is defined in Code Section 48-8-110, which is furnished by the county to the area to be annexed; and
(2) Authorize or result in a land use that differs Differ substantially from the existing uses suggested for the property by the county's comprehensive land use plan or permitted for the property pursuant to the county's zoning ordinance or its land use ordinances.
36-36-114. (a) Not later than the fifteenth calendar day following the date the municipal corporation department received the first objection provided for in Code Section 36-36-113, an arbitration panel shall be appointed as provided in this Code section. (b) The arbitration panel shall be composed of five members to be selected as provided in this subsection. The Department of Community Affairs department shall develop three pools of arbitrators, one pool which consists of persons who are currently or within the previous six years have been municipal elected officials, one pool which consists of persons who are currently or within the previous six years have been county elected officials, and one pool which consists of persons with a master's degree or higher in public administration or planning and who are currently employed by an institution of higher learning in this state, other than the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia. The pool shall be sufficiently large to ensure as nearly as practicable that no person shall be required to serve on more than two four panels in any one calendar year and serve on no more than one panel in any given county in any one calendar year. The department is authorized to coordinate with the Georgia Municipal Association, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the Council of Local Governments, and similar organizations in developing and maintaining such pools. (c) Upon receiving notice of a disputed annexation, the department shall choose at random four names from the pool of municipal officials, four names from the pool of county officials, and three names from the pool of academics; provided, however, that none of such selections shall include a person who is a resident of the county which has interposed the objection or any municipal corporation located wholly or partially in such

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county, and further provided that none of such selections shall include a person who has already served on four other arbitration panels in the then-current calendar year. The municipal corporation shall be permitted to strike or excuse two of the names chosen from the county officials pool; the county shall be permitted to strike or excuse two of the names chosen from the municipal officials pool; and the county and municipal corporation shall each be permitted to strike or excuse one of the names chosen from the academic pool. (d) Prior to being eligible to serve on any of the three pools, persons interested in serving on such panels shall receive joint training in alternative dispute resolution together with zoning and land use training, which may be designed and overseen by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia in conjunction with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association, provided such training is available. Provided that the General Assembly appropriates sufficient funds in an applicable fiscal year, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia shall provide at least one training program per year to train new potential panel members. (e) At the time any person is selected to serve on a panel for any particular annexation dispute, he or she shall sign the following oath: 'I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully perform my duties as an arbitrator in a fair and impartial manner without favor or affection to any party, and that I have not and will not have any ex parte communication regarding the facts and circumstances of the matters to be determined, other than communications with my fellow arbitrators, and will only consider, in making my determination, those matters which may lawfully come before me.' (f) The department shall develop and maintain a list of court reporters and hearing officers that may be employed by the department at the request of an arbitration panel to assist the panel in formulating the record before the panel. An arbitration panel may by majority vote of its members elect to employ court reporters and hearing officers from such list. Any costs or charges related to the employment of court reporters and hearing officers pursuant to this subsection shall be evenly divided between the city and the county. (g) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide for uniform procedures and operations of arbitration panels established pursuant to this article. Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' to the contrary, such proposed rules and regulations shall be submitted to the chairperson of the House Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Operations.
36-36-115. (a)(1)(A) The arbitration panel appointed pursuant to Code Section 36-36-114 shall meet as soon after appointment as practicable and shall receive evidence and argument from the municipal corporation, the county, and the applicant or property owner and shall by majority vote render a decision which shall be binding on all parties to the dispute as provided for in this article not later than the sixtieth day 60

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days following such appointment, provided that the chairperson of the arbitration panel shall be authorized to extend such deadline one time for a period of up to ten business days. Notwithstanding anything in this subparagraph to the contrary, the municipal corporation and county may by mutual agreement, postpone the arbitration procession for a period of up to 180 days to negotiate a potential settlement, and such postponement shall stay the 60 day deadline provided herein. (B) Meetings of the panel may occur in person, virtually, or via teleconference. The meetings of the panel in which evidence is submitted or arguments of the parties are made, whether such meeting is in person, virtual, or via teleconference, shall be open to the public pursuant to Chapter 14 of Title 50. (C) The panel shall first determine the validity of the grounds for objection as specified in the objection. If an objection involves the financial impact on the county as a result of a change in zoning or land use or the provision of maintenance of infrastructure, the panel shall quantify such impact in terms of cost. As to any objection which the panel has determined to be valid, the panel, in its findings, may establish reasonable zoning, land use, or density conditions applicable to the annexation and propose any reasonable mitigating measures as to an objection pertaining to infrastructure demands. (2) In arriving at its determination, the panel shall consider: (A) The existing comprehensive land use plans of both the county and city; (B) The existing land use patterns in the area of the subject property; (C) The existing zoning patterns in the area of the subject property; (D) Each jurisdiction's provision of infrastructure to the area of the subject property and to the areas in the vicinity of the subject property; (E) Whether the county has approved similar changes in intensity or allowable uses on similar developments in other unincorporated areas of the county; (F) Whether the county has approved similar developments in other unincorporated areas of the county which have a similar impact on infrastructure as complained of by the county in its objection; and (G) Whether the infrastructure or capital outlay project which is claimed adversely impacted by the county in its objection was funded by a county-wide tax. (3) The county shall provide supporting evidence that its objection is consistent with its land use plan and the pattern of existing land uses and zonings in the area of the subject property, which may include, but not be limited to, adopted planning documents and capital or infrastructure plans. (4) The county shall bear at least 75 percent of the cost of the arbitration. The panel shall apportion the remaining 25 percent of the cost of the arbitration equitably shall be equally divided between the city and the county as the facts of the appeal warrant; provided, however, that if the panel determines that any party has advanced a position that is substantially frivolous not valid, the costs shall be borne by the party or parties that has have advanced such position.

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(5) The reasonable costs of participation in the arbitration process of the property owner or owners whose property is at issue shall be borne by the county and the city in the same proportion as costs are apportioned under paragraph (4) of this subsection. (6) The panel shall deliver its findings and recommendations to the parties and the department by certified mail or statutory overnight verifiable delivery. The department shall maintain a data base and record of arbitration panel results and at least annually publish a report on such decisions and make such report freely available on the department's website. (b) If the decision of the panel contains zoning, land use, or density conditions, the findings and recommendations of the panel shall be recorded in the deed records of the county with a caption describing the name of the current owner of the property, recording reference of the current owner's acquisition deed and a general description of the property, and plainly showing the expiration date of any restrictions or conditions. (c) The arbitration panel shall be dissolved on the tenth day after it renders its findings and recommendations but may be reconvened as provided in Code Section 36-36-116. (d) The Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, the members of the arbitration panel shall receive the same per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee panel as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees the General Assembly. (e) If the panel so agrees, any one or more additional annexation disputes which may arise between the parties prior to the panel's initial meeting may be consolidated for the purpose of judicial economy if there are similar issues of location or similar objections raised to such other annexations or the property to be annexed in such other annexations is within 2,500 feet of the subject property.
36-36-116. The municipal or county governing authority or an applicant for annexation may appeal the decision of the arbitration panel by filing an action in the superior court of the county within ten calendar days from receipt of the panel's findings and recommendations. The sole grounds for appeal shall be to correct errors of fact or of law, the bias or misconduct of an arbitrator, or the panel's abuse of discretion. The superior court shall schedule an expedited appeal and shall render a decision within 20 days from the date of filing. If the court finds that an error of fact or law has been made, that an arbitrator was biased or engaged in misconduct, or that the panel has abused its discretion, the court shall issue such orders governing the proposed annexation as the circumstances may require, including remand to the panel. Any unappealed order shall be binding upon the parties. The appeal shall be assigned to a judge who is not a judge in the circuit in which the county is located.
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property for a period of one year two years unless such change is made in the service delivery agreement or comprehensive plan and adopted by the affected city and county and all required parties. Following the conclusion of the dispute resolution process outlined in this article, the municipal corporation and an applicant for annexation may either accept the recommendations of the arbitration panel and proceed with the remaining annexation process or abandon the annexation proceeding. A violation of the conditions set forth in this Code section may be enforced thereafter at law or in equity until such conditions have expired as provided in this Code section.
36-36-118. If at any time during the proceedings the municipal corporation or applicant abandons the proposed annexation, the county shall not change the zoning, land use, or density affecting the property for a period of one year unless such change is made in the service delivery agreement or comprehensive plan and adopted by the affected city and county and all required parties. A violation of the conditions set forth in this Code section may be enforced thereafter at law or in equity until such period has expired. After final resolution of any objection, whether by agreement of the parties, act of the panel, or any appeal from the panel's decision, the terms of such decision shall remain valid for the one-year two-year period and such annexation may proceed at any time during the one year two years without any further action or without any further right of objection by the county.
36-36-119. The county, the municipal governing authorities, and the property owner or owners shall negotiate in good faith throughout the annexation proceedings provided by this article and may at any time enter into a written agreement governing the annexation. Such agreement may provide for changing the zoning, land use, or density of the annexed property during a period of less than two years. If such agreement is reached after the arbitration panel has been appointed and before its dissolution, such agreement shall be adopted by the panel as its findings and recommendations. If such agreement is reached after an appeal is filed in the superior court and before the court issues an order, such agreement shall be made a part of the court's order. Any agreement reached as provided in this Code section shall be recorded as provided in Code Section 36-36-115. Copies of such agreement shall also be provided by the parties to the department in the same manner as the findings and recommendations of an arbitration panel."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-36-6, relating to notice by municipal governing authority to county governing authority of proposed annexation, as follows:
"36-36-6. Upon accepting an application for annexation pursuant to Code Section 36-36-21 or a petition for annexation pursuant to Code Section 36-36-32, or upon adopting a resolution

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calling for an annexation referendum pursuant to Code Section 36-36-57, the governing authority of the annexing municipality shall within five business 30 days give written notice of the proposed annexation to the governing authority of the county wherein the area proposed for annexation is located. Such notice shall include a map or other description of the site proposed to be annexed sufficient to identify the area. Where the proposed annexation is to be effected by a local Act of the General Assembly, a copy of the proposed legislation shall be provided by the governing authority of the municipality to the governing authority of the county in which the property proposed to be annexed is located following the receipt of such notice by the governing authority of the municipality under subsection (b) of Code Section 28-1-14."

SECTION 3. Said Chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-36-36, relating to requirement of public hearing, notice of time and place, persons entitled to be heard, and right of property owner to withdraw consent, as follows:
"(a) The municipal governing body shall hold a public hearing on any application which has been determined to meet the requirements of this article. The hearing shall be held not less than 15 nor more than 45 days from the time the governing body makes a determination that the petition is valid. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given in writing to the persons presenting the application and shall be advertised once a week for two consecutive weeks immediately preceding the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipal corporation and in the area proposed for annexation. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall also be sent by mail to the mailing address reflected in the property tax records for each property owner whose property is in the area proposed for annexation. The written notice required under this subsection shall be mailed not less than 15 nor more than 45 days before the date of the hearing required by this subsection."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Anderson of the 10th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1461.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer

Y Hogan Y Holcomb Y Holland Y Holly E Holmes Y Hopson Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B

Y Scott Y Seabaugh
Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, R

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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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hutchinson Y Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight
LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1276. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Bennett of the 94th, Houston of the 170th, England of the 116th, Parrish of the 158th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to require that statistical reports containing data relating to state health plans be posted on the department website; to provide for a definition; to provide for content of the reports; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to require that statistical reports containing data

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relating to state health plans be posted on the department website; to provide for a definition; to provide for content of the reports; 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 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-17. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'state health plan' means:
(1) Medical assistance program provided pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49; (2) PeachCare for Kids Program provided pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49; (3) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; (4) The health insurance plan for public school teachers established pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; and (5) The health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20. (b) On and after July 1, 2022, the department shall post in a prominent location on the department website a statistical report or reports containing data relating to the state health plans administered by the department. Such reports shall be updated and posted no less than biannually and shall contain, but shall not be limited to, the following metrics: (1) The number of, type of, and changes in enrolled providers; (2) County-level data on primary care providers enrolled per 1,000 people and indicating which counties fall below defined benchmarks; (3) Data on hospital utilization and costs, including but not limited to, the number of inpatient admissions, average length of stay, readmission rate, emergency department utilization information, including diagnosis and non-emergent utilization, and amounts paid per facility, including plan paid amounts or net payment per admission; (4) Membership or beneficiary enrollment data including demographic and population based reporting on common disease states; (5) Data on prescription drug spending, including data on aggregate payment amounts for the ten most frequently prescribed medications and the ten most costly medications, as well as historical data related to the volume and cost of such medications, whether brand name drug or generic brand drug utilization, and costs; (6) Financial results by aid category or plan group, as applicable, including per-member per-month cost figures for low-income Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and fee-forservice program categories; and (7) Long-term care data, including waiver services participation and net payments by category of service.

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(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require the inclusion in the report or reports posted pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section of any information which would violate the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, or which is exempt from disclosure under the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Hawkins of the 27th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1276.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J
Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes N Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard N Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 4.
The motion prevailed.
HB 1183. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Lumsden of the 12th, Scoggins of the 14th, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for an increase in the time allotted to try a criminal case in judicial emergencies; to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to clarify bond forfeiture conditions; to provide for conditions applicable to professional bonding companies that have operated continuously for 18 months or longer in a particular county; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(E) of Code Section 17-6-15, relating to necessity for commitment where bail tendered and accepted, opportunity for bail, receipt of bail after commitment and imprisonment, imprisonment of person who offers bond for amount of bail set, and effect upon common-law authority of court, as follows:
"(E) Establishment of a cash escrow account or other form of collateral as follows: (i) For any professional bonding company that is new to the county or that has operated continuously in the county for less than 18 months, in an amount and upon terms and conditions as determined and approved by the sheriff; (ii) Once a professional bonding company has operated continuously for 18 months or longer in the county, then any such cash escrow account or other form of collateral shall not exceed 10 5 percent of the current outstanding bail bond liability of the professional bonding company and such cash escrow account shall not be required to have on deposit an amount in excess of $1,000,000.00; and

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(iii) No professional bonding company shall purchase an insurance policy in lieu of establishing a cash escrow account or posting other collateral; provided, however, that any professional bonding company which was using an insurance policy as collateral as of December 31, 2013, may continue to do so at the discretion of the sheriff."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (d) and (e) of Code Section 17-672, relating to conditions not warranting forfeiture of bond for failure to appear and remission of forfeiture, as follows:
"(d) In cases in which subsection (e) of this Code section is not applicable, on application filed within 120 days from the payment of judgment, the court shall order remission under the following conditions:
(1) Provided the bond amount has been paid within 120 days after entry of the judgment and the delay has not prevented prosecution of the principal and upon application to the court filed within 120 days from the payment of judgment with prior notice to the prosecuting attorney of such application, said court shall direct remission of 95 percent of the bond amount remitted to the surety if the principal is produced or otherwise appears before the court that has jurisdiction of the bond within such 120 day period following payment of the judgment;. (2) Provided the bond amount has been paid within 120 days after the entry of judgment and the delay has not prevented prosecution of the principal, should Should the surety, within two years of the principal's failure to appear, locate the principal in the custody of the sheriff in the jurisdiction where the bond was made or in another jurisdiction causing the return of the principal to the jurisdiction where the bond was made, apprehend, surrender, or produce the principal, if the apprehension or surrender of the principal is substantially procured or caused by the surety, or if the location of the principal by the surety causes the adjudication of the principal in the jurisdiction in which the bond was made, the surety shall be entitled to a refund of 50 percent of the bond amount. The application for 50 percent remission shall be filed no later than 30 days following the expiration of the two-year period following the date of judgment; or (2)(3) Remission shall be granted upon condition of the payment of court costs and of the expenses of returning the principal to the jurisdiction by the surety. (e)(1) If, within 120 days from payment entry of the judgment, the surety surrenders the principal to the sheriff or responsible law enforcement officer, or said surrender has been denied by the sheriff or responsible law enforcement officer, or the surety locates the principal in custody in another jurisdiction, the surety shall only be required to pay costs and 5 percent of the face amount of the bond, which amount includes all surcharges. If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court, by the presentation of competent evidence from the sheriff or the holding institution, that said surrender has been made or denied or that the principal is in custody in another jurisdiction or that said surrender has been made and that 5 percent of the face amount of the bond and all

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costs have been tendered to the sheriff, the court shall direct that the judgment be marked satisfied and that the writ of fieri facias be canceled.
(2)(A) The court shall direct that the judgment be marked satisfied and that the writ of fieri facias be canceled, if within 120 days from payment entry of the judgment, the surety:
(i) Tenders an amount equal to 5 percent of the face amount of the bond and all costs to the sheriff; and (ii) Provides, in writing, the court and the prosecuting attorney for the court that has jurisdiction of the bond with competent evidence giving probable cause to believe that the principal is located in another jurisdiction within the United States and states that it will provide for the reasonable remuneration for the rendition of the principal, as estimated by the sheriff; and (B) The prosecuting attorney for the court that has jurisdiction of the bond: (i) Declines, in writing, to authorize or facilitate extradition; or (ii) Within ten business days of the notice provided pursuant to division (2)(A)(ii) of this subsection, fails to enter the appropriate extradition approval code into the computerized files maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Crime Information Center, thereby indicating an unwillingness to extradite the principal."

SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Gunter of the 8th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1183.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E

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Y Burnough Burns
Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Paris Y Park Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Thomas, M VACANT 45
Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 165, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HR 664. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Lumsden of the 12th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th and Buckner of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property in Glynn County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of state owned real property located in Sumter 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 property and a certain state owned easement interest located in Carroll County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property and the lease of certain state owned property located in Chatham County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property and the exchange of certain state owned property located in Hall County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Lumpkin County; authorizing the lease amendment of certain state

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owned property and the lease of certain state owned property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned property located in Sumter 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 located in Carroll County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 13.943 acres located in Land Lots 218 and 219, 5th District, Carroll County, Georgia, commonly known as the West Georgia Technical College, and more particularly described in a Warranty Deed, dated June 23, 1988, from the Carroll County Board of Education, being recorded in Deed Book 601, Page 58, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Carroll County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 007575, and a Quitclaim Deed dated March 10, 1997, from the Carroll County Board of Education, being recorded in Deed Book 996, Page 52, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Carroll County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 008964; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia; and (4) By official action, the Technical College System of Georgia requested to surplus and convey the approximately 13.943 acres of real property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of an access easement located in Carroll County, Georgia; and (2) Said easement is approximately 0.045 of an acre lying and being in Land Lots 157 and 164, 6th District, Carroll County, Georgia, commonly known as the access easement to the Department of Public Safety's communication tower, and more particularly described in a Grant of Easement dated October 8, 2018, from Carroll County, Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 5664, Page 737, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Carroll County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Record as RPR 012177; and (3) Said easement is under the custody of the Department of Public Safety; and (4) By official action, Carroll County is desirous of relocating the access easement; and (5) By official action, the Department of Public Safety does not object to relocating the access easement and has requested to convey its interest over the approximately 0.045 of an acre easement area to Carroll County for title clearing purposes; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and

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(2) Said real property is approximately 2.232 acres located in 6th G.M. District of Chatham County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated October 29, 1974, from Chatham County, Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 104-K, Page 747, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 005955; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; and (4) Coastal Center for Development Services, Inc. is desirous of extending the current lease of the Property for 50 years; and (5) By official action dated October 14, 2021, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities declared the Property surplus to their current and future need; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 1.82 acres lying and being in 8th G.M.D., Chatham County, Georgia, commonly known as the Savannah State Farmers Market, and more particularly described in that Deed dated November 9, 1951, from the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and Commissioners of Chatham County and ExOfficio Judges, being recorded in Deed Book 9, Pages 33-38, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Record as RPR 002236; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By official action, Garden City requested to acquire 1.82 acres of right of way for the expansion of Alfred Street for the Savannah State Farmers Market's partnership with the United States Customs and Border Protection, Savannah Port of Entry, to inspect containers arriving from the Port of Savannah; and (5) By official action dated January 18, 2022, the Department of Agriculture requested to surplus and convey the approximately 1.82 acres of real property for the expansion of Alfred Street; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 1.0 acre located in Land Lot 42, 16th Land District of DeKalb County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Limited Warranty Deed, dated June 30, 2004, from Robert Pattillo Properties, Inc., successor by name change to Rockdale Industries, Inc., a Georgia corporation, being recorded in Deed Book 16327, Pages 598-601, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 010995; and

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(3) Said real property is under the custody of the State Road and Tollway Authority and is located at 5290 Minola Dr., Lithonia, Georgia, being a portion of the Panola Road Park-and-Ride; and (4) By official action dated January 7, 2022, the State Road and Tollway Authority requested to seek legislation to surplus and convey the approximately 1.0 acre of real property; 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 119.25 acres located in Land Lots 9, 10, 23 and 24, 14th District, City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated November 26, 1901, from the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, being recorded in Deed Book 201, Page 651, 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 00621; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Public Safety and is located at 959 United Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia, being the Department of Public Safety Headquarters; and (4) Justice Federal Credit Union is currently leasing approximately 2,224 square feet (Premises); and (5) A new Headquarters is being built at the same address and the Premises will be moved to the new Headquarters once construction is complete and will be approximately 1,000 square feet; and (6) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of entering into a new lease for three years with an option to renew for another three years; and (7) By official action, the Department of Public Safety does not object to the leasing of the Property; 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 0.926 of an acre located in Land Lot 166, 9th Land District of Hall County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Corrective Warranty Deed, dated March 1, 1991, from George D. Gowder, Jr. and Mary Virginia Gowder Sloan, being recorded in Deed Book 1571, Pages 164-165, 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 008078; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Agriculture and is located at 1195 Jesse Jewel Parkway, Gainesville, Georgia, being the Department's District Office; and (4) By official action dated October 18, 2021, the Department of Agriculture requested authorization to surplus and convey the approximately 0.926 of an acre of real property

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by competitive bid for fair market value or to a local government or state entity for fair market value; 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 15 acres located in G.M.D. 411, Hall County, Georgia, commonly known as the Gainesville Driver Customer Service Center and the Department of Community Supervision Field Office, 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 Record as RPR 008076; and (3) Said real property's custody is divided between the Department of Driver Services and the Department of Community Supervision; and (4) Adjacent property owner, Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc. is desirous of acquiring the 15 acre tract for expansion in exchange for a like or better property for the relocation of the Department of Driver Services; and (5) The Department of Driver Services and the Department of Community Supervision have not objected to the conveyance of the approximately 15 acres of real property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Lumpkin County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is a portion of the property, being approximately 16 acres located in Land Lot 113, 13th Land District, 1st Section of Lumpkin County, Georgia, commonly known as Blackburn State Park, and more particularly described in that Warranty Deed, dated July 7, 1966, from W.W. Blackburn, being recorded in Deed Book P-2, Pages 233-234, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lumpkin County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 003907 and Warranty Deed, dated September 21, 1968, from Verge Major Reeves, being recorded in Deed Book S-2, Page 33-34, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lumpkin County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 004164; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources; and (4) By official action dated February 21, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources requested to surplus and convey the approximately 16 acres of real property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of improved real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and

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(2) Said real property is approximately 0.015 of an acre, being a portion of that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 66 of the 2nd District of Rabun County, Georgia commonly known as Black Rock Mountain State Park, and more particularly described on a revised plat of survey dated April 29, 1995, prepared by William F. Rolader, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2042, and has been ground leased since 1995 to Currahee Paging, Inc. with the current lease term expiring December 31, 2029, being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 012339; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and is a portion of Black Rock Mountain State Park; and (4) Currahee Paging, Inc. is desirous of amending the lease of the above described property to add two 10-year renewal options; and (5) By official action dated February 10, 2022, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources requested to amend the existing lease to include two ten-year renewal options under the same terms of the current lease; 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 0.057 of an acre lying and being in Land Lot 65, 2nd Land District of Rabun County, Georgia, and more particularly described in a General Warranty Deed dated February 7, 1996, from James E. Giles, being recorded in Deed Book E16, Pages 513-517 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Rabun County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Record as RPR 008750; and (3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and is a portion of Black Rock Mountain State Park; and (4) Southern Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Southern Linc f/d/b/a SouthernLINC Wireless is desirous of leasing the property for a period of five years with two five-year renewal options; and (5) By official action dated November 22, 2021, the Department of Natural Resources does not object to the leasing of the property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located in Sumter County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is approximately 50.08 acres located in Land Lots 151 and 152, 27th Land District of Sumter County, Georgia, and more particularly described in that Deed, dated February 23, 1998, from Sumter County Board of Commissioners, being recorded in Deed Book 513, Pages 225-227, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Sumter County and on file with the State Properties Commission Real Property Records as RPR 009117; and

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(3) Said real property is under the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and is located at 300 McMath Mill Road, Americus, Georgia, being the Sumter Youth Development Center; and (4) By official action dated November 15, 2021, the Sumter County Board of Commissioners expressed its desire to acquire the above-described property for a public purpose and acknowledged that the Sumter County Board of Commissioners shall not take, nor fail to take, any action which would cause any outstanding tax exempt bonds to be deemed private activity bonds or arbitrage bonds under the tax code and shall not use the above-described property for any nongovernmental purpose, or any purpose that would give rise to private business use, within the meaning of the tax code; and (5) By official action dated January 27, 2022, the Department of Juvenile Justice requested authorization to surplus and convey the approximately 50.08 acres of real property to the Sumter County Board of Commissioners.
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 Carroll County, containing approximately 13.943 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 2. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value; to a local government or state entity for fair market value; to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity and the local government or state entity does not take, nor fail to take, any action which would cause any outstanding tax exempt bonds to be deemed private activity bonds or arbitrage bonds under the tax code, and does not use the above-described property for any nongovernmental purpose, or any purpose that would give rise to private business use within the meaning of the tax code, any of which shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successor and assigns, of all rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted therein; and such other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 4. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 5. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Carroll 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 Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described access easement located in Carroll County, containing approximately 0.045 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 8. That the above-described access easement may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Carroll County for consideration of $10.00 for title clearing purposes and such 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 conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 10. 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 11. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Carroll 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 Department of Public Safety until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Chatham County, containing approximately 2.232 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing 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 its State Properties Commission, is authorized to amend the lease of the above-described property with Coastal Center for Development Services, Inc., for an additional 50-year term under the same terms and conditions as the current lease, pursuant to which consideration is $1,000.00 annually, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as 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 lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 17. That the amended lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 18. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities during the term of the lease.

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ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Chatham County, containing approximately 1.82 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 20. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Garden City, for $10.00, so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity, and such 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, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 22. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 23. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance and easement documents shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 24. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE V SECTION 25.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in DeKalb County, containing approximately 1.0 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.

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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 and such 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 conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 28. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 29. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of DeKalb 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 State Road and Tollway Authority until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 31.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Fulton County, containing approximately 119.25 acres, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said 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 its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease a portion of the above-described real property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a three-year term, with an option to renew for an additional three-year term, for fair market value, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as 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 conveyance, 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 that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 35. That the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Public Safety during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 36.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Hall County, containing approximately 0.926 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 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, by competitive bid for fair market value or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and such 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, including the execution of all necessary documents.
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 Hall County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 41. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Hall County, containing approximately 15 acres, 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 43. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey by appropriate instrument to Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc., for the consideration of exchange to the State of Georgia of a like or better property, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 44. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such exchange, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 45. That the authorization to exchange 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 exchange documents 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 47. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Driver Services and the Department of Community Supervision until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 48.
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conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 49. That the above-described real property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to Lumpkin County for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity; by competitive bid for fair market value; to a local government or state entity for fair market value; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00, so long as the property is used for public purpose in perpetuity; and such 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, including the execution of all necessary documents.
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 and easement documents shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Lumpkin 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.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.015 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to conveyance of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 55. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to amend the existing ground lease of the above-described property to Currahee Paging, Inc. to add two ten-year renewal options, with the existing terms of $16,337.82

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annual base rent with escalation of 3 percent compounded annually and additional rent of 25 percent of annual gross revenue generated by any subleases, 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 56. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease amendment, including the execution of all necessary documents.
SECTION 57. That the authorization to amend the lease of the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 58. That the amended lease shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 59. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 60.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Rabun County, containing approximately 0.057 of an acre, and that in all matters relating to the leasing of said real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 61. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to Southern Communications Services, Inc. for a period of five years with two five-year renewal options for fair market value, and such further terms and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission as 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, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 63. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 64. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Lessee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 65. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources during the term of the lease.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 66.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property located in Sumter County, containing approximately 50.08 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 67. 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 Sumter County Board of Commissioners for $10.00, so long as the property is used for a public purpose in perpetuity and the Sumter County Board of Commissioners does not take, nor fail to take, any action which would cause any outstanding tax exempt bonds to be deemed private activity bonds or arbitrage bonds under the tax code, and does not use the above-described property for any nongovernmental purpose, or any purpose that would give rise to private business use within the meaning of the tax code, any of which shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted therein; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value, or by competitive bid for fair market value; and such 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 68. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance, including the execution of all necessary documents.

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SECTION 69. That the authorization to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

SECTION 70. That the deed or deeds and plat or plats of the conveyance shall be recorded by the Grantee in the Superior Court of Sumter 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 conveyed.

ARTICLE XIII SECTION 72.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 73. 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 664.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal E Nelson Y Newton Y Nguyen Y Nix Y Oliver Y Paris Y Park

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 165, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HR 683. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 30th, Pirkle of the 155th, Buckner of the 137th and Lumsden of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow, Douglas, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas Counties; 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 RESOLUTION

Authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow, Douglas, Emanuel, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas 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 Bartow, Douglas, Emanuel, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Haralson, Paulding, Sumter, and Thomas Counties; and

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WHEREAS, Georgia Power Company, Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Gas Light Company, GreyStone Power Corporation, Sumter County Schools, and various public utilities desire to construct, install, operate, and maintain facilities, utilities, roads, and ingresses and egresses in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through a portion of said property; and
WHEREAS, these nonexclusive easements, facilities, utilities, roads, 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 Economic Development, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Agriculture, Technical College System of Georgia, and Department of Juvenile Justice.
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 Bartow County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Toyo Tire Facility; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development which, by official action dated August 20, 2021, 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 distribution line and associated equipment to serve two separate electric vehicle charging stations. Said easement area is located in Bartow County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.15 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 181 and 216, 22nd District, 3rd Section, Bartow County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer 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 purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining an underground distribution line and associated equipment.

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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 the underground distribution line and associated equipment.
SECTION 5. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground distribution 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, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground distribution line 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 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 is 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 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 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 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 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 for fair market value not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 11. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Bartow County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That the authorization 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 Douglas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sweetwater Creek State Park; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated December 7, 2021, does not object to the granting of an easement;

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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 Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for stormwater culvert repair for the benefit of Sweetwater Creek State Park. Said easement area is located in Douglas County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.14 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 954, 984-86, and 4, 2nd Land District, Douglas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer survey furnished by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, 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 16. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of stormwater culvert repair.
SECTION 17. That Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the stormwater culvert repair.
SECTION 18. That, after Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority has put into use the stormwater culvert this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the culvert shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 19. That no title shall be conveyed to Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority and, except as herein specifically granted to Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, 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 Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority.

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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 DouglasvilleDouglas County Water and Sewer Authority 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, Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority 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 is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority 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 21. That the easement granted to Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority 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 interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 24. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority in the Superior Court of Douglas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 25. That the authorization to grant the above-described easement to Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority 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 Emanuel County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Emanuel Women's Facility; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections which, by official action, 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 Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve a new building for the benefit of the Emanuel Women's Facility. Said easement area is located in Emanuel County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.28 of an acre, lying and being in 53rd G.M. District, City of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer survey 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 29. That the above described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.

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SECTION 30. 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 construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 31. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground electrical distribution 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 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 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 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 is 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 34. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. 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 36. 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 interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 37. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Emanuel County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 38. 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 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 Fulton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Department of Public Safety Headquarters; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Public Safety which, by official action dated December 9, 2021, does not object to the granting of an easement;

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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 remove existing facilities and construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve the new Public Safety Headquarters building (DPS-043). Said easement area is located in Fulton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.48 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 10 and 23, 14th Land District, Fulton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer 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 purpose of the removal of existing facilities and constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution 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 removal of existing facilities and construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 44. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground electrical distribution 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 their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
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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 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 is 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 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 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 interest of the State of Georgia.

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SECTION 50. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Fulton County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 51. That the authorization 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 Fulton County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Georgia World Congress Center; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development Authority which, by official action dated January 13, 2022, 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 the City of Atlanta, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement for storm water culverts upgrades to increase drainage capacity to serve the Georgia World Congress Center. Said easement area is located in Fulton County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.13 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 83, 14th Land District, Fulton County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey furnished by the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
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SECTION 56. That the City of Atlanta 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 storm water culverts upgrades.
SECTION 57. That, after the City of Atlanta has put into use the storm water culverts upgrades 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 Atlanta, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the storm water culverts upgrades shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 58. That no title shall be conveyed to the City of Atlanta and, except as herein specifically granted to the City of Atlanta, 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 Atlanta.
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 the City of Atlanta 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 City of Atlanta 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 is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from City of Atlanta 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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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 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 Atlanta 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 interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 63. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by the City of Atlanta in the Superior Court of Fulton 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 the City of Atlanta 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.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 66.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Gilmer County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Ellijay Farmers Market; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Agriculture which, by official action dated November 15, 2021, 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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to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground distribution lines and associated equipment for their Grid Investment Plan. Said easement area is located in Gilmer County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.010 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 82, 11th Land District, Gilmer County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer 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 68. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 69. 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 distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 70. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the underground distribution 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 their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 71. 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 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

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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 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 is 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 73. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. 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 75. That the consideration for such easement shall be $9,350.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 76. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Gilmer 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 Georgia Power Company shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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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 Gwinnett County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Gwinnett Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated June 3, 2021, 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 Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground natural gas line and associated equipment to serve TCSG-361 Building 100 renovations and addition. Said easement area is located in Gwinnett County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.26 of an acre, lying and being in the 7th G.M.D., Gwinnett County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineering drawing and aerial furnished by Atlanta Gas Light 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 81. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground natural gas line and associated equipment.
SECTION 82. That Atlanta Gas Light 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 natural gas line and associated equipment.
SECTION 83. That, after Atlanta Gas Light Company has put into use the underground natural gas line and associated equipment this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment,

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Atlanta Gas Light Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground natural gas line and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 84. That no title shall be conveyed to Atlanta Gas Light Company and, except as herein specifically granted to Atlanta Gas Light 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 Atlanta Gas Light Company.
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 Atlanta Gas Light 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, Atlanta Gas Light 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 is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Atlanta Gas Light 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 86. That the easement granted to Atlanta Gas Light Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. Atlanta Gas Light Company shall obtain any and all other

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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, 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 interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 89. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Atlanta Gas Light Company in the Superior Court of Gwinnett 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 Atlanta Gas Light Company 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 Gwinnett County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Gwinnett Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated August 5, 2021, 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 93. 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 distribution lines and associated equipment to TCSG-361 Building 100 renovations and addition. Said easement area is located in Gwinnett County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 10.0 acres, lying and being in the 7th G.M.D., Gwinnett 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

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and may be more particularly described by a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 94. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 95. 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 constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 96. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 97. 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 Georgia Power Company.
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 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

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for the cost of such removal and relocation and the State Properties Commission determines, in its sole discretion, that the removal and relocation is 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 99. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. 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 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 interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 102. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Gwinnett 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 Georgia Power Company 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.

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ARTICLE IX SECTION 105.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Haralson County, Georgia, and is commonly known as West Georgia Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated December 2, 2021, 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 Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain remote controlled motor operated switches to serve the Waco Substation to efficiently and quickly restore services to the campus. Said easement area is located in Haralson County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.42 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 264 and 273, 7th Land District, Haralson 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 107. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining remote controlled motor operated switches.
SECTION 108. 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 constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining remote controlled motor operated switches.
SECTION 109. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining remote controlled motor operated switches this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines

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and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 110. 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 Georgia Power Company.
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 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 is 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 112. That the easement granted to Georgia Power Company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. 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.

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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 interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 115. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Haralson 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 Georgia Power Company 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 Paulding County, Georgia, and is commonly known as Sheffield Forest Wildlife Management Area; and the property is in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources which, by official action dated September 28, 2021, 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 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 power lines and associated equipment to serve an adjacent property owner. Said easement area is located in Paulding County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.34 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lot 434, 3rd District, Paulding County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer 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.

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SECTION 120. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground power lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 121. That GreyStone Power Corporation shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement area only such trees and bushes as may be reasonably necessary for the proper construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of the underground power lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 122. That, after GreyStone Power Corporation has put into use the underground power lines and associated equipment this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, GreyStone Power Corporation, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground power 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 Corporation and, except as herein specifically granted to GreyStone Power Corporation, 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 Corporation.
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 Corporation 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 Corporation 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 is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from GreyStone Power Corporation or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially

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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 Corporation shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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 Corporation 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 the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 128. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by GreyStone Power Corporation in the Superior Court of Paulding 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 Corporation 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.
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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the hereinafter described real property lying and being in Sumter County, Georgia, and is commonly known as South Georgia Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated August 5, 2021, 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 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 overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment to serve TCSG-360 CDL Facility and Improvements. Said easement area is located in Sumter County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 12.78 acres, lying and being in Land Lots 80 and 81, 27th Land District, Sumter 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 133. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
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 constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment.
SECTION 135. That, after Georgia Power Company has put into use the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Georgia Power Company, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.

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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 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 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 is 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 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 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 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.

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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 interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 141. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Georgia Power Company in the Superior Court of Sumter 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 Sumter County, Georgia, and is commonly known as South Georgia Technical College; and the property is in the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia which, by official action dated May 6, 2021, 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 145. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to Sumter County Schools, or its successors and assigns, a nonexclusive easement to construct, install, operate, and maintain underground sewer line to the new Sumter County High School. Said easement area is located in Sumter County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 0.3 of an acre, lying and being in Land Lots 80, 81, 82, 99, and 100, 27th Land District, Sumter County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on an engineer drawing furnished by Sumter County Schools, 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 146. That the above-described easement area shall be used solely for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining underground sewer line.
SECTION 147. That Sumter County Schools 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 the underground sewer line.
SECTION 148. That, after Sumter County Schools has put into use the underground sewer line this easement is granted for, a subsequent abandonment of the use thereof shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easement granted herein. Upon abandonment, Sumter County Schools, or its successors and assigns, shall have the option of removing their facilities from the easement area or leaving the same in place, in which event the underground sewer line shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 149. That no title shall be conveyed to Sumter County Schools and, except as herein specifically granted to Sumter County Schools, 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 Sumter County Schools.
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 Sumter County Schools 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, Sumter County Schools 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 is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from Sumter County Schools 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 151. That the easement granted to Sumter County Schools shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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. Sumter County Schools 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 the consideration for such easement shall be for fair market value not less than $650.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 154. That this grant of easement shall be recorded by Sumter County Schools in the Superior Court of Sumter County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 155. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easement to Sumter County Schools 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 Thomas County, Georgia, and is commonly known as the Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center (Loftiss RYDC); and the property is in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice which, by official action dated February 4, 2021, 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 158. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, may grant to various public utility companies nonexclusive easements to construct, install, operate, and maintain overhead and underground utilities and associated equipment to serve Loftiss RYDC. Said easement area is located in Thomas County, and is more particularly described as follows:
That approximately 56 foot wide utility easement, lying and being in Land Lot 6, 13th Land District, Thomas County, Georgia, and that portion only as shown on a survey by J.B. Faircloth & Associates, dated April 6, 2021, 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 only for the purpose of constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining utilities and associated equipment.
SECTION 160. That a public utility company to whom a nonexclusive easement is assigned 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 constructing, installing, operating, and maintaining utilities and associated equipment.
SECTION 161. That, after a utility company has put into use the utility and associated equipment for which a nonexclusive easement is assigned, 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, and powers granted in that nonexclusive easement. Upon abandonment, the utility 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 utility and associated equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 162. That no title shall be conveyed to the public utility company and, except as assigned to the public utility 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 a public utility company.
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

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state 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 public utility 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, the public utility 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 is for the sole benefit of the State of Georgia. Upon written request from the public utility 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 164. That an easement granted to a public utility company shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area, so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 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 public utility company to which a nonexclusive easement is assigned 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 each such nonexclusive easement shall be $10.00 and such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 167. That each assignment of a nonexclusive easement shall be recorded by the public utility company in the Superior Court of Thomas County and a recorded copy shall be promptly forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 168. That the authorization to grant the above-described nonexclusive easements to various public utility companies 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 assignment of the easements.

ARTICLE XIV SECTION 170.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 171. 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 683.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough
Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton

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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
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Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1150. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Jasperse of the 11th, 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 a short title; 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 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 provide for and remove definitions; to limit the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations may be sued for a nuisance; 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 "Freedom to Farm Act."

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SECTION 2. 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, is amended as follows:
"41-1-7. (a) It is the declared policy of the state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural and forest land and facilities for the production or distribution of food and other agricultural products, including without limitation forest products. When nonagricultural land uses extend into agricultural or agriculture-supporting industrial or commercial areas or forest land or when there are changed conditions in or around the locality of an agricultural facility or agricultural support facility, such operations often become the subject of nuisance actions. As a result, such facilities are sometimes forced to cease operations. Many others are discouraged from making investments in agricultural support facilities or farm improvements or adopting new related technology or methods. It is the purpose of this Code section to reduce losses of the state's agricultural and forest land resources by limiting the circumstances under which agricultural facilities and operations or agricultural support facilities may be deemed to be a nuisance. (b) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Agricultural area' means any land which is, or may be, legally used for an agricultural operation under applicable zoning laws, rules, and regulations at the time of commencement of the agricultural operation of the agricultural facility at issue and throughout the first year of operation of such agricultural facility. Any land which is not subject to zoning laws, rules, and regulations at the time of commencement of an agricultural operation of an agricultural facility and throughout the first year of operation of such agricultural facility shall be deemed an 'agricultural area' for purposes of this Code section. (2) 'Agricultural facility' includes, but is not limited to, any land, building, structure, pond, impoundment, appurtenance, machinery, or equipment which is used for the commercial production or processing 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. (3)(2) 'Agricultural operation' means:
(A) The plowing, tilling, or preparation of soil at an agricultural facility; (B) The planting, growing, fertilizing, harvesting, or otherwise maintaining of crops as defined in Code Section 1-3-3 and also timber and trees that are grown for purposes other than for harvest and for sale; (C) The application of pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals, compounds, or substances to crops, weeds, or soil in connection with the production of crops, timber, livestock, animals, or poultry; (D) The breeding, hatching, raising, producing, feeding, keeping, slaughtering, or processing of livestock, hogs, equines, chickens, turkeys, poultry or other fowl

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normally raised for food, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, rabbits, or similar farm animals for commercial purposes; (E) The production and keeping of honeybees, the production of honeybee products, and honeybee processing facilities; (F) The production, processing, or packaging of eggs or egg products; (G) The manufacturing of feed for poultry or livestock; (H) The rotation of crops, including without limitation timber production; (I) Commercial aquaculture; (J) The application of existing, changed, or new technology, practices, processes, or procedures to any agricultural operation; and (K) The operation of any roadside market. (3.1)(3) 'Agricultural support facility' means any food processing plant or forest products processing plant together with all related or ancillary activities, including trucking; provided, however, that this term expressly excludes any rendering plant facility or operation. (4) 'Changed conditions' means any one or more of the following: (A) Any change in the use of land in an agricultural area or in an industrial or commercial area affecting an agricultural support facility; (B) An increase in the magnitude of an existing use of land in or around the locality of an agricultural facility or agricultural support facility and includes, but is not limited to, urban sprawl into an agricultural area or into an industrial or commercial area in or around the locality of such facility, or an increase in the number of persons making any such use, or an increase in the frequency of such use; or (C) The construction or location of improvements on land in or around the locality of an agricultural facility or agricultural support facility closer to such facility than those improvements located on such land at the time of commencement of the agricultural or agricultural support operation or the agricultural facility or agricultural support facility at issue and throughout the first year of operation of said facility. 'Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation,' or 'CAFO,' means the same as that term is used pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of 40 C.F.R. Section 122.23. (4.1)(5) 'Food processing plant' means a commercial operation that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes, or stores food for human consumption and does not provide food directly to a consumer. (4.2)(6) 'Forest products processing plant' means a commercial operation that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes, or stores any forest product or that manufactures, packages, labels, distributes, or stores any building material made from gypsum rock. (4.3)(7) 'Rendering plant' has the meaning provided by Code Section 4-4-40. (5) 'Urban sprawl' means either of the following or both: (A) With regard to an agricultural area or agricultural operation:
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(ii) An increase in the number of residences in an agricultural area which increase is unrelated to the use of the agricultural area for traditional agricultural purposes. (B) With regard to an agricultural support facility: (i) The conversion of industrial or commercial areas to residential use; or (ii) An increase in the number of residences in an industrial or commercial area which increase is unrelated to the use of the industrial or commercial area for traditional industrial or commercial purposes. (c) No private nuisance action shall be filed against any agricultural facility, agricultural operation, any agricultural operation at an agricultural facility, agricultural support facility, or any operation at an agricultural support facility unless the plaintiff legally possesses the real property affected by the conditions alleged to be a nuisance. (d) No agricultural facility, agricultural operation, any agricultural operation at an agricultural facility, agricultural support facility, or any operation at an agricultural support facility shall be or shall become a nuisance, either public or private, as a result of changed conditions in or around the locality of such facility or operation if the facility or operation has been in operation for one year two years or more. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply when a nuisance results from the negligent, improper, or illegal operation of any such facility or operation. (d)(e) For purposes of this Code section, the established date of operation is the date on which an agricultural operation or agricultural support facility commenced operation. If the physical facilities of the agricultural operation or the agricultural support facility are subsequently expanded or new technology adopted, the established date of operation for each change is not a separately and independently established date of operation and the commencement of the expanded operation does not divest the agricultural operation or agricultural support facility of a previously established date of operation. (f) For purposes of this Code section, the commencement of operation of a CAFO shall create a separately and independently established date of operation for that portion of the agricultural facility, agricultural operation, any agricultural operation at an agricultural facility, agricultural support facility, or any operation at an agricultural support facility relating to the newly established CAFO. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall preempt or override any present or future rule or regulation of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division or the United States Environmental Protection Agency."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Dickey of the 140th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1150.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough
Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E 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 Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 106, nays 60.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1175. By Representatives Pirkle of the 155th, Camp of the 131st, Campbell of the 171st, Jenkins of the 132nd and Carpenter of the 4th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products and animals producing them; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to milk and

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milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production, handling, transporting, and sale of raw milk for human consumption; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such product and animals producing it; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards; to provide for and require permits related to producing and handling raw milk for human consumption; to provide for violations of such standards; to require release of certain records at the request of the Commissioner of Agriculture; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to milk and milk products, so as to provide for conforming changes; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of drugs, so as to authorize the use of testing equipment to determine whether a drug has been adulterated with a synthetic opioid; to provide a short title; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Raw Dairy Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 18
26-2-450. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (3) 'Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption' means raw milk for human consumption produced by a permitted raw milk for human consumption producer, which meets all health, safety, and labeling standards of this article.

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(4) 'Raw milk for human consumption' means fluid whole milk in its natural state from healthy cows, or other hoofed animals, which is intended for human consumption and has been produced under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by or pursuant to this article.
26-2-451. Raw milk for human consumption which is in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered by the producer directly to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption. No raw milk may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered for the purpose of human consumption for wholesale purposes or if it is not in compliance with this article or the standards or rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to this article.
26-2-452. (a) The Commissioner is charged with the responsibility of enforcing this article. (b) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative:
(1) To inspect or cause to be inspected, as often as may be deemed practicable, all places where raw milk for human consumption produced, manufactured, kept, handled, stored, or sold; (2) To prohibit the production, sale, or distribution of unclean or unwholesome raw milk for human consumption; (3) To condemn for food purposes all unclean or unwholesome raw milk for human consumption, wherever found; (4) To take samples anywhere of any raw milk for human consumption or imitation thereof and cause the same to be analyzed or satisfactorily tested; (5) To weigh and test raw milk for human consumption; and (6) To compile and publish in print or electronically annually, or at such shorter intervals as he or she may desire, statistics and information concerning all phases of the raw dairy industry in this state.
26-2-453. The Commissioner shall have the power to adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations to implement and enforce this article; provided, however, that all rules and regulations shall be of uniform application; and provided, further, that all rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Rules and regulations to provide for the labeling of raw milk for human consumption in such manner so as to indicate that said raw milk complies with this article and the rules and regulations promulgated under this article;

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(2) Rules and regulations to prescribe the specifications of all glassware, including, but not limited to, bottles, pipettes, test tubes, and burrettes, and such other instruments as may be used in the testing of raw milk for human consumption; and (3) Rules and regulations to prescribe the specifications for the installation and operation of recording thermometers on bulk farm tanks.
26-2-454. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person who does not possess a permit from the department to manufacture, have in storage, sell or offer for sale therein, or offer to give away any raw milk for human consumption. Nothing in this article shall prohibit the storage and personal consumption of raw milk by the owner of an animal or a resident of the premises of production. (b) Only a person who complies with the requirements of this article shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. Permits shall not be transferable to other persons or locations. (c) Each producer and distributor of raw milk for human consumption shall hold a valid permit issued by the department prior to beginning operation. No permit shall be issued until all parts of the operation meet the requirements of this article. (d) Application for all licenses and permits provided for in this article shall be made to the Commissioner on such forms as he or she may prescribe. All licenses shall be valid for a period of one year unless revoked or suspended as provided in this article. All licenses shall be renewable upon submission of all required application forms. The Commissioner may deny, refuse, suspend, or revoke any license, after notice and a hearing, for any violation of or failure to comply with this article or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder; provided, however, that the hearing shall be held in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
26-2-455. (a) Raw milk for human consumption shall be examined by the department as often as necessary to determine that it is not adulterated or misbranded. The department may, upon written notice to the owner or person in charge, place a hold order on any raw milk for human consumption that it determines, or has probable cause to believe, to be unwholesome or otherwise adulterated or misbranded. Under a hold order, raw milk for human consumption shall be permitted to be suitably stored. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or alter a hold order, notice, or tag placed on raw milk for human consumption by the department, and neither such milk nor the containers thereof shall be relabeled, repacked, reprocessed, altered, disposed of, or destroyed without permission of the department except on order by a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) When the freezing point of milk is greater than -0.525 degrees Celsius, the farm shall be notified that apparently the raw milk contains added water. If a second violation of this freezing point standard occurs within two years, an observed milking or operation of processing shall be conducted and samples analyzed. The freezing point obtained from raw milk collected during the observation shall be used to determine a definite freezing

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point from the individual farm. A violation of the determined freezing point for a specific operation by over 3 percent within two years of setting the standard shall call for a twoday permit suspension or equivalent. (c) When raw milk for human consumption is found to be adulterated by the presence of drugs, pesticides, herbicides, or other poisonous substances, it shall be impounded and additional samples analyzed. Raw milk for human consumption found to be adulterated shall be disposed of until analysis shows the product not to be adulterated. If testing reveals raw milk for human consumption positive for drug residues, the raw milk shall be disposed of in a manner that removes it from the human and animal food chain. The department shall immediately suspend the producer's Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption permit, or equally effective measures shall be taken, to prevent the sale of raw milk for human consumption containing drug residues, and a penalty shall be imposed. Future sales are prohibited until subsequent testing reveals the milk is free of drug residue. The Grade 'A' producer's permit may be reinstated to allow the sale of raw milk for human consumption when a representative sample taken from the producer's raw milk is no longer positive for drug residue. Whenever a drug residue test is positive, a recall shall be initiated and an investigation shall be made to determine the cause. The farm inspection must be completed by the department to determine the cause of the residue and actions taken to prevent future violations, including on-farm changes in procedures necessary to prevent future occurrences as recommended by the department.
26-2-456. (a) All Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption shall be bottled, packaged, and sealed at the same location where produced. (b) All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk for human consumption shall be labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as amended, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 and regulations developed thereunder, the Code of Federal Regulations, and in addition shall comply with the applicable requirements of this Code section. (c) All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk for human consumption shall be conspicuously marked with:
(1) The words 'Grade A Raw' on the exterior surface. Acceptable locations shall include the principal display panel, the secondary or informational panel, or the cap or cover; (2) The identity of the farm where packaged. This identity shall include the name, address, and permit number; (3) The following information statement, in print no smaller than 12 point font, shall be included on the package: 'Warning: This is a raw milk product that is not pasteurized and may increase the risk of foodborne illness'; and (4) The common name of the hoofed mammal producing the milk shall precede the name of the milk when the product is made from other than cattle's milk. (d) The department shall not permit the use of any misleading marks, words, or endorsements upon the label. The department may permit the use of registered trade

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designs or similar terms on the bottle cap or label, when, in its opinion, they are not misleading and are not used to obscure the required labeling. Descriptive labeling terms must not be used in conjunction with the Grade 'A' designation or name of the raw milk and must not be false or misleading.
26-2-457. (a) Samples of raw milk for human consumption may be taken for scientific examination for public health purposes, at any reasonable time or place, and examined bacteriologically or for any other public health reason by agents of the department. (b) Samples of raw milk for human consumption shall be collected and tested prior to a permit being issued. (c) The department shall collect samples to obtain satisfactory pathogenic testing results prior to:
(1) Receiving a permit and beginning production or distribution; or (2) Reinstatement of a permit that has been suspended because of positive results of testing for pathogenic organisms in association with a suspected outbreak of disease. (d) During any consecutive six months, at least four samples of raw milk for human consumption shall be collected from each producer in at least four separate months, except when three months show a month containing two sampling dates separated by at least 20 days. These samples shall be obtained under the direction of the department or shall be taken from each producer under the direction of the department and delivered in accordance with this Code section. (e) Required bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, and cooling temperature checks shall be performed on raw milk for human consumption. In addition, drug tests on each producer's milk shall be conducted at least four times during any consecutive six months. (f) When multiple samples of the same raw milk for human consumption are collected from the same producer from multiple tanks on the same day, the laboratory results shall be averaged arithmetically by the department and recorded as the official results for that day. This is applicable for bacterial, including standard plate count and coliform, somatic cell count, and temperature determinations only. (g) Whenever two of the last four consecutive bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, coliform determinations, or cooling temperatures, taken on separate days exceed the standard for the milk required by this article, the department shall send a certified or hand-delivered written notice thereof to the person concerned. This notice shall be in effect so long as two of the last four consecutive samples exceed the standard. An additional sample shall be taken within 21 days of the sending of such notice, but not before the lapse of three days. Immediate suspension of permit shall be implemented whenever the standard is violated by three of the last five bacterial counts, somatic cell counts, coliform determinations, or cooling temperatures. (h) When sampling for pathogenic organisms is conducted in association with a suspected outbreak of disease, and the samples test positive for pathogenic organisms, the department shall immediately suspend the permit. The permit shall remain suspended

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until a representative sample containing a minimum of two consecutive milkings are found to be free of pathogenic organisms. (i) Samples shall be analyzed at an official or appropriate officially designated laboratory. All sampling procedures and required laboratory examinations shall be in substantial compliance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products (SMEDP) of the American Public Health Association, and the latest edition of Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) International. Such procedures, including the certification of sample collectors, and examinations shall be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation of Milk Laboratories. (j) All violations of bacteria, somatic cell counts, coliform, and cooling temperature standards shall be followed promptly by inspection to determine and correct the cause.
26-2-458. (a) All Grade 'A' raw milk for human consumption shall be produced to conform with the following chemical, bacteriological, and temperature standards of this Code section:
(1) Raw milk for human consumption shall be cooled to 10 degrees Celsius or less within four hours or less, of the commencement of the first milking, and to 7 degrees Celsius or less within two hours after milking, provided that the blend temperature after the first and subsequent milkings does not exceed 10 degrees Celsius. All finished, processed, and packaged raw milk for human consumption shall be maintained at 7 degrees Celsius or less after processing, during storage, and during transportation; (2) Individual producer milk shall not exceed bacteria limits of 20,000 per mL; (3) No positive results on drug residue detection methods required by the department; (4) Individual producer milk shall not exceed a somatic cell count of 500,000 per mL, except individual producer goat milk shall not exceed 1,000,000 per mL; (5) Coliform counts shall not exceed 10 per milliliter; and (6) Individual producer milk shall not contain any organisms of Escherichia coli, including, but not limited to, the 0157:H7 strain, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, or Campylobacter. Pathogenic testing for such organisms shall be conducted with samples taken by the department:
(A) Quarterly; (B) Prior to permitting; and (C) In association with any outbreak of a foodborne disease. (b) No process or manipulation other than appropriate refrigeration shall be applied to raw milk for human consumption for the purpose of removing or deactivating microorganisms.
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(1) Lactating animals which show evidence of the secretion of milk with abnormalities in one or more quarters, based upon bacteriological, chemical, or physical examination, shall be milked last or with separate equipment and the milk shall be discarded; (2) Lactating animals that have been treated with, or have consumed, chemical, medicinal or radioactive agents, which are capable of being secreted in the milk and which, in the judgment of the department, may be deleterious to human health, shall be milked last or with separate equipment and the milk disposed of as the department may direct; (3) Milk from lactating animals being treated with medicinal agents, which are capable of being secreted in the milk, shall not be offered for sale for such period as is recommended by the attending veterinarian or as indicated on the package label of the medicinal agent; (4) Milk from lactating animals treated with or exposed to insecticides not approved for use on dairy animals by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall not be offered for sale; (5) The department may require additional tests for the detection of milk with abnormalities as it deems necessary; (6) Bloody, stringy, off-colored milk, or milk that is abnormal to sight or odor shall be handled and disposed of as to preclude the infection of other lactating animals and the contamination of milk utensils; (7) Lactating animals secreting milk with abnormalities shall be milked last or in separate equipment which effectively prevents the contamination of the wholesome supply. Milking equipment used on animals with abnormalities in their milk shall be maintained clean to reduce the possibility of re-infecting or cross-infection of the dairy animals; (8) Equipment, utensils, and containers used for the handling of milk with abnormalities shall not be used for the handling of milk to be offered for sale, unless they are first cleaned and effectively sanitized; (9) Processed animal waste derivatives used as a feed ingredient for any portion of the total ration of the lactating dairy animal shall:
(A) Be properly processed in accordance with at least those requirements contained in the Model Regulations for Processed Animal Wastes developed by the Association of American Feed Control Officials; and (B) Not contain levels of deleterious substances, harmful pathogenic organisms, or other toxic substances which are secreted in the milk at any level that may be deleterious to human health; and (10) Unprocessed poultry litter and unprocessed recycled animal body discharges shall not be fed to lactating dairy animals.
26-2-460. (a) All raw milk for human consumption within the State of Georgia shall be from healthy animals. Raw milk from unhealthy animals shall not be offered for sale, be given away, or combined with other milk.

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(b) All animals producing raw milk for human consumption shall be tested for brucellosis and tuberculosis every 12 months. Animals showing positive by lesions or a positive test shall be reported to the department, and:
(1) Shall be separated, and kept separate, from the remainder of the herd; (2) A certificate, identifying each animal, signed by a licensed veterinarian and the director of the laboratory making the test, shall be filed with the department; (3) Shall be retested by a licensed veterinarian at a frequency specified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and test results shall be filed with the department; and (4) Disposition of diseased animals shall be conducted in accordance with guidelines published by the USDA and shall be reported to the department. (c) For diseases other than brucellosis and tuberculosis, the department shall require such physical, chemical, or bacteriological tests as it deems necessary. The diagnosis of other diseases in dairy animals shall be based upon the findings of a licensed veterinarian. Any diseased animal disclosed by such test shall be disposed of as the department directs. (d) Animals shipped into Georgia for the purpose of milking shall be tested for tuberculosis and brucellosis within 30 days prior to being brought into the state. Brucellosis testing shall not be required for any cattle that have been vaccinated for brucellosis and are under 30 months of age. (e) Records supporting the tests required in this Code section shall be available to the department and be validated with the signature of a licensed veterinarian.
26-2-461. Each producer of raw milk for human consumption shall develop and maintain procedures for the notification of regulatory officials, consumer notification, and product recall, and shall implement any of these procedures as necessary with respect to any product for which the producer or the department knows or has reason to believe circumstances exist that may adversely affect its safety for the consumer. If the department determines, based upon representative samples, risk analysis, information provided by the producer, and other information available to the department, that the circumstances present an imminent hazard to the public health and that a form of consumer notice or product recall can effectively avoid or significantly minimize the threat to public health, the department may order the producer to initiate a level of product recall or, if appropriate, issue a form of notification to customers. The producer shall be responsible for disseminating the notice in a manner designed to inform customers who may be affected by the problem.
26-2-462. (a) The Commissioner shall be charged with the enforcement of this article and shall have the power and authority, in connection with this and other provisions dealing with milk, food, or food products, to revoke or cancel the permit or license of any person doing business in this state who violates the laws of this state or the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto.

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(b) The enforcement methods authorized by this article shall be cumulative of those provided otherwise by law, and the same are not superseded by this article.
26-2-463. (a) Any person operating under this article shall furnish, upon the request of the Commissioner, such data and statistics as he or she may require. (b) All persons operating under this article shall keep complete and accurate records of their operations, and the Commissioner shall have free access to all such records.
26-2-464. Any person, firm, or corporation subject to this article or the other milk laws of this state who violates any of said provisions or any valid rules and regulations made thereunder may be enjoined from such continued violation. The Commissioner is authorized to apply for, and for cause shown the superior court having jurisdiction of the defendant in any such action may grant, injunctive relief, by interlocutory injunction, permanent injunction, or temporary restraining order, as the circumstances may warrant. The proceeding may be maintained notwithstanding the pendency of any civil action and notwithstanding the pendency of or conviction in a criminal proceeding arising from the same transaction. Such action may be maintained without bond. The purpose of this Code section is to create a statutory cause of action by way of injunction, and the Commissioner is authorized to bring such proceedings in the same form and manner and in the same court as other equitable proceedings may be brought. This remedy is not exclusive but is cumulative of other remedies afforded to protect the consuming public from unwholesome products which are economic frauds.
26-2-465. It shall be unlawful:
(1) To handle raw milk for human consumption in unclean or unsanitary places or in an unsanitary manner; (2) To keep, store, or prepare for market any raw milk for human consumption in the same building or enclosure where any hide or fur or any cow, horse, nontraditional livestock, hog, or other livestock is kept; (3) To handle or ship raw milk for human consumption in unclean or unsanitary vessels; (4) To expose raw milk for human consumption to flies or to any contaminating influence likely to convey pathogenic or other injurious bacteria; (5) To use or possess any branded or registered raw milk for human consumption can or container for any purpose other than the handling, storing, or shipping of raw milk for human consumption; provided, however, that no person other than the rightful owner thereof shall use or possess any can, bottle, or other receptacle if such receptacle shall be marked with the brand or trademark of the owner. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the temporary possession by a business involved in the normal processing, distribution, or retail sale of dairy products of any can, bottle, or other receptacle which

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is marked with the brand or trademark of another person or entity prior to its return to the rightful owner in the normal course of business, or if purchased from the rightful owner; (6) To sell or offer for sale raw milk for human consumption that is not pure and fresh and handled with clean utensils; (7) To sell or offer for sale raw milk for human consumption from diseased or unhealthy animals or which was handled by any person suffering from or coming in contact with persons affected with any contagious disease; (8) To sell or offer for sale any raw milk for human consumption which shall have been exposed to contamination or into which shall have fallen any unsanitary articles or any foreign substance which would render the raw milk unfit for human consumption; or (9) To sell or offer for sale raw milk for human consumption which do not comply with the standards and requirements of this article or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
26-2-466. Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 3. Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to milk and milk products, is amended by revising Code Section 26-2-231, relating to definitions, as follows:
"26-2-231. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Georgia. (2) 'Cream tester' means any person who performs the act of sampling or testing milk, cream, or other dairy products, the test of which is to be used as a basis for making payment for said products. (3) 'Dairy manufacturing plants' means creameries, condenseries, public dairies, butter factories, cheese factories, ice cream factories, and other like factories, and any other concerns that manufacture dairy products for sale at either retail or wholesale; provided, however, that the term dairy manufacturing plant shall not include a retail frozen dessert packager which is otherwise permitted as a food service establishment pursuant to Article 13 of this chapter. (4) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia. (5) Reserved. (6) Reserved. (7) 'Manufactured milk products' means those milk products, including condensed, evaporated, concentrated, sterilized, or powdered milk, made from raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes and processed in such a manner and under such conditions as to remove or sterilize, as far as is possible, any contaminated matter contained in the raw milk from which the products were manufactured, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed to ensure that result.

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(8) Reserved. (9) Reserved. (10) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, firm, company, or corporation. (11) 'Public dairies' means any place where milk and cream are purchased from producers and sold or kept for sale, either at wholesale or retail. (12) 'Raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes' means fluid whole milk in its natural state from healthy cows, which milk has not been produced and handled in compliance with the requirements for Grade A milk. (13) Reserved. (14) 'Ungraded milk' means all fluid whole milk in its natural state, which milk fails to meet the requirements of Grade A milk or, raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes as defined in this article, or raw milk for human consumption, as provided for in Article 18 of this chapter. (b) Unless otherwise defined in this article, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in the May, 2001, Amended Version of the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service -- Food and Drug Administration and supplements thereto: (1) 'Grade A buttermilk'; (2) 'Grade A chocolate milk'; (3) 'Grade A milk, pasteurized'; (4) 'Grade A modified solids milk'; (5) 'Grade A skim milk'; (6) 'Grade A whole milk'; (7) 'Pasteurization'; and (8) 'Raw cow's milk.' (c) Unless otherwise defined in this article, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 'Frozen Desserts,' 21 C.F.R. Sec. 135.3, 21 C.F.R. Sec. 135.110 -- 135.160 (1979): (1) 'Ice cream'; (2) 'Frozen custard'; (3) Reserved; (4) 'Sherbet'; and (5) 'Water ices.'"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 26-2-242, relating to standards and requirements as to sale of milk and milk products generally, labeling, and sale of ungraded milk, raw whole milk, condensed or evaporated milk, as follows:
"26-2-242. (a) Milk and milk products which are in compliance with this article and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this article may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered to the consuming public for the purpose of human consumption, provided the container in which the milk or milk product is sold, offered for sale, or

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delivered has affixed thereto or printed thereon labels approved by the Commissioner. No milk or milk product may be sold, offered for sale, or delivered for the purpose of human consumption if it is not in compliance with this article or the standards or rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to this article unless such product complies with the standards and requirements of Article 18 of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. (b) The sale, offering for sale, or delivery of ungraded milk is prohibited except as provided in Article 18 of this chapter. (c) No raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes may be offered for sale in this state to anyone except processors and manufacturers properly licensed and inspected to manufacture and process manufactured milk products. (d) It shall be unlawful to sell, keep for sale, or offer for sale any condensed or evaporated milk, concentrated milk, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened evaporated milk, sweetened concentrated milk, sweetened evaporated skimmed milk, or any of the fluid derivatives of any of them, to which shall have been added any fat or oil other than milk fat, either under the name of the products or articles or the derivatives thereof, or under any fictitious or trade name whatsoever."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 26-2-243, relating to intermingling of Grade A milk or milk products with other grades, inspections, permit requirements, and enforcement powers of Commissioner, as follows:
"(b) No person producing, handling, processing, manufacturing, or dealing in milk or milk products, which person produces, receives, distributes, or in any manner handles Grade A raw whole milk, Grade A pasteurized whole milk, or Grade A milk products, shall receive, store, handle, distribute, or otherwise allow raw milk for human consumption or raw whole milk for manufacturing purposes to be introduced upon the premises where the operations are conducted. At all times, such person shall be subject to inspection by the Commissioner and shall hold a Grade A permit, issued by the Commissioner, to deal in Grade A milk and Grade A milk products and shall conduct business pursuant to the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the Commissioner made thereunder, to the end that milk products shall be handled only in the manner provided for in this article and that inferior quality milk not be sold to the consuming public as superior quality milk."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of Code Section 26-2-249, relating to unlawful acts, as follows:
"(12) To sell or offer for sale milk, cream, butter, cheese, ice cream, or other dairy products which do not comply with the standards and requirements of this article or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder except raw milk for human consumption which complies with the standards and requirements of Article 18 of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder."

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SECTION 7. The provisions of the Georgia Raw Dairy Act shall become effective on July 1, 2023.

SECTION 8. Chapter 3 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adulterated drugs, is amended by revising Code Section 26-3-22, relating to other laws, as follows:
(a) This chapter shall be cumulative and supplemental to any and all existing laws relating to the subject matter of drugs. Specifically, nothing contained in this chapter shall be so construed as to relieve any person, firm, or corporation from complying with any requirements as prescribed by Chapter 4 of this title, Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, the "Dangerous Drug Act," Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, the "Georgia Controlled Substances Act," or Title 21 C.F.R. 210, the federal "current good manufacturing practices in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of drugs: general." Except that any testing equipment used to determine whether a controlled substance has been adulterated and contains a synthetic opioid shall not be considered a drug related object as defined by Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16.

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this bill are repealed.

Representative Pirkle of the 155th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1175.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore Y Belton E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly E Blackmon N Boddie Y Bonner N Bruce N Buckner Y Burchett N Burnough Y Burns

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas N Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier Y Frye

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland Y Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D Y Jackson, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E Nelson Y Newton N Nguyen Y Nix N Oliver N Paris N Park

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper N Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
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N Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Petrea Y Pirkle Y Powell N Prince Y Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Wade E Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower N Wilensky N Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 55.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1188. By Representatives Lott of the 122nd, Gravley of the 67th, Bazemore of the 63rd, Smith of the 18th, Momtahan of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia annotated, relating to obscenity and related offenses, so as to provide definitions, regulations, and penalties involving use of commercial social networking websites to commit sexual misconduct; to provide for

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severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, is amended by revising subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a) A person commits the offense of child molestation when such person: (1) Does any an immoral or indecent act to or in the presence of or with any child under the age of 16 years with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the person; or (2) By means of an electronic device, transmits images of a person engaging in, inducing, or otherwise participating in any an immoral or indecent act to a child under the age of 16 years with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the person.
(a.1) For purposes of this Code section, when a person does an immoral or indecent act involving touching of any child under the age of 16 years with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of the child or the person, and such person touches such child in multiple areas of such child's body, the touching of each area shall constitute a separate offense of child molestation."
SECTION 2. Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8) of subsection (b) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(5) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to create, reproduce, publish, promote, sell, distribute, give, exhibit, or possess with intent to sell or distribute any a visual medium which depicts a minor or a portion of a minor's body engaged in any sexually explicit conduct. (6) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to advertise, sell, purchase, barter, or exchange any a medium which provides information as to where any visual medium which depicts a minor or a portion of a minor's body engaged in any sexually explicit conduct can be found or purchased. (7) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to bring or cause to be brought into this state any a material which depicts a minor or a portion of a minor's body engaged in any sexually explicit conduct. (8) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to possess or control any a material which depicts a minor or a portion of a minor's body engaged in any sexually explicit conduct."

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"(b.1) For any violation of paragraph (5), (6), (7), or (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section involving multiple visual mediums, mediums, or materials, each visual medium, medium, or material connected to such violation shall constitute a separate offense."
SECTION 3. Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obscenity and related offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-100.4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commercial social networking website' includes any website, application, portal, or other means of accessing the internet that:
(A) Is operated by a person that derives revenue from membership fees, advertising, or other sources related to the operation of the website, application, portal, or other means of accessing the internet; (B) Allows users to create personal web pages or profiles that contain the user's name or nickname, photographs of the user, and other personal information; and (C) Provides users or visitors a mechanism by which to communicate with others, such as a message board, chat room, or instant messenger. Such term shall not include a website that is either owned or operated by a local, state, or federal governmental entity or that has as its primary purpose the facilitation of commercial transactions, the dissemination of news, the discussion of political or social issues, or professional networking. (2) 'High-risk sex offender' means any individual who is registered with the State Sexual Offender Registry and who has been classified as a sexually dangerous predator pursuant to Code Section 42-1-14. (b) It shall be unlawful for any high-risk sex offender to access or use any commercial social networking website to: (1) Communicate with a person who the offender believes is under 16 years of age; (2) Contact a person who the offender believes is under 16 years of age; (3) Pose falsely as a person under 16 years of age; or (4) Gather information about a person who the offender believes is under 16 years of age. (c) For purposes of determining jurisdiction, an offense shall be deemed to be committed in this state if the transmission that constitutes the offense either originates in this state or is received in this state. (d) Any person that violates this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years and by a fine of not more than $10,000.00. (e) This Code section shall be severable in accordance with Code Section 1-1-3, relating to severability."

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Lott of the 122nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1188.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton Y Bazemore Y Belton Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Blackmon Y Boddie Y Bonner Y Bruce Y Buckner Y Burchett Y Burnough Y Burns Y Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell
Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson Y Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D Y Clark, H Y Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Corbett Y Crowe Y Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dreyer Y Dubnik Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin Y Evans, B Y Evans, S Y Fleming Y Frazier Y Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill Y Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henderson Y 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, E Y Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J Y Jones, S Y Jones, T Y Kausche Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett Y Lewis-Ward Y Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden Y Mainor Y Mallow Y Marin Y Martin

Y Mathiak Y Mathis Y McClain Y McDonald Y McLaurin Y McLeod Y Meeks E Metze Y Mitchell, B Y Mitchell, R Y Momtahan Y Moore, A Y Moore, B Y Neal 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley Y Roberts Y Robichaux Y Sainz Y Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler Y Shannon Y Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V Y Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E Y Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade E Washburn
Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower Y Wilensky Y Wilkerson Y Williams, A Y Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R Y Williamson Y Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

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:

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HR 1147. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Kelley of the 16th, Parsons of the 44th, Benton of the 31st, Washburn of the 141st and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the President of the United States to consider the current geopolitical tensions and support policies and take measures to ensure America's long-term energy affordability, security, leadership, and progress, including actions that result in the continued operation of existing oil and natural gas pipelines, the construction of new pipelines, and an end to restrictions on developing our nation's onshore and offshore oil and natural resources; the resumption of consistent, credible federal lease sales; and the immediate preparation of a new five-year program to guide future offshore leasing; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Alexander N Allen Y Anderson N Anulewicz Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Barton N Bazemore 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 Byrd Y Cameron Y Camp Y Campbell E Cannon Y Cantrell Y Carpenter Y Carson N Carter Y Cheokas E Clark, D

Y Corbett Y Crowe N Davis Y DeLoach Y Dempsey Y Dickey N Douglas N Drenner N Dreyer Y Dubnik N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Erwin N Evans, B N Evans, S Y Fleming N Frazier N Frye Y Gaines Y Gambill N Gilliard Y Gilligan E Glanton Y Gravley Y Greene Y Gullett Y Gunter Y Hagan Y Hatchett

Y Hogan N Holcomb N Holland N Holly E Holmes N Hopson Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Hutchinson N Jackson, D N Jackson, E N Jackson, M Y Jasperse Y Jenkins Y Jones, J N Jones, S Y Jones, T N Kausche Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kennard Y Kirby Y Knight Y LaHood Y LaRiccia Y Leverett N Lewis-Ward N Lim E Lopez Y Lott Y Lumsden

Y Mathiak Y Mathis N McClain Y McDonald N McLaurin N McLeod Y Meeks E Metze N Mitchell, B N Mitchell, R Y Momtahan N Moore, A N Moore, B N Neal E 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 Pruitt Y Rhodes Y Rich Y Ridley N Roberts

N Scott Y Seabaugh Y Setzler N Shannon N Sharper Y Singleton Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smith, TP Y Smith, V N Smyre Y Stephens Y Tankersley Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, R Y Thomas, B E Thomas, E N Thomas, M
VACANT 45 Y Wade Y Washburn Y Watson Y Werkheiser Y Wiedower E Wilensky N Wilkerson N Williams, A N Williams, MF Y Williams, N Y Williams, R

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Y Clark, H N Clark, J Y Collins Y Cooper

Y Hawkins N Henderson Y Hill Y Hitchens

N Mainor N Mallow N Marin Y Martin

N Robichaux Y Sainz N Schofield Y Scoggins

Y Williamson N Wilson Y Yearta
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 99, nays 70.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The House stood at ease.

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 bills of the House:

HB 554. By Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Efstration of the 104th, Smith of the 18th, Momtahan of the 17th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lis pendens, so as to revise when an action may operate as a lis pendens; to require issuance by a court; to provide for procedures and qualifications for issuance; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1280. By Representatives Lim of the 99th, Efstration of the 104th and Jones of the 25th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to revise provisions concerning the duties of county tax commissioners with respect to the assessment and collection of municipal taxes and fees; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1435. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, McDonald of the 26th, Gaines of the 117th, LaHood of the 175th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the needs based financial aid program, so as to include eligibility for students with a financial aid gap; to provide for evaluation; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 1058. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Wiedower of the 119th, Knight of the 130th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-21, relating to income taxation of corporations, so as remove the requirement that affiliated corporations file separate income tax returns with this state unless the Department of Revenue has requested or preapproved the filing of consolidated returns; to authorize Georgia affiliated groups to elect to file separate or consolidated income tax returns; to provide for the effect of such elections; to provide for tax liability, allocation, and apportionment; to make such election irrevocable for five years; to authorize affiliated groups that have filed consolidated returns to continue under the current law; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HR 820. By Representative England of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. James J. Boss and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Mr. James J. Boss 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

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WHEREAS, Mr. Boss settled in Barrow County in 1866 and cultivated over 600 acres of farmland; and
WHEREAS, he was considered the largest farmer in the area during this time, and many of his descendants still live in the area today; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boss diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Boss was an active member of Bethabra Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART II WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, parents of Gold Star recipients have suffered the loss of a child who gave the ultimate sacrifice to this nation and their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, while there is a Gold Star Mothers national organization which has recognized the loss suffered by mothers of Gold Star recipients since World War I, there is no national organization honoring the same loss suffered by the fathers of Gold Star recipients; and
WHEREAS, it is important for fathers to be publicly acknowledged for the loss they have suffered and allow them to grieve and connect with other fathers who have also lost their children; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be honored appropriately.

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PART III WHEREAS, the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club was organized in 1979 to bring together teachers of J. W. Arnold Elementary School and W. A. Fountain High School, both of which served African American students in Clayton County, Georgia, prior to integration in 1969; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Elementary School housed grades K through five and opened in 1963 with Mrs. Roberta T. Smith as the principal, whereas Fountain High School housed grades one through 12 and opened in 1951 with Mr. M.D. Roberts as the principal; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club is "to maintain contact among former educators from Fountain and Arnold Schools and interested persons in preserving the history of education in Clayton County; to promote personal and professional growth; to provide opportunities for service and assistance to youth through mentoring, role modeling, scholarship, and other acts of kindness"; and
WHEREAS, the 15 charter members of the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club were: Daisy Arnold, Zollie Curry, Helen Davenport, Esther Earl, Hattie Emerson, Alfretta Allen, Christine Harris, Charlotte McCoy, Verna Miller, Endy Moreland, Hazel Owens, Laura Patton, Susie Perkins, M.D. Roberts, and Virginia Roberts; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Arnold-Fountain Professional Club strive to promote professionalism and civic pride, provide support to members, engage in local and state government regarding education policies, and evaluate major issues in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable organization be honored appropriately.
PART IV WHEREAS, Reverend Joseph Jones, Sr., was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 6, 1926, the third of the nine children of Ernest and Carrie Jones; and
WHEREAS, educated in the Atlanta Public School System, Reverend Jones served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged as Seaman First Class, V-6, on November 28, 1945; and
WHEREAS, in 1945, he was united in marriage to Darnella Shell and to their loving union were born seven children; and
WHEREAS, he was licensed as a minister of the Gospel while a member of Norwood Tabernacle Baptist Church; and

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WHEREAS, he worked at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for over 35 years and served as a business representative for Machinist Local #709; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Jones was active in his community as the PTA president of Clara Maxwell Pitts Elementary School and was a member of Ashlar Smooth Masons #574; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in their memory.
PART V 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. Roger William Cavender served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavender valiantly and courageously stormed the beaches of Normandy and fought in the Battle of the Bulge; and
WHEREAS, he 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, his service was recognized with numerous medals, including the Bronze Star, and after being wounded by shrapnel, Mr. Cavender declined the Purple Heart because he was afraid his family would worry about his injuries; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavender was a dedicated husband and father and was chairman of the building committee for Fairview Baptist Church when the church was being rebuilt; and
WHEREAS, his selfless service to this nation and unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States will long be remembered and appreciated; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavender 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 VI WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

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WHEREAS, SPC Etienne J. Murphy served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and was a member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment as an anti-tank gunner; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of South Gwinnett High School where he excelled in the JROTC program, SPC Murphy demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he was serving in Syria when his life was tragically cut short during a vehicle rollover while conducting combat operations; and
WHEREAS, SPC Murphy was awarded the Parachutist Badge, United States Army Expert Rifle Marksmanship Qualification Badge-Carbine, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with campaign star, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Army Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, SPC Murphy 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 VII WHEREAS, Judge Larry Salmon was born on March 29, 1938, in Rome, Georgia, graduated from Armuchee High School, and spent his life serving and loving his community; and
WHEREAS, Judge Salmon earned his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; and
WHEREAS, he worked with the Parker, Clary & Kent Law Firm before he served as assistant solicitor and assistant district attorney; and
WHEREAS, Judge Salmon served as the Floyd County District Attorney from the early 1970s until 1984 and took the bench as a superior court judge in 1989; and
WHEREAS, he served as served as superior court judge for almost 20 years until his retirement and, upon his retirement, went on to serve as a senior superior court judge for over a decade; and

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WHEREAS, during his career on the bench, Judge Salmon 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 Salmon was well known throughout the Armuchee community for his knowledge of local history and was well respected by the entire community; 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 VIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia continues to mourn the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of City of Holly Springs Police Officer Joseph W. Burson on June 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Officer Burson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 21, 1996, and was united in love and marriage to his wife, MaryKate Burson; and
WHEREAS, he was the beloved son of John and Frances Burson and brother to John Thomas Burson; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Kell High School, Officer Burson began his career in law enforcement on November 18, 2019, as a cadet with the Holly Springs Police Department; and
WHEREAS, he was sworn in as police officer with the Holly Springs Police Department on March 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, the quick thinking and good judgment of Officer Burson was instrumental in bringing multiple offenders to justice and keeping harm from others; and
WHEREAS, Officer Burson's life was tragically cut short when he was killed during a routine traffic stop; and
WHEREAS, Officer Burson 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, he will long be remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-being of others; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an interchange in his memory.
PART IX 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, Sergeant James Terry Savage served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, valiantly and courageously defending democracy during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Savage moved to Social Circle, Georgia, in 1965 and graduated from Social Circle High School in 1968; and
WHEREAS, he was an Airborne Sensor Specialist flying aerial reconnaissance missions in central south Vietnam when his life was tragically cut short in an aircraft accident; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Savage 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 a bridge in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, Mr. Rex J. Yerkes was recognized for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Pike County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yerkes was devoted preserving the environment and passionate about conservation efforts on behalf of Pike County residents, working tirelessly to establish nature paths next to Pike County High School; and
WHEREAS, he was a founding member of the Chestnut Oaks Agriculture Center and the Stewardship of Conservation and the Environment and a member of the Towaliga Water and Soil Organization; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and guidance were instrumental to numerous other organizations, including the Lions Club and Cattlemen Association, and in his role as a volunteer firefighter for the Meansville community; and

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WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Yerkes was a member of Fincher United Methodist Church and Ebenezer United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, his vision and unyielding commitment to others and Pike County as a member of the appeals board for Pike County Building and Zoning set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Officer Bobbie Sue Hoenie on March 20, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoenie was ending her night shift at the Dawson County Jail and was en route to her part-time job in Hall County as a 911 dispatcher when she came upon a motor vehicle accident caused by fallen trees after an early morning tornado struck the area; and
WHEREAS, after assisting a motorist stuck in a ditch, Officer Hoenie was attempting to clear the roads of downed trees to prevent further accidents when she was struck and killed by a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Officer Hoenie was the embodiment of courage, compassion, and strength; 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 XII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Sheriff Horace Irving Snider on August 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Snider was born on December 21, 1939, in Schley County, Georgia, a beloved son of Horace and Myrtle Ward Snider; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans as a military policeman; and

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WHEREAS, a distinguished law enforcement professional with many years of experience, Sheriff Snider served with grace and dignity for 27 and a half years as sheriff of Marion County, Georgia, the longest tenure of any sheriff in the county's history; and
WHEREAS, during his time as sheriff, he officiated youth programs such as the DARE education program, which taught students the skills necessary to help them avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence; participated in fishing rodeos and youth sports; and served on several committees at the Georgia Sheriffs Association; 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 XIII 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, SPC Adam L. Harrell served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division; and
WHEREAS, SPC Harrell 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 during Operation Inherent Resolve; and
WHEREAS, his skill was recognized with an expert marksmanship badge, and he earned a reputation from his commanders and peers as a soldier who was willing to mentor and support others; and
WHEREAS, SPC Harrell 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 XIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens with the passing of Mr. Bobby Lee Cook on February 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was highly regarded by the citizens of this state and by members of the legal community across the country as a person of unquestioned integrity with an unparalleled commitment to defending the rights of the accused; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was born in Chattoogaville, Georgia, on February 12, 1927, where he was raised in a small rural home without running water and learned the value of personal discipline and duty through his work at his family's local grocery store; and
WHEREAS, he enrolled in Gordon Academy, a military school, as a teenager and lied about his age in order to enlist in the United States Navy to serve as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty during World War II, where he also honed his fighting skills as a boxer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook began his legal career with his own practice in 1949 in Summerville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, his personal discipline, sharp legal acumen, expansive knowledge base, fighting spirit, and devotion to helping others were evident in his representation of clients and throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, for decades, Mr. Cook was hired for, or consulted on, nearly every high profile case in Georgia and his practice went on to transcend Georgia, with victories in murder trials in Germany and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook will long be remembered for his tireless advocacy for people of all economic strata, his commitment to the legal profession through his mentorship of other attorneys and imparting knowledge at seminars, and his razor-sharp wit; and
WHEREAS, widely known as the Dean of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mr. Cook's work was recognized with numerous honors and accolades throughout his prestigious career, including lifetime achievement awards by both the National and Georgia Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Georgia State University College of Law School's 2017 Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award; GreenLaw's Lifetime Achievement Award; and the Small Town Lawyer Made Good Award from the State Bar of Washington; was inducted into the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame; and has his portrait displayed in the Georgia Supreme Court; 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 XV WHEREAS, Mr. Fred Pulliam was recognized for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Franklin County, Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Pulliam's legacy and appreciation for public service came from his father, Grady Pulliam, who served for many years as a justice of the peace and assisted in county elections; and
WHEREAS, after a storied career in the poultry industry, Mr. Pulliam served as an emergency medical technician for the Royston Ambulance Service from 1974 to 1979; and
WHEREAS, he served as a justice of the peace and became a deputy sheriff in 1979, a position he held for over two decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pulliam was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, his vision and unyielding commitment to others and Franklin County set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XVI WHEREAS, Mr. Seixas Milner was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he valiantly and courageously served for six years during World War II and spent 18 years in the armed forces, earning distinction and commendation with five Campaign Stars, a Bronze Star, and a Combat Infantry Badge; and
WHEREAS, after returning home to civilian life, Mr. Milner grew a successful insurance brokerage firm in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, in the 1970s, he purchased over 300 acres in Barrow County, which he named Green Pastures Farm and where he raised Black Angus cattle; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Milner was a devoted member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was instrumental in procuring the stained glass windows in the church'